Saidapet

Saidapet is one of the southern suburban regions of Chennai city. The place is situated off the Anna Salai Road in the southern precincts of the city. MGR Nagar, Adyar and Kotturpuram are the neighboring city outskirts. The place houses a number of attractions, encompassing illustrious worshipping places and local attractions.Saidapet is basically a residential area and with provisions as are requisite to meet the demands of the local population. There are few markets, schools, small health care units and other small establishments. However, the place is well provided with some ancient and newly built temples. The temples, as are predominant in the entire state of Tamil Nadu, are special features of the place.The main attractions housed in Saidapet include Karaneeswara Temple, Soundareswarar Temple, Senguntha Kottam Sri Sivasubramanya Swamy temple and Kadumbaadi Chinnamman Kovil. The seven storeyed structure, Karaneeswarar Temple, is one thing not to be missed in Saidapet. This gopuaram temple consists of two prakrams. Likewise, the already mentioned temples features some characteristic traits and help in bringing the tourists and pilgrims to the city suburb. The place presents a rich and live picture during the annual celebrations of Brahmotsavam festival in these temple complexes.Accessibility
The place is about 8 kms from the Chennai Central (George Town) and lies in the south west of the referral point.
The popular means of accessing the region from Chennai city center is either by taking the bus or a train plying to the region. Saidapet Railway Station is located in the locality itself.
The airport, Chennai Airport, is about 6 kms from the place and in the south west direction. Areas Under Saidapet
CIT Nagar
Kaveri Nagar
Ekkaduthangal
Places to Stay
.. The Dakshin.. ITC Hotel Park Sheraton .. The Residency
.. Hotel Atithi.. GRT Grand Days.. Paying Guests.. Service Apartments
Places to See
.. ISKCON Temple.. Natesan Park.. Raj Bhavan.. Birla Planetarium
Food & Dining
.. Restaurants.. Pubs/Bars.. Coffee/Cafes
Recreation
.. Amusement Parks.. Art Galleries.. Auditoriums.. Cinemas
Careers
.. Colleges.. Institutions.. Schools.. Play Schools
Health
.. Blood Banks.. Diagnostics Centers.. Doctors.. Health Clubs .. Hospitals.. 24hr Chemists
Shopping & Services
.. Beauty Parlours.. Courier Services.. Departmental Stores.. Estate Agents.. Florists.. Housekeeping Services
.. Packers & Movers.. Places to Shop.. Shopping Malls.. Taxi & Cabs.. Tailors
West Chennai
- Ambattur
- Anna Nagar
- Ayanavaram
- Kilpauk
- Porur
- Vadapalani
North Chennai
- Ennore
- Perambur
- Pozhal
- Purasavakkam
- Tiruvottiyur

- Tondiarpet
South Chennai
- Adyar
- KK Nagar
- Kotturpuram

- Meenambakkam
- Mylapore
- Saidapet
- Tambaram
- Teynampet

- Thyagaraya Nagar
- Tiruvanmiyur
- Velachery
Central Chennai
- Egmore
- George Town
- Nungambakkam
- Royapettah
- Triplicane
Around Chennai
- Kanchipuram
- Tiruvallur
Others
.. Airport
.. Bus Station
.. Central Railway Station
.. Egmore Railway Station