Thousand Lights
District of Chennai
in Chennai of State of Tamil Nādu, India

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
13.088 and 80.278 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 13° 5' 16" and E 80° 16' 42"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rupee - INR
Spoken languages:
English, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Oriya, Panjabi, Assamese, Bihari , Kashmiri, Nepali, Sindhi, Sanskrit, French
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 12:07 PM (Monday)
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
2:15 am and 2:55 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-0.955 and -90.967 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Puerto Villamil
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for India in Southern Asia

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to India.

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Delve into Thousand Lights

The district Thousand Lights of Chennai in Chennai (State of Tamil Nādu) is a subburb in India about 1,094 mi south of New Delhi, the country's capital town.

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 35°C / 94 °F

Morning Temperature 30°C / 85 °F
Evening Temperature 31°C / 88 °F
Night Temperature 30°C / 86 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 58%
Air Pressure 1006 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 17 km/h (10 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 4% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

34°C (93 °F)
30°C (86 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.

Wednesday, 8th of May 2024

32°C (90 °F)
30°C (85 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Thursday, 9th of May 2024

33°C (91 °F)
30°C (85 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Taj Coromandel

Address
2,9 mi
37 MAHATMA GANDHI ROAD NUMMBAKKAM
600034 Nungambakkam,Chennai
India

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Park Chennai

Address
3,1 mi
601 Anna Salai
600006 Chennai
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Courtyard Chennai

Address
3,6 mi
564 Anna Salai, Teynampet
600018 Teynampet,Chennai
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Savera

Address
3,1 mi
Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, 146
600004 Chennai
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Park Pod

Address
2,8 mi
23/13 Khader Nawaz Khan road
600006 Chennai
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


E Hotel

Address
2,3 mi
Express Avenue Mall, Gate # 1
600 002 Chennai
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hanu Reddy Residences - Wallace Garden

Address
2,6 mi
6A / 24, Wallace Garden 3rd Street, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 6, Near Apollo Hospital, Greams Road
600006 Chennai
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Rj Residency-A Vista Hotel

Address
3,6 mi
No.30,2nd Street B.N. Narasimman Salai, North Boag Road
600017 Chennai
India

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 09:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Fast Track Apollo

Address
2,5 mi
162 Gream Court, Greams Lane
600034 Chennai
India

Time Information

Checkout: 07:00 - Checkin: 07:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Oriental Inn

Address
3,2 mi
71, Cathedral Road
600086 Chennai
India

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Madras Music Academy

Madras Music Academy is one of the earliest established Music Academies in South India. Before the concept of infrastructure was introduced to India in the early 1920s, it was a gathering for elite musicians simply called (and is still more commonly referred to as) Music Academy It plays an important role in encouraging and promoting primarily the Carnatic Music Indian art form.

Located at 13.0459, 80.2595 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Carnatic music, Chennai culture, Music venues in India, Music schools in India, 1928 establishments in India, Organizations established in 1928

Gopalapuram, Chennai

Gopalapuram is a prime residential and commercial locality in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Located at 13.0503, 80.2561 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods of Chennai

Spencer Plaza

Spencer Plaza is a shopping mall located on Anna Salai in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, and is one of the modern landmarks of the city. Originally built during the period of the British Raj and reconstructed in 1985 on the site of the original Spencer's departmental store, it is the oldest shopping mall in India and one of the biggest shopping malls in South Asia when it was built.

Located at 13.0613, 80.2611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Shopping malls in Chennai

Valluvar Kottam

Valluvar Kottam is a popular monument in Chennai, India which is dedicated to the classical Tamil poet, philosopher and saint Thiruvalluvar. Valluvar Kottam is located at the intersection of the Kodambakkam High road and the Village road, was constructed by M. Karunanidhi - the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu during 1975-1976s. Valluvar Kottam now stands at the point which was the deepest point of a lake which was located in the area.

Located at 13.0544, 80.2418 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Monuments and memorials in Chennai

Anna Flyover

Anna Flyover, also known as Gemini Flyover, is a dual-armed flyover in the central business district of Chennai, India. Built in 1973 and dubbed one of the top-rated flyovers in the country, it is the first flyover in Chennai and the third in India, after the ones at Kemps Corner and Marine Drive in Mumbai. It was the longest flyover in the country when it was built.

Located at 13.0524, 80.251 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges completed in 1973, Road interchanges in India, Bridges and flyovers in Chennai

Asan Memorial Senior Secondary School

The Asan Memorial Senior Secondary School is a CBSE school located at Thousand Lights in Chennai. It is recognized as the first Central Board of Secondary Education school in Chennai. The group has three more educational institutions: Asan Memorial Matriculation School, Asan Memorial College and Asan Memorial State Board School. The school has a playground for sports from football to kho-kho and a basketball court.

Located at 13.0638, 80.2519 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Schools in Chennai

Stella Maris College, Chennai

Stella Maris College is a Catholic institution of higher education for women in Chennai, India. It is an autonomous college affiliated to the University of Madras and is partly residential. The college, which is under the direction of the Society of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, is a minority institution that provides university education in a Christian atmosphere for deserving students, especially those belonging to the Catholic community.

Located at 13.0469, 80.2536 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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University of Madras, Women's universities and colleges in Tamil Nadu, Roman Catholic universities and colleges in India, Educational institutions established in 1947, Women's College in Chennai, Arts and Science colleges in Chennai

Nungambakkam High Road

Mahatma Gandhi Road or MG Road is at the heart of Chennai, situated in the Egmore - Nungambakkam division or taluk. It is a busy and highly commercialised stretch of Chennai. It is very popularly known as Nungambakkam High Road (NH Road).

Located at 13.0579, 80.2484 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Roads in Chennai

Safire Theatre complex

The Safire Theatre complex was India's first multi-theatre complex located in the southern city of Chennai that functioned from 1964 to the mid-1990s. The complex consisted of three theatres, namely, Safire, Blue Diamond, and Emerald. While the largest named Sapphire screened Hollywood movies, the others, Emerald and Diamond screened Indian films. The complex was demolished recently after being acquired by local All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam political organization.

Located at 13.054, 80.2526 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cinemas in India, Buildings and structures in Chennai

The New College, Chennai

The New College is an institution of higher education in Chennai, South India. Established in 1951, the institution is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Madras, with autonomous status. The college was established by the Muslim Educational Association of Southern India (MEASI) to meet the educational requirements of the Muslim students in South India.

Located at 13.0539, 80.2596 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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University of Madras, Universities and colleges in Tamil Nadu, Educational institutions established in 1940, Arts and Science colleges in Chennai

Adarsh Vidyalaya Higher Secondary School

Adarsh Vidyalaya Higher Secondary School is a Matriculation School by the Punjab Association for girls. It is located in Royapettah, Chennai, India. The other branches of the school are Adarsh Vidyalaya Branch School, Gill Adarsh Matriculation Higher Secondary School, MGR Adarsh Public Matric Higher Secondary School, Padma Adarsh Higher Secondary School and Anna Adarsh Matric Higher Secondary School. The school was constructed by P.N. Dhawan, the founder of this school.

Located at 13.0544, 80.2609 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Schools in Chennai

St. George's Cathedral, Chennai

St. George’s Cathedral is a Church of South India,, cathedral in Chennai, India. The cathedral was built in 1815 AD. St. George’s occupies an important place in the history of Christianity in India, as the Church of South India was inaugurated here on September 27, 1947. The Cathedral was packed to capacity and the big pandal outside held over 2000 people. It marked the breaking down of ecclesiastical barriers between Protestants of various traditions. The architecture of St.

Located at 13.0518, 80.2525 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Religious buildings completed in 1815, 19th-century Anglican church buildings, Cathedrals in India, Religious organizations established in 1947, Anglican churches in India, History of Chennai, Churches in Chennai, Anglican congregations established in the 20th century

National Public School, Chennai

National Public School (NPS), in Gopalapuram, Chennai, India, is run by the Citizens Education Society. It was founded in 1970 by Dr. K.P. Gopalkrishna and is affiliated to the CBSE.

Located at 13.0501, 80.2582 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Schools in Chennai

Thousand Lights Mosque

Thousand Lights Mosque (Tamil: ஆயிரம் விளக்கு மசூதி), a multi-domed mosque in Anna Salai in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, is one of the largest mosques in the country and is a revered place of worship for Muslims. It was built by Nawab Umdat-ul-Umrah in 1810. Thousand Lights Mosque is a common mosque for all Muslims. It Thousand Lights Mosque is home of Ghazi Moulana Ghulam Mahadi Khan of Tamil Nadu and a burial ground is inside.

Located at 13.055, 80.255 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Mosques in Chennai

Express Avenue

Express Avenue is a shopping mall in Chennai promoted by Express Infrastructure, a subsidiary of The Indian Express Group. It is home to the largest gaming arcade in South India. Built at a cost of 7px 7,500 million, the 1.75-million-sq-ft mall has 10 anchor tenants and 150 vanilla tenants.

Located at 13.0613, 80.2611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Shopping malls in Chennai, Indian Express Group

D.A.V. Boys Senior Secondary School

D.A.V. Boys Senior Secondary School is a secondary school located in Gopalapuram, Chennai, India. It is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education. The school is noted for its high results in the CBSE Class 12 Board Exams. The magazines Outlook and Education World rated the school as the best in Tamil Nadu.

Located at 13.0511, 80.2568 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools in Tamil Nadu, Schools affiliated with the Arya Samaj, Schools in Chennai

Ampa Skywalk

Ampa Skywalk, is a shopping mall in Chennai. With three floors of retail space, it has outlets for major clothing and apparel brands, a 7-screen multiplex, games zone and a food court serving multi-cuisine dishes.

Located at 13.0613, 80.2611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Chennai, Shopping malls in Chennai

Semmozhi Poonga

Semmozhi Poonga (literally translated to "Classical Language Park") is a botanical garden in Chennai set up by the horticulture department of the Government of Tamil Nadu. The garden was opened on 24 November 2010 and is the first botanical garden in the city. The garden is located in the Cathedral Road–Anna Salai junction, opposite the American Consulate, on the erstwhile Drive-in Woodlands Hotel. Encompassing an area of 20 acres (320 grounds), it was built at a cost of 7px 80 million.

Located at 13.0524, 80.251 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Chennai, Parks in Chennai, Urban public parks

Taj Coromandel

Taj Coromandel is a five-star luxury hotel located in Chennai, India. Named after the Coromandel Coast, the HACCP- and ISO 14001-certified hotel was opened in 1974. Owned by Oriental Hotels Limited, an associate of the Taj Group of Hotels, and classified under the group's luxury hotels section, the hotel is a member of the exclusive Leading Hotels of the World.

Located at 13.0583, 80.2476 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Hotels in Chennai, Hotels in India, Skyscrapers in Chennai, Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces, Hotels established in 1974

The Park, Chennai

The Park Chennai is a five-star deluxe hotel located at the Anna Flyover junction on the erstwhile Gemini Studios premises on Anna Salai, Chennai, India. The hotel, part of the Apeejay Surrendra group, was opened on 15 May 2002 at an investment of around 7px 1,000 million.

Located at 13.053, 80.2499 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Hotels in Chennai, Hotels in India, Skyscrapers in Chennai, Hotels established in 2002, 2002 establishments in India

My Fortune, Chennai

My Fortune, Chennai is a five-star luxury hotel located at Cathedral Road in Chennai, India. Formerly known as WelcomHotel Sheraton Chola, My Fortune Chennai is the first hotel to be launched under ITC's brand "My Fortune". My Fortune, Chennai is an ISO 14001–certified hotel for its environment management systems. It is one of the hotels licensed by ITC Hotels Limited.

Located at 13.0458, 80.2568 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Hotels in Chennai, Hotels in India, Skyscrapers in Chennai

Consulate General of the United States, Chennai

The Consulate General of the United States of America Chennai represents the interests of the United States government in Chennai (formerly known as Madras), India and surrounding regions. The current Consul General is Jennifer A. McIntyre, incumbent since 3 August 2011. She was preceded by Andrew T. Simkin.

Located at 13.0524, 80.2519 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Diplomatic missions of the United States, United States Department of State, India–United States relations, Diplomatic missions in Chennai, Organisations based in Chennai

Deputy High Commission of Sri Lanka, Chennai

The Deputy High Commission of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in Southern India is the mission of Sri Lanka in South India and represents the interests of the Sri Lankan government in the region. It is located in Chennai. The other missions are Consulate General of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Mumbai and High Commission of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, New Delhi.

Located at 13.0439, 80.2581 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Diplomatic missions of Sri Lanka, India–Sri Lanka relations, Diplomatic missions in Chennai, Organisations based in Chennai

Savera Hotel

The Savera is an 11-storied four-star hotel located in Mylapore, Chennai, India. The hotel has two units located in Hyderabad, named Walnut Hotel, and in Bangalore, named Lotus Park.

Located at 13.0461, 80.2611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Hotels in Chennai, Hotels in India, Skyscrapers in Chennai

M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women

M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women is an arts and science college located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu in southern India. It is affiliated with the University of Madras.

Located at 13.0553, 80.2503 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Women's College in Chennai, Women's universities and colleges in Tamil Nadu, Arts and Science colleges in Chennai, University of Madras, Educational institutions established in 1992

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