About Arumbakkam

Arumbakkam is a residential area in Chennai, bordered by buzzing neighbourhoods like Koyambedu, Anna Nagar and Aminjikarai. It is dotted with many hospitals, banks, schools, colleges, supermarkets and religious centres, in addition to being home to the offices of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) and Tamil Nadu State Election Commission. A major landmark in this locality is Anna Arch.

Hotels in Arumbakkam, Chennai offer easy access to commercial districts, tourist attractions, transit hubs, shopping centres and other main areas in the city, making it a preferable choice of travellers.

Shopping and Dining in and around Arumbakkam

There are many supermarkets and local shops in Arumbakkam if one wishes to buy essentials but for some branded retail therapy, nearby shopping malls like 10 Square Mall (1.7 km), Ampa Skywalk (1.9 km) and VR Chennai (2.8 km) are great. Those staying at Arumbakkam hotels can also explore major street shopping districts like Nungambakkam (5 km), T. Nagar (6.9 km) and Pondy Bazaar (7.2 km).

When it comes to dining, there is no dearth of restaurants, cafes, street-side eateries, bakeries, bars, and lounges in Arumbakkam. Those interested in fine dining can pick from The Lobby Café, Oriental Blossom or Geoffrey’s while Royal Sandwich, Fish ‘n’ Prawn, Jack N Jill Fast Food, Hotel Arafa, Oyalo, Vallavan Restaurant and Street Shawarma are some good places for a quick bite. The Smith’s Café & Bakery and CK’s Bakery are a must-visit for sweet lovers. Aura bar is great to meet over drinks.

Places to Visit in and around Arumbakkam

There are numerous temples and a few churches and mosques in the area where religious travellers can go to worship. Hotels in Arumbakkam also offer easy access to other major holy sites in the city like Karaneeswarar Temple (8 km), Parthasarathy Swamy Temple (10 km), Kapaleeswarar Temple (10 km), Sri Ramakrishna Math (10.2 km), St. Mary's Church (10.6 km) and Santhome Cathedral (11 km). Popular Chennai attractions like Valluvar Kottam (5.3 km), Government Museum (6.9 km), Marina Beach (10.7 km) and Fort St. George (10.7 km) can also be explored by those staying at Arumbakkam.

How to Reach Arumbakkam

One of Asia’s largest bus stations, the Chennai Moffusil Bus Terminus (or CMBT) is just 3 km from the locality, making it easy for travellers to reach Arumbakkam by state-owned or private buses from the rest of South India. This terminus also services direct buses from Chennai International Airport (13.8 km) and major railheads of the city: Chennai Central (5.5 km) and Egmore Railway Station (7.3 km). A faster way to reach the locality from the railway stations is to take the metro rail to Arumbakkam (on the Green Line). Auto rickshaws, taxis and Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) buses are also easily available from all entry points to reach Chennai hotels dotted across Arumbakkam area.

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