About Chromepet, Chennai

Chromepet is a residential locality in the Chennai Metropolitan Area (CMA), located about 24 km from the heart of the city. With a history that dates back to the Cholas, it is also one of the oldest neighborhoods in Chennai. Located on the sides of Grand Southern Trunk Road (GST Road), Chromepet is connected to some of the major neighborhoods in the CMA such as Thambaram, Thirumudivakkam, Thoraipakkam, and Pallavaram. It is also home to Madras Institute of Technology (MIT), one of the most prestigious educational institutions in Tamil Nadu. The locality offers easy access to Chennai International Airport and as a result, many Indian and international tourists choose hotels in Chromepet for their stay.

Shopping and Dining in and around Chromepet

There are quite a few places to shop in Chromepet, which is considered as one of the top shopping districts in Chennai. Saravana Stores, a major chain of retail stores operating in Tamil Nadu, has a spacious outlet on GST Road. Those who want to take home authentic silk sarees from Chennai can head off to Chennai Silks and Nalli Silks, two popular clothing stores in Chromepet. Grand Galada Center Mall in Pallavaram is also located about 5 km from the locality. Whether you want to taste the authentic flavors of Tamil Nadu or indulge in a multicuisine fare, you will find just the right places in the locality. The best restaurants in Chromepet include Barbeque Nation, Faruuzi Multicuisine, Shri Bajaajee Bhavan, Fazari, Adyar Ananda Bhavan, Daalchini, Dindigul Thalappakatti, Buhari, Namma Veedu Vasantha Bhavan, and Anjappar Chettinad. Many Chennai hotels in the locality also serve their guests with authentic South Indian and other cuisines.

Places to Visit in and around Chromepet

Numerous temples dot the locality including Kumaran Kundram Murugan Temple and Arulmigu Angalaparameswari Amman Temple while the Thiruneermalai Perumal Temple is about 5 km away. You can also visit some of the nearby attractions such as Om Sri Skandasramam Temple (5 km), Nanmangalam Reserve Forest (6 km), Kishkinta Theme Park (9 km), Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest (11 km), St. Thomas Mount (12 km), Vandalur Zoo (13 km), and Guindy National Park (16 km). As the locality is connected to the rest of the city by road and the suburban railway network, you can also visit some of the top tourist attractions in Chennai while staying at Chromepet hotels.

How to Reach Chromepet

The international airport in Chennai is just 5.5 km away from the neighborhood while Chennai Central, the major railhead in the city, is at a distance of about 20 km. You can reach your hotels in Chromepet, Chennai from the station using cabs or taxis, local trains or buses. The locality has a railway station on the suburban railway network of Chennai and you will get local trains from here to all major parts of the Chennai Metropolitan Area (CMA) such as Chennai Beach, Saidapet, Mambalam, Vandalur, and Guindy. Regular MTC (Metropolitan Transport Corporation) bus services are also available from Chromepet to all major localities of the city.