About Padappai, Chennai

Located in the suburbs of Chennai, Padappai is an expansive residential cum commercial neighbourhood. This rapidly developing town got its name from an ancient Tamil word meaning, ‘Beautiful Flower Garden’ as it is dotted with numerous artistically manicured nurseries. The locality enjoys easy connectivity to prominent sightseeing places, transit hubs and major parts of the city. Business travellers prefer staying at hotels in Padappai, Chennai as it provides quick access to the industrial area of Oragadam and numerous other corporate giants like Apollo Tyres, Alstom, T&D, Infac India and Nissan.

Shopping and Dining in and around Padappai, Chennai

The neighbourhood doesn’t have too many shopping options though there are small local markets & individual stores for all basic needs. Travellers staying at Padappai hotels can take a short drive to Tambaram to indulge in retail therapy as the area is home to aplenty modern shopping centres. If you are looking for a splendid shopping spree, head to Gold Souk Grande Mall (11 km) which is among the top shopping malls in Chennai.

While in the city, you must try delectable Parsi, Russian, Iranian, Balkan and French cuisines which can be found at multiple restaurants in Chennai. The Black Pearl, Asia Kitchen by Mainland China, Palmshore, Coal Barbecues, Onesta, Sukkubhai Biryani, Ciclo Cafe, Blind Ch3mistry, Kappa Chakka Kandhari and SpiceKlub are among the most frequented restaurants which can easily be reached from hotels in Padappai, Tamil Nadu.

Places to Visit in and around Padappai, Chennai

Chennai hotels in Padappai enjoy easy connectivity to prominent attractions like Arignar Anna Zoological Park (9 km), Kishkinta Amusement Park (12 km), Vandalur Reserve Forest (13 km) and Nandivaram Lake (15.3 km) and Om Sri Skandasramam Temple (16 km), among others. Further, visitors must also explore Nanmangalam Reserve Forest (18.3 km), Sadras (25.5 km), Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest (27 km) and Guindy National Park (32 km), which can be accessed easily using public or private transport. Travellers must also explore the major places to visit in Chennai including Kapaleeshwarar Temple (35.5 km), Government Museum (37 km), Edward Elliot's Beach (36 km), Santhome Cathedral (37.5 km), Marina Beach (40 km), Fort St. George (45.5 km) and Parthasarathi Temple (45.5 km), among others.

How to Reach Padappai, Chennai

Hotels in Padappai can be reached easily using public or private transport including the public bus service which terminates at Padappai Bus Terminal which is located in vicinity to the area. Chennai International Airport is 21.5 km away from the area. Once you have reached the airport, you can easily hire a cab for reaching your hotel. The nearest railway station to Padappai is Urappakkam Railway Station which is located 11.5 km away. Travellers who will be using their personal vehicles can use Tambaram - Mudichur - Walajabad Road or Orathur Road for entering Padappai.