Kolapakkam
in Kancheepuram of State of Tamil Nādu, India

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
12.871 and 80.108 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 12° 52' 14" and E 80° 6' 28"
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:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:58 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:05 am and 5:41 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-0.955 and -90.967 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Puerto Villamil
References
This place on Geonames.org
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.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning India. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Kolapakkam

Kolapakkam in Kancheepuram (State of Tamil Nādu) is located in India about 1,105 mi (or 1,778 km) south of New Delhi, the country's capital town.

Current time in Kolapakkam is now 06:58 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Kolkata with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 9 airports close to Kolapakkam, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in India is Chennai International Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 15 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram in a distance of 18 mi (or 30 km), South. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Chennai, George Town, Puducherry, Chittoor and Dasarahalli. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 30°C / 86 °F

Morning Temperature 25°C / 77 °F
Evening Temperature 29°C / 85 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 78 °F
Chance of rainfall 7%
Air Humidity 64%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 98% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 9th of November 2024

29°C (85 °F)
25°C (77 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 10th of November 2024

29°C (84 °F)
25°C (77 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 11th of November 2024

27°C (81 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Chennai Trident

Address
4,0 mi
1 24 GST ROAD
600 027 Chennai
India

Time Information

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


Kalyan Hometel

Address
2,0 mi
No.247, GST Road, Next to Vandalur Zoo
600048 Chennai
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Kalyan Hometel Vandalur

Address
2,3 mi
247 GST Road
600048 Chennai
India

Time Information

Checkout: 11:30 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Fabhotel Sharon Residency Thoraipakkam

Address
3,8 mi
#3, Central Excise And Customs Colony
600097 Chennai
India

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Fabhotel Joe Grande Thoraipakkam

Address
4,6 mi
40, Tinetraa, Central Excise and Customs Colony Main Road, Thuraipakkam
600097 Chennai
India

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Buhari Royale Boutique Hotel

Address
6,2 mi
#125, GST ROAD , CHROMEPET
600044 Chennai
India

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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Deer(spotted)-Vandalur Zoo - HD

Published: May 07, 2009
Length: 03:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: vikiUNITED

Spotted deer in vandalur zoo.


KNR Abirami Webster Village Apartments - Vandaloor, Chennai

Published: November 07, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: PropertyWala

Visit: http://www.propertywala.com/knr-abirami-webster-village-apartments-chennai KNR Abirami Webster Village Apartments - Vandaloor, Chennai - 1, 2, 3BHK Ap...


White Tigers playing at Vandalur Zoo ...

Published: August 20, 2012
Length: 00:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: REN KUMAR GURURAJAN

White tigers playing Hide n Seek at Vandalur Zoo ...


Vandalur zoo

Published: March 28, 2015
Length: 59:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: sri ram prasath


VIP Jeeva Enclave - Vandaloor, Chennai

Published: June 20, 2011
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: PropertyWala

Visit: http://www.propertywala.com/vip-jeeva-enclave-chennai VIP Jeeva Enclave - Vandaloor, Chennai - VIP JEEVA ENCLAVE at Vandalur-Gated Community Apartments Opposite Vandalur Zoological ...


Sai Engineers Apartments - Urappakkam, Chennai

Published: June 22, 2011
Length: 05:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: PropertyWala

Visit: http://www.propertywala.com/sai-engineers-apartments-chennai Sai Engineers Apartments - Urappakkam, Chennai - spacious apartments Sai Engineers Apartments is one of the most eagerly...


Aishwaryam Flats 2BHK Apartments at Urapakkam, Chennai - A Property Review by IndiaProperty.com

Published: October 07, 2014
Length: 52:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Indiaproperty dotcom

Visit http://www.indiaproperty.com/aishwaryam-flats-in-urapakkam-chennai-pl3781788?utm_source=Youtube_Paid&utm_medium=Youtube_Promoted_Videos for complete details about the project ...


Chameleon stylish walking

Published: September 26, 2012
Length: 42:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Teja Alapati

This is a video, I shot in the Arignar Anna Zoological park, Vandaloor, Chennai. The Chameleon does a stylish cat walk.


Lioness at Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Chennai with Canon SX40HS

Published: May 14, 2012
Length: 38:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: davidssureshkumar

Video Shooted with Canon PowerShot SX40HS. Sorry for the Shaky video at full zoom.


White Tiger at anna zoological park chennai,India

Published: May 12, 2014
Length: 59:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ALL AKKEM

The white tiger is a rare pigmentation variant of the Bengal tiger, which is reported in the wild from time to time in Assam, Bengal, Bihar.


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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.

B. S. Abdur Rahman University

B.S. Abdur Rahman University (Tamil: பி எஸ் அப்துர் ரஹ்மான் பல்கலைகழகம்) is a private university in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Previously functioning under Madras University (1984-01) and Anna University (2001–09) as B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College, the institute gained deemed status in 2008–09, and was renamed B. S. Abdur Rahman University. The university is located in Vandalur near Tambaram, a suburban area of Chennai, India.

Located at 12.8757, 80.0834 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Deemed Universities in India, Islamic universities and colleges in India, Engineering colleges in Chennai, Universities in Chennai

GKM College of Engineering and Technology

GKM College of Engineering and Technology is an ISO certified institution established in 1996. It is located in the suburbs of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The courses offered here are approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Government of India. The Courses offered are accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA), New Delhi, India. Courses offered include: Undergraduate B.E. Mechanical Engineering B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering B.E.

Located at 12.8956, 80.1218 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu, Engineering colleges in Chennai

Bharath University

Bharath University, formerly Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research and Bharath Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), is a private deemed university in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Located at 12.9077, 80.1422 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Private universities in India, Universities in Chennai

Tambaram Air Force Station

The Tambaram Air Force Station is an Indian Air Force base in Tambaram in Tamil Nadu state in southern India.

Located at 12.9069, 80.1211 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Indian Air Force bases, Airports in Tamil Nadu

Arignar Anna Zoological Park

Arignar Anna Zoological Park (abbreviated AAZP), also known as the Vandalur Zoo, is a zoological garden located in Vandalur, a suburb in the southwestern part of Chennai, India, about 31 kilometres from the city centre and 15 kilometres from Chennai Airport. Founded in 1855, the park was the first public zoo in India. It is affiliated with the Central Zoo Authority of India.

Located at 12.8792, 80.0817 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Chennai, 1855 establishments in India, Zoos in India, Visitor attractions in Chennai, Protected areas of Tamil Nadu

Gold Souk Grande Mall Chennai

Gold Souk Grandé is a shopping mall, in the city of Chennai. Project was unveiled on April 2009 by actress Shobana. It is located next to Crescent Engineering College in Chennai and will be operational by first quarter of 2012. Spread in the total built up area of 8,00,000 sq. ft. , the mall will have five floors with gross leasable area of 6,00,000 sq ft dedicated to hypermarket, anchors, vanilla brands, multiplex, food court, QSR and Ramada Hotel.

Located at 12.8767, 80.08 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Shopping malls in Chennai, Buildings and structures in Chennai

Vandalur Reserve Forest

Vandalur Reserve Forest is a protected area located in the suburb of Vandalur in the southwestern part of Chennai, about 30 km from the city centre. It is bordered by the Grand Southern Trunk (GST) Road in the west and Suddhanandha Bharathi Street on the northern and the eastern sides, and is intersected by the Vandalur–Kelambakkam Road on the southern side. The reserve forest contains Arignar Anna Zoological Park, the largest zoological garden in the Indian Subcontinent.

Located at 12.8943, 80.0967 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Chennai, Protected areas of Tamil Nadu

Perungalathur railway station

Perungalathur railway station is one of the railway station of the Chennai Beach–Chengelpet section of the Chennai Suburban Railway Network. It serves the neighbourhoods of Perungalathur and Peerkankaranai. It is situated about 32 km from Chennai Beach and has an elevation of 26 m above sea level.

Located at 12.9042, 80.0942 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Stations of Chennai Suburban Railway, Railway stations in Kanchipuram district

Popular in vicinity

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