Hi everyone! ๐
I wish you a lovely twenty seventeen.
Date : Feb 18, 2017 – Saturday
It is almost 3:30 PM now, and I’m planning to visit T.Nagar for the first time with Neela chithi. It is also my first time visiting T.Nagar. (or second? Had been there with Mr.M once but only to Pothys, does not count as walking down the streets of T..Nagar.. Also I wonder why he does not let me explore much.)
For a long time, I wanted to see how the place looked (the shopping streets people talk about), but I’ve never been there once in all my years growing up in Chennai. My dad has an aversion to taking us to crowded streets, also my mom shares the same aversion I guess. She must have never been to T.Nagar her entire life. So I was forbidden to go shopping without my parents and sister.
But we have NEELA! Neela chithi.
Neela returned home early from school today. (She’s a teacher) Ever since she moved close to us, I wanted to go out with her and see more of the city.
(Ok, this comes from me after I started watching sarojini nagar videos on Youtube so much, so I am literally begging Neela to take me to T.Nagar, just without my dad’s knowledge. He doesn’t have to know the details. Does he?) I’m happy that I’m finally going out with her today.
Getting Started..
3.30 PM – Getting ready! : I called Neela, and she says she’ll be here in the next 30 minutes. (We had to rope her in, Babble at the last minute as she wanted to join.
Means of transport?: Try at all costs NOT to go by your own vehicle, be it a two-wheeler or a four-wheeler. Parking is the biggest pain there. The place is really crowded. I suggest using public transport or, better, call a cab. A train to Mambalam would also be a great idea!ย (Next time, I’m planning to go by train.) You can easily walk down to the street from the railway station, in case you go by train. (The railway station is very close to the Ranganathan street!)
What did I wear? : Nothing fancy I decided to wear this oversized blue men’s tee that I got from Max (Express Avenue) the previous day. I carried a backpack instead of a handbag, again for my comfort. And YES, I tied my hair into a huge bun! (you know why)
4.22 PM:ย Okay! I wasted 30 minutes arguing with Babbleย (my elder sibling!), asking her to get ready fast or not to come with us. The cab just arrived.
Getting ready for shopping with aunt Neela! #shoppingguide #blogpost #blogginglife #oversizedtee #gettingready #comingup #shopping #shoppingatchennai #chennaishopping #chennaiblogger
Getting Ready!
Reached T.Nagar finally..
5.17 PM : We just reached T.Nagar, and the place looks crowded since it’s a Saturday. Street shops and food vendors are everywhere. Ok, crowd. crowd. Calming myself down.
Reached T.Nagar!
Nearly two hours wandering here and there…
Babble and Neela had tea and butter corn on the way…
Ranganathan Street; T.Nagar, Chennai.
Sunglasses & Shoes in Street Shops – Ranganathan Street, T.Nagar
Sridevi Complex – Ranganathan Street, T.Nagar
Sridevi Complex – Ranganathan Street, T.Nagar
Only street shops?ย No. Some buildings also, where we did not go to.
- Pothys (Usman road – close to the street)
- Saravana Stores (in the middle of the street)
- Kalanjiyam (in the middle of the street)
It got pretty late when we finally finished shopping. We went to Anjappar (walkable distance from Ranganathan street) to have dinner.
We booked a return cab and returned home by 11.15 PM. Dad was unhappy that we returned this late. His normal unhappy.
Will I go to T.Nagar again? Umm. Not sure.
But I enjoyed being around Neela and Babble! ๐
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wow. this is such a detailed post , Lancy. I would love to see more posts like this.
Thank you Dipika! I’ll surely be doing more posts on this series! ๐
Lancy, that was a long awaited post and I must say that the wait was worth it. I am very bad at shopping. I always end up buying those things they have shown up for the display! I hope to reach Chennai someday (mm..may be after my wedding) because I have always wanted to.
For an ignorant shopper like me, you HAVE to accompany some of your friends which includes a best buyer (with some market knowledge) I thoroughly enjoyed going through the post and please Mr.M, allow her to bring in more exciting posts like this.
Hahah Mr.M is not happy with me going out often to shop! He seems okay as long as it is online but not offline! Thanks for the comment, Sana! We’ll definitely plan something when you visit Chennai! ๐
Ditto..! I can shop to my heart’s content when i do it online. But if it is offline, my hubby’s eyes pops out at the time i take to read the description of a product. ๐ I have been following your post for a long time Lancy and i am glad i stumbled upon your website when i did. I am also a Chennai girl but now living in Mumbai. This post brings back memories. Thank you so much.. <3
a very delightful review with pin point info ,iam impressed and definatly love to check out chennai sply T.Nagar .once i make up my mind for the holiday vacation . i found chennai to be similar with some places of delhi …(im a delhitie)
I’m glad that you’re impressed Susrika! I’ve always wished to visit Saroji market in Delhi! But I never got a chance to do so! I’ll do a post on sarojini market, if I happen to visit Delhi. And yes, you should visit Chennai, too! You will have a great time shopping in T.Nagar.
Thanks for your valuable comment!
That was funny, informative and very interesting! I love shopping in T Nagar and Pondy bazaar โบโบ How I wish my friends weren’t as busy as they are now for a shopping spree! ๐ Loved the post ?
I’m glad that you loved the post Ragini! ๐
good post, well written…Pics made it even better. Mr.M let her explore more ๐
Thank you so much! ๐ It took a very long time for me to edit and upload the pictures! I wish I’d carried my DSLR to the place.
Excellent post Lancy… such a great one…Itz really helpful to me… Plz plan to shop on sowcarpet also!!!!
Thank you so much, Yamini! Sowcarpet is of course in the list already!
Uff finished reading the whole post ๐ I love shopping at t.nagar especially coz you can spot many things on your wish list at one place – especially fashion related ones! I’m an avid shopper and loveee street shopping anytime over shopping at a mall ๐ the building in pondy bazaar is somewhere near to the big bazaar there- I don’t know to spot it for you but I find it easily everytime I go! Best spot to pick clothes ?
I guess it’s close to big bazaar. I’m thinking to check it out next time! ๐
Hi Lancy..
That was a wonderful post on t Nagar.. I would like to add few things which u can try next time.. Pondy bazaar road side shops are moved to the complex next to Big bazaar,opp to Naidu hall. Apart from the complex,the small shops on Pondy bazaar do have wonderful collection on dress..
At t Nagar , Ranganathan street,near the road end u hav juice shop which is quite famous.. so do try them as well..
Happy shopping.
Definitely visiting these places next time. Thanks a lot Dharshana! ๐
Great detailed post Lancy, thoroughly enjoyed reading it โบ๏ธ I will keep these tips in mind while going for a street shopping ? in Chennai. Waiting for more posts like this ?
Thank you so much! ๐ I’m really glad that you liked reading it!
Wow, you’ve compiled this post so well. I badly miss those days when me and my friends used to go shopping there. And yeah you get more of ethnic and fushion wears. I’ve rarely seen western wears unless its a one of the big stores. Loved reading your experience. Keep doing such posts Lancy ๐
Thank you so much for the valuable comment, Safi! ๐ I’m trying to find more western wear there! I guess they are less sold and hence, the vendors don’t showcase them much!
Such a great and interesting post. well written.
Thank you Vidya!
This post makes me feel like I have to do street shopping ASAP! Could you bargain there? Great work! ๐
Yes, we could bargain there Thank you so much!
Such a great post Lancy! ๐
I have never been to Chennai but if I ever visit I will go through this post again! (As I forget minute details!) And if you ever come to Mumbai, do visit Fashion Street which is in Bandra. And oh…my fave one- Dadar market! There are some other awesome places too! And I am looking forward to more such posts from you!
Hey Snehal,
Thank you so much! I’m glad that you liked the post! And I’m adding the Fashion street and the Dadar market to my list! Will definitely visit these places if I come to Mumbai.
Wow, Lancy this is simply superb.. I’ve heard of T. NAGAR a lot will definitely come there next time when I travel to Tamil Nadu ๐
You’re welcome to Chennai. You will love shopping here! ๐
Wow!! A grt post with all minute details. However it would be grest if you vould bring out an article on cotton dress material shopping as chennai is really really hot.
Thank you, Anitha! I actually had this in mind already. I’ll do a post on cotton dress/material shopping soon! ๐
Lovely blog n grt shopping.. N i am a crazy street shopper earrings to clothes to everythin..Missing it badly in blr. N roamed every shopping street in tngr.. Its always fun to shop with yr girl friends.. To add to yr info -pondy bazar shops have moved into a complex right opp to naidu hall (u will have flower market outside the blue building) thats on the far end. I miss the street roaming in pondy bazar.. Also there is this shop called Bobby thats amazing for chudi materials ใ
Thank you Dk! Definitely visiting Bobby next time! ๐
Really a wonderful post, i stay in mumbai, so would love any blogger to put up a post similar to one like yours on street shopping in mumbai. there are loads of place but tips like you mentioned is always a good thing. do visit mumbai sometime.
Thanks
Thank you Megha! I’m glad that you liked it! ๐
Nice and detailed post. Loved reading it…
Thank you Archana!
A very detailed and to the point post Lancy!! Pics made it a complete post. Its a nice series. Although i’ve never been to Chennai but will definitely check these places out ๐ I miss my shopping spree with my friends coz now everybody is busy. Great content!!
Thank you so much Manali! ๐
Just lovely ..Lancy…and u are looking stunning
Thank you so much Soma! ๐
Wow, that’s huge Lancy. I congratulate you on writing such an awesome post. T.Nagar looks like a big shopping hub like we have few places in Delhi. I wish I could go there.
I too used to have social anxiety but from last 2-3 years I have kind of overcome it and I don’t care about the crowd now. I only focus on my shopping spree ๐
Thank you Nisha! It’s wonderful feeling to overcome social anxiety, even a little bit.:)
Great post!
Thank you Ashwini!
Wow that is such an informative post.
Thank you so much for the encouraging comment, Oshin! ๐
Wow…..what an elobarat post!!! I used to live in Chennai 8 years back…..for back alle those memories. Thanks Dear.
Hi Lancy,
That was a nice read! Do start posting more of such posts! ?
When I am in Chennai, I will make sure to visit T.Nagar! This was really informative!