Kathipara Urban square

Kathipara Urban square - Festive

Kathipara Urban square is the recreation spot in Guindy which came up around 2019. Initially it was similar to any park in Chennai. Then came up the stores, mainly for food. Few bigger restaurants like Junior Kuppanna, ID and KFC also started their existence. Parents and kids got attracted to the game zone which is below the ground level. Recently the Urban Square was complimented by the Up town. This space comes very close to the parking space of the Kathipara Urban square. The shops here and the space around where occupied by small time sellers with their stalls. This ranged from clothes, footwear, interior design items, handcrafts, readymade food, etc. Called by the Kalaa Utsav this gave a festive look to the Kathipara as interested buyer flanked at the Kathipara. Chennai is taking a all new make over with the Urban Square and the Uptown.

Way to GO!

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