About 11 km west of Karumbakkam is Singaperumal Koil, one of the popular Narasimha temples in the state. Mahabalipuram is a renowned tourist spot in the neighborhood. Keranaipudcheri, Taiyur and Oragadam are nearby.

By road Karumbakkam can be easily reached from Chennai (49 km south) and Guduvanchery (16 km). Chennai International Airport and Chengalpattu Junction Railway Station are the major access points.