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Considered among the
four metropolitan cities of India, Chennai is also
the gateway to other popular destinations of South
India. Located on Bay of Bengal coast, a myriad of
interests attract people to this magnificent city.
Chennai has preserved its traditional Tamil heritage
even today and has effectively brewed it to create a
unique synthesis of cultures. Chennai has many
destinations of tourist interest, such as ancient
temples and museums, churches and forts, which are
worth visiting.
Today, it is a booming industrial and software
destination, an important point of trade in Asia,
houses some of the best hospitals in India and has
numerous attractions for the tourists.
Accommodation and Connectivity
Being a metropolitan city, Chennai has excellent
facilities for accommodation and well connected with
rest of the country.
There are direct flights to Chennai International
Airport from most other airports of the country.
Chennai also figures prominently in the
international air map. Tourists can also avail
regular train services to Chennai from other parts
of the country. Both private and government buses
services are available to Chennai from the
neighbouring states.
Tourist
Attractions
Marina beach
The second longest beach of the world, Marina offers
a magnificent view of the sunset. Cold waves
caressing the feet of every visitor, walking on the
Marina beach in the evening is a favourite pastime
of many. Vendors line up small shops and sell a
variety of decoratives made of sea products.
Anna Square
Anna square is where the former Chief Minister of
Tamil Nadu Dr. C.N. Annadurai was laid to rest.
Thousands of people visit this place to pay
respectful homage to this great son of Tamil soil.
The upkeep of the place can be described as
excellent.
Fort St. George
Fort St. George remains one of the legacies of
colonial India. There is a church and a museum here
besides the state secretariat.
Jain Temple
The Jain Temple of Chennai is also visited
extensively by the tourists. The temple has many
beautiful sculptures of Lord Mahavir and Lord
Shantinath. It is the most important place of
worship for the Jain community of Chennai.
St. Thomas Mount
The Saint Thomas Mount is also flocked by tourists.
The saint preached and travelled the Malabar and
Coromandel coasts of the country. The tomb is near
to Chennai Airport.
Parthasarthi temple
Dedicated to Lord Krishna, this beautiful temple was
built by the Pallavas. The temple was renovated in
the 16th century by the Vijaynagar kings.
Kapaleeswarar Temple
Kapaleeswarar is the oldest temple of Chennai. It is
dedicated to Lord Shiva. As religious rituals are
rigidly followed in the temple, non-Hindus are not
allowed to enter into the main worshiping place. The
architecture of the temple could be aptly described
as marvellous.
Some of the other
places worth visiting in Chennai include The Birla
Planetarium, Elliot Beach, National Art and
Government Museum, Anna Zoological Park,
Theosophical Society, Guindy National Park and Snake
Park.
Excursion
delights
Kanchipuram
Kanchipuram is a popular weekend getaway from
Chennai. Some of the prominent temples are
Kailasanathar Temple, Deverajaswamy Temple Kamakshi
Amman temple.
Mahabalipuram
Mahabalipuram is another popular destination near
Chennai. The attractions of the place include the
Shore Temple, Five Rathas Temple and Arjuna's
Penance.
Covelong
Covelong has a very beautiful beach. The serene and
pristine environs of the place attracts many people
from Chennai to here.
Cuddalore
Cuddalore is also well visited for its temples. Some
of the famous temples in Cuddalore are Chidambaram
Nataraja Temple and Poompuhar.
As the Chennai
weather is predominantly hot and sultry, winter is
the best time to visit this wonderful city.
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