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Chennai
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Other Info
  • Internet Availability:Good
  • STD Code:044
  • Languages Spoken:Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Malayalam and Hindi
  • Major Festivals:Pongal, Natyanjali Dance Festival, Thaipusam and Mahamaham Festival
  • Notes/Tips:None

Chennai Overview

  • Ideal Trip Duration: 1 Night 2 Days
  • Nearest City Chennai: Tiruvottiyur, Tirupati and Pondicherry
  • Best Time to Visit Chennai: October to February
  • Peak Season: October to February
  • Weather Info: Moderate
  • State: Tamilnadu

Chennai is a famous city in south India in Tamil Nadu. The town was as renowned as Madras before. The city has both modern and traditional cultures. It is also famous as the Capital of South India. It is among the four metropolises. The city has a lot of fascinating history as well. The city is a perfect place to visit in Chennai.

Even though the city has a lot of traffic and a scorching and humid environment, it is worth going to see the south Indian temples, museums and monuments from the British era, delicious food, and Marina Beach, which is the second largest urban beach in the world. The town's skyline is famous for its tall buildings, but the city's heart still has an old-world charm that won't go away. 

What is Chennai famous for?

Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, is one of the most famous tourist spots in the southern part of the country. It has many ancient temples, lively arts scenes, natural wonders, and busy food scenes. This busy city used to be called Madras. It is on the Coromandel Coast. 

What is unique in Chennai?

Chennai is a place with a lot of culture. It has beautiful beaches, famous temples, and music called Carnatic music. It's one of the most popular places for tourists to visit in India. The city always amazes visitors because it has something unique to offer.

Other activities

People say that Chennai is one of the best places in the country to shop. Whether you want to shop on the streets or in the most excellent stores, Chennai has everything you could need. If you like to shop, the city will not let you down. T Nagar, called Thyagaraya Nagar, is the town's most famous shopping area. You can buy everything there, from cheap jewellery and trinkets to expensive Chennai Silk Sarees.

Pondy Bazar, Anna Salai, T-Nagar, Anna Nagar, Egmore, and Mylapore are some of the city's most essential and well-known shopping destinations. Many malls like Spencer Plaza, Chennai Citi Centre, Express Avenue, and Phoenix Market City sell high-end brands. Shopping in the city is a must during the Chennai tour package.

The best time to visit Chennai 

It is best to visit Chennai between October and February, during the winter and before the rainy season. Many people think this is the best time of the year to see a big city because the summers are too hot, and the monsoons bring heavy rain and storms. The city's location on the beautiful coast makes the weather hot and humid most of the time. 

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Besant Nagar Beach

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