Chennai
Chennai is an Indian city located
on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. It is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu and the fourth largest city in India. It is famous as a centre of Indian music, dance, for its architecture, cultural heritage and beautiful sandy beaches. In 1639, the British East India Company signed an agreement with a local nayak (ruler) to build a warehouse. The following year the Fort of St George was built, it was one of the first bastions British in India and the city start growing around it. Don’t miss the fine Indo-Saracenic Architecture, the Portuguese 16th century San Thome Basilica (or St Thomas Cathedral Basilica), the Kapaleeshwar Temple, the Chennai Museum, the Guindy National Park and the Sri Parthasarathy Temple. Chennai is a base for the Tamil movie industry, dubbed Kollywood. Marine Beach with its 13 km (8 mi) of golden sand is a great place to relax. Madras was the name of Chennai in colonial times. Chennai is one of the most beautiful cities of India. Hotels in Chennai
What to visit in Chennai: San Thome Basilica (St Thomas Cathedral Basilica); Kapaleeshwar Temple; Chennai Museum; Guindy National Park; Sri Parthasarathy Temple; Marina Beach; Fort St George; Government Museum;
Restaurants in Chennai
- The Dining Room
- The Marina
- Sangeetha Veg Restaurant
- Benjarong Restaurant
- Annalakshmi Restaurant
- Spice Haat
- Punjab Grill
Transports in Chennai
Chennai International Airport (MAA): There are domestic and international flights to Chennai.
By train and bus: There are trains and buses to/from several Indian cities.
Maps of Chennai
Map of Chennai
Where is Chennai on India Map