Chennai Tourist Information

Welcome to Chennai

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Chennai the Southern Metropolitan City of India is the Gate Way to South India.It is well Connected with all Four Southern States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka,Kerala and Pondicherry by Air, Rail and Road. Chennai is a Vibrant City Carrying forward its Tradition along with all the New Advancement in the world. A Beautifull city and Industrial Hub of South India.

Its Beautiful Peoples with its Heritage and Monuments attracts numerous tourist Both International and Domestic Daily.Its Historic Monuments, Long Sandy Beaches ,Unique Temples ,Churches,Shopping Malls ,Amusement Parks, Markets and Delecious Foods Makes its a City Every Body should Visit.

Its well Connected with almost all parts of the world by Air. Come and Visit the City its Calling You.Visit this Page Regularly to Know More About chennai tourist places,chennai beaches, chennai monuments, chennai amusement parks, chennai shopping, chennai foods ,chennai hospitalsand most important chennai peoples.

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Chennai Transport

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Chennai has a good Transport System for Travelling to each nook and Corner of the City , City OutSkirts and far long Places in the Outskirts of Chennai.
Major Transportation Systems in Chennai:-

1. Metropolitan Transportation Corporation Bus Services
2. Sub Urban Train Services
3. MRT Train Services
4. Auto Rickshaws
5. Call Taxi
6. Taxi Services
7. Chennai Metro Rail Services

Metropolitan Transport Corporation Buses(MTC Buses):-

MTC Buses run Round the Clock in Certain Routes.MTC Buses Connect almost every Corner of Chennai and is a Part of life for Chennaites.Now its improved a lot as Varity of Buses from Ordinary White Board services to Yellow Board,MServices, Expresses Service,Deluxe Services and Air Conditions Services are making it Comfortable to the Commutators.

As far long Places in the Outskirt of Chennai being Connected by MTC Buses Chennai is Becoming Smaller in the Eyes of People. A move well apreciated by the People of Chennai

Sub Urban Train Services:-

The Sub Urban Train Services from Beach to Tambaram extended up to Chengalpet and From Central to Gumudipondi & Thiruvallur are also a Oldest and Comfortable Transport Services for Peoles of those Areas.Apart from this the new SubUrban Services have been Started in Newly laid Tracks towards Anna Nagar.

MRT Train Services:-
The Over Head MRT Services were Started Recent Past Slowly Picking up and is still to be Fully Utilised by the People of Chennai.

Chennai Metro Rail Services:-
As Chennai Gears up for Metro Rail Service it will bring Cheer to the People of Chennai Once its get Operational.

Auto Rickshaw Services:-

Chennai is well Populated with Auto Rickshaws But One Draw Back Meter Autorickshaws are very Rare in Chennai, But as Pre-Paid Serviecs are available from Central Railway Station, Egmore Railway Station & Airport it is Convenient and Comfortable .

Auto Rickshaws are some times used to Avoid rush in the MTC buses during Peak Hours. But Auto Riackshaw Services are Available throughout Chennai and Chennai Outer.

Call Taxi in Chenai:-

With the advent of Call Taxi in Chennai the transport Scenario is Changing very fast as People find Call taxis most Comfortable and Afroradable. As it is slowly attarcting Commutators to it fold of Transportation.

But Some times it is very Rush and Traffic Jam along major Roads in Chennai During Peak Hours in Morning and Evening Hours.

TOURIST SPOTS IN CHENNAI

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Sea Line of Chennai (Marina Beach on Bay of Bengal)
Rising Sun on Chennai Marina Beach
Mount Road one of the Main Land Mark of Chennai
Unique Murugan Temple in Chennai
MGR Samadhi(Memorial) on Marina Beach
Sri Kamatchi Amman Temple , Mangadu (Near Porur)
Rajaji Memorial Near Guindy National Park
Gandhi Mandapam Near Guindy National Park
Light House on Marina Beach
Santhome Church
Guindy National Park (Snake Park and Children Park)
Places You Must Visit in Chennai:- 1. Marina Beach (Anna Square )
2 .Besant Nagar Beach
3. Saint George Fort
4 .National Museum Egmore
5. Valluvar Kottam
6. Snake Park & Children’s Park
7. Mahabalipuram
8. Gandhi Mandapam
9. Birla Planeterum
10. Kapaleeswarar Temple
11. Covelong Beach
12. Muttukadu Boating Complex
13. V.G.P Golden Beach
14. Vandalur Zoo
15. San Thome Basilica
16. Saint Thomas Mount
17. Rajiv Gandhi Memorial

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Tourist Places Around Chennai

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Tourist Places Around Chennai:-

There are Lots of Tourist Places Around Chennai .Some of the Tourist Place Around Chennai are:-

1. Mahabalipuram Ancient Temples,Caves and Beach.
2. Tirupati ,Tirumala Lord Venkateswra Temple and other Temples
3. Pondichery Arubindo Ashram and Arouville.
4. Kanchepuram Kamaksi Amman Temple , Sri Kanchi Sankarachrya Mutt and Silk Sarees.
5. Pulicat Lake and Bird Sanctuary.
6. Thirukalukundram Temple.
7. Tiruvannamalai Sivan Temple.
8. Maruvathur Adi Parashakti Temple.

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BEACHES IN CHENNAI

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There are number of Beautiful Beaches in Chennai Some of the Beaches are given Below:-

1. Marina Beach:-
Any body Visiting the Chennai City has a first wish to Visit Marina Beach. It is Situated in the heart of the Chennai City. It is considered one of the Longest Beach in India & Asia.

You need to have lot of patience to Walk on sand to see & Feel Sea waters on Marina Beach as its is very far away from the Main Road.Marina Beach starts from St. George Fort and Extends up to Besant Nagar approximately 12 Km Long. It is very sandy Width Beach. It has lot of Memorials ,Statues of Prominent Leaders & Saints.The tall Light house on the beach gives direction to Ships visiting Chennai Port & Fishermen’s going to sea in Night for Fishing.
The MGR Memorial of Former actor ,Chief Minister and AIADMK Leader Dr. M.G Ramachandran & Burial site of former Chief Minister Dr. C.N Annadurai Situated on Chennai Marina Beach.The Long queue of Stalls of Sea Side Vendors providing various gift items mainly of Sea Products are also a main Tourist attraction on the marina Beach. in ChennaiApart from this Madras University Building, MAC Chepauk Cricket Stadium are Situated just Opposite Marina Beach.Its nice to visit the Beach During Early Morning & Late Evening hours .Its a Chennai's Morning Joggers paradise.

2. Elliot’s Beach:-
Its also known as Besant Nagar Beach as it is Near Anne Besant Nagar.Its a small Beach Located in pose area of the Chennai City. Its Less Crowdy & Small in Length Compared to Marina Beach You Dont have to walk a lot of Distance in Sand to meet the waves of the Sea .It is Favorite Place for Sun Bath among the Foreign Tourists Visiting the Chennai City Since Clean, Calm & Less Crowdy.

The Beach attracts more Tourists as Astalakshmi Temple of Goddess Laxmi & Sacred Vellakani Chruch is Situated very near to it.A lot of Restaurants has Come up near the beach which Provides South indian ,North Indian & Western Foods. Dont Forget to Taste Sea side Vendors Baji( Patato,banana,Onion,Culi Flower fry) & Fresh Sea Fish Fry.

If you come During Durga Puja days .You can Enjoy Durga Puja Conducted by South Madras Bengali Association in a Pandal adjacent to Besant Bus Stand Every Year.The Wide & Free Roads along the Beach Invites Young Biker to test there Speed Limit. A Rolling Track is Located Near the Beach to Train small Children’s to test train with there Roller shoes.

3. Covelong Beach:-

Covelong beach is Situated far away from the Chennai city .Its is most beautiful place to spend time with scenic beauty full of Palm trees and Sand. Some of Ancient Church & Mosque are the other Places to Visit near the Beach.
Its also a fishing hamlet ,a lot of fishing is done from here which is interesting to Watch. The Covelong Beach has facilities for Water Sports like Surfing, swimming etc.With its ideal place & beauty It has slowly become a Beach Resort.

4. VGP Golden Beach:-
Its a Private Enclosure Cum Amusement Part & Beach Resort of VGP Group Located on East Coast Road a little far from City.Its a Favorite Destination for Families visiting Beach for Entertainment. Its one of the Favorite Shooting Location for Film Makers.

5.Mahabalipuram Beach:-

Its Situated Far away from the Chennai City on East Coast Road, It is Beach with Lot of Ancient Temples & Rock Cut Caves, Sculptures, a lot of them are in Ruined Stage.
Its a Tourists Delight Mainly for its Ancient Temples & Sculptures a Lot of Stone cut Sculptures are Being made by Artist near the Beach. A five star Hotel cum Beach Resort is situated on the Beach a Important Beach Resort for Foreign Tourists Visiting the Chennai City.

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TEMPLES IN CHENNAI

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Chennai with its Majority Hindu Community have lot of Beautiful, Historic, and Sacred Temples.

Some of the Important Temples in Chennai are

1. Ashtalakshmi Temple, Besant Nagar
2. Kapeeleswarar Temple ,Mylapore
3. Murugan Temple, Kunratur
4. Kamacthi Amman Temple, Mangadu
5. Lord Venkateswra Temple ,TTD T Nagar
6. Anjineyaswami Temple ,Nanganallur
7. Murugan Temple ,Vadapalini
8. Sivan Temple ,Vadapalini
9. Madhya Kailash Temple, Adyar
10. Parthasarathy Temple ,Triplicane
11. Kaliamman Temple Bengali Kalibadi, Ashok Nagar
12. Sri Jaganath Temple
13. Aman Temple, Thirurvarkadu
14. Ayyapan Temple, Ashok Nagar & Nugambakkam

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SHOPPING IN CHENNAI

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Shopping in Chennai is an Unforgettable Experience. It gives variety of Options to Customer Going out for Shopping in Chennai.
Its Easier to Shop in Chennai as its Markets are Concentrated in Some Particular Areas.
1. For Low Cost/Discount Quality Products of All Brands Every Customer can Visit Market in T Nagar & Pondy Bazaar Area of the Chennai City .Where every Shop vie with each Other to gives lowest rate for the Products ,Everything from Textile Products to Electronics, Electrical ,Kitchen ,home Appliances Products, Jewelry etc.. are Available in these Markets.

Some of the Shop names are Saravana Stores, Chennai Silks, Kumaran Silks ,Ratna store, Jeyachandran Textile & Jewellary etc..

2. For Whole sale Purchasers Sowcarpet, Parrys is the Area where almost each Street Gives a particular range of Products. Its Cheap & Bulk Purchases can be Made from these Areas.

3. Visitors from Abroad & Rich can Visit various Shopping Malls for Comfort & Brand value Shoppings in the Chennai City.

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4. To go for jewellary Shopping for All Types Indian Variety , Modern & Ethnic Style T Nagar & Pondy Bazar Market is the Correct Place to Shop in Chennai City. A large number of Jewellary Shops are Available in These areas.

5. Visitors Coming to Chennai City From Western Countries are advised to Shop in Shopping Malls Rather than these Market Places for Comfort & Peaceful Shopping .Almost all products are available in these Shopping malls Which includes Clothing, Traditional handicraft Products of Brass, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Wooden .

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SHOPPING MALLS IN CHENNAI

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Chennai has number of Ultra Modern Shopping Malls in Chennai are spread in all corners of Chennai which Showcases its Globalization. Almost all the international brands Occupies their spaces in theses Shopping malls along side all Indian brands.Malls in Chennai are Very Comfortable & Enjoyable place to Shop with .These are the Main Attraction for Foreign Tourists visiting the Chennai City. These provide Complete Range of Products under one Roof.

Some of the Important Shopping Malls in Chennai are
1. Chennai City Center
2. Spencer Plaza
3. Rahat Plaza
4. Wellington Plaza
5. LandMark
6. Alsa Mall
7. Century Plaza
8. Fountain Plaza
9. Prince Plaza

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MOSQUES IN CHENNAI

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Chennai has a big Population of Muslims residing in Chennai. City There are number of Muslim Places of Worship throughout Chennai. Out of these Places of Worship of Muslim Some are Ancient Mosques & Dargahs.

Some of the Important Mosques in Chennai & Dargahs in Chennai are
1. Thousand Lights Mosque (Mount Road)
2. Makka Masjid
3. The Grand Mosque
4. Mount Road Dargah
5. Qadri Baba Dargah
6. Hazrat Baba Dargah

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CINEMA THEATERS IN CHENNAI

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Chennaites are Movie friendly Chennai has number of Cinema Halls Theatres. Chennai is Home to Tamil Film Industry known as Kollywood. A number Production houses including Film Studios ,Audio Recording Centers, Outdoor Shooting Units are Based in chennai. Kollywood releases highest no of New Films in South India Some times it Overtakes Bollywood.Cinema Halls in Chennai Screens Films of Mainly of Three Languages Tamil, Hindi & English Although Films of Other Languages are Screened in Chennai but are not Regular.
As Tamil Film Industry Touching new heights as its film are slowly getting International Acclamation Cinema halls in Chennai Getting Global Look with Unbelievable Quality & Comfort & Value added Services like Shopping area, Baby sitting, Kid Areas etc which makes Movie viewing in Cinema halls in Chennai more attracting.
There are Many Multiplexes has come up in Chennai apart from the Traditional Cinema Halls These Cinema Halls/Theatre, Multiplexes Draws Huge Spectators for Its Regular Shows Some of the Cinema halls & Multiplexes in Chennai are
1. Mayajaal Complex
2. Sathyam Multiplex
3. Inox Multiplex
4. AVM Rajeswari
5. SSR Pankajam
6. Udayam Complex
7. Ega ,Anu Ega
8. Casino
9. Woodlands,Little Woodlands
10. Devi Multiplex
11. Sangam Complex
12. Liberty
13. Pilot
14. Anand
15. Shanti
16. Rohini Movie Park
17. Abirami Multiplex
18. Gaiety
19. Grand
20. Sakthi
21. Kamala
22. Anna Theatre

23. PVR

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Important Monuments in Chennai

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Chennai earlier known as Madras with long Ancient History have Rich Cultural Heritage. The Beautiful Monuments in Chennai Stand as a witness to its growth and Prosperity of Chennai. Some of the Monuments in Chennai is as given below.These Monuments are Main Tourist Attraction for Chennai . These Monuments are Must to Visit for Every tourist Visiting the Chennai City.

1. Valluvlar Kottam
2. War Memorial
3. Thousand Lights Mosque
4. Government Museum
5. Saint Thomas Mount
6. Fort Saint George
7. MGR Memorial

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CHURCHES IN CHENNAI

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Chennai has a Big Population of Christians Community and has Beautiful Ancient Holy Sacred Churches. Churches in Chennai are also A Major Tourist Attraction For tourist visiting chennai from Western Countries. Some of the Important Churches in Chennai are:-

1. Saint Thomas Mount Church ,Guindy
2. Santhome Basilica Church, Santhome
3. The Armenian Church, Parrys
4. Velankanni Church
5. St. Marrys Church
6. St. Andrews Church
7. CSI Holy Church

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Amusement Parks in Chennai

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An Important means of Entertainment & Vacation are the Amusement Parks in Chennai, The Amusement Parks in chennai give Adventures and a lots of Fun. These Entertainment Parks in chennai are for all age group .Some of The Amusement Parks in chennai are:-

1. Kiskintha
2. MGM Dizze World
3. Dolphin City
4. VGP Golden Beach
5. Queens Land
6. Dash –N-Splash

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Five Stars Hotels in Chennai

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There are number of Five Star Hotels in Chennai for Comfortable Stay these five star hotels in Chennai are World Class and Caters to Businessmen and Tourist Visiting the Chennai City .Some of the Five Star Hotels in Chennai are:-

1. The Park Chennai
2. Connermara Hotel
3. Sheraton Chola Hotel
4. Ambassador Pallava Hotel
5. Oriental Hotel
6. GRT Grand Hotel
7. Radisson Hotel GRT
8. Hotel Trident Chennai
9. RamadaRaj Park Hotel
10.Quality Inn Sabari
11. Le- Royal Meridien Hotel
12.The Park
13. Hotel Park Sheraton andTowers
14. Hotel Taj Coromandel
15. Hotel Taj Connemara
16. Hotel Trident Hilton
17. Fisherman’s Cove
18. Hotel Chola Sheraton
19. Hotel Courtyard Marriot

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Four and Three Star Hotels in Chennai

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There are Four & Three Star Hotels in Chennai to Cater to different segment of Businessmen ,Tourists visiting the Chennai City ,Some of the Four Star and Three Star hotels in Chennai are:-

1. The Residency Towers
2. Ramada Raj Park
3. Ambassador Pallava
4. Savera Hotel
5. GRT Grand Days
6. Hotel President
7. Benz Park Tulip
8. Woodlands Hotel
9. Grand Orient
10. Hotel Shelter
11. Quality Inn Sabari
12. Radha Park Inn
13. Ambica Empire
14. The Residency
15. Breeze Hotel
16. Hotel Green Park

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Low Cost Hotels in Chennai

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1. Hotel Mayura
2. Hotel Ashoka
3. Balaji Resorts
4. Hotel Mallika
5. Pandian Hotel
6. Hotel Tulip Aruna
7. Sindoori Hotel
8. Hotel Dasaprakash
9. Windsor Park Hotel
10. Hotel Atlantic
11. Hotel Abu Place
12. Hotel MGM Grand
13. Amarjyothi Lodge
14. Hotel Sudha
15. Hotel Gold Mine
16. Hotel Empire

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Hospitals in Chennai

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1. Apollo Hospital

2. Ramachandra Medical College & Hospital,Porur

3. Kilpauk Medical College & Hospital,

4. Govt General Hospital (Near Chennai Central)

5. Miot Hospital ,Ramapuram

6. Sankar Nethralaya ,Nugambakkam

7. Cancer Institute & Hospital ,Adyar

8. Savetha Dental College & Hospital

9. Malar Hospital

10. Saint Thomas Hospital ,St. Thomas Mount

11. Government Stanley Medical College Hospital

12. Vijaya Hospitals ,Vadapalini

13. Child Trust Hospital

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Some of the Engineering Colleges in Chennai

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1. Indian Institute Of Technology
2. College of Engineering ,Anna University
3. Madras Institute of Technology
4. DMI College Of Engineering
5. Crescent College of Engineering
6. Sri Andal Alagar Engineering College
7. Adhiparasakthi Engineering College
8. Valliammai Engineering College
9. Thangavelu Engineering College
10. Shri Motilal Kanhaiyalal Fomra Institute Of Technology
11. SRM Engineering College
12. Vels Srinivasa College Of Engg and Technology
13. Sri Sairam Engineering College
14. Sree Sastha College Of Engg & Technology
15. PMR Institute Of Technology
16. KCG College Of Technology Karapakkam
17. Rajarajeswari Engineering College
18. Madha College of Enggineering
19. Hindustan College of Engineering

20. Sathyabhama Engineering College

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