Chennai, the gateway to South India is the largest city of South India and
the fourth largest city of India. Chennai is located on the Coromandal Coast
of the Bay of Bengal. Formerly known as Madras, Chennai started developing
after 1639 A.D. when the British East India Company established a fort and
two trading posts at the small fishing village called Chennai. The capital
of Tamil Nadu, Chennai is a metropolitan city that is changing, developing
and growing vigorously.
Places
of interest in Chennai :
¤ Marina Beach
¤ Theosophical Society
¤ Kapaleeswara Temple
¤ Santhome Cathedral Church
¤ Snake Park
Special Attractions of Chennai :
¤ Marina Beach
¤ Theosophical Society
¤ Fort St. George
Excursions :
Anna
Zoological Park and Crocodile Park
MGR Film City
Tirupati, Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram.
How to reach Chennai :
» By Air: Chennai welcomes both, International and
Domestic flights.
» By Train: Regular grain services from all the major
cities of India.
» By Road: Chennai is connected to major cities and
all other state capitals and tourist places by road.
» By Sea : The ships can be taken to reach Chennai.
Period to avoid Chennai :
Avoid visiting Chennai between Mayl and September, that is during summers
and monsoons.
