Chennai

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.