The capital city of Tamilnadu, Chennai is a major industrial, commercial, cultural, economic and educational Centre of southern India.
Things to do in Chennai
Captivating Beaches- One can find abundant beaches in Chennai due to its proximity to the Bay of Bengal. Spend a day or more sun-soaking and having fun at the beaches with friends and family.
South Indian cuisine- Try the authentic South Indian food – Dosa, Idli, Vada, Sambar, etc at both the fine-dine restaurants and local streets.
Connemara Library- A treasure trove of books, the Connemara Library was opened in 1896 and is one of the four national depository libraries of the country.
Tourist attractions in Chennai
Guindy National Park- Home to hundreds of species like Blackbucks, Spotted Deer, Jackals and many kinds of birds and insects the national park also has Guindy snake park and Children's park.
Sri Parthasarathy Temple- Dedicated to Lord Vishnu’s incarnation, the temple was built in the 8th century.
Mylapore- Regarded as the cultural hub of Chennai, Mylapore has a history that can be traced back to 1500 years.
Places to shop in Chennai
Thyagaraya Nagar - A prominent hub for shopping in the city there are endless retailers of Sarees, Jewellery, Utensils, and other apparel.
George Town- Mainly famous for selling beautiful and soft Mulberry Silk and the famous Kanchipuram sarees, the place holds the reputation of being the most crowded market for shopping.
Pantheon Road- Premium quality Cotton fabric at a reasonable price with plenty of options makes this place worth a visit.
Best time to visit Chennai
The best time to visit Chennai is the pre-monsoon and winter season i.e., between October and February. Summer here is scorching and monsoons bring torrential downpours and cyclones, thereby making them unsuitable for travel.
Modes of transport
Chennai bus terminal is home to many intercity buses. There are many prepaid root taxis as well as private metered taxis available in the city.
Weather in Chennai
In Chennai, the wet season is overcast, the dry season is windy and partly cloudy, and it is hot and oppressive year-round.
Airport
The fourth busiest airport in the country Chennai International Airport also happens to be the regional headquarters of the Airports Authority of India for South India.
Address: Chennai International Airport, GST Rd, Meenambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600027.
IATA Code-MAA