Formerly known as Madras, Chennai is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Situated along the coast of the Bay of Bengal, the city is one of South India’s most prominent cultural, educational and economic centres. It is also the country’s sixth most populous city. Dotted with numerous stunning beaches, remarkable art galleries, fascinating museums, historical monuments and gorgeous parks, the city draws in thousands of tourists all through the year.
Tourist attractions in Chennai
Chennai is filled with a plethora of amazing tourist attractions. The gorgeous Marina Beach, stretched across 13 km, is the world’s second-largest natural urban beach. Built in 1851, Government Museum is the country’s second-oldest museum featuring Raja Ravi Varma’s work. Arignar Anna Zoological Park features around 3000 species of flora and fauna. Valluvar Kottam is a huge auditorium that hosts amazing shows throughout the year. VGP Golden beach is amongst the city’s cleanest and most beautiful beaches. MGR Film City, Breezy Beach, Marundeeswarar Temple, Chennai Ashtalakshmi Temple, Elliot's Beach and Vivekananda House are some other major tourist places in Chennai.
Places to shop in Chennai
Thyagaraya Nagar, Pondy Bazaar, George Town, Godown Street, Pantheon Road, Ritchie Street, Anna Salai, Panagal Park, Phoenix Market City, Alsa Mall, The Marina Mall and Fountain Plaza are some of the best places to shop in Chennai.
Modes of transport
Local buses, taxis, cabs, auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws are the most common modes of transport in the city of Chennai.
Weather in Chennai
Chennai experiences hot and humid summers followed by extremely rainy monsoons. The winter season in Chennai witnesses pleasant weather conditions with mild temperatures.
Airport in Chennai
IndiGo offers several daily flights from and to Chennai International Airport (IATA: MAA). To learn more about the arrival and departure of the flights at the city’s airport, check out the airline’s Flight Schedule page.