The capital city of Tamil Nadu, Chennai attracts a lot of tourists and being an industrial hub, it also captivates workers from all over the country. Sprawling over an area of 426 sq. km and with a population of 7.9 million, Chennai metropolitan area lies on the Coromandal coast of Bay of Bengal and is listed in UNESCO’s creative cities network for its musical heritage since 2017. It is the manufacturing hub of most of the big automotive companies and is the base of 30% of India’s automotive industry.
Things to do in Chennai
Explore the traditional and colourful neighbourhoods of Chennai. You can visit the famous temple of Marundeeswarar and enjoy a Murukku sandwich for breakfast. To enjoy the real flavours of Chennai, indulge in a local Thali. Talk a walk at the Marina Beach in the evening and end the day with some shopping.
Tourist attractions in Chennai
Some of the famous tourist attractions in Chennai are Government Museum, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Santhome Cathedral Basilica, Fort St. George, Victory War Memorial, Kalikambal Temple. For a leisure day with family, you can visit Marina Beach, Kovalam Beach, Edward Elliot’s Beach, Chennai Snake Park, Vivekananda House, The Theosophical House, Ramanujan Museum and Kalakshetra Foundation.
Places to shop in Chennai
For a city like Chennai, rich with art and culture, shopaholics find a lot more than what they ask for. In the markets of Chennai, along with famous brands, one can also find local products like clothes, pottery, accessories that are encrypted with music, dance, art and paintings the city has to offer. The best markets to shop in are Pondy Bazaar, Pangal Park, George Town, Anna Nagar, Nungambakkam and Parry’s Corner.
Best time to visit Chennai
With its extremely hot and humid summers and heavy rainfalls in monsoon, the best time to visit Chennai is between November and February in the winter season.
Modes of transport
Chennai is well-linked with its suburban train network, metro rail and also via roads. The best and cost-efficient way to tour the city is by using local transports which includes bus, taxis, auto-rickshaw and the railways. There are tourist cabs and local car service providers for those in need.
Weather in Chennai
The weather in Chennai is typically hot and humid. Lying close to the thermal equator, the seasonal temperature of Chennai is less variable and the temperature ranges from 14°C to 45°C around the year. It experiences heavy rainfall and storms in monsoon.
Airport in Chennai
IndiGo operates both domestic flights and international flights from Chennai International Airport (IATA: MAA) on a daily basis. The airport is located in Meenambakkam and Tirusulam at a distance of 21 km from the city centre. To know more about IndiGo’s flight schedule or flight ticket price, visit www.goindigo.in or download the mobile app.