With a land area of 426 sq. km, Chennai is the capital city of Tamil Nadu. It is an embodiment of modern industrialisation and heritage. It is located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal and has a population of 71 lakh people.
The city is also known for its religious temples where tourists from over the world come to visit.
Things to do in Chennai
You can go sightseeing to the numerous churches, temples and mosques in the state and visit the ancient monuments and beaches. You can also visit the forts, national parks and the famous MGR Film city.
Tourist attractions in Chennai
Tourist hot-spots include Koli Hills, Fort St. George, Valluvar Kottam, Ripon Building, Dakshinachitra, Vivekananda House, Armenian Church, Santhome Cathedral Basilica, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Government Museum, Marina Beach, Edward Elliot’s Beach, MGR Film City and Guindy National Park.
Traditional dishes of the city include idli vada, uttapam, dosa, puttu, banana bonda and payasam.
Places to shop in Chennai
The flea markets in the city are the Spencer Plaza and the markets on Mount Road. They are famous for Kanchipuram silk, earthenware, metal utensils, stone carvings, stone statues, cotton textiles and footwear.
Best time to visit Chennai
The weather is best for travel to this place during October till February which is the wintertime here.
Modes of transport
There is the availability of all types of transport here like rail, road and flight. Residents travel via public road transport which includes buses and auto-rickshaws. You can also travel around the city by taxi or cab.
Weather in Chennai
The weather in Chennai is rather a tropical type. It is hot here with a temperature of about 33 °C during summers. It has heavy rainfalls during the monsoon season, and the weather is apt for tourism during winters.
Airport in Chennai
Chennai International Airport (IATA: MAA) is located in Meenambakam. It is situated 21 km away from the centre of the city and the airport provides various domestic and international flights via airlines like IndiGo.