Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu. It is situated on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai occupies a total land area of 426 sq. km, with a population of 7 million.
Apart from various types of tourist attractions like historical buildings, beaches, parks and museums, the city hosts a variety of heritage temples that give more colour and charm to the city. Most of the temples are built in the South Indian architectural styles and of various faiths.
Things to do in Chennai
Chennai has many great things to do, like beautiful beaches, divine temples and fun activities. One can witness a beautiful sunrise at Elliot’s Beach, try water activities at Muttukadu Lake, go for trekking, enjoy the fun rides at the Queens Land, go for nature photography at Ubbalamadugu Falls, admire the view of birds at the Pulicat Lake and enjoy for scuba diving or rock climbing.
Tourist attractions in Chennai
Apart from divine temples, Chennai has much more to offer to tourists. Some of the popular places include Marina Beach, MGR Film City, Breezy Beach, Marudeeswarar Temple, Vandalur Zoo, Connemara Public Library, Elliot Beach, VGP Golden Beach, Akkarai Beach, Santhome Cathedral Basilica and MGM Dizzee World.
Places to shop in Chennai
When it comes to shopping, Chennai has a lot to offer. Some of the popular places to shop are Ranganathan Street, Spencer Plaza, Phoenix Market City, Ritchie Street, Express Avenue Mall, Khader Nawaz Khan Road and Burma Bazaar.
Best time to visit Chennai
The best time to visit the city is the winter season that is between November and February. One can experience the cool breezes from the ocean, which are very relaxing. This is also the festive time with Pongal being celebrated in January.
Modes of transport
Chennai has many options for commuting, being a metro city. Buses operated by Metropolitan Transportation Corporation and the suburban rails offer excellent connectivity. The city also has plenty of taxis, auto-rickshaws and app-based cab services.
Weather in Chennai
The temperature lies between 22 °C and 37 °C. During the hot season (April to July), the average temperature is above 35 °C, and during the cool season (October to February), the average temperature lies below 30 °C.
Airport in Chennai
IndiGo provides international and domestic flights to and from Chennai International Airport (IATA: MAA). To know more, visit the flight schedule page on IndiGo’s official website.