Chennai: A gateway to South Indian art and culture
Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu state is located on the coromandel coast of Bay of Bengal. It is one of the biggest metropolia in India and is the political and financial hub of the state. Ancient forts, temples, natural wonders, vibrant art and culinary delight makes Chennai a popular tourist destination.
Tourist attractions in Chennai
Chennai is a tourist paradise that has bountiful places to visit and memories to cherish. There are pristine beaches to explore, the famous being the Mariana beach which is the second-longest beach in the world, others like Edward Elliot's and Breezy beach have a more tranquil environment. Some ancient monuments that are tourist hot-spots are Fort St George, San Thomas Basilica, and Valluvar Kottam Kodambakkam. There is magnificent temple architecture with exceptionally beautiful engravings like Kapaleeswarar temple, the Parthasarathy Temple, and Kumaran Kundram to name a few. The city is also home to beautiful churches and mosques that attract tourists and pilgrims.
Things to do in Chennai
Chennai is a fountainhead of art, literature and culture in South India. There are museums displaying historical artefacts, besides many dance and literature festivals to attend in Chennai. The city has ecological gardens and nature preservation parks for reptiles and amphibian animals like snakes and crocodiles. Chennai also is a great place to explore local delicacies and shop for silk sarees among other things.
Airport at Chennai
Chennai international airport is the first Indian airport to have a domestic and international terminal adjacent to each other. IndiGo operates many flights from Chennai international airport daily.
- Airport address: Grand Southern Trunk Rd, Meenambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600027
- Airport IATA code: MAA