About Chennai
Formerly known as Madras and the capital of Tamil Nadu, Chennai is a coastal city. The local language is Tamil, and the city is one of the 100 in the list of Smart Cities that fall under the Smart City Mission, an initiative of the Central Government. Marina Beach in Chennai is also the longest natural beach in India. A number of foreign as well as Indian tourists visit Chennai all year round merging business with pleasure and enjoying what the city has to offer.
Tourist attractions in Chennai
There are a number of fascinating tourist spots in Chennai, for instance, the Dakshinachitra is a splendid living museum, which includes about 18 houses that depict the way of living and culture of the 4 major South Indian States - Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh along with Telangana. One can also visit the Thousand Lights Mosque, a majestic structure which used around 100m lights in the olden days at night. The Marina Beach, Elliot’s Beach and VGP Golden Beach are some of the most popular tourist spots in the city.
Things to do in Chennai
One should visit the Kapaleeswarar Temple and the Marundeeswarar Temple, both of which showcase intricate Dravidian architecture. Spend a day exploring the MGR Film City, with its elaborate landscapes and film sets. For a taste of nature, spend some time at the Semmozhi Poonga, which is a picturesque botanical garden in the city.
Airport in Chennai
Situated in Tirusulam, which is approximately 21 km from the city, Chennai International Airport stands third on the list of busiest airports in the country. The metro is now connected to the airport, reducing travel time to a great extent. Booking air tickets at the airport is quite convenient and hassle-free.
- Airport address - Grand Southern Trunk Rd, Meenambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600027
- Airport IATA code - MAA