Chennai is famous for its automobile industry as more than one-third of India’s automobile industry is based in Chennai. It is termed as the ‘Health Capital of India’. Tourism Guide Publisher Lonely Planet named Chennai as one of the top 10 cities in the world to visit in 2015. It is a mixture of both modern and traditional values. It is also home to the Tamil Film industry. With IndiGo, you can make a flight booking online from Kuwait to Chennai to taste the rich culture of this city.
Things to do in Chennai
Relive Chennai’s history: Visit Fort Saint George which was Britain’s first long-lasting establishment in India. It also features the grand Saint Mary’s Church.
Bird’s eye view from Chennai’s Lighthouse: This was built in 1976 and is located by the Marina Beach. It is powered by solar cells and a beautiful panoramic view of the city.
Discover and experience different cultural communities: Triplicane is an ideal place in Chennai to experience multi-cultural diversity. It is home to monasteries, Hindu and Jain Temples, traditional music venues and local cafes.
Tourist attractions in Chennai
Marina Beach: It’s famous in the world for being the second-longest civil beach. It is Chennai’s most popular landmark and is the preferred venue for political rallies, protests and picnics.
Government Museum: It is one of the oldest museums in India situated on Egmore’s Pantheon Road. It has a superb collection of numismatics and artefacts related to Tamil history.
Kapaleeswarar Temple: This 1,300-year-old Temple is one of the oldest places of worship and is a major centre of culture.
Places to shop in Chennai
Thyagaraya Market: It is the biggest shopping hub in the city and is famous for its value for money and collection of sarees and gold jewellery
Nalli Market: It is very famous for its diverse collection of silk fabrics and sarees.
Best time to visit Chennai
Best time to visit Chennai is during the winter or pre-monsoon season between November and February. Being situated on the coastline, it is mostly hot and humid.
Modes of transport in Chennai
Chennai features buses which are cheap and eco-friendly and are used by the common masses. Pre-paid taxi services are also present and auto-rickshaws are available to cover short distances within the city.
Weather in Chennai
The monsoon in Chennai is overcast, the summer is windy and cloudy. It is generally hot and humid throughout the year.
Airports in Chennai
The Chennai International Airport is located 21 km away from the city which can be reached by metro. IndiGo offers domestic flights from Kamaraj Domestic Airport connecting Chennai with major Indian cities and offers International Flights from Anna International Terminal. You can book tickets to fly from this airport to other popular international hotspots with IndiGo’s Chennai to Dubai flights, Chennai to Bangkok flights and Chennai to Colombo flights.
Address: Great Southern Trunk Rd, Meenambakkam, Chennai
IATA code: MAA