Chennai calls for a wonderful holiday with family

Chennai is one of the well-known metropolitan cities of the country. Blessed with immense history and modern infrastructure, Chennai is a great place to explore with the family. The St George Fort and the Marina Beach are the major attractions here. Read on for more information.

Situated on the Coromandel Coast along the Bay of Bengal, Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu and Madras was its earlier name. The city is the perfect blend of modernity and tradition. With palaces and forts of the bygone era, Chennai is famous for its universities, medical facilities and the automobile industry. Every year a huge number of people from different parts of the country visit Chennai for a varied purpose. However, Chennai is growing and it is one of the well-known cities in India. The land of Chennai has served as the battlefield in the past. It is a metropolitan city with strong cultural heritage.

Well, if you think Chennai to be an infrastructural and filled with buildings then you are wrong. The city houses the natural urban beach. Marina Beach is the world's second largest sandy beach. Bathing and swimming are prohibited here. An early morning walk or the evening stroll is the best way to feel the charm of the beach. The small stalls, fish markets and people enjoying the sea breeze are the common glimpses here. Walk till the southern end and you will reach the Madras Lighthouse which offers a panoramic view of the city and the sea beach. Anna Memorial and MGR Memorial are located adjacent to the Marina Beach.

Cove Long is just 40 km away from the railway station. It is town adjacent to the beach and it is filled with forts, churches and mosques. Muttukuda is 40 km from the city and it is the place where you can enjoy the backwaters. The largest zoological park in South Asia is located just 30 km away in Vandalur. Besides, Government Museum, Kapaleshwar Temple, San Thome Cathedral, Fort St George, etc are some of the places to visit in Chennai.

Besides, exploring the city and heritages do not forget to buy some wonderful Kanchipuram silk sarees. As Chennai has the largest textile industry of Tamil Nadu, the shops in the city offers a huge collection of Chennai Silk. T- Nagar is the marketplace where you will see all the Chennai stuff. Textiles and jewellery are also some famous items to check. Whether you buy anything or not do explore this marketplace.

There are different small and big eateries throughout the city, however, you can try the restaurants of T-Nagar for tasting the authentic South Indian cuisine. Chennai offers a bag full of memories to its guests. The Tidel Park is the largest IT park of Asia. November to February is the best time to experience and explore the city and its heritages. The soothing climate is an apt time for the nearby tour from Chennai as well. Chennai is well-connected to other parts of the country. Regular trains from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and many other cities of India are there. Chennai Airport is also well-linked with regular flights from other airports of the country. Chennai to Ahmedabad flights is also available. Reaching the city is not a problem. Once you are in Chennai, buses, taxis and cabs are available to take to your desired destination.

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