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Chennai Tourist Attractions and travel tips

Author: Nisha Kumari
by Nisha Kumari
Posted: Feb 19, 2016

The Chennai (Madras) states capital of Tamilnadu. Its Coordinates are 13°5? -North and 80°16? -East. It is one of the developing cities in South India and is renowned for its beachfront facing the Bay of Bengal. The Chennai international airport is the busiest airport in South India serving foreign and domestic tourist. There is daily Cuddapah to Chennai flights and from other major cities to Chennai.

How to Reach Chennai

The Chennai is reachable by sea, road, rail and air. It will be quick to reach by air and save time to spend more on your vacation. You can check individual flight tickets offers in online and book them to save money.

Where to Stay in Chennai

The Chennai is famous for having many numbers of beachfront resorts. Within city limit, there are star hotels in luxury and premium hotels. There are also serviced apartments and independent villas available for rent near to seaside attractions.

What to do in Chennai

The Marina and Eliot beaches are worlds second largest beach, however not worth for swimming. You must go beyond Kovalam beach to Pondicherry to take a dip in seawater. The local language is Tamil, and few Tamil peoples are familiar with English. The best season to visit is August to February. The summer is too hot and terrible for touring.

Where to Eat in Chennai

You will get the Tamil culinary like Chettinad and Karraikudi dishes throughout Chennai. There are also hotels serving international cousins. If you wish to taste seafood, the beachside restaurants are good to eat today’s fish caught from the sea.

Nearby Tourist Places in Chennai

  • Marina Beach
  • Eliot beach
  • Thiruvanmiyur Beach
  • Golden Beach
  • Kovalam Beach
  • Mamallapuram Beach
  • Arovil Beach
  • East Coast Road (ECR) - Marine Drive
  • Guindy National Park
  • St. Thomas Mount
  • San Thome Basilica
  • Vandalor Zoo
  • Mamallapuram Rock Temples
  • Pulicate Lake (Life of Pie filmed in this lake)
  • Rippon Building
  • Chennai Central Railway Station (Gothic Structure)
  • Chennai Egmore Railway Station (Gothic Structure)
  • OMR IT Highway

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Conclusion: The Chennai to Pondicherry or ECR Road is the famous spot for weekend hangouts for Chennaites. It is also the place of the tourist attraction with Theme Parks and Beachfront resorts. Within city limit, you can find many European structures, which presently state government offices and Railway Stations. The ECR or Chennai to Pondicherry a 120 KM stretch is full of resorts, cottages and farmhouse catering tourism near sea beaches. A weeklong tour is enough to see all attraction of Chennai. It is advisable to book online and save few amounts on flight tickets and hotels.

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