Madras, which recently reverted to its historical name Chennai, is the capital of the South Indian State of Tamil Nadu. It is the fourth largest metropolis of India, after New Delhi, Bombay and Calcutta.
Chennai is a seaside (and a major port) city where the sea is a rhapsodist blue, hugging the second largest beach in the world. It has many monuments and temples exemplyfying the contributions of the Chola and Pallava Dynasties to the ancient Dravidian civilization. Chennai also has the ancient churches and Cathedrals pointing to British heritage of 150 years.
The weather is pleasant in December with temperature hovering in the range of 22-26°c and humidity in the order 40% – 60%.
Popular Chennai Tourist Spot
• Pondicherry car rental to Marina Beach – Second largest beach in the world
• Pondicherry car rental to Vandaloor Zoo – Wild Animal Sanctuary
• Pondicherry car rental to Vedanthangal – Bird Sanctuary
• Pondicherry car rental to Mamallapuram – Pallava Culture And Arts, Sculpture & Beach
• Pondicherry car rental to Egmore – Government Museum
• Pondicherry car rental to Guindy Park – Children / Snake / Crocodile Park
Chennai’s famous Pilgrimage Centre
• Thiruvotriyur – Sri Vadivudai Amman (ThiyagaRaja Swami Thirukoil) Temple
Saint Pattinathar Thirukoil
Lord Venkateswara (Narayana Perumal) Temple
• Besant Nagar, Adyar – Asthalakshmi Temple
• Vadapalani – Lord Murugan Temple & Lord Siva Temple
• Thiruverkadu – Devi Karumari Amman Temple
• Maangadu – Mariamman Temple
• Mylapore – Kabaleeswarar (Lord Siva & Karpgambal) Temple
Saibaba Temple
• Triplicane – Parthasarathy (Narayana Perumal) Temple
• Royapuram – SriKamatchi Amman Temple
• Parrys – Kaaligambal Amman Temple
• Ponneri – Periyapalathu Amman Temple
• Tiruvallur / Nanganallur – Lord Anchaneya (32 ft. height) Temple
• Thirutani – Lord Murugan Temple
• CitiCentre, Radha Krishnan Salai – INOX – Multiplex Theatre, Kids Zone, Shopping & Food Mall
• Spence Plaza, Mount Road – Shopping Mall & Food Mall
• Koyembedu – Corporation Bus Stand, Vegetables & Fruits Market
• Kasimedu – Fish market & Seaport
• Tidel Park & Old Mahabalipuram – I.T Hub
• Sriperumbudur, Manali, Thiruvotriyur – Industrial Hub
• Egmore & Central – Railway Station