Useful information about Chennai
Chennai is the industrial capital of Tamil Nadu where orthodox and modern meets. It is a city of long coastline, Dravidian civilization, forested mountains, traditional cuisines, magnificent temples, beautiful churches and monumental buildings. Known earlier as Madras, it is the fourth largest metropolis of country. Compared to other major metropolitans it is far less congested and less polluted. It is also among the major pilgrimage destinations of county where pilgrims from all corners of world pour in to visit its ancient sites such as Kanchipuram, Thanjavur, Madurai, Kanyakumari and Rameswaram to enjoy a divine grace. We offer matchless deals with Business Class Flights to Chennai starting from £1921 including all pre-payable taxes and charges.
Why GoIn many ways, Chennai is still traditionally conservative as compared to Delhi and Mumbai which have much more cosmopolitan and modern. It is a cultural and educational hub of South India and has also been the cradle of several historic movements. It is replete with centers of Carnatic music and various cultural centers and boasts a vibrant theatre life. It is also a home to popular South Indian film industry makes it quite popular all across the world. The historic hill station of Ooty and Kodaikanal are perfect bases for exploring and provides calm and soothing environs which is a great contrast to hustle and bustle of city. So don’t wait? Just pack your bags and discover it now.
Best Time to VisitChennai is situated on the south east coast of India and lies in the tropical zone of climate. Due to its location it remains hot and humid throughout the year. Best time to explore it is in winters from November to February when weather is pleasant to enjoy beautiful sightseeing.
Major Tourist AttractionsChennai boasts beautiful and intricate Hindu temples and has come a long way from where it once stood. Elliot Beach located near Besant Nagar is one of the popular beaches of city which offers a great escape from hustle and bustle of daily life. At the end of this beach are located Ashtalakshmi Temple and Velakanni church along with various restaurants and fast food joints from where you can enjoy great views of sea. Marina is the most popular beach in the city and is the second longest beach in the world. The ancient Kapaleshwar Temple situated at Mylapore, dedicated to Lord Shiva is most sought after temple and is a fine example of Dravidian style of temple architecture. Must visit Sri Parthasarathy Temple, which is one of the oldest surviving temples built by Pallavas in 8th century.
Festivals and EventsPongal is the main festival celebrated in Chennai with great joy and enthusiasm. Besides it Madras Music Season, Tourist Fair, Sivarathri, Sri Rama Navmi, Krishna Jayanthi, Republic Day, Independence Day, Karthikai Deepam, Vinayak Chaturthi etc are some major festivals which are celebrated with great delight throughout the city.
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