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Chennai Travel Guide
Places to visit, things to do, local food and the best time to go – Chennai, South India.
- Best time: October To March
- 20 places to see
About Chennai
Chennai, on the Bay of Bengal in eastern India, is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu. The city is home to Fort St. George, built in 1644 and now a museum showcasing the city’s roots as a British military garrison and East India Company trading outpost, when it was called Madras. Religious sites include Kapaleeshwarar Temple, adorned with carved and painted gods, and St. Mary’s, a 17th-century Anglican church.
Places to visit in Chennai
- Thyagaraja Temple
- Marina Beach
- Church Of Our Lady Of Light
- Golden Beach
- Breezy Beach
- Valluvar Kottam
- Akkarai Beach
- Elliot's Beach
- Ashtalakshmi Temple
- Santhome Cathedral Basilica
- Dakshinachitra Museum
- Madras Crocodile Bank Trust
- Madras War Cemetery
- MGM Dizzee World
- Santhome Church
- Royapuram Fishing Harbour
- Kapaleeswarar Temple
- Nettukuppam
- Mylapore
- Vadapalani Murugan Temple
Things to do in Chennai
- Scuba Diving
- Visit The MGM Dizzee World
- Exciting Surfing And Paddle Boating
- Paintball
- Boating
- Off-Road Sports
- Cycling
- Laser Tag
- Fishing
- Visit Arignar Anna Zoological Park
Famous food in Chennai
- Idli
- Dosa
- Sambar
- Payasam
- Uttapam
Things to buy in Chennai
- Apparels
- Accessories
- Footwear
- Leather items
- Pashmina items
- Handicrafts
- Household commodities
- Silk Sarees
- Jewelry
Where to shop in Chennai
- Chennai Citi Center
- Ampa Skywalk Mall
- Phoenix Market City
- Express Avenue Mall
- Anna Nagar
- Burma Bazaar
- George Town
- T-Nagar
- Nungambakkam
- Egmore
- Anna Salai
Night life
- The Leather Bar
- Sera The Tapas Bar And Restaurant
- 10 Downing Street
- Hoppipola
- Pasha
- Chill And Grill
- The Flying Elephant
- Diff 42 - Resto Lounge
- Bike And Barrel
