Chennai Tamilnadu

Locate : Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, located to the northern part of the state is set close to the seaside of Bay of Bengal.
Touring Seasons : Through out the year, especially during the winter seasons.

Chennai
Chennai, the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu, is the fourth largest city in India. Popularly considered as "The Gateway to the South", Chennai is a convenient approaching point or base to begin a tour of Tamil Nadu and South India. The coastal city Chennai is comparatively a new and spectacular city, with clear skyline, long sandy beaches, parks, historic landmarks and tourist infrastructural facilities. It is a growing city in Tamil Nadu, that is expanding and changing every day vigorously.

Accessibility
Airlines : Chennai has its own airport, One can easily reach Chennai directly by air.

Rail Lines : Chennai also owns a railway station. One can easily reach Chennai directly by rail.

Bus Lines : Chennai is connected to many major cities of neighbouring states by bus.

Lodging at Chennai
The accommodation facility is abundant in Chennai. You can select the kind you want. There are luxury, deluxe and budget hotels and resort for the tourists coming from far & near.

Charming Spots near Chennai
Marina Beach
The city's Marina Beach, bordered by gardens, lies just to the South of the War Memorial. It is claimed to be the second largest in the world, about 13 kms.

Covelong Beach
For a balmy holiday, the fishing village of Covelong has an excellent stretch of beach. This lies 55 km enroute to Mamallapuram which is 60 km from Madras and is a breathtaking seaside haven ideal for a relaxing holiday.

Santhome Cathedral
Located at the Southern end of Marina Beach is the one of Chennai's historic landmarks, the San Thome Cathedral. It is named after the apostle of Chirst, St. Thomas. San Thome Cathedras of today is dominated by a towering neo gothic spire which is 55 metres high.

Parathasarathy Temple
Located at Triplicane High Road is the large Sri Prthasarathy Temple. This Hindu Temple, devoted to Lord Krishna, was built in the 8th Century by Pallava King and has been ornately renovated since.

Vaikunthaperumal Temple
This important temple was built by the Pallava King Nandivarman Pallavalmalla in the 7th Century. Lord Vishnu is depicted in sitting reclining and standing poses.

Kailasanathar Temple
Constructed from sand stone in the 8th century by King Rajasimha and compled by his son, Mahendram, this temple is noted for its intricate and prolific sculptures. The main shrine is surrouded by 58 smaller shrines.

Snake Park
Among the many attractions of the city is the Madras Snake Park where over 500 species of snakes and reptiles are on display. The snake park houses a vast variety of reptiles, ranging from the dark deadley 'King Cobra' 'Banded' Krait' to puff adders', vipers, pythons and allegators.