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Chennai, also known as Madras, the capital of Tamil
Nadu Chennai is a center for culture, rich in its vibrant traditions of
music and dance crafts that have retained their pristine purity. The city
has a rich Dravidian heritage. It traces its origins to ancient times when
it traded with the Far East and the West in perfumes, spices, silks and
skins. It's the land of Bharat Natyam, the most popular classical Indian
dance today. Among the major places of interest are Fort St. George, St.
Mary's Church, Santhome Cathedral - The remains of St. Thomas were kept
here, Government Museum, Kapaleeswarar Temple, Anna Zoological Park, and
Marine Beach - the most prominent feature of Chennai and the second
longest Beach in the world, which runs from the harbour in the north to
the Cathedral in the south.
Hotel Taj Coromandel
Rating: 5 *Deluxe
Accommodation :
205 Rooms
Address : 37,Mahatma Gandhi Road,Nungambakkam
, Chennai
Location :
15 km. From Airport, 7 km. From Railway Station, 8 km. From
Bus Stand
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Marina Beach : This is one ideal place
for a laid back holidays in Chennai. The beach is thronged through
out the year by several thousand tourists, both domestic and
international. The composed climate, the whispering sea, the
shimmering sun and the soft sand are all that will make you beach
holidays perfect.
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Kapaleeshwar Temple : This ancient Siva
temple, situated at Mylapore .Lord Siva once pinched off one of the
heads of Brahma to arrest his pride. A crestfallen Brahma came to
this place, installed a Siva Lingam and did penance. The Lingam is
known as Kapaleeswarar. This temple is known for a panacea from many
troubles.
▪ National Art Gallery :
Tenth century paintings, religious statues and relics occupy one
building while the other contains mostly modern works. Located in Egmore.The museum was established in 1857 and can justify its claim
to being one of India's best housing various sections on geology,
archaeology, numismatics, anthropology, botany and zoology.
▪Fort St. George : Fort St.
George, on Rajaji Salai,Built by the British East India Company in
1640.It is presently used as the offices of the Tamilnadu
Secretariat and the Legislative Assembly. Today, it is the
commercial heart of the city,its streets packed with crowds of
traders, buyers and their employees.
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St.Thomas Mount :
Situated near the Airport, the small hillock is believed to be the
place where his assassins killed the apostle. The paintings of "The
Holy Lady and The Child" in the church and "Our Lady of
Expectations" are widely believed to have been painted by St.Thomas
himself.
▪ Snake Park : Snake park housing a vast variety of
reptiles, ranging from the dark deadley 'King Cobra' 'Banded' Krait'
to puff adders', vipers, pythons and allegators. One of the finest
Snake parks in the country, the Chennai Snake Park attracts a large
number of visitors of all ages.
Excursion Of Chennai :
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Crocodile Bank(44 km) : This crocodile
breeding and research center is run by the Madras Crocodile Bank
Trust. Here several species of Indian crocodiles and alligators from
around the world are bred in captivity. There is also a small snake
farm which conducts demonstrations of venom extraction from
poisonous snakes.
▪ Covelong (40 kms ) :
It is 48 kms from Chennai .It is an ancient fort at the place has
now been converted into a beach resort which offers facilities for
windsurfing and swimming
▪ Vedanthangal Birds Sanctuary ( 85 kms )
: It is one of the largest bird sancturies in India.Vedanthangal is
a marshy, 30 hectare park with lake visited by over 1,00,000
migratory birds every year.The variety of birds include Herons,
Darters, Spoonbills, Pelicans, Sandpipers, White Ibis, Cormorants,
Blue winged teals and Swans.The majority of these birds can be seen
between November and February.
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Mamallapuram (58 km ) : The Golden City of a
thousand temples, and one of the seven sacred cities of India, is 71
km from Madras.The city was also a great seat of learning. Sri
Sankaracharya, Appar, Siruthonder and the great Buddhist Bhikku
lived, and worked here. Today, it is known not only for its temples,
but also for its handwoven silk fabrics
How
To Reach Chennai
Air : Chennai
has domestic as well as international airports. The Kamaraj
Domestic Airport and the Anna International Airport are located at
Tirusulam, at a distance of 20 km from the city.
Rail : The city of Chennai is also well connected to all
the major cities in India through a wide network of railways. The
main railheads are Madras Central and Egmore.
Road: The city of Chennai is also well connected to
all the major cities in Tamil Nadu and other neighboring states
through an excellent road network
Shopping in Chennai
Chennai has some places to
offer for shopping. In fact Chennai is a Shopper's
delight. There are a lot of places and shops worth
visiting. Silk sarees are a must buy for any
visitor to Chennai. Try the shops at T Nagar for
Silk sarees, especially Nalli, Kumaran, etc near
Panagal Park. For clothes and other curio items,
try the shopping complexes at Spencers Plaza,Alsa
Mall or Prince Plaza near Egmore, or in
Nungambakkam and T Nagar. For people who love
jewelry,
T- Nagar is the place to be. For
Handicrafts, visit the Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan or
the Victoria Technical Institute at Anna Salai or
the Tamil Nadu State Poompuhar Emporium. Nearby is
the famous Burma Bazaar where all sorts of imported
goods can be purchased.
Cuisine of Chennai
Chennai
is noted for its delectable South Indian cuisine.
From the idli, vada, idiyappam to the uppuma and
dosa, Chennai provides delicious variety for the
tastebuds.