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The
small fishing village has turned into a beautiful
city. Chennai perhaps is the most peaceful and
green metropolis in India. Chennai has a number
of attractions for the tourists to relish. The
Chennai city has its fair share of forts and palaces reminding
the tourists the glory of bygone eras along with
the modern advancements. Most of the tourist attractions
in the city do have a distinct colonial influence
though the others are religious shrines.
The Capital of the south eastern state of Tamil
Nadu (the land of Tamils), Chennai is one of the
four major metropolitan cities in India and one
of the holiday destinations in the golden triangle
of the Southern India. The Chennai city is situated on
the shores of Bay of Bengal. |
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| Major Tourist
Attractions in Chennai |
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Marina beach : More than that the structures
the city also has its natural beauty. One of the
examples of the natural abundance in Chennai is
the beautiful Marina beach. At the beach the blue
waters of Bay of Bengal mingles with the golden
sands. The beach extends from Fort St. George
all the way to Mahabalipuram. You will be spell
bound with its spectacular sight at dusk. The
waters are not safe for swimming with the strong
tides.
Kapaleeshwar Temple : Your
tour will comprise of the visit to the Kapaleeshwar
Temple. The temple is Dedicated to Lord Shiva
and is the oldest temple in Chennai. It was constructed
in the 13th century. The other important temple
in the city is the Parthsarthy temple with Lord
Krishna as the reigning deity. The temple reveals
the architectural skills of the Dravidians. The
main entrance facing east is painted in red, blue
and yellow with puranic legends sculpted on the
sanctum sanctorum.
Fort St. George : The colonial
influence can be seen at the Fort St. George.
The fort was founded by Sir Day. The exterior
of the fort has been done in gray granite. This
is quiet in contrast with the decoration of the
Mughal forts. This first piece of real estate
that British owned in India housed barracks for
the British army, a parade ground, and the oldest
church of Chennai namely, St. Mary’s Church.
Shopping : Chennai is one of
the important trade centers of south India and
is a good place to shop for a large variety of
items. You may shop for traditional bell metal
items, bronze icons, and stone sculpture, as well
as other crafts of the southern region at the
local shops of Chennai. Besides these the city
of Chennai is famous for the beautiful Kancheepuram
hand woven silk sarees.
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How
to get there
Air : Chennai is well connected
to the world and most international airlines have
flights to Chennai's Anna International Airport.
Domestic airlines operate daily flights to all major
cities of the country from the Kamaraj domestic
terminal near the international terminal.
Rail : Chennai is the headquarters
of Southern Railway, a division of Indian Railway.
Chennai is connected to many cities and towns by
super-fast and express trains.
Road : Chennai
is well connected to all the major cities of India
by a network of highways and roads. |
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Other
Cities Tourism In South India |
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