Chennai Tourist Attractions,
This city is suitable for all types of travelers to explore many places. Chennai was previously called as Madras or Madraspattinam and later Government of Tamil Nadu officially changed the name of the city from Madras to Chennai but still people love using the name Madras. You can find many oldest building which really has beautiful and stunning architecture which dates from the 7th and 8th centuries and many beautiful sightseeing places in and around the city.
So if you are planning to visit the city here are few list of places which you should definitely when you are in Chennai.
Places to Visit in Chennai, Sightseeing & Tourist Attractions in Chennai
Chennai – the cultural capital of India and the capital of Tamil Nadu state which is located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal is always known for its rich tradition, culture and heritage. It has been the most visited city in India by the people from all over the world. Being an important metropolitan city it is very well-connected to all the major cities of India as well as with the countries overseas
This city is suitable for all types of travelers to explore many places. Chennai was previously called as Madras or Madraspattinam and later Government of Tamil Nadu officially changed the name of the city from Madras to Chennai but still people love using the name Madras. You can find many oldest building which really has beautiful and stunning architecture which dates from the 7th and 8th centuries and many beautiful sightseeing places in and around the city.
So if you are planning to visit the city here are few list of places which you should definitely when you are in Chennai.
1. Marina Beach
2. Kapaleeshwarar Temple
3. Elliot’s Beach
4. Covelong Beach
5. Sri Parthasarathy Temple
6. Semmozhi Poonga
7. Dakshina Chitra
8. Cholamandal Artist Village
9. Guindy National Park and Snake Park
10. Birla Planetarium
11. Muttukadu
12. Mahabalipuram
13. Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, Kanchipuram
14. Pulicat Lake & Bird Sanctuary
15. Connemara Public Library
16. Thousand Lights Mosque
17. Fort St George
18. Ripon Building
19. Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Mylapore
20. Ashtalakshmi Temple
21. Broken Bridge
22. Ramakrishna Mutt
23. National Art Gallery
24, Wallajah Mosque
25. St. Thomas Mount National Shrine
26. Lord Shantinath Jain Temple
27. Chokhi Dhani
28. Arignar Anna Zoological Park
29. Valluvar Kottam
30. Vadapalani Andavar temple
Climate in this city is hot and humid so if you are
travelling to this city during summer don’t forget to carry water bottles and
things to protect yourself from hot sun.
This city is not just know for famous building and places,
it is also known for people living in this city, they always welcome outsider
and shows love and care as much as they can till they stay in the city and they
will make them feel at home even when you are stay away from home. Never forget to try
yummy South Indian food especially hot idly sambar, dosa, vada and pongal.
Hope this list will help you to explore Chennai. Please
share your experience or if you know any other interesting place which is not included
in this list, feel free to share it in the comment section below
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