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Quick facts
Chennai
Formerly known as Madras, Chennai is the capital city of Indian state Tamil Nadu. Accolades for being the soul of South India, Chennai exhibit a scenic conglomerate of urban villages and a variety of neighborhoods that will pleasantly surprise you. Chennai has kept the artistic and culinary tradition of South India intact. With such enthusiasm and life that's far away from the hustle and hassle, the city is full of contemporary restaurants, luxe hotels, quirky cafes, and swanky clubs to explore.
Population
7.088 million
State
Tamil Nadu
Culture
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Language
EnglishTamil
must see
- Government Museum
- Vivekananda House
Government Museum
Started in 1851, Chennai’s Government Museum accolades for being the second oldest museum in the country, after Kolkata’s Indian Museum. Built across the famous Pantheon Complex, this excellent museum houses many galleries. Among all, Building 3 attracts more tourists. It’s the Bronze Gallery, where tourists witness a wide collection of South Indian bronzes from the 7th-century Pallava era to date.
Saturday to Thursday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Vivekananda House
This place significantly goes by its name. The structure resides in a semi-circle that was built in 1842 to store ice imported from the USA. Moreover, its displays includes a photo exhibition based on Vivekananda's life and struggles, a 3D representation of speech that was delivered by Swami Vivekananda in 1893 at Chicago World's Parliament of Religions, and the room where he stayed, now used for meditation.
Monday to Sunday
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Food and Beverage
Budget Eats
Hola
Hola is the casual dining restaurant that’s famous for serving traditional dishes baked in Mesoamerican style. It is spacious, warm, and welcoming to the residents and tourists alike. Hola is famously known for its sea view that only accentuates the setting.
Must Try: Mutton Lasagne &Sauteed Mushrooms
Location: Besant Nagar
Madras Masala
Chennai is full of surprises, and Madras Masala is one among them. Reincarnated from its former Continental-focused lifestyle, Madras Masala offers a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes along with tasteful all-day snacks.
Must Try: Great Biryani
Location: Gandhi Irwin Rd, Egmore
Not So Budget Friendly
Raintree
This 25-year old wood-ceilinged South Indian restaurant is famed for being Chennai’s most-visited dining place that serves traditional flavors of Tamil Nadu’s Chettinadu region. Enjoy dining in its leafy garden that’s well decorated with water lilies, especially when the weather is in the mood.
Must Try: Chettinadu’s chilli-laden
Location: Vivanta by Taj, Binny Rd
Cooper Chimney
Meat-eaters will drool over the yummy North Indian tandoori dishes served in stylishly minimalist surroundings, but the veg food here is fantastic too. Jain specialties mingle with biryanis, chicken kebabs, chargrilled prawns and fluffy-fresh naan.
Must Try: MachchiTikka & Paneer Kebab
Location: Cathedral Rd, Gopalapuram
Hola - While Hola is a casual dining restaurant it has dishes from Mexico, Italy, and other Continents which is known as a meso-american style of cooking. It is spacious, warm, and welcoming to the residents and tourists alike. Hola is famously known for its sea view that only accentuates the setting.
Open Days: Monday to Sunday
Time: 11 AM to 11 PM
Location: 6/1, 2nd Floor, 4th Main Road, Besant Nagar, Chennai
EXPERIENCE
- Spiritual
- Wildlife & Nature
Kapaleeshwarar Temple
Seek the blessings of Hindu Lord Shiva at Kapaleeshwarar Temple located in Mylapore, Chennai. This temple is one of the oldest temples in Chennai that’s built-in 1566. Its impressive Dravidian architecture consists of all those necessary elements that are required to attract archeologists from all over the world. Be it’s the colourful rainbow, pillared pavilion or holy tank dedicated to the deity Shiva, all votes Kapaleeshwarar Temple for being the live example of ancient artifacts and beliefs.
Marina Beach
Housing India’s only lighthouse with a lift, Marina Beach is famous for being the largest beach in the country. This place is truly vivid with a series of popular sightseeing attractions, defining the actual character of Chennai. The amazing sunrise at the beach and morning stroll is mesmerizing. Full of storytelling poets, couples, kids playing crickets and people playing kites, Marina Beach is the place for you if you are really willing to experience the beach beauty in India.
