The blue waters of Bay of Bengal mingle with the golden sands at the beaches of Chennai. Once being a small village of fishermen Chennai attained a significant place during the British Rule. It is one of the four metropolitan cities of India. Chennai has a lot to offer to tourists in the form of ancient temples and Museums, Churches and forts built during the British rule.
Located on the coast of south east India, Chennai has a hot and humid climate for most of the year. The best time to visit the capital of Tamil Nadu is the winters which sets in from November to February. Winters are a pleasant season to check out Chennai. The temperatures are a little lower as compared to the summer months. The sea breeze soothes at night in every season. The average temperature ranges from 28 to 32 degree Celsius. Give the monsoons a total miss. The humidity becomes uncomfortable. July to September is not the best time to visit. December and January are the peak months for travel to Chennai.
A place where you can feel yourself close to nature and enjoy the beauty of the sunset. It is a suitable place where you can release your tiredness of a busy day. Marina Beach is the 2nd longest beach in the World.
Dr. C.N. Annadurai, the late Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu was a highly noble person and very popular among the people of Tamil Nadu. Thousands of people visit at his 'Samadhi' (tomb) everyday to pay their respect.
Fort St. George is one of the most significant buildings of the British rule. There are many important buildings inside the fort including a church and a museum.
The Jain Temple is completely different from the other temple in the city. The temple holds beautiful sculptures of Lord Mahavira, tirinthkaras and Lord Shantinath to whom the temple is dedicated.
The tomb of the great Saint Thomas lies on the mount near the Airport. He preached and travelled the Malabar and Coromandel coasts of the country.
The temple city of India, Kanchipuram is a best weekend getaway from Chennai. Kanchipuram is the most suitable place to explore the ancient architecture of Pallava rule. Some of the well-known temples are Kailasanathar Temple, Deverajaswamy Temple, Kamakshi Amman temple etc.
The famous city of Pallava rulers house many temples, which reflects the popularity of architecture during the British rule. Mahabalipuram is famous for its Shore Temple, Five Rathas Temple, Arjuna's Penance and many others.
Vellore
It is a small Hill town, which attracts tourists with its beautiful landscapes,the Famous Fort and the popular Medical Collage. There are several buildings inside the fort including the famous Jalakanteswara Temple.
A beautiful beach of Covelong is known for fishing activities. The experience of being in the serene and the pristine environs replenishes the energy and rejuvenates the soul in an incomparable manner.
Cuddalore is very popular amongst tourists due to its temples. Some of the famous temples in Cuddalore are Chidambaram Nataraja Temple, Poompuhar and Parangi.
Tourism-of-India.com provides complete information about tourism packages in Chennai. Tourism-of-India.com offers various tour packages to make your visit comfortable. You can pick the one that suits you most.
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