Chennai City Tours
Chennai, the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu, is one of the four major metropolitan in Republic of India. Till  1639 what was a little fishing settlement on the seacoast of the Bay of Bengal, is nowadays the most peaceful and green metropolis in Republic of India. Chennai has a lot of attractions including the picturesque Marina beach, where golden sands are kissed by the sapphire waters of the Bay of Bengal. The city has its contribution of fortresses and palaces prompting the tourists of its ancientness.
A tour of Chennai will establish spellbinding for any visitor, for the capital of Tamil Nadu is a vivacious metropolis. With beautiful beaches, historical monuments and temples & synagogues to snake parks, a choice of the finest hand-crafted fabrics in silk and cotton, spicy south Indian culinary art, warm filter coffee, Chennai is a historic and historical city becoming progressively cosmopolitan.
Some of the places to visit in Chennai are :
Marina Beach : Wide-spreading across 13 kilometers this popular beach is the second longest beach in Asia. You will love spend your holidays at Marina Beach in Chennai.
Fort St George : Constructed by the British East India Company in 1653 this fortress houses St Mary's Church. It is the first British Church in Chennai and has a museum. The museum has a collection of British and French historical artifacts. It is currently used as the State Secretariat or seat of local government. You will love to visit the magnificent St George Fort on your Chennai city tours in India.
Parthasarthi Temple : Established in the 8th century B.C. by the Pallava Dynasty and dedicated to Lord Krishna, this fantastic temple was freshened up in the 16th century by the Vijayaraghava dynasty and carries on to be in active use nowadays.
Kalakshetra : Smt Rukmini Devi Arundale established this ethnic and cultural foundation of international reputation in 1936 as a cultural honorary society for the conservation of traditional appraises in Indian art, particularly in the area of dancing and music. Tourists visit Kalakshetra to enjoy performances of the classical arts.
St Thomas Mount : One of Christ's adherents, St Thomas is considered to have visited India between 52 and 72 AD. He is conceived to have expired in the area called St Thomas Mount. The Portuguese constructed the Luz & Descanco churches. There are a lot of churches and a museum to be seen on St Thomas Mount. You will certainly love to visit magnificent and intricate churches on St Thomas Mount.
Theosophical Society : The tranquil background of this establishment in Adyar, expand across 100 lush green acres, makes it a famous spot for tourists. It is also renowned for the big Indian banyan tree in its grounds. This banyan tree is over 200 years old and its branches and aerial roots expand over a large circumference.
Guindy National Park and Snake Park : A unique establishment, this center is noted for the analysis and conservation of snakes and other reptiles. 
How to Reach Chennai
By Air : Chennai's Anna International Airport is well-connected with almost all the major cities of India and world.
By Train : Chennai is well-connected with rail by all the major cities of India.
By Road : Chennai is well connected to all the major cities of India by a network of highways and roads. |
