Chennai is situated on the east coast. Chennai is fourth largest city in India and biggest city in Tamil Nadu also capital of Tamil Nadu.The city formly known as Madras and it was established by the british.They developed it into a significant urban center and naval base..Chennai is also called as the 'Gateway to South India'.
The city has been blessed with the wealth of arts and literature. It is famous for its various cultural events, showcasing the performing arts such as Dance, Music and Drama at its best. Tamil literature is very rich in content and preaches ancient morals and values. Chennai is also popular for the glitz and glamour of Kollywood, the 'Tamil film industry'. Many Tamil films have won acclaim in the international film festivals and have brought fame to India.
Today, the city has gone through a tremendous change and is developing rapidly. There are a number of industries here such as automobile, technology, hardware manufacturing, and healthcare industries. The Automobile industry in Chennai is one of the leading industries in the country.Apart from this, the city is a leading player in the fields of education and sports. There are a number of reputed educational institutions and stadiums here which mark the significance of the two in Chennai.
Area : 174 Sq.Kms
State : Tamil Nadu
Rain Fall : 254 Cms
Population : 7.5 Million
Literacy : 80.14 %
Season : Throughout the year
STD Code : 044
Temperature : 21O- 37OC(Summer)
20O- 32OC(Winter)
How to reach Chennai
By Air
Chennai’s Anna International airport is on many international air routes. Flights from Bahrain, Dubai, Jeddah, Muscat, London, Frankfurt, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Colombo land at Anna airport. Chennai is a major stop in the domestic circuit and all the domestic carriers service Kamraj National Airport. From the airport you could take a prepaid taxi or auto rickshaw to your hotel or downtown.
By Rail
Southbound trains are exceptionally clean though it would take a (good) while longer than by air. Several trains run from the east, west and north to the main railway station, Chennai Central. Trains from Egmore Station will take you to places in Tamil Nadu and neighbouring Kerala. From both stations you can take a taxi, auto rickshaw or bus to your destination in the city.
By Road
Chennai is well networked by road and you could drive in conveniently and comfortably by your own or a rented car.
Tourist Offices
Govt Tourist Offices and Information Centres are thoughtfully sprinkled across the city, especially at the airports and railway stations.Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation, Head Office, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Chennai-4 Tel: 8545684, 8547346 Fax: 8546620
When to Go
Days in the hot months of April, May, and June will be very, very hot. Travel in July-September and January-March to beat the heat, the rains (October-December) and in time to catch the festivals of Pongal (January), classical Carnatic music and Bharatnatyam (January), and perhaps Dussehra (September).
Where do I Stay?
India’s fourth largest city and the south’s bustling metro has a range of accommodation that extends from the best of 5 star luxury to spick and span clean tourist hostels and dormitories. The top end hotels provide top of the line service and like their kin in the rest of the world come business, pleasure and leisure enabled; you will find good multi-cuisine restaurants, bars, swimming pools and luxury suites. Mid-range and budget accommodation too is safe and a lapse in standards of cleanliness would be a rare exception.
The government has even lined up private homes for a slice of life with the locals.
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