Chennai Travel Information
The Melting Pot of Various Cultures
Chennai formerly known as Madras (help·info), is the capital of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, Chennai has an estimated population of 7.5 million (2007), making it the fourth largest metropolitan city in India and one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world.
The city was established in the 17th century by the British, who developed it into a major urban centre and naval base. By the 20th century, it had become an important administrative centre, as the capital of the Madras Presidency.
Chennai's economy has a broad industrial base in the automobile, technology, hardware manufacturing and healthcare industries. The city is home to much of India's automobile industry and is the country's second-largest exporter of Software, information technology (IT) and information-technology-enabled services (ITES), behind Bangalore. The city is served by an international airport and two major ports; it is connected to the rest of the country by five national highways and two railway terminals. Thirty-five countries have consulates in Chennai.
Chennai hosts a large cultural event, the annual Madras Music Season, which includes performances by hundreds of artists. The city has a vibrant theatre scene and is an important centre for the Bharatanatyam, a classical dance form.
| PROXIMITY TO LANDMARKS |
- Distance from the International Airport - 13 kms
- Distance from Chennai Central Railway Station - 7km
- US Consulate - 1km
- The Spencer Plaza (Shopping mall) - 3km
- Landmark Book Store - 2 km
- Mall ( Chennai Citi Centre ) - 4 km
- Jewellery & Apparels - Within walking distance from the hotel
| IMPORTANT PLACES TO VISIT |
- Government Museum & Art Gallery
- Fort St. George
- Marina Beach
- Santhome Cathedral
- St. Mary’s Church
- Kapaleeswarar & Parthasarthy Temples
- Guindy National Park
- Snake Park
- Theosophical Society
- Kalakshetra
- Cholamandalam Artist Village
- Dakshinachitra
- Crocodile Bank
- Mahabalipuram (Sculpture Town)
- Kanchipuram (Temple Town)
- Anna Zoological Park
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Chennai Travel Information
