Created Date: 09 August 2014

Best of Chennai Recommended by Indian travellers

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About Chennai
Chennai is the capital city of Tamil Nadu and the fourth largest city in India. Located on the
Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, Chennai is popularly known as the gateway to the
South as it is the seat of culture and learning in South India. Hailed as the automobile capital of
India, Chennai is the third largest commercial and industrial hub of India.
As per folk lore, the name Chennaipattinam arrived from the Chenna Kesava Perumal temple.
It is also believed that the region was named after Damarla Chennappa Nayakudu, who was the
Nayaka of Kalahasthi and Vandavasi. Several tools related to the Stone Age recovered from
Pallavaram of Chennai, by the Archaeological Survey of India, points to the fact that Chennai
region held a megalithic cultural establishment.
The recorded history of Chennai can be dated back to 1st century AD, when it was regarded as
an important military and economic hub. Later Chennai was ruled by many South Indian
dynasties like the Pallavas, Cholas, Pandyas and Vijayanagara. The Portuguese arrived at
Chennai during 1522 and they were followed by the Dutch in 1612.
The British East India Company came to Chennai in 1639. It was the adjacent village of
Madraspattinam that was chosen as the place to settle in by the British. The town of George
Town, with the fort of St. George became their stronghold in the South. George Town was
granted its first municipal charter in 1688, which makes it the oldest municipal corporation in
India.
In the 17th century, Madraspattinam and Chennaipattinam were merged by the British and it
was renamed as Madraspattinam. By the end of 18th century, most of Tamil Nadu came under
their control. Under British rule Chennai was transformed to become a major urban centre and
naval base in South India. It was in 1996 that Madras or Madraspattinam was renamed as
Chennai by the Tamil Nadu State Government.
Chennai, today, is one of the major tourist destinations in South India. Chennai is famous for its
temples and churches which are considered as fine examples of architecture and
craftsmanship. Parthasarathy Temple, Kaapaleshwar temple, Ashtalakshmi temple, Santhome
Cathedral Basilica, Velankanni Church, etc. are some of the famous religious attractions in
Chennai.
The highlight of Chennai tourism is its beaches. Chennai is home to one of the longest urban
beaches in the world, Marina Beach, which is 12 km long. The months from November to March
are the best time to visit Chennai, when the weather is pleasant.
The city also enjoys a vibrant culture, which is an amalgamation of the old and new. Of the
many festivals celebrated, Tamil New Year is one of the biggest. It is celebrated by locals with
great pomp and fervour. Festivities, feasting and giving gifts mark the occasion. The festival is
also known as Puthandu in many parts of Tamil Nadu. Tamil New Year is considered an
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auspicious time by Tamilians to start something new.

The vicinity of Chennai to Mamallapuram, Pondicherry, Kanyakumari, Chidambaram, Tiruvallur,
Tirupati, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Swamithoppe, Kanchipuram, Thanjavur, Tiruvannamalai and
Tiruchirapalli makes it a hotspot among tourists.
Anna International Airport lies 7 km south of Chennai. The airport is connected by several
international airlines including Air India, British Airways, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Air Lanka
and Malaysia Airlines. Pre-paid taxis and airport coaches are available at the airport.
Chennai has three major railway stations - the Chennai Central is the biggest, Egmore station
and Tambaram station. For quick access across the city, the recently introduced north-south
MRTS (Mass Rapid Transport System) can be boarded. Chennai Central and Egmore are the
main railway stations that link north and west India, respectively with south India.
At Chennai, most government bus services for Tamil Nadu which is TSTC and other private
buses ply to all the cities in the state. The interstate bus service now operates from the newly
opened Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Koyembedu and is believed
to be the largest bus station in Asia. Private bus services along with deluxe Volvo bus services
are available from Bangalore, Hyderabad, Cochin and Coimbatore.

Information
State:
Tamil Nadu
Famous for/as: City
Altitude:
6M
Pincode:
600001
District:
Chennai
Language:
Tamil
STD code:
044
Weather:
Summer 23 To 37C, Winter 20 To 28C

Featured review about Chennai

Chillax in Chennai !
"Chennai is hot in the literal sense and also in an experiential manner! Hot places to see, hot
food to cherish and hot experiences overall. Right from the cuisine, the hustling busy shopping
experience and the buzz around the beach, everything stays with you forever. To explore the
adrenaline rush don't miss the cattamaran ride on the beach. The temples are divine and the
shopping around T-nagar can get you really crazy! A holiday in Chennai is truly delicious, spicy,
sporty, exciting, literally and otherwise!
We started our drive from Bangalore on a Friday morning and took the Hosur - KrishnagiriVellore - Chennai road. Smooth highway; the toll cost pinches you a bit but its worth the drive.
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The outskirts were busy with traffic expecting the crowds to move in and out on a Friday. After a
brief break for breakfast and lunch we drove into the city of the Super Kings. Busy roads, metro
construction, movie posters and a hot weather welcomed us; which we expected.
We had taken a guest house in the busy T Nagar area almost the center of the city. A good 3
bedroom house that could accommodate 10 of us. We ventured out in the evening to catch a
glimpse of the shopping and drove to the happening Besant Nagar Beach. A place known for its
young crowd and a superb view of the beach. A nice walk with the typical boiled peanuts in your
hand and a stroll into the beach area to get a superb view of the ocean is a must. On your way
out do try a piece of the spicy mirchi bajjis fried hot there. Do carry a bottle of water just for your
safety.
We drive again to T Nagar and feasted at the popular Murugan Idly shop with some different
variety of Idlys and then headed to the room for an early sleep by 11! We were woken up with
the wonderful Chennai filter coffee. The very smell itself is hugely addictive. Got ready quickly
and went for a good breakfast at a nearby joint and headed by 10ish to the popular
Renganathan Street in Tnagar, known for its wide variety of dress shops and a large crowd all
the time. Even though we walked away with half a dozen bags each it dint quite pinch our
pockets that much. Don't forget to bargain and get your negotiating skills a test !
After a meal at Anjappar joint, a must try for non vegetarians for the huge variety of dishes and
cuisines on offer, we headed to the 2nd longest sea shore in the world, the Marina Beach. A
walk around the evening is pleasant and this beach is more crowded and more activities
options to choose from. The balloon shooting and the gala games are an added attraction.
Post that we drove to the popular East Coast road, to go to Mayajaal, a multiplex with lot of
eating options. Had good food in the food court and went to Prathana Drive in Theatre. A one of
a kind experience of watching movie in a driving mode. Seated in your cars or just walking
along or coming and siting on the floor, this movie watching experience is unique and will stay
with you for long. A long drive back at 1st with empty roads gave us a good glimpse of the city
by night.
The next day was a leisurely start at 10 AM, and a heavy meal directly at the ever popular
Saravana Bhavan joint in T Nagar and post which we hit the East coast road again for an even
more crazy experience. We went to the Muttukaadu Lake area and had a good time. After this
wonderful experience we headed to Blue Bay resort on ECR and stayed for a night. Refreshed
and we were ready for the beach yet again. A long walk along the beach and a night dinner
along the beach was a heavenly feeling and a nice time to talk and chit chat with friends with a
fresh sea breeze giving you company. The next morning we got up early around 7 to have a
swim in the beach and that was a great start to the day. After a sumptuous breakfast at the
resort, we headed our way back via Tambaram towards the Vellore and Bangalore highway with
some crazy memories.
Truly in its own style the land of the Super Kings was a crazy experience; amazing food, great
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hospitality, diverse experiences, adrenaline rushes, serene beaches and a hot climate to top it
all." - M.s. Murali, Chennai, 3 months ago

The Wonderful Chennai !

"Chennai is a historical place and played important role from ancient times in history. This place
is an important centre for the British.The Marina beach is a beautiful place to spend evenings.
Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Chennai has an array of restaurants and hotels which serve
tasty food,notably, the Seasons, the restaurant attached to the Accord Metropolitan.The good
spread for the brunch on Sunday was quite enormous and catered to every taste both Indian
and western.
Apart from this, Chennai has a good number of nice restaurants catering to different taste buds
and in international cuisine.The restaurant in Park Sheraton,Taj Coramanal,Connemara to
mention a few, do not disppoint you for the tasty food. Of course for the middle level travellers
the Saravana Bhavan and Sangeetha do a good job providing good food at a reasonable price.
For shopping,are nice place.The shopping arcades like Spencer Plaza, and Express Mall are
nice places to ang out for shopping.
Activities & things to do: In the city of Chennai,apart from spending time in shopping,the
Museum is a place not to be missed as it contains a very good collection of artifacts and items
of historical importance.
At a distance of 55 KM from the lies Mahabalipuram, an ancient port place.This was an
important Port during reign of the Pallavas. There are many monolithic caves here carved
during time of the Pallavas.The basfrelief called \'Arjuna\'s Penance\' you will find here is the
biggest in the world.Also Pondycherry the erstwhile French settlement, is 150 KMs from here.
This place is famous for the Arabindu ashram Auroville,the international village.A visit to
Chennai is not complete without visit to these places.
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: Chennai is well connected with all countries in the
world by air.The city can be accessed from any part of India by air,rail and road." Parthasarathy Rajendram, Bangalore, Apr 25, 2011

Visiting Chennai
"Crowdy, yet cleaner than Delhi (except beaches). Good public transport including AC buses for
local travel, local trains (very good network). if you want to experience the city without putting
load on your pocket, above is a very good option. But beware of the language problem. Good
infrastructure, markets, beaches, makes this city a must for your holiday.
Food, sight-seeing and shopping: My not to be missed list includes: Hot Chips (for authentic
vegeterian chennai food, you can have meal for 4 for Rs.50 but the quality is great), Elliot's
beach locally known as gandhi beach or besant nagar beach, would recommend staying in
Adayar as this is the central place, T nagar for shopping (you may visit 4 storey mall just selling
sarees), Parthasarthy Temple which is walking distance from Marina Beach.
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Activities & things to do: You can enjoy at Marina beach or Elliot Beach. However, I would
recommend Elliot Beach because it is cleaner & less crowdy. Enjoy local delicacies (fish) on the
beach or visit lifestyle mall which is remarkable in it's architecture, there are many temples
spread across the city
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: DO NOT TRAVEL IN SLEEPER CLASS IF
TRAVELING BY TRAIN, one can reach easily by train (would recommend Delhi Chennai Garib
rath, good train at fare 25 percent less for AC 3 tier) or if you want to speed things up catch a
flight. Since there is a major language problem, auto in Chennai would try to overcharge but
stick to Rs. 100 for 5 to 15kms & Rs. 60 for distances up till 5kms. For distances more than that
use public transport or call taxi (clarify at the time of booking that you would pay by the meter).
Beaches are a must visit specially Marina Beach in the night." - Paras Bhatia, Delhi, Jun 9,
2010

Shoppers paradise and good sightseeing too

"Chennai or Madras in its previous avatar, is a big city which still retains an old world charm.
With its well connected domestic and international airport, and main railway junction, it is an
ideal gateway to the many wonders of Tamil Nadu state. Chennai is a relatively safe destination
with decent accommodation at all budget levels, good infrastructure, courteous locals, and a lot
to offer to the tourist.
Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Food: All kinds available but typical Tamil Nadu cuisine famous veg tiffins and rices available in plenty at all the 'Bhavans'. Saravanas, Woodlands,
Ananda etc are some of many reasonably priced places to try these varieties. Non Veg: Typical
Chettinad specialities, sea food and Tamil Muslim varieties are famous and tasty. Ambika
Appallam Depot offers all the South Indian spices, condiments and masala pastes etc in neat
packaging at modest prices.
Shopping: Panagal Park at T Nagar and Pondy Bazar close by, are most famous and rightly so,
for umpteen varieties of South Indian sarees, jewellery, accessories, kitchen ware , clothing and
so much more, all at very reasonable prices with a huge array of choices. Brass ware, metal
castings, lamps, Tanjore plates and paintings, papiermache and other handicrafts available at
Poompuhar, VTI, Srushthi and various crafts fairs throughout the city. Alwarpet, Anna Nagar
and various malls are also good for shopping or browsing.
Also visit the ancient Kapaleeswarar and Sri Parthasarathy temple complexes, the Marina and
Elliotts Beaches, Theosophical Society woodlands, Kalakshetra, 1000 lights mosque, St
Thomas Mount and Basilica, Velankanni and Ashtalakshmi shrines.
Activities & things to do: Must see places close to Chennai are Mammalapuram for its ancient
monuments and white sand beaches, Kanchipuram for ancient temples and sarees. The new
golden temple near Vellore and Tirupati are also possible as day trips from Chennai. Tada
forest, Pulicat Lake, Mutthukadu backwaters, Vedanthangal bird sanctuary, Gingee fort and
Pondicherry are other popular destinations nearby. Dakshinachitra on the ECR road has a
permanent display of typical South Indian houses, culture etc. Music lovers can enjoy the
annual Carnatic music festival in Chennai and the Mahabalipuram festival.
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Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: Well connected by air, train and road." - Florien
Jones, Mumbai, Mar 6, 2009

Dakshin Chitra - ECR Chennai

"On my recent trip to Chennai, I visited this place called Dakshin Chitra. This is on East Coast
Road juts after the Mayajaal, some 20 km from Chennai on the way to Mahabalipuram. It mainly
showcases the rich tradition of four south Indian states. We can know about their way of living,
kind of food they are eating, the kind of houses they are living (you can see the typical
Chettinad houses here) their culture, their music and even their food (there is a restaurant
which serves the typical food of each state). You can even attend sessions on Pot making,
basket making etc. Next time if going to Chennai dont miss this place.
Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Mahabalipuram is just 20 kms from here.
Activities & things to do: Almost spend 5-6 hrs
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: 20 kms from Chennai towards Mahabalipuram" Aravind D, Bangalore, Mar 14, 2007
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Top attractions in Chennai recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellers

Marina Beach
Type:
Beach
Entry: Free
Ranked: 1 Of 586
Ratings: 5.63/7 (64 Reviews)
"Marina beach is one of the major landmark of Chennai. The beach gets quite crowded in the
evenings, but that doesn't stop anybody from flocking to the city's favorite spot! Hundreds of
hawkers sell local delicacies like con on cob, raw mangoes,..." - Priyam Goyal, Chennai,
Today
1

Elliott Beach

Type:
Beach
Entry: Free
Ranked: 2 Of 586
Ratings: 5.55/7 (8 Reviews)
"Its
an
good
beach..It
will
be
clean
compared
to
the
Marina
beach..,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,," - Mohamed Musthafa,
Chennai, 4 weeks ago
Guindy Snake Park
Type:
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Type:
Park
Entry: Paid
Ranked: 3 Of 586
Ratings: 5.09/7 (7 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 09:00 To 17:30 , Saturday - 09:00 To 17:30 , Sunday - 09:00 To
17:30 , Public Holidays - 09:00 To 17:30
"The Guindy Snake Park is a nice place to visit if you are in Chennai. There are many things
inside the park which will make your visit rememberable. The best time to visit the park is
around 3 PM. " - Vikas Abhishek, , 2 weeks ago
Besant Nagar Beach
Type:
Beach
Entry: Free
Ranked: 4 Of 586
Ratings: 6.13/7 (5 Reviews)
"I went to this beach for one time only... but i can able to tell about this beach... what a
atmosphere.. superb. everyone must go and see this beach.. Travellers must go and they can
carry anything like food, camera etc...." - Nivedha Ravi, Chennai, 3 months ago
4

Shirdi Sai Baba Temple

Type:
Temple
Entry: Free
Ranked: 5 Of 586
Ratings: 6.07/7 (5 Reviews)
"very nice place to visit.. and very happy to see the place with the family. the place is very cool
and clean. really satsified with that place ................................................................" - Sunil
Kumar, Chennai, 1 week ago
Valluvar Kottam
Type:
Monument
Entry: Paid
Ranked: 6 Of 586
Ratings: 4.30/7 (4 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 08:00 To 18:00 , Saturday - 08:00 To 18:00 , Sunday - 08:00 To
18:00 , Public Holidays - 00:00 To 00:00
"Valluvar Kottam is very beautiful place in chennai. There is a stone chariot at this place . This
chariot is main attraction at this place .Architecture is very beautiful " - Nishitha K n, Mysore,
Apr 21, 2014
6

VGP Golden Beach

Type:
Beach
Entry: Free
Ranked: 7 Of 586
Ratings:

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Ratings: 5.00/7 (4 Reviews)

"My experience with Chennai so far has not been nice, and VGP did icing on the cake. I and my
colleague reached this place in order to spend some good time on the beach as we heard very
good about this beach. But on reaching there we realized that..." - Aishwarya
Ravichandran, , 2 weeks ago
University of Madras
Type:
Offbeat Attraction
Entry: Free
Ranked: 8 Of 586
Ratings: 5.17/7 (3 Reviews)
"University is very old and very well maintained. Campus of University of Madras is very
beautiful. Library at University of Madras is one of the large library in tamilnadu. " - Nishitha K
n, Mysore, Apr 21, 2014
8

Parthasarathy Temple
Type:
Temple
Entry: Free
Ranked: 9 Of 586
Ratings: 6.00/7 (3 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 05:00 To 20:00 , Saturday - 05:00 To 20:00 , Sunday - 05:00 To
20:00 , Public Holidays - 05:00 To 20:00
"it was awesome experience...easy time pass..travellers must go there once in life... memorable
day...if u hv gone to chennai tour..dont miss this place..!!" - Kumud Ranjan, Patna, 3 months
ago
9

10 Ashtalakshmi

Temple
Type:
Temple
Entry: Free
Ranked: 10 Of 586
Ratings: 5.50/7 (3 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 09:30 To 20:30 , Saturday - 09:30 To 20:30 , Sunday - 09:30 To
20:30 , Public Holidays - 09:30 To 20:30
"This Astalakshmi Temple is a nice one to move out with. The special feature is that, the
worshipping as you need to go to the top with the help of the stairs to worship all Lakshmi in all.
Even as it is situated in the shore, you can get a cool..." - Vikki Shanmugam, Chennai, 3
months ago

Popular hotels in Chennai recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellers

1

Season 4 Guest House

Price:
Ranked:
Ratings:

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Rs. Upto 1,499

1 Of 821

Ratings:
Address:

5.02/7 (222 Reviews)

33/50 K.B. Dasan Road
Teynampet, Chennai
Phone:
044-24318083
Website:
Www.season4.In
Preferred by: Couple | Mumbai Travellers
"I had been here for a visit to the US Visa Consulate. The hotel is walkable to
the OFC centre where the first day of the Visa Process happens. However, it is
almost 3-4 kilometers from the US Consulate. The amenities are just above
average. The..." - Vaishakh baragur Narasimhareddy, , 2 days ago
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2

Jade Beach Resort

Price:
Rs. 4,000 - 6,000
Ranked: 2 Of 821
Ratings: 5.23/7 (208 Reviews)
Address: 211B, ECR Road
Near Crocodile Bank
Vadanemmeli Village, Chennai
Phone: 9710447365
Website: Www.jaderesorts.com
"It was nice trip for me and people are good .. My family member are enjoyed
well during this trip..especially my daughter and son were enjoyed in the
swimming pool. We were walked near to beach no much crowed and got
relaxed for that day...." - Suresh kumar , , Today
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Emarald Hotel
Price:
Rs. 2,000 - 4,000
Ranked: 2 Of 821
Ratings: 5.09/7 (210 Reviews)
Address: No.22 Poonamallee High Raod
Periamet, Chennai
Phone: 044-25615102
Website: Www.emarald.in
"its a good hotel with decent ambiance. Service is ok but room are neat and
clean. faced some issue with the air conditioner. I feel location wise hotel should
be somewhere else rather than the crowdy area of Chennai. They provide good
and tasty..." - Vinay satam , , 1 week ago
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Apple Residency Hotel

Price:
Rs. 1,400 - 1,800
Ranked: 4 Of 821
Ratings: 5.11/7 (97 Reviews)
Address: 80, Wallajah Road
Opp Kalaivanar Arangam
Chennai
Phone: 44-28544201
Website: Www.appleresidency.com
"Very very pleasant and comfortable stay in your Hotel.its look like a home The
appearance and staffs those who are working are very kind. Keep it up. Thank u
very much. The bath fittings needs changing. The interior arrangements are so
good. In..." - Muniasamy , , Yesterday
Read 97 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com

Savera Hotel
Price:
Rs. 6,500 - 7,500
Ranked: 5 Of 821
Ratings: 5.49/7 (57 Reviews)
Address: 146, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai,
Chennai
Phone: 044-28114700
Website: Www.saverahotel.com
"Mini bar and restaurant in our room. Swimming pool available. Good food.
Friendly staff. Housekeeping excellent. Initially it was filled so i had to stay one
night at another place. Value for money only average. But i got a feeling that
the..." - Suhail Rasheed, Cochin, Today
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Redsun Service Apartments

Price:
Rs. Upto 3,500
Ranked: 6 Of 821
Ratings: 5.32/7 (47 Reviews)
Address: 287,Ma.Po.Si First Street
Kamakotti Nagar
Pallikaranai
Phone: 44-43512888
Website: Www.redsun.net.in
"The aminities and view was breathtaking.Organisation was at its peak didnot
face any problems during stay.The people are good despite of not knowing my
language they helped me with direction and provided with cab facilities with

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nominal..." - Anant shri panthri , , 3 weeks ago

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Green Park
Price:
Rs. 6,250 - 9,500
Ranked: 7 Of 821
Ratings: 5.18/7 (42 Reviews)
Address: N. S. K. Salai
Near Vijaya Hospital
Vadapalani, Chennai
Phone: 044-66515151
Website: Www.hotelgreenpark.com
"Located in the heart of the city with all the necessary places to visit very nearby,
the hotel gives services which are value for money.. Great music, great food !
Staff is very courteous and pro active. Would definitely return back. Very
much..." - Siva B, Chennai, 2 days ago
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Taj Coromandel
Price:
Rs. 16,500 - 90,000
Ranked: 8 Of 821
Ratings: 5.55/7 (37 Reviews)
Address: 37, Mahatma Gandhi Road,
Nungambakkam,
Chennai
Phone: 044-66002827
Website: Www.tajhotels.com
"everything really good and big as i thought... high quality service. travelers :
Quite expensive compare with other hotels but good service. food from outside
is better then there. Chennai is prime location of south india. lot of place to..." Raj Balu, , 1 week ago
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Le Royal Meridien Chennai

Price:
Rs. 14,000 - 23,000
Ranked: 9 Of 821
Ratings: 5.78/7 (37 Reviews)
Address: 1, GST Road,
St. Thomas Mount,
Chennai
Phone: 044-22314343
Website:

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Website: Www.leroyalmeridien-Chennai.com
"Service and maintance is really very nice of this hotel. people are very cooperative and helpful. food quality is also very good. when ever i wil get time to
come chennai i will stay in this hotel. hotel is very neat & clean and facility is..." Sudhakar Kumar, , 2 weeks ago
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10 The

Park
Price:
Rs. 11,500 - 40,000
Ranked: 10 Of 821
Ratings: 5.5/7 (41 Reviews)
Address: 601, Anna Salai,
Chennai
Phone: 044-42144000
Website: Www.theparkhotels.com
"This hotel is a 5 start little heavy on the pockets. But the rooms are brilliant but
does not have a mojor difference With other 5 star hotels. There is a lounge
called leather bar which is good.The hotel is good, , you can take a cab fro
airport..." - Siddharth Giri, , 1 week ago
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Destination: Chennai, Kumbakonam
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Best way to travel from Bangalore to Chennai

Chennai is located at a distance of about 345 km from Bangalore. Chennai, known as
the'Gateway of the South', is well-connected to Bangalore by air, rail and road. However, the
best way to reach Chennai from Bangalore is by road, a journey of around 5 hours. The places
covered during the journey are Bangalore - > Hosur 45 km - > Krishnagiri 50 km - >
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Vaniyambadi 55 km - > Ambur 20 km - > Vellore 55 km - > Ranipet 20 km - > Kanchi 50 km - >
Sriperumbudur 30 km - > Chennai. There are several petrol pumps along the route like BP, HP
and many more. Several eateries like Mc Donald's with drive in facilities are on the way.

Transport options from Bangalore to Chennai

Bangalore to Chennai By Car: Take a car or hire a cab from Bangalore to Chennai. The cost of
cabs ranges from INR 9 to INR 24, depending on the type of car. Additionally, you also need to
pay toll tax. Ideal for families, senior citizens and groups.
Bangalore to Chennai By Train: Take a direct train from Bangalore to Chennai Central, a
journey of about 7 hours. Daily express and Shatabti trains ply from Bangalore to Chennai
regularly. Several taxis, cabs and auto rickshaws are available outside the railway station. You
can hire them to travel within the city. It is suitable for families, senior citizens and kids.
However, advance reservations are required.
Bangalore to Chennai By Flight: There are several direct airlines that fly from Bangalore to
Chennai. The journey is about 50 minutes and the travel time may vary depending upon the
airline. The Chennai Airport is located 20 kilometers away from the main city. You can hire a
pre-paid taxi from the airport to reach the city. Auto rickshaws and cabs are also available.
Suitable for families with kids and senior citizens as it is fast and convenient.

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Bangalore To Chennai
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Chennai weather
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Located in the southern part of the country, Chennai has a tropical climate. Given the fact that
the city is located very close to the equator and is a coastal area, the temperature more or less
remains constant and does not vary much with changing seasons. The weather remains hot
and humid almost throughout the year, except for the short winter during which time the
mercury dips a little.
The summer starts around end of March and continues till June, with late-May to June being the
hottest months. During this time, temperatures often cross 40 Celsius. In fact, the average
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maximum temperature is usually 38 Celsius to 42 Celsius which is testament of the heat the
city experiences during the summer months. Due to its close proximity to the sea, the weather is
warm and humid.
The southwest monsoons which bring in the rains throughout the country, doe not impact
Chennai. So, there is not much rainfall during the traditional monsoon months of June to
September. Rather, the city experiences late monsoons, usually during the months of October
and November. It is in fact the northeast monsoons which bring in the eagerly anticipated
rainfalls in the city. Chennai receives an annual rainfall of 1300 mm. During the monsoons, the
city is at times is hit by cyclones which are brought on by the Bay of Bengal.
The city enjoys a short winter with January being the coolest month when the temperatures dip
to around 18 to 20 Celsius. During the winter months the people in Chennai enjoy the pleasant
breeze and the slight chill in the evenings. During the winter months which last through
November to February, the weather remains pleasant and the temperature remains around 20
Celsius.
The best season to visit Chennai is during the winter. In the month of January, the rains recede
and the humidity goes does. At this time of the year, the weather is pleasant and visitors can
enjoy the cool pleasant sea breeze that blow across the city.

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