Chennai

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Located on the Coromandel Coast along the Bay of Bengal, Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu boasts of rich heritage properties and business resources. Fully developed during the British rule Chennai is a full fledge metropolis of India. This city was in past ruled by the south Indian dynasties like Pallavas, Cholas, Pandyas and Vijayanagar. The Vijayanagar Empire was the height of art and architecture. There is also a legend related to St. Thomas’s visit to Chennai. Legend says that St. Thomas, one of the apostles of Christ visited Malabar Coast to spread the message of Jesus and he was killed by Indian sages when he lived in a cave on a hill of Chennai. Hotels in Chennai are located in close proximity to the business centers and heritage monuments.

The main travel attractions of Chennai are its colonial monuments, churches, temples and beaches. Chennai houses some of the monuments of the past dynasties like the 7th century Pallava Port, Kapalesvara Temple and Parthasarathi Temple. Other monuments of Chennai city are Fort St, George, Freemasons Hall, Government Museum, Kamaraj Memorial House, MGR Memorial, Thousand Lights Mosque, Valluvar Kottam, War Memorials, etc.

Chennai beaches are always loved by the beach freaks, the beaches are Marina beach, Covelong beach, and Elliot’s beach. The metro entertainment zones in the city are plentiful and this city is known as the gateway of south India. It has modern food joints, pubs, shopping malls, discothèques, multiplex, etc. Tourist can pass their time frolicking in this entertainment centers.

Business travelers visit Chennai as it is a hub of MNCs. Chennai is the second exporter of information technology in India. While in Chennai one can also go on an excursion tour o Thanjavur and Mahabalipuram which have temples of past. Mahabalipuram Shore temple is located on the seashore which displays the typical south Indian architecture.

Chennai boasts of a number of hotels from five star deluxe to budget hotels. The hotels are run by international reputed chain of hotels in a style which can cater the needs of the modern global tourists. To have a lavish stay one can choose the five star deluxe and for an economic stay, the three star and budge hotels. Chennai hotels are sure to make your Chennai tour enjoyable and memorable.