FLIGHT TO CHENNAI

The capital city of Tamil Nadu state in India is Chennai. Earlier it was known as Madras. It is situated on the coast of Bay of Bengal in eastern India. It is one of the largest city of India in terms of population and It is considered as one of the world’s fastest growing cities. The city of Madras grew immensely under the British rule. The major tourist attraction of Chennai are the museums and other institutions. Education is prioritized in the city. IIT Madras is considered as the top engineering institution of India. It has emerged as one of the leading medical centers of the country.

Coastal region is one of the major reason in rising of trade in the city. Chennai port, is one of the oldest and largest port of India. Maritime trade started years ago. It is also a leading commercial center of south India. Hence, it is known as Gateway of South India. It lies on the thermal equator so it has a dry-summer climate. Due to the coastal region the variation in seasonal temperature is prevented. The most famous sport in the city is Cricket. Other popular sports are football, basketball, badminton, table tennis etc.

Chennai is one of the popular city of India because of the temples, beaches and centers of historical cultural significance including the heritage site of Mahabalipuram are the major attractions for tourist. It is one of the top visited cities in India. Beaches in the city are very beautiful, some of them are Marina beach, Edward Elliot’s beach and Breezy Beach. Temples, Churches and Mosques are the best places to know more about their culture. The temples have the entrance gate called Gopuram which is notable above all for its incredibly detailed work. Temples like Kapaleeswarar Temple, Karaneeswarar Temple, The Parthasarathy Temple, Kundrathur sivan temple are some best places to explore the structures which are very fascinating. Along with the temples St. Mary’s Church, St. Thomas Mount, Wallajah Mosque, Valluvar Kottam, Fort St. George, and various Museums and Art Galleries like Government Museum, National Art Gallery, The Birla Planetarium are the best places to visit. Chennai being a coastal region having beaches and forests is the best place to have chance to see rare species of birds and animals. The city is also famous for its Zoological gardens and eco parks. The most curiosities thing is a banyan tree which is 450-years old.

Chennai is also famous for its South Indian breakfast made of vegetarian rice-based dishes. Dosas and idli with sambar and coconut chutney and a south Indian filter coffee is the perfect combination to have in breakfast. The dishes are served traditionally on a banana leaf. Madras cotton colorful clothes have made the city rich in textile industry. Kanchipuram saris is a specialty of the city made of pure silk and embroidered with silver and gold. Ready to wear versions are also available at some stores of the city.

From clothes to food, from traditional culture to rich heritage, from its beautiful weather to trading opportunity, Chennai attracts the tourist from all around the world. One should definitely visit this beautiful city of India.