Chennai A Tourist Destination

Chennai formerly known as Madras is the capital city of the state of Tamil Nadu. Chennai is the fourth most populated metro. Located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, Chennai city has a population over 8 million people.

The city was established in the 1700 by the British, who developed it into a major urban centre and naval base. After independence, it had become an important administrative centre, as the capital of the Madras state, which later renamed Tamilnadu.

Chennai's economy has a broad industrial base in the car, technology, hardware manufacturing, and healthcare industries. The city is India's second largest exporter of software, IT and IT based services. A major chunk of India's car manufacturing industry is based here and it is too called as the Detroit of South Asia.

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. The Tamil film industry, one of the largest film industries in India, is based in the city; the soundtracks of the films dominate its music scene.

 The city has been sacred with the assets of art and journalism. It is well-known for its diverse artistic actions, showcasing the performing arts such as jazz, melody and play at its finest. Tamil journalism is very wealthy in content and preaches antique ethics and standards. 

Chennai share the second place as the biggest employ producer in India. The city is placed First in India in fitness facilities. The city is the most excellent destination of films post-production job in India according to most important film industry experts. The city has the oldest engineering and medical colleges in the world, there are several other educational institutions Chennai is famous for. 

Chennai is linked to the world and many intercontinental airlines have flights to Chennai's Anna International Airport. Domestic airlines run regular flights to all important cities in India from the domestic terminal near the international terminal. The city is linked to all major cities and towns by trains. CHENNAI has two major railway stations. Chennai Central, which associates north and west India and Egmore, which connects south India.

 The city is well linked to all the many cities of India by a system of highways and roads. There is a numeral of tour attractions in Chennai, counting temples, gardens, museums, caves, beaches, churches, wildlife parks, etc. Some important places to see are Vivekananda House & Museum, Gudiyam Caves, Elliot's Beach, Fort St. George and St. Mary's Church, Government Museum and National Art Gallery, Kapaleswar Temple, Marina Beach, San Thom Cathedral, Sri Parthasarathy Temple, Valluvar Kottam , Covelong Beach and Anna Zoological Park. 

Hotels in Chennai India fulfill all requirements of tourist. Whether you are on family vacation, impractical hideaway or attending a trade meeting, Chennai hotels present all the comfort of the current life. Booking of tickets and hotel can be done on line or with the travel gents and tour operators.