Handpicked things to do in Chennai

Chennai is one of the four chief metropolitans in India and also a perfect place to visit on vacation. The city is full of tourist attractions and provides multiple opportunities to make the vacation memorable. Here are some popular things that you can do while touring Chennai.

Madras to a few, Chennai to a few, this is a city that simply grows on you without you even realizing when did you fell in love with the city. At first sight, it looks and feels a tiny bit regional regardless of being one of the four Metro urban cities of India and a recent British Presidency. Once you are here you will understand that on account of its unmistakable culture has been protected along with the rapid development of IT and other industries, the city is a seamless mixture of two worlds. Do interact with inhabitants to understand the city well, experience the warmth of the city alongside their hyper affection for Tamil films.

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While Indian urban cities frequently aren’t built with a perspective to fuse open spaces and exhibitions, there are a couple fun things to do in Chennai that won’t cost you a rupee. Chennai tourism is indeed exciting, but before you get all excited and book Hyderabad to Chennai flights, or a train from Mumbai, here are a few of the best things that you can do while visiting Chennai

 

Be a shoreline bum

chennai manina beach

Chennai is a coastal city offering a medley of beaches to choose from. You could choose the Marina beach, which is the world’s second longest beach and the most popular one in the city. Or you could go to Elliot’s beach, which is in Besant Nagar, a young and vibrant sibling of the Marina beach. There are quieter beaches along the coastline like Thiruvanmiyur and Covelong. Drive around and choose one that appeals to you.

 

Watching people at Kapaleeswarar temple

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Potentially the most prominent temple in the city, the revered Kapaleeswarar temple is a temple of Hindu god, Shiva. Ardent devotees believe that visiting the temple can cure one of any illness. The temple is situated in Mylapore, an exceptionally old territory of the city. The little boulevards around the temple appears to be the same from quite a long time. Offering fascinating vignettes for road photography, this is the ideal spot to get a glimpse at the social customs of an old city. Examine this highly contrasting montage of the territory and its kin.

 

Eat for nothing at Grand Sweets

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Ask any honest Chennaites where to find the best sweets and there’s one and only reply. Grand Sweets! Established by a man, named Natarajan after umpteen fizzled business attempt, this was his last endeavor to end up being successful in Chennai. He did become showbiz royalty and how! In spite of the fact that there are branches crosswise over Chennai, ensure you go to the first foundation, which is in Adyar and experience its old world appeal along with the best sweets.

 

Take a lengthy drive on ECR Road

road trip chennai

Rev up your auto or bicycle and take off on the long road trip on East Coast Road. Thiruvanmiyur is the right spot to start, and end it at Mahabalipuram. This drive covers a 40 km long stretch and will take around an hour relying upon your pace and movement. When you are out of the city, you can see the ocean at numerous spots along the street. On the off chance that you have sufficient energy, you can stroll around Mahabalipuram’s Heritage Site.