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Why travel Chennai?

“44 feet”

A buzzing city located in the heart of Tamil Nadu is the captivating Chennai – a heritage of south India with rich historical significance, artistic expressions and inviting people. You will find surprises on every lane you turn with the urban touch to the large hearts of chennaities.

This commercial hotspot is the capital of Tamil nadu and has endless attractions to entertain you. Beaches, shopping malls, restaurants, places of worship adorn the streets. A variety of slangs and languages can be heard as you wander along the roads. You can also enjoy yourself in the newly inaugurated metro trains running right through the heart of the city.

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5 Top Places to visit and Things to do in Chennai

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Marina Beach in Chennai

#1 Marina Beach

#Beach
Having the proud tag of India’s second longest beach, the pristine sands are always buzzing shut activity. Right from the early break of sun to midnight, you can find people enjoying the beach with water lapping at their feet. Food vendors and balloon sellers can be seen in every nook and corner of the beach. The evenings in the beach are a lot of fun with people crowding around to enjoy the wind blowing on their face and playing around in the waters. You can revel in the beauty of the vast blue waters that go as far as the eyes can see. The beach offers various activities such as balloon shooting and horse riding. You can also see the resting places of the two late chief ministers of Tamil Nadu. A visit to Chennai remains incomplete without a trip to the marina beach.
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Kapaleeshwar Temple in Chennai

#2 Kapaleeshwar Temple

#Temple
A stunning piece of historical significance is the Kapaleeshwar Temple, the oldest structure of the then madras city. Located in the heart of the city, the area surrounding the temple is famous for the olden styled house architecture called as agraharams. It is one of the major temple attractions favoured by all pilgrims. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva and you can see a number of Shiva devotees thronging the temple premises. The vast temple also houses beautiful sculptures of various other gods and also a huge water pond called as kulam. The vibrant lotus blooming in the pond are used as offerings to the Lord. The temple has a typical south Indian architectural style with a majestic and well sculpted gopuram adorning the temple’s front. Every Shiva ratri festival is celebrated in a grand manner in the temple.
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Elliot's Beach in Chennai

#3 Elliot’s Beach

#Beach
Forming the end point of the long stretch of Marina Beach, a significant landmark lined with an assortment of multi cuisine restaurants and fast food stops. The edge of the beach is famous for the prominent Ashtalakshmi temple which exceeds all expectations once more. It has an engaging combination of temples, churches and historical monuments. Located at Besant Nagar it is one of the cleanest beaches in all of South India a favourite meeting spot for all youngsters. Fondly called as Bessi by the locals the beach soothes the soul and rejuvenates the mind. You can simply while away your time gazing at the vast expanse of water in front of you or have endless chats and catch up with your loved ones. It also satiates your taste buds with dishes ranging from sundal, bhajji to pizza steaks and burgers. It is popular as a favourite hangout spot.
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Madras Crocodile Bank in Chennai

#4 Madras Crocodile Bank

#Zoo
One of the largest reptile zoos in the world, the renowned Madras Crocodile Bank spread over a large area of lush green vegetation. It tops the list as one of the finest getaway spots for tourists and chennaities. It has the honour of being one of the largest crocodile breeding centres in the country. The crocodile bank is the habitat of more than 7000 species of crocodiles and also acts as a centre for gaining knowledge and hands on experience with the inhabitants of the park. The park was created for the conservation of crocodiles and also houses a snake farm selling anti venom bottles. Located along the coastline the park serves as a sanctuary to many water birds and sea turtles. It is frequented by animal lovers and nature buffs and is a preferred destination for field trips and workshops. The park is a must visit place when you are in Chennai.
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MGR Memorial in Chennai

#5 MGR Memorial

#Monument
A great and renowned political leader and a talented versatile actor, the late Chief Minister now rests peacefully in Marina Beach. A memorial structure built to honour the acts and services of MG Ramachandran is a renowned tourist attraction in Chennai. The memorial was renovated with two leaves and a mythological landscaping of the area around. The memorial is surrounded with open areas of grass for kids to roll over, beautiful pathways, a splendid water fountain with the long stretch of Marina beach as the backdrop. The site attracts a huge crowd with its attractions and ardent MGR fans regularly visit the memorial to pay homage to the great leader. He was also posthumously honoured with the Bharat Ratna Award for his great deeds and actions. He is also fondly known as the Puratchi Thalaivar- a revolutionary leader by his followers.
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Nearest airport in Chennai is Chennai International Airport