What to see in Chennai India?

Question

My husband and I are traveling to Chennai India in October. We have a 3 day conference and then will have just over a week to explore. I'm looking for suggestions on what the best sights are to see. thanks, nt

Answer 1

Male and female Tamils with powdered faces and temples.

Answer 2

Chennai is one of the historical places withHQ by East India company. You can visit the Museum, the lengthiest Marina nad many theme parks including VGP, Mahabalipuram for Pallava Dynasty, The theosophical society and Kalakshetra in Adyar and much more old thing.

Answer 3

don't miss "Mahabalipuram". It is a day trip. Start in the morning - about 2 hour journey. Return by evening.

Lots of Pallava history there. check out this very good wikipedia link...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahabalipur...

Answer 4

The following are the places of interest in Chennai:

1) MUSEUM

2.KAPALEESWARAR TEMPLE

3).SANTHOME CHURCH

4).THOUSAND LIGHTS & MARINA BEACH

5).VALLUVAR KOTTAM

6).EGMORE STATION

7).HIGH COURT

8) UNIVERSAL TEMPLE OF Sri RAMAKRISHNA

Please click on these places in the following link for more information about these places:

http://chennai.bsnl.co.in/chennai/conten...  

Answer 5

santhome  chrch  -  wrld  heritage  monument

theosophical  society  founded by  annie  besant

kalakshetra   fr  arts

kapaaleeshwarar  temple  -  fr  its  fantastic  architecture

jewllery  and  silk  sarees

mahabalipuram   fr  its  ancient  temple  ruins

                              beach

pondicherry     fr  auroville  &  the  tombs  of  the  mother  and  sri  aurobindo

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Hi,

Welcome to the city of hottest weather and city of cheap and best products. You can visit the following places:

1. Beaches - Marina, Santhome, Besant nagar.

2. Saravanabhava hotel - yummy food.

3. Jewellery shops

4. T.Nagar - all cheap products for your family and friends which amuses them.

5. Theme parks like MGM, VGP, Kishkinta.

6. A Ride in ECR Road is simply amazing.

7. All the garment shops - Pothys, Chennai silks, etc..

8. Mahabalipuram which is bit far but u can reach in 1 hour.

9. If u r a welcoming person of all religions, dont miss the temples and especially "THIRUVANAMALAI".

Happy and safe journey. Wish you a pleasant stay in Chennai. Pondicherry is also nearby(takes about 3 hours).

Cheers...