Chennai is a Capital of Tamilnadu. Chennai is a Gateway to South India. Chennai, located along the Coromandel Coast initially grew around the British settlement of Fort St. George and Chennai is today India's fourth largest metropolis. Chennai has retained its traditional Tamil roots while acquiring a modern and cosmopolitan character. Chennai is famous for its sandy beaches, parks and historic landmarks. With a very distinct culture ,People of Chennai have a special interest in music, dance and all other art forms of South India. Chennai is a commercial and industrial hub. It is also known as the automobile capital of India and is home to a majority of India's automobile industry. The 12-kilometre long Marina Beach in Chennai is one of the longest beaches in the world. Chennai has also grown into a software hub and Technological City.
Climate
Chennai weather is a hot and humid for most of the year. Maximum temperature is summer 21°C to 40°C and winter season maximum temperature 20°C to 32°C.
Tourist Season
Throughout the Year
Accommodation
Hotels, Budget Hotel, Resort, private cottages are available which suit all budgets
General Information Of Chennai
Area: 174 km Population: 4,616,639 Languages: Tamil, English and Hindi Temperature: 21°C to 40°C in summer 20°C to 32°C in winter Clothing: Summer- Cottons, Winter- Woolen
Tourist Attraction in or Near by Chennai
Parthsarthy Temple
Parthsarthy Temple was built is 8th century by the Pallava kings of South India. The Temple is situated in Triplicane, Entire locality is fashioned around the temple.
Santhome Cathedral
Santhome Cathedral is an important pilgrimage centre.
Fort St. George
Fort St. George the most powerful symbol of the British Empire in its early days in India. Fort St. George was the first piece of real estate for British in India.
Marine Beach
Marine Beach extends from Fort St. George all the way to Mahabalipuram.
Accessibility
Road Distance from Chennai to (in kms)
Kancheepuram to Chennai: 75km Bangalore to Chennai: 334 km Pondicherry to Chennai: 162 km Tirupati to Chennai: 154 km Mamallapuram to Chennai: 58 km Vellore to Chennai: 145 km Thirukkazhukundram to Chennai: 74km Vedanthangal to Chennai: 85 km
Nearest Airport
Chennai has an International Airport which is located at a distance of 7 km from a main city.
Nearest Railway Station
Chennai has two Railway Station Chennai Central and Egmore station.
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