Chennai - Discover South India

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Like any other city in India Chennai has the perfect blend of its cultural Heritage and rising cosmopolitan life. This place is abound with natural Beauty and provides full scope for sightseeing.

Marina Beach
Marina beach is considered to be the jewel in the crown of Chennai. Adjacent to the Bay of Bengal, this ravishing piece of land is the second longest beach in the world. The view of sunsets and sunrise from Marina Beach are such a splendor that, even the best man made marvels stand no comparison. Evenings on the beach are really colorful with many stalls lining up on the beach and a large number of enthusiastic tourists starting to show up.

Fort St. George
Fort St. George is the first British fort in India in the year 1644. The construction of the fort started the activity of people settling around the fort and commencement of trade with other states. This is why it is said that Chennai (formerly Madras) started its evolution around this fort.

Guindy National Park
Guindy National Park is a major attraction for all true wildlife enthusiasts. It has a small ...
... population of animals that include Black bucks, Bonnet Macaques, Spotted deer, Mongoose and Jackals. Among the birds seen here are - Yellow wattled lapwings, Partridges, Bulbuls, Babblers, Mynas, Cuckoos, Pittas and occasionally a Baza.

Snake Park
Snake Park has become a major attraction among the visiting school children but it also is a hit among visitors of all ages. It has a huge variety of snakes, venomous and non-venomous, small and huge turtles and tortoises, various species of Crocodiles and Caimans. The park also holds hourly lecture sessions to educate people about these wonders of wildlife.

Fort Museum
The museum has on its display many relics belonging to the times of British in India and exhibits a collection of contemporary paintings as well as the rare military paraphernalia such as weapons, uniforms, coins, costumes and medals.

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