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History is beautifully etched in every nook and corner of Chennai city. The seat of power for major South Indian kingdoms it became a centre of power for the British and the French as well. Chennai one of the four metropolitans located on the coastal region has scintillating natural beauty with spectacular sea beaches. This city is a perfect place to relax and rejuvenate and to collect treasured memories.

Weather in Chennai:-
Weather in Chennai is hot and humid during the three major seasons – summers, winters as well as monsoons. However, due to its coastal location the weather is pleasurable and quite comfortable to roam around. Chennai gets ample rains during monsoons. The winter season brings festivity galore to Chennai and this is the best time to experience the cultural richness of this important city in South India.

Chennai Travel Guide:-
Chennai’s central location with excellent train as well as bus connections in addition to plane connectivity makes it a popular point of entry into the Indian Subcontinent.

Chennai Tourist Attractions:-
A morning walk at the beach offers splendid ...
... scenic views of the calm sea, white sand and cool breeze. These wonderful beaches successfully draw the tourists with their panoramic loveliness. The Covelong beach, Elliot’s beach and Marina beach lined with beautiful palm trees and dotted with shimmering sand provide visual treat in addition to absolute mental peace. The tourists can also enjoy the pictorial view of sunset in the Bay of Bengal which is simply breathtaking.

Other Chennai Tourist Attractions are the National Art Gallery, St. Mary's Church, Valluvar Kottam, Annai Velankanni Shrine, Christ the King Church, San Thome Cathedral, Adeeswar Temple and Parthasarathy Temple.
Although Chennai is home to numerous sacred temples, churches and many beautiful places of tourist interest, a trip to Chennai is incomplete without a side trip to Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Tirupati and a visit to the Crocodile Bank located near Mamallapuram.

Accommodation in Chennai:-
Chennai provides its tourists with a range of luxurious stay destinations equipped with well appointed rooms and suites, fine restaurants and bars, splendid spa facilities and world class hospitality. Chennai also has a wide range of budget accommodations that offer travelers fully furnished rooms with all modern amenities and premium service at reasonable rates.

Events in Chennai/Festivals in Chennai:-
One of the most important festivals in Chennai, Pongal is celebrated with much fervor and enthusiasm at the advent of spring. The festivities and celebrations that last 4 days include decorating cattle, huge processions, and decorating yards with colorful Rangolis.

Other important events in Chennai are the Arupathumoovar Festival that includes a religious celebration in the famous Kapaleeswarar Temple in Mylapore. The Chithirai festival in the Madurai Temple is very popular among local residents as well as tourists. Natyanjali Dance Festival is yet another important religious celebration in Chennai.

State Government and Tourism Department of Chennai organize a special Travel and Tourism fair in the month of January to promote tourism and also cultural heritage and to encourage trade and commerce.

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