Monday, May 18, 2009

Chennai

  • Chennai
    Chennai capital of Tamilnadu is the fourth largest city in India. It is the gateway to south India. Chennai is a modern metropolis which retains its old world charm. The city which was founded in 1639 A.D by Francis Day of the East India Company offers a rich variety of south Indian art, architecture, music, dance, age old cultural traditions , customs and habits. This place can be reached from any part of the world through any means Rail, Roadways, Airways, and Shipping.
    Places of Interest in Chennai

    Sri Parthasarathy Temple
    Snake park
    Freemasons Hall
    Kapaleswarar Temple
    Childrens park
    Kiskintha
    San Thome Cathedral Basilica
    Crocodile Bank (44 kms.)
    MGM
    St. Mary’s Chruch
    Vedanthangal (85 kms.)
    Kamaraj Memorial House
    Theosophical Society
    Pulicat
    Senate House
    Parangimalai
    Aquarium
    War Memorials
    Chinnamalai
    Light House
    Fort Museum
    Thousand Lights Mosque
    Gandhi, Rajaji and Kamaraj Memorials
    Anna Square
    Muttukadu (36 kms)
    Guindy National Park
    Valluvar Kottam
    Marina Beach
    MGR Film City
    The Govt Museum
    Elliot's Beach
    Birla Planetarium
    V.G.P GoldenBeach
    Covelong Beach
    The High Court
    Vandalur
    Fort St. George
    Kalakshetra