Chennai

The Southern City Of Temples, Chennai

Best Time of Visit

December to February

Ideal Duration for Visit

3-4 Days

Average Budget

6,000 to 8,000 INR per person

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Chennai

The Southern City Of Temples, Chennai

Best Time of Visit

December to February

Ideal Duration for Visit

3-4 Days

Average Budget

6,000 to 8,000 INR per person

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Summer

The summer season is advised to ignore for a trip as Chennai is one of the hottest cities in the country.

Rainy

If you are focused on celebrating the essence of travelling, no rain or cyclone can stop you from knowing the city.

Autumn

The soothing dry season is advised and admired by travellers to roam around the city.

Winter

Winter is believed to be the best season to plan a trip to the capital city. Be it a group or solo, you will enjoy this season in Chennai beside the beaches and rich archetypes.

Vivekananda's House is called "The Ice House" because..

In 1842, Frederic Tudor constructed this building as a facility to store ice. When Vivekananda visited Madras, he stayed here for 6 weeks.

Elliot's Beach is named as such because..

Elliot's Beach is named after Edward Elliot who was the Chief Magistrate, Governor of Chennai, and Superintendent of Madras during the British time.

The legend of Marundeeswarar Temple!

Sun and moon perform their daily worship during sunset hence the temple is faced towards the west.

Have you heard about "Nilankarai"?

Neelangarai which translates to "Blue Shore" is a southern locality of Chennai and protections have been taken for the Olive Ridley Turtles coming here.

Taxis/ Autorickshaws

After the popularity of OLA and UBER people are using these rides safely. Rickshaws and rented taxis are always available.

Bus

Government and private bus services are available at lower costs and are often crowded by the locals of Chennai.

Sub-urban Trains

The trains are one of the cheapest ways to travel inside the city that runs between Chennai Fort- Tambaram.

Metro

Chennai Metro is the fastest way to travel. This is quite more expensive than the previous ones but clean and hygienic.

Language

English is spoken majorly. The locals converse in Tamil.

Crime Ratio

40.55 which is low.

Literacy Rate

81.3%

Population

11.2 million