Chennai Calling

Chennai is often referred as the Gateway to the South India. Chennai was formerly called as Madras and initially the word Madrasis represented the entire south Indians, thankfully that opinion has changes as each state in the south of India has been able to express their individuality through tourism and other cultural exchange programs.

Tours and travels in Chennai is picking up as an industry as there is lots to see in and around Chennai. Chennai is one of the oldest cities in India and has a rich and colorful history which dates back to at least 350 years. This city on the coast of Coromandel is home to many forts, beaches, temples and churches.
Travel agents in Chennai will assist you in your lodgings; Chennai today has some of the best international hotels and restaurants. The first thing that comes to mind when you think of sight-seeing in Chennai is the Marina Beach its long expansion of sandy beaches a favourite among locals as well as tourist. The religious among the visitors can go for a short trip to Milapur where ancient shrines like Kapileswara temple, St. Thomas Basilica, St.Thomas Mount and a Portuguese church situate.

Ask the tour operators in Chennai about some the best places to visit in Chennai. It should include Fort St. George, Kamaraj Memorial hall, Government Museum, Valluvar Kottam, Senate House, MGR memorial, Marina Beach, Elliot Beach, Covelong Beach, Kapaleeswarar temple, Parthsarathy Temple, Adeeswar temple, Vadapalani temple, Kandaswamy temple, San Thome Cathedral Basilica, St. Mary's Church ,Thousand Lights Mosque, Guindy Snake Park, Vandalur Zoo Birla Planetarium, Periyar Science and Technology Centre, Theosophical Society and Connemara Public Library.

Chennai is one of the best places to buy sarees, Traditional jewelry from Kumbakonam and Tanjavur metal works. There are several government emporiums and shops where one get authentic South Indian sarees and you have a variety of choice in purchasing silk sarees from Kanchipuram and Mamallapuram. Some of the places where you can shop to your hearts content are City Center, Chennai, Spencers, The Abirami Mall, lsa Mall, Skywalk, Cisons Complex, Isahanni Center, and the Fountain Plaza.

When visiting Chennai one must simply try their Idli, Dosa, Sambar, Chutney, Vada, Sambar, Rasam, chutneys, pickles, crispy pappadams and pongal as they are very different from what you will get in the rest of India. Do dine at GEM restaurant where you can enjoy authentic Chettinad, Keralite, Tandoori and Chinese dishes. It also specializes in Keralite dishes and is a veg only restaurant.

So call your travel agency in Chennai and book your vacation today!