Chennai is the Gateway to South India, the capital of Tamil Nadu with a rich blend of Dravidian temples, colonial heritage, and a thriving arts scene. Marina Beach, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, and the vibrant Mylapore neighborhood showcase centuries of Tamil culture.
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Top spots in Chennai
Government Museum Chennai
State collections including Indian art & sculpture, bronzes, anthropology & a children's section.
Marina Beach
This large sandy beach is a popular escape for locals & visitors to Chennai.
Fort St. George Museum
The first British fortress built in India, established in 1644, with a museum & 17th-century church.
Guindy National Park
Large, tree-filled park with a variety of animals & greenery, plus a children's play area.
Snow Kingdom
Indoor attraction featuring manmade snow, sledding, a mountain for climbing & upbeat music.
Perarignar Anna Memorial
Gandhi Beach
Chennai Eliot Beach
Mahatma Gandhi Statue
Iconic statue honoring the peaceful civil activist in a relaxed recreation area near the beach.
Vivekananda House
Former ice store where Swami Vivekananda stayed in 1897, now a permanent exhibition on his life.