Monday, 2 July 2012

Reasons Why Chennai is a Must-visit Tourist Place


Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is the 4th largest metropolis in India. This beautiful city is the capital of Tamil Nadu and a popular tourist destination in South India. Chennai is known for its sparkling beaches, rich history & cultures and a thriving range of modern attractions. Situated between Nellore and Cuddalore on the coast of Bay of Bengal, Chennai was initially a part of Thondai Naadu – one of three main provinces In South India at that time. After independence, it became the capital of Madras State; city’s own was also Madras.  Madras state was renamed as Tamil Nadu in 1968, and the Madras city turned Chennai in 1996. 

Owing to its linkage with various European Powers, Chennai features interesting culture mixed of both Dravidian and European cultures. The city is home to the deucedly popular Tamil Film Industry and a major IT hub of the state. Famous south Indian arts like Bharatanatyam and Carnatic music were born here. Though gaining a notable modernism day by day, Chennai is still a conservative city where people love to follow their own traditions and custom values. Taking about tourism attractions, they are in varied categories and cater travelers of all natures. Marina Beach, the second largest beach in the world, is the center of attraction. Other than that, beautiful places of worships like Kapaleeswara Temple, St. Thomas Church and St. Thomas Mount and many elegant colonial buildings are also worth exploring. 

Chennai has an international airport, which has connectivity to all major cities in India. Chennai to Delhi flights are quite frequent and are good option for tourists from North India to approach Chennai. The city has smooth airline connectivity with Mumbai to. Several airlines operate between the cities, and Mumbai to Chennai flights can easily be booked online. A wide range of hotels in Chennai offer quality stay to all profiles of tourists.
With such an alluring grace, rich history & cultures and great connectivity, Chennai is a must-visit tourist destination.

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