Chennai - Wikipedia
WEBChennai (/ ˈtʃɛnaɪ / ⓘ; Tamil: [ˈt͡ɕenːaɪ̯], ISO: Ceṉṉai), formerly known as Madras, [ b ] is the capital city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost state of India. It is the state's primate city and is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal.
Chennai | History, Population, Temples, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Chennai, formerly known as Madras, city and capital of Tamil Nadu state, southern India, located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. Known as the ‘Gateway to South India,’ Chennai is a major administrative and cultural center.
Chennai (Madras) travel - Lonely Planet | India, Asia
WEBIf you have time to explore Chennai (formerly Madras), this 284-sq-mi (400-sq-km) conglomerate of urban villages and diverse neighborhoods making up Tamil Nadu's capital will pleasantly surprise you. Its role is as keeper of South Indian artistic, religious and culinary traditions.
22 Best Things to Do in Chennai - TripSavvy
WEBMay 18, 2020 · Chennai is a city that requires you to explore below its surface and delve into its distinctive culture. These places to visit and things to do in Chennai will help you uncover what makes the city special. Try and be there …
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Chennai (Madras) (2024) - Tripadvisor
WEBThings to Do in Chennai (Madras), India: See Tripadvisor's 290,318 traveler reviews and photos of Chennai (Madras) tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Chennai (Madras). Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Chennai – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBChennai (Tamil: சென்னை Ceṉṉai), formerly Madras, is the capital of the Southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. With a population of 8.6 million (2011 census), Chennai's urbanised area is the most populous in Southern India …
THE 30 BEST Things to Do in Chennai (Madras), India - Tripadvisor
WEBPlaces to Visit in Chennai (Madras) Check out must-see sights and activities: Snow Kingdom, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Theme Parks, Beaches. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product. Build your trip.
Chennai Tourism (2024) - India > Madras Top Things To Do
WEBAmid its chaos of traffic and sweltering humid climate, Chennai is worth visiting for its temples steeped in south-Indian culture, British-era museums and monuments, culinary delights and Marina Beach (Second largest urban beach in the world).
Chennai - Wikitravel
WEBAug 8, 2024 · Chennai is the gateway to Southern India, and its culture is distinctly different from that of any other city in India. Tamil tradition and culture are indigenous to this region and are essentially the celebration of beauty, which …
Must-see attractions Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu - Lonely Planet
WEBChennai (Madras) Built entirely of granite in 1795 by the Nawab of the Carnatic, and generally known simply as the Big Mosque. Discover the best attractions in Chennai (Madras) including Government Museum, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, and San …