Chennai is a sprawling metropolis and the capital of Tamil Nadu. Places to see include Fort St George, a former bastion of the British India Company presently East India Company presently housing the Tamil Nadu State Legislature and the Secretariat ; Marina, the second longest beach in the world, Anna and M.G.R memorials, Santhome Catheral Basilica, a magnificent Catheral built over the tomb of St. Thomas ;
Planetorium, Theosophical Society, the world headquarters of the Society of all Faiths, located on the banks of River Adyar and founded by Annie Besant, Olcott and Blavatsky ;
Kalashetra , where Bharatha Natyam and other classical dances of India taught;
National Deer Park, which includes a Children's Park and Snake Park located within the metropolitan city;
Arignar Anna Zoolological Park , Memorials to national leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Kamaraj and Rajaji. Valluvar Kottam, built in memory of saint Thiruvalluvar , who wrote the world famous couples - Thirukkural ;
Kapaleeswarar Temple, a fine example Dravidian temple architecture dedicated to Lord Siva:
Govt Museum & Art Gallery, one of the oldest in the country , housing a superb collection of bronzes.
Access: Chennai is well connected to all major cities in India by road and rail. It has a major port too. as an international airport , Chennai is served by leading international airlines.
Planetorium, Theosophical Society, the world headquarters of the Society of all Faiths, located on the banks of River Adyar and founded by Annie Besant, Olcott and Blavatsky ;
Kalashetra , where Bharatha Natyam and other classical dances of India taught;
National Deer Park, which includes a Children's Park and Snake Park located within the metropolitan city;
Arignar Anna Zoolological Park , Memorials to national leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Kamaraj and Rajaji. Valluvar Kottam, built in memory of saint Thiruvalluvar , who wrote the world famous couples - Thirukkural ;
Kapaleeswarar Temple, a fine example Dravidian temple architecture dedicated to Lord Siva:
Govt Museum & Art Gallery, one of the oldest in the country , housing a superb collection of bronzes.
Access: Chennai is well connected to all major cities in India by road and rail. It has a major port too. as an international airport , Chennai is served by leading international airlines.
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