One of the biggest metropolitan cities in India, Chennai , earlier known as Madras, is acknowledged as the " Cultural Capital Of India". It is recognised for its unchanged age old traditions and rich heritage . the city had a humble beginning in 1639 when Francis Day and Andrew Cogan, agents of the erstwhile East India Company, obtained a piece of land from the ruler of Vijayanagar Empire. They named it Chennapatnam. Very soon, it rose to be a presidency town and after Independence, the capital of Tamil Nadu.
Established in the same year, Fort St George was one of the earliest construction in Chennai and was the centre of the British operations in South India. From its beginning , the city has taken a giant leap and is now a major educational, automotive and industrial hub in India. A perfect amalgam of traditions and modernity , the city covers about 200 sq kms of land and stands face to face with the Bay of Bengal in the east.
The city has produced somestalwarts of Carnatic music and is the home of Tamil Film Industry.
The two terminals of Chennai airport, Anna International Terminal and Kamaraj Domestic Terminal are located in Tirisulam, about 20 kms from the city centre.
area : 174 sq kms
best seasons : December To March
Language : Tamil, Telugu , English & Hindi
Established in the same year, Fort St George was one of the earliest construction in Chennai and was the centre of the British operations in South India. From its beginning , the city has taken a giant leap and is now a major educational, automotive and industrial hub in India. A perfect amalgam of traditions and modernity , the city covers about 200 sq kms of land and stands face to face with the Bay of Bengal in the east.
The city has produced somestalwarts of Carnatic music and is the home of Tamil Film Industry.
The two terminals of Chennai airport, Anna International Terminal and Kamaraj Domestic Terminal are located in Tirisulam, about 20 kms from the city centre.
area : 174 sq kms
best seasons : December To March
Language : Tamil, Telugu , English & Hindi
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