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Chennai Travel Guide
 Chennai
is a city where the traditional and the modern blend in life everywhere. From
traditional vegetarian fair to fast foods, from nine-yard sarees to the latest
in fashion, from ancient temple architecture to modern high-rise - with Indo-Saracenic
and Victorian as stops along the way - from classical music and dance to discos
throbbing to heady beats, Chennai has them all and many more vivid contrasts that
are a pleasant surprise. And perhaps the most striking of them all is that here
is a modern metropolis with beaches, parks and even sanctuaries in the heart of
the City. Chennai offers a wealth of nature and a rich historic past to visitors
in the ambience of a city with every modern facility.
Places
of Interest in Chennai
The Marina
Stretching two
miles, from the Coovum River's mouth, south of the Fort, till the northern boundaries
of the 16th century Portuguese town of San Thome, is this magnificent beach drive
and promenade. At the southern end of the Marina is the San Thome basilica, built
in 1896.
Guindy National Park
Once this was all part
of Governor's Estate. Now it is fragmented and the major part is a thickly forested
game sanctuary where the spotted deer and the black buck roam about and a wealth
of smaller fauna thrive. This is the country's only Wild Life Sanctuary within
a city's limits.
 Sri
Kapaleeswar Temple
Not far from Triplicane, in Mylapore, there is yet
another 8th century Pallava temple. The temple 'Gopuram'(tower) is characteristic
of Dravidian style architecture .Dedicated to Lord Shiva,this temple has some
beautiful sculptures,among which the bronze idols of 63 Saivite Saints(Nayanmars)
which adorn the outer coutyard are rare specimens.
Fort ST. George
Fort St. George occupies a place of pride and prominence in Chennai. It was built
in 1640 AD, by the British East India Company under the direct supervision of
Francis Day and Andrew Cogon. This bastion achieved name from St. George, the
patron saint of England. The fort houses St. Mary's Church and fort museum.
How to Reach Chennai
Air
Kamaraj National and Anna International Airports are
situated at Meenambakkam about 20 kms. from city. Can also be reached by suburban
train services. Alight at Tirusulum. You must travel light and walk a km to airport.
Rail
Chennai is connected by rail with all major towns and
cities in India. Main Railway Stations: Central and Egmore. Central linking north
and west and Egmore south.
Road
Chennai is connected
by good network of roads with all important places in Tamil Nadu and other parts
of India. You may rent a car with popular private cab owners. White plated taxis
ply 5 people on contract. Pre-paid taxis and airport coaches are available at
airports.
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