Chennai City Attractions
Chennai International Airport
This airport basically comprises the Anna International Airport and the Kamaraj Domestic Airport. It is the third busiest airport in India and serves as the premier international gateway in South India.
Central Railway Station
One of the two main railway terminals in Chennai apart from the Egmore Railway Station, it is the city’s largest railway station with trains to all major cities like Mumbai, Delhi and Hyderabad and to other towns in India.
Egmore Railway Station
One of the two main railway terminals in Chennai apart from the Chennai Central Station, Egmore Railway Station has trains primarily for destinations within Tamil Nadu apart from a few interstate trains.
Guindy Race Course
The Guindy Race Course is a horse racing course set up in 1777 in Chennai. It usually hosts events in the winter season.
Raj Bhawan
It is the official residence of the Governor of Tamil Nadu and is situated in the Guindy Park Reserved Forest Area. The present area of the Raj Bhawan Estate is spread over 156 acres of land.
Anna University
One of India’s premier engineering universities, it was established in 1978 and is situated in the south of Chennai. It spans 100 acres of land and offers higher education in Engineering, Technology and Allied Sciences.
Marina Beach
Marina Beach is situated along a 12 kilometre shoreline in the city of Chennai. It is primarily sandy without short rocky formations. It is also one of the longest beaches in the world and the longest in India - a beach always buzzing with activity.
High Court Complex
The Madras High Court is located in the city. Its jurisdiction extends across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry and is the highest judicial authority in the state.
Madras University
One of the three oldest universities in India, Madras University was organised on the model of London University and incorporated on September 5, 1857. It is situated in the south of Chennai and has four campuses, which have more than 50 departments.
St Thomas Mount
This is the hill where it is said that St. Thomas died. It is one of the two suburbs apart from Santhome, which are named in his memory.
Valluvar Kottam
Valluvar Kottam is an auditorium built in the memory of the poet Thiruvalluvar. All of the verses of the poet’s ‘The Thirukkural’ are inscribed on the pillars around the auditorium.
Mount Road
It is the main highway also known as Anna Salai and is home to many shopping areas, restaurants and banks.
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U S Consulate
Situated in Anna Salai, the US Consulate at Chennai offers US Citizen services as well as information on US Policies and issues, besides, of course, proffering visas to the US.
T Nagar Shopping area
T Nagar is one of ChennaiÂ’s best shopping areas, especially for silk. NalliÂ’s and PothyÂ’s are the most popular showrooms here. T Nagar offers great bargains on other clothes and accessories too.
Spencer Plaza
Spencer Plaza in Chennai is one of the largest malls in India, with over a million square feet of shopping space. Its scale is overwhelming to someone new. There are exclusive car parks on the 2nd and 3rd floors. It is located on Mount road in Anna Salai
City Center Mall
Located on Dr.Radhakrishna Salai, the City Center Mall is a well planned shopping mall of international standards, with all modern amenities in 1,50,000 sq ft of shopping area. It has a French architecture-inspired facade, with tall arches and pilasters.
Koyambedu Bus Stand
The Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminal at Koyambedu, is the biggest bus terminus in Asia. It recently qualified for the ISO 9001:2000 certification for quality management and maintenance. It conforms to international standards.
Elliots Beach - Besant Nagar
Also known as Besant Nagar Beach - or just Bessie - by the natives, ElliotÂ’s Beach is one of the cleanest in Chennai. Though extremely vibrant and crowded, the beach is still great for long leisurely walks. The Schmidt Memorial is a must see.
SIPCOT - Sriperambudur
The State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu was founded in 1972. This industrial park is 40 km from the main city on the Bangalore highway, and it provides what the international firms want for their businesses – infrastructure.
TIDEL Park
This IT Park is located on the Mahabalipuram road, and is one of the largest in India at 1,280,000 sq ft. It offers world class infrastructure and modern facilities like provides state-of-the-art network connectivity with direct satellite uplink.
Chennai Trade Center - Nandambakkam
Also known as the CTC, this trade center is approximately 25 acres big. It is architecturally and technically designed to be a “state-of-the-art” Exhibition Complex. There are many modern facilities available in a fail-safe infrastructure.
Airport
Nalli Silk Kumaran Silk
Gold pLaza
Pondy Bazar
American Embassy
British Embassy
Guindy National Park
Guindy Railway Station
Guindy Bus Station
Olympia Tech Park
Vandaloor Zoo
Mahindra CIty
Ford car factory
Madras process export zone
Miot Hospital
Railway Station
Bus Station
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Besant Bagar Beach