How to Reach Chennai?
Chennai International Airport and Chennai Domestic Airport are located just opposite to Tirusulam Railway Station. Flight to all major cities in India and around the World are available daily. Plenty of Government run Buses, Electric Train, Metro Train, Flying Train, Auto and Taxi are available to roam around the city at your ease.
TOUR PLAN
If you are staying in Chennai for 2 days, the following are the best tour plan to cover the most attractive site seeing places. You can hire a cab for your 2 days trip in Chennai.
DAY 1 - Tentatively start your trip by 9 a.m.
Places to visit on day 1 are
1. Parthasarathy Temple
2. Government Museum
3. National Art Gallery
4. Valluvar Kottam
5. Marina Beach
6. MGR Memorial
7. ANNA Memorial
DAY 2 - Tentatively start your trip by 9 a.m.
Places to visit on day 2 are
1. Kapaliswarar Temple
2. Santhome Cathedral Basilica
3. Birla Planetarium
4. Snake Park
5. Elliot's Beach
About the Tourist Destinations in Chennai:
PARTHASARATHY TEMPLE is dedicated to Lord Krishna and it is one of the oldest temples in India. This temple was built during the 8th century by Pallavas. Located at a distance of around 5 kms from Central Railway Station, the Parthasarathy Temple is one of the Top Tourist Places in Chennai. Temple is open from 6.30 am to 12 noon and from 4 pm to 8 pm on all days.
THE GOVERNMENT MUSEUM is also referred as MADRAS MUSEUM, is located at Egmore. One get to know about Human History and Culture by visiting this government museum. This Second Oldest Museum in India was opened in the year 1851. Plenty of Archaeological and Numismatic collections can be seen here. Also, this museum possess the Largest collection of Roman Antiquities. Also found inside the museum is the National Art Gallery. The complex spread across over 16.20 acres of land. Collections are neatly displayed in 46 unique galleries. Objects displayed here are Artifacts Varieties, Archaeology, Numismatics, Zoology, Natural History, Sculptures, Palm Leaf Manuscripts and Paintings of Amravati.
NATIONAL ART GALLERY is located at a distance of around 3 kms from Central Railway Station. One of the oldest art galleries in India, the National Art Gallery is situated inside the Government Museum Complex in Egmore. This art gallery is divided in to four sections namely Tanjore Painting Gallery, Decorative Art Gallery, Indian Traditional Art Gallery and Raja Ravi Varma Painting Gallery. Gallery is open for visitors from 9 am to 5 pm on all days except on Fridays & National Holidays.
VALLUVAR KOTTAM is one of the Popular Monuments in Chennai. Valluvar Kottam is dedicated to Thiruvalluvar, a Tamil Poet, Philosopher and Saint. The construction is similar to a Temple Chariot and to be precise, it is a replica of Thiruvarur Temple Chariot. The height of the chariot is 128 feet. Life Size statue of Thiruvalluvar is installed inside the chariot. There is an auditorium inside valluvar kottam which can accommodate over 4,000 people.
MARINA BEACH is a Natural Urban Beach that runs a distance of around 13 kilometers. It is the Longest Natural Beach in India and also Marina Beach is the Longest Beach in the World. This beach is one of the most crowded beaches in India. Around 200,000 people visit marina during summer days. Legally, Bathing and Swimming are Prohibited here because the undercurrent is very turbulent. It is one of the most visited tourist places in Chennai. Marina is also so popular for its 500 plus shops including food stalls. There are so many Memorials and Statues located here. One of the best place for Walkers and Joggers to practice in the fresh environment. The common sports one can see any time here are Kite Flying and Beach Cricket. There are two swimming pools namely the Marina Swimming Pool and the Anna Swimming Pool for the swimmers to enjoy their visit.
MGR MEMORIAL was built in the year 1988 in the memory of Tamil Nadu's former Chief Minister Late Shri. M.G.Ramachandran. MGR Memorial spread around 8.25 acres of land. This memorial is on the Marina Beach and adjacent to Anna Memorial. Body of Shri. M. G. Ramachandran is buried at this memorial. At the Northern Side, a Museum on MGR is located.
ANNA MEMORIAL, popularly referred as ANNA SAMADHI. is built on the Marina Beach. It is a Memorial Building that was built in the memory of Tamil Nadu's former Chief Minister Late Shri C N Annadurai. He was cremated here in this place in the year 1969. His Museum is located on the Norther Side Anna Samadhi.
KAPALEESHWARAR TEMPLE also referred as KAPALISWARAR TEMPELE is located in Mylapore. It is believed that this temple was built during the 7th century CE. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Apart from the main deity, several shrines of gods and goddess can be seen inside the complex. One cannot miss the 37 meter tall Gopuram or Tower built with dravidan style of architecture. Daily six rituals takes place for lord Shiva at various times between 5.30 in the morning till 10 in the evening. The Vahanas (means Vehicles) found inside are Bull, Ashikaranandi, Elephant, Bandicoot, Peacock, Goat, Parrot and Golden Chariot. Main festivals celebrated here are the nine day long ''Panguni Peruvizha or Spring Festival and the Arupathimoovar Festival, named after 63 Nayanmars.
SANTHOME CATHEDRAL BASILICA also known as ST THOMAS CATHEDRAL BASILICA, is a Roman Catholic Church. During the 16th century, this place was built by the Portuguese Explorers over the tomb of Saint Thomas. In the year 1893, Britishers reconstructed this as a Church. This cathedral is one of the Three known Churches in the World that was constructed over the tomb of an Apostle of Jesus.
BIRLA PLANETARIUM, located in Kotturpuram is a Large Planetarium. It is situated inside Periyar Science and Technology Centre Campus. Over 500 exhibits are displayed in eight galleries namely Physical Science, Electronics & Communication, Energy, Life Science, Innovation, Transport, International Dolls and Children & Material Science. This Planetarium was built in the year 1988 to honor the great Industrialist and Visionary of India B M Birla. The most Modern Planetarium is India is Birla Planetarium. Sky Shows about Solar System, Sky & Seasons, Eclipses, Earth, Man on Moon, Comets, Shooting Meteoroids, Stellar Cycle and Deep Sky takes place daily at various times in different languages.
CHENNAI SNAKE PARK TRUST is also known as GUINDY SNAKE PARK. Wide range of Snakes such as Pythons, Vipers, Cobras and other Reptiles can be seen here. Over 23 Species of Indian Snakes along with Crocodile, Tortoise and Lizard enjoying their stay here.
EDWARD ELLIOT'S BEACH, popularly known as BESANT NAGAR BEACH, is located in Besant Nagar. It is named after the onetime Chief Magistrate & Superintendent of Police Shri Edward Elliot. Unlike Marina, this place is less crowded. There is a police outpost at the entrance of the beach for the security of the visitors. All Terrain Vehicles are on their duty round the clock to prevent drowning incidents. Elliot's Beach is one of the Cleanest as well as Safest Beaches in this capital city. There are several shops including eateries are located at the beach area. One get the chance to enjoy the Horse Riding at nominal price. Children can try Balloon Shooting and few interesting rides here. Ashtalakshmi Temple and Velankanni Church are the nearby attractions.
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