Chennai Holidays

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If you want a true taste of culture and traditions of South India, Chennai can be a good starting point. The place where ancient Indian customs, rituals and traditions are still preserved better than in any other part of the country, Chennai is often called the soul-keeper of the sultry south of India. But that doesn’t mean that the city deprives a modern traveller of joys he or she is used to. If you want a true taste of culture and traditions of South India, Chennai can be a good starting point. The place where ancient Indian customs, rituals and traditions are still preserved better than in any other part of the country, Chennai is often called the soul-keeper of the sultry south of India. But that doesn’t mean that the city deprives a modern traveller of joys he or she is used to. There are ample luxury hotels, cafes, restaurants, bars, pubs and museums to keep travellers entertained and amused. Some of the major tourist attractions in the city are the popular Marina Beach, Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Guindy National Park, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Fort St. George, Covelong fishing village, Edward Elliot's Beach as well as Queens Land and VGP Universal Kingdom amusement parks. St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica, Parthasarathy Temple as well as the Golden Beach also remain popular among the tourists. If you want a true taste of culture and traditions of South India, Chennai can be a good starting point. The place where ancient Indian customs, rituals and traditions are still preserved better than in any other part of the country, Chennai is often called the soul-keeper of the sultry south of India. But that doesn’t mean that the city deprives a modern traveller of joys he or she is used to. There are ample luxury hotels, cafes, restaurants, bars, pubs and museums to keep travellers entertained and amused. Some of the major tourist attractions in the city are the popular Marina Beach, Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Guindy National Park, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Fort St. George, Covelong fishing village, Edward Elliot's Beach as well as Queens Land and VGP Universal Kingdom amusement parks. St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica, Parthasarathy Temple as well as the Golden Beach also remain popular among the tourists.

There are ample opportunities for shopaholics to find souvenirs in Chennai. You can check out Chennai’s favourite markets such as T. Nagar, Sowcarpet, Ritchie Street, Pondy Bazaar and Nungambakkam for items ranging from clothing to decor. When in Chennai, you cannot miss the chance of savouring the sumptuous idlis, masala dosas, vadas, and fish curries of south in their most authentic forms. Some of the best restaurants in the city include GoGo Ramen, Shiraz Art Café, InSeoul, Ma Tint Tint, Y Cook, Manhattan Fish Market as well as Ciclo Café among many others. Read more ...