Chennai in South India

Chennai Tours

Chennai is the gateway to South India, yet the actual city is only about 350 years old, beginning as a small fishing village before it expanded into India’s first major English settlement of Madras under British colonial rule. Today it boasts a booming automobile industry, and is a major center for music and the arts, with several specialist festivals held here each year. The Marina is considered the second longest urban beach. Despite its coastal setting, Chennai is considered the world’s hottest city.

Ideal For

Nature & Landscapes

Highlights

Gandhi Memorial
Kala Kshetra Dance School
Marina Beach

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