Chennai Tour Packages

TOUR OVERVIEW:

Chennai, one of the most beautiful cities in South India is known for its culturally rich tradition which is untouched by modern culture and dons an outlook of modern metropolis with a number of International Hotels and posh shopping malls. Chennai is ranked among the best cities to live in the world and also one of the safest cities in India. The Capital city of Tamil Nadu contributes over 70 billion to states GDP and forms for the second largest economy state in India. 

Chennai is also famous for having countries oldest universities such as the Anna University College of Engineering, University of Madras, Presidency College and medical colleges such as the Stanley Medical College and Madras Medical College. Also called as the “Detroit of India” for having a number of automobile sectors, the first BMW manufacturing unit was setup in Chennai. The city is infamously known for running one of the oldest operating railway station, Royapuram railway station which is in operation till date since 1856 and oldest cricket stadium, the M.A Chidambaram known as the Chepauk stadium which hosts a number of IPL matches and International crickets in a year. Chennai is a booming economy with a plethora of IT centers and public sectors.

Chennai tourism has emerged as one of the hotspots for tourists all over the world and is a leading tourist destination in India. The rich cultural heritages and world famous beaches attract tourist flocks from every corner of the world and form an important part of Chennai tourism. 

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Chennai is the place where South-Indian Cinema was born and Kollywood is the largest producer of the South Indian film Industry and releases over 500 movies a year. Sathyam Cinemas, one of the largest multiplexes built before the inception of modern day shopping complex, is an important venue for audio launches and first show premiering events and also the first multiplex to equip Dolby Atmos sound systems in India.

CHENNAI TOUR:

Chennai is bound to offer some exotic places to visit and feel the cultural richness of the city and to spell bound you with architectural wonders of the world, Some of the notable places to visit in Chennai in your Chennai Tour Packages are,

Marina Beach: World's second largest beach, Marina beach is the longest naturally formed urban beaches in India. Though the place is frequented by a large number of people in the evening.one can definitely have a good time visiting the food stalls and paying homage by visiting the memorial of iconic political figures such as C.N.Annadurai, M.G.R, J.Jayalalitha and Kalaignar Karunanidhi, all being the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

Vadapalani Murugan Temple: The temple will fascinate you with its majestic entrance tower and intricate work of art in the towers. It is believed that the deity of Lord Murugan here is as powerful as the original Palani temple, one of the holiest abodes of Lord Murugan, and will help you overcome all your life troubles and get a peace of mind. 

Vandalur Zoo aka Arignar Anna Zoological Park: One of the largest zoos in Asia, Vandalur zoo spread over 1500 acres and is home to over 2500 species of flora and fauna. One can catch sight of endangered species of animals such as Nilgiri langur, Hyena, Spotted deer, Indian bison, Sambhar etc,.The park with a tourists count of over 2 million every year is the largest zoological park in India and second largest wildlife sanctuary in Tamil Nadu. The zoo should be a part of places to visit in Chennai itinerary in your Chennai tour packages.

Valluvar Kottam: A monument dedicated to the iconic poet and philosopher of Tamil literature.Valluvar who enlightened the world with two and a half feet thirukural, a classic collection of couplets which covers almost every aspect of life precisely and are considered as the greatest work of Tamil literature. The monument has an auditorium which can accommodate over 3000 people and manimandapam which has all the 1330 kurals inscribed all over it.

St. Thomas Cathedral: The Neo-Gothic church built in the 16th century by the Portuguese, is one of the important churches in Asia. The church has the last mortal remains of the saint who was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. Entering the church will zip you through the historical tale of Christianity happened centuries back. The church is frequented by world tourists and is one of the major Christian destinations in India.

Kanchipuram: Located at around 70 kilometers from Chennai, Kanchipuram is also called as the “City of thousand temples” boasting numerous temples and religious places for worshipping. Kanchipuram has some of the holiest temples such as Ekambareswarar Temple, Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Temple, Varadaraja Perumal Temple. It is one of the sacred places for Hindu pilgrimage in India and also frequented by travellers all over the world with its astounding architecture with complex stoen cravings and holy shrines. Kanchipuram should be in the list important places to visit in Chennai on your Chennai trip.

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TOP THINGS TO DO IN CHENNAI:

With the city offering so much things to do in Chennai, it is the place with striking beauty with a blend of modern as well as traditional culture. Some of the top things to do in Chennai,

• Take an evening stroll in Marina and Bessy beach
• Visit holy pilgrimage sites such as Vadapalani Murugan temple, ISKCON Temple, St.Thomas cathedral and 1000 lights mosque.
• Witness the historical sites like Valluvar Kottam
• Pay a visit to Government museum
• Take an evening bike ride in East Coast Road.
• Have a fun ride in amusement parks such as MGM Dizzie world, VGP golden beach.
• Visit Vandalur Zoo
• Plan a day trip to Kanchipuram

With the above things to do in Chennai, get the most out of your Chennai Tour Package.

CHENNAI FOODS:

Unlike any other city, Chennai has its own trademark Chennai foods offering some finger

Licking delicacies to enjoy the taste of Chennai. Some of the top rated restaurants to try Chennai foods are,

• The Marina-Top Seafood Restaurant
• The Flying Elephant
• Focaccia-Hyatt Regency
• Copper Chimney-North Indian and Mughalai
• Sigree 
• Murugan Idli Shop
• Avartan ITC Grand Chola

Top-rated Biryani Restaurants for Chennai Foods,

• Pallavaram Ya Mohideen Biryani
• Sukkubhai Biryani Restaurant
• Junior Kuppana
• Anjappar Chettinad Restaurant
• Ambur Star Biryani

BEST TIME TO VISIT CHENNAI:

Being almost at sea level, Chennai is a tropical region and the summers will hammer you down with mercury bulb reaching upto 48 °C. Although the nest time to visit would be between October and January to enjoy the tranquil climate of the city.