Overlooking the waves of the Bay of Bengal, Chennai is a leading tourism hotspot of South India and we have the right Chennai Tour Packages for you to get a hang of this place. Be it glistening city lights, rugged ruins of the past, or legendary temples, Chennai is blessed with all. When it comes to art, you just lay back and let Chennai flaunt its artistry which is nothing less than immaculate. Over the years, this capital city of Tamil Nadu has brought in hi-tech infrastructure that consists of luxury hotels, exquisite restaurants, swanky bars & clubs, bustling shopping malls, and rejuvenating spas. Chennai tour packages are the best way to explore the city and pack the best memories in your bag.
Relax on the golden sands of Marina Beach or Edward Eliot’s Beach. Learn about the magic of science in Birla Planetarium. Places to visit in Chennai can also exhibit architectural brilliance along with spirituality; Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Parthasarathy Temple, San Thome, Ripon Building, Church of Our Lady of Light and Thyagaraja Temple are just a few examples.
Further, Chennai tourism also boasts about temples and churches, which indeed are of high reverence across most of India and attract a huge number of pilgrims. When done with sightseeing, refresh yourself with a shopping session. Being a metropolitan city of India, you can find everything here, from pin to sword. Shopping malls or budget shopping in local markets, you’ve got it all.
Key Information That Can Help Improve Your Chennai Travel Experience
Places to Visit in Chennai
Temples in Chennai | Sri Bhaktha Anjaneyaswami Temple, Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Kapaleeswarar Temple, Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam, Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Ramakrishna Temple Sri Parthasarathy Temple. |
Monuments in Chennai | Ripon Building, Valluvar Kottam |
Churches and Mosques in Chennai | Thousand Lights Mosque, San Thome Cathedral and Basilica. |
Museums in Chennai | St. George Fort and Museum, Vivekananda House and Museum, Government Museum, Higginbotham’s Museum |
National Parks in Chennai | Guindy National Park and Snake Park |
Popular markets in Chennai | Theagaraya Nagar Market, George Town and Burma Bazaar, Pondy Bazaar. |
Popular beaches in Chennai | Elliot's Beach, Marina Beach, Besant Nagar Beach, Covelong Beach, Neelankarai Beach. |
Temples in Chennai
Chennai is popular for a lot of things, and one of them is its “Temples.” From a list of ancient Dravidian Temples to some significant newer ones, there are a lot of places for the devotees to visit. Chennai houses a lot of temples, and here are some of the best amongst them are listed below.
- Sri Bhaktha Anjaneyaswami Temple
- Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
- Kapaleeswarar Temple
- Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam
- Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple
- Ramakrishna Temple
- Sri Parthasarathy Temple
Explore these famous temples with your family by taking carefully crafted Chennai tour packages for 3 days.
Monuments in Chennai
Chennai has something for everyone, and even the history buffs are not left disheartened. For those who find a keen interest in visiting, exploring, and understanding the history of various monuments, Chennai has it for you. The list of monuments in Chennai might not be extensive, but the ones it houses are phenomenal and amazing inside out. Here are the places where you will have to head if you wish to explore the best monuments in the city.
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Ripon Building
- Valluvar Kottam
If you'd like to explore these monuments, be sure to include them in your Chennai sightseeing package.
Churches and Mosques in Chennai
Chennai has some beautifully designed and maintained churches and mosques where you can visit and offer your prayers. Head to these places for the same.
Museums in Chennai
History buffs and explorers are always in a hunt of places where they can understand and get to learn more about the intriguing past of a place. If you too, find yourself fancying such places, then heading to the magnificent museums of Chennai will be the right choice for you. Not only do they house a huge number of artifacts and relics from the past, but you can check out a huge collection of books as well. Some of the finest museums in Chennai where you can visit are listed below.
- St. George Fort and Museum
- Vivekananda House and Museum
- Government Museum
- Higginbotham’s Museum
National Parks in Chennai
Wildlife in Chennai is also an integral part of Chennai tourism. A lot of couples, travellers, and families on vacation love visiting wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, reserves, and other such places. Those visitors who wish to do the same while visiting Chennai can head to the Guindy National Park and Snake Park to enjoy.
Popular Markets in Chennai
Shopping for clothes, jewelry, and souvenirs is one thing that every traveller loves to do. It not only completes your trip but also gives a chance to relive those memories through those souvenirs. So, if you too think this is a good way of reliving your memories, then head to these markets to buy something good.
- Theagaraya Nagar Market
- George Town and Burma Bazaar
- Pondy Bazaar
By taking a Chennai tour package for 2 days, you can explore these well-known markets.
Popular Beaches in Chennai
Glittering sand, pristine walk, clean beaches, sunset, sunrise, and a romantic walk; isn’t this how people wonder about a trip to a beach destination? Nonetheless, Chennai does have a few beaches that would bring this dream of yours into reality. Some of the popular beaches in Chennai are listed below.
- Elliot's Beach
- Marina Beach
- Besant Nagar Beach
- Covelong Beach
- Neelankarai Beach
Best Time to Visit Chennai
As Chennai is located on the east coast of India, it enjoys a tropical humid climate all year round. Travelers visit Chennai throughout the year, but winter is the best time to visit. The weather becomes comfortable and enjoyable during the winter months that makes exploring the city and its gems wonderful. Therefore, to get the most out of your trip, you should book a Chennai city tour package during the winter months.
Best months to visit Chennai- October to March
Best season to visit Chennai -Winter Season
How to Reach Chennai
Here is an insight on how to reach Chennai.
By Air: Chennai, being a metropolitan city and an active tourist destination, has its airport. If you are travelling to this city, then you will have to get down at the Chennai Airport, which is approximately 19 km from the main city.
Nearest Airport: Chennai International Airport
Distance from the City: 19 km
By Rail: City Central is the nearest railway station to Chennai city and it is mere 900 m from the city center. Which makes railways the best travelling option to the city. You will not have to undergo any hassles and can simply take a walk to your hotel.
Nearest Railways Station: Chennai Central
Distance from the City: 900 m
By Road: Taking a road trip to Chennai is one of the best ways to visit here. Multiple regular buses and smooth road connectivity with the nearby cities make it easy to travel here. You can prefer this mode of commuting as well.
Choose the transport option that works best for you when designing your Chennai tourism package.
Best Hotels in Chennai
You can find a lot of accommodation options in Chennai from hostels for backpackers to luxury hotels. Chennai is one of the most visited destinations of South India and the capital city of Tamil Nadu. Due to the number of attractions it houses and these reasons, a lot of travelers and devotees visit here each year. Here are some of the best options for you.
Name of the hotel | Distance from the city | Star-property | Location |
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Taj Fisherman’s Cove resort and spa | 26.31 km | 5-star property | Covelong Beach, Kancheepuram Dist., Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Taj Coromandel | 8.5 km | 5- star property |
37 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Chennai |
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel | 5 km | 5- star property | 63 Mount Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Gokulam Park Sabari OMR Hotel | In the city | 3-star property | No-33, IT Expressway, Rajiv Gandhi Road, Navalur, Nr.Chennai Siruseri Sipcot, Chennai |
Swarnam Residency | In the city | 2-star property | 22/13 Pallavan St, Chennai, TN |
Best Restaurants in Chennai
The range of cuisines available in Chennai is huge and blissful. From a list of restaurants offering lip-smacking delicacies, it becomes difficult to decide between vegetarian and non-vegetarian food to pick. To make the list a bit compact and better for you to pick from, here are some of the best restaurants in Chennai.
Name of the Restaurant | Location of the Restaurant | Approximate cost for 2 (Subject to change) | Must try dishes |
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Dakshin | Crowne Plaza Chennai Adyar Park, Alwarpet | 2500 INR | Iyer’s Special, Malai Curry |
Madras | The Raintree, Teynampet | 1800 INR |
Chettinad-spiced Crème Brulee, Malabar Parottas |
Eden | 2nd Avenue, Besant Nagar and Harrisons Hotel, Nungambakkam | 750 INR | Mushroom Crepe, Corn Florentine |
Enté Keralam | Poes Garden, Anna Nagar and MRC Garden | 750 INR | Alleppey Meen Curry, Sambharam |
Kumarakom | Nungambakkam, Anna Nagar, Velachery, Perungudi and Tharamani | 450 INR | Beef Fry, Chicken Stew |
Often, Chennai is known as “Gateway to South India”. The New York Times listed Chennai as one of the “52 places to go around the world”, in a special Issue; it indeed was the only South Asian city that made it to the list. The Lonely Planet too listed this city as one of the “Top 10 cities in the world to visit in the world in 2015”.
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