Chennai Tour Packages

Places to visit in Chennai

Chennai is known for its beautiful beaches, Museums, Parks and many historical places all around the city. The major tourist attractions in Chennai are the Marina Beach, the Government Museum, the Parthasarathy Temple, the Kapaleswaraar Temple, the San Thome Cathedral, and many more. There are also several other attractions in the surroundings of Chennai like the Elliot Beach, the VGP Golden Beach, the Mahabalipuram, Pulicat Lake, Muttukadu to just name a few. Moreover, Kanchipuram, the prominent historical and pilgrimage town is located close to Chennai.

Things to do while in Chennai

Chennai city fosters many historical as well as ancient temples. It has magnificent churches and also long stretches of the market. Chennai keeps offering various activities that will keep its visitors engaged. One could go on a visit to the Government Museum situated in a stunning British-era building, or take a stroll along the breathtaking Marina Beach, or even one can pick up handicraft souvenirs from Dakshinachitra. Visitors also could go on a wildlife spotting spree at the Guindy National Park—Chennai captivates and enchants you with a diversity of activities and experiences.

Shopping in Chennai

Chennai, being a metropolitan city of India and prominent commercial destination in South India, has a lot to offer to its visitors who come here. So, if in case you are a shopaholic then there is a lot stored in for you in these lanes of this ethnic city. Be it the traditional shops selling things like pattamara mats, handicrafts made of leaves from Tirunelveli, bronze and brass castings or traditional jewelry from Kumbakonam, metal-works from Tanjavur and the beautiful stone carvings from Mamallapuram to astonishing silks from Kanchipuram to the trendy cosmopolitan malls, Chennai can never disappoint its visitors when it comes to shopping. Some of the top shopping locations include the Panagal park, Egmore, Anna Salai Street, Pondy Bazaar, and many more.

Food in Chennai

Chennai cuisine is just simply spicy and delicious. Food items like Idli, dosa, vada, and uttapam are a staple form of breakfast. Boiled Rice is the staple and most common diet devoured with sambar or curd. Thayir Sadam and Puliyogare are popular food items in this city. Filter coffee is an extremely prominent beverage for coffee lovers. There are a variety of eating options in Chennai, both for Vegetarians and non-vegetarians delicacies having a generous mix of both tamarind and coconut. Saravana Bhavan is a very famous eatery in Chennai that serves authentic and typical Tamil food.