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| About Chennai Tourism |
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The fourth largest city in India, Chennai is the seat of culture and learning in South India. It is also India's third largest commercial and industrial centre and the automobile capital of India. Lying on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal,
it is a city famous for its beaches, historical monuments, and its rich
cultural heritage. It is home to one of the world's longest beaches,
the 12 km long Marina Beach. Chennai, originally called Madras, has a rich and historical past. Its existence dates back to the 1st
century, where it served as an important military and economic center.
It was ruled by many great South Indian dynasties, like the Pallavas,
Cholas, and Pandyas. The 15th century saw the arrival of the Portuguese at Madras, followed by the Dutch and then the British. In 1639, the site of
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jayashree, Chennai | 28th March 2007 Mamallapuram Trip
| Overview of the destinationReally wonderful place to relax, enjoy .The mind gets fully relaxed when we go to Mamallapuram. We visited beach, temple, sculptures, etc. It is unforgettable Food, sight-seeing and shopping Actually its a better idea to book a resort and have food there. Book a car for sight seeing and visit the places like beach, Activities & things to do The resort provider swimming pool, shuttle, even cricket. Really a wonderful resort and food amazing. The name of the resort is Highland resort. Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. From Thiruvanmuyur --Take a car or even bus or share auto to the resort in mamallapuram and take good rest and the next day | Aravind, Bangalore | 14th March 2007 Dakshin Chitra - ECR Chennai On my recent trip to Chennai, I visited this place called Dakshin Chitra. This is | | Read full review... | Balaji, Chennai | 28th July 2006 A good Vegetarian Restaurant A large number of great food options in Chennai. Mathsya is one of them. | | Read full review... |
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Munnar to Chennai | | Friends,
I want to travel from Munnar to Chennai in a deluxe/luxury bus. Can you please give me some details about it ...... like cost, timings, drop places, etc
Kanishka |  | Chennai - Car rental | | I am looking for a safe and economical car rental agency in Chennai. I am travelling to Chennai / Mahabalipuram / Kancheepuram in the month of May and would like to arrange in advance. Kindly respond with your suggestions and experiences. Thanks, Rajesh |  | Wildlife and Trekking | | I am looking at a destination close to Chennai for wildlife and trekking. I came across Madhumalai - is it a nice place to trek and see wildlife? Can u suggest any other place around Chennai for a weekend with my wife? |  |
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| Articles and Blogs | | Medical Refugees Flee to India - As startling numbers of Americans go without health insurance, more of them see their only hope in fleeing to far-flung nations like India for life-saving medical treatments.
| | Chennai Travel Guide - All religious communities have developed and built their place of worship in different parts of Chennai. | | Official Websites | | Tamil Nadu Tourism - Tamil Nadu Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Tamil Nadu Entry formalities, Places of Interest in Tamil Nadu, List of Tourist Guides in Tamil Nadu and Transportation in Tamil Nadu.
| | Government of Tamil Nadu - Tamil Nadu Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
| | Other Useful Links | | Weather - Weather forecast for Chennai with a fast, easy to use interface. Includes weather maps, graphics and radar images. | | District Profile - Chennai is known for its Marina Beach, which is one of the longest beaches in the world.
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