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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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NAVANEETHAN, Chennai | 6th November 2009
Woods in the midst of the city

Overview of the destination
Its a metropolitan city with cultural heritage.Food, sight-seeing and shopping
This place is in Adyar. It is in the midst of a small woods in the busy town. Almost one km walk from the gate.Activities & things to do
Activities are like all other cities.Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc.
From any part of Chennai, take a vehicle bus, car or auto to Adyar and ask for the Big Banyan place. People will tell you
florien, Mumbai | 6th March 2009
Shoppers paradise and good sightseeing too

Chennai or Madras in its previous avatar, is a big city which still retains
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Krishna Kumar, Chennai | 26th January 2009
Alamparai Fort...A Day trip along East Coast Road....

Alamparai Fort is about 100 kms from chennai along the ECR. The village name is
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