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Tamil Nadu's coastal capital - the long Marina beach, the San Thome and Kapaleeshwarar shrines, colonial Fort St George, and Mahabalipuram a drive away.
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The sweet spot for visiting Chennai is November to February. Give it 2 days to do it justice. Budget roughly ₹6,000-₹11,000 per person for a DIY trip. It is a good fit if you are after culture and heritage and local food. First-time DIY travellers can manage it comfortably, and it is a sensible pick for solo women travellers.
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Mallikesvarar Temple or Mallikarjunar Temple is a Hindu temple situated in the neighbourhood of George Town in the city of Chennai, India. It is one of the first Hindu temples to be constructed in the British settleme…
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Chennakesava Perumal Temple is a Hindu temple situated in the Peddanaickenpettah, George Town neighbourhood of Chennai city, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to Chenna Kesava Perumal. There is the nearby Chenna Mall…
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Kattuppakkam is a village in the taluk of Nemili, in Vellore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
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New Washermenpet is a seashore area located in the northern part of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is mainly an industrial area where many large corporations are located, such as Eveready Batteries, Savorit, Metal Box…
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The Periamet Mosque is a mosque situated on the corner of Sydnehams Road and Vepery High Road in the Periamet neighbourhood of Chennai, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
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Periamet, also known as Periyampet natively spelt as Periyamedu, is one of the most important neighborhoods in North Chennai, a metropolitan city in Tamil Nadu, India
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Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The stadium is located at Sydenhams road in Park Town, besides the Chennai Central suburban railway station. It has a seating capacity of 40,…
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Victoria Public Hall, or the Town Hall, is a historical building in Chennai, named after Victoria, Empress of India. It is one of the finest examples of British architecture in Chennai and was built to commemorate the…
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Chennai Central Metro, officially known as Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central metro station, is an underground metro station on the North-South Corridor of the Blue Line and Green Line of Chennai Metro i…
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The Madras Presidency, officially called the Presidency of Fort St. George until 1937, later the Madras Province, was an administrative subdivision of the British Raj and later its successor, the Dominion of India. At…
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Vepery is a neighbourhood in the north of Chennai, India. Abutting the transportation hub of Park Town, the neighbourhood covers a rectangular area north of the Poonamallee High Road.
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Madras State was a state in the Indian Republic, which was in existence during the mid-20th century as a successor to the Madras Presidency of British Raj. The state came into existence on 26 January 1950 when the Con…
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The Park Avenue Hotel, 4/8, Nabikhan Street, Zone 5 Royapuram, Chennai - 600003, Tamil Nadu, India
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White Park, Kumarappa Chetty Street, Zone 5 Royapuram, Chennai - 600001, Tamil Nadu, India
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Grand Oliver, Varasidhi Vinayakar Koil Street, Zone 5 Royapuram, Chennai - 600001, Tamil Nadu, India
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Greens Suite, 14, 15, Varasidhi Vinayakar Koil Street, Zone 5 Royapuram, Chennai - 600001, Tamil Nadu, India
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4U, Varasidhi Vinayakar Koil Street, Zone 5 Royapuram, Chennai - 600001, Tamil Nadu, India
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Bell Central, EVR Periyar Salai, Zone 5 Royapuram, Chennai - 600001, Tamil Nadu, India
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OYO Sun Park inn, Cudappah Rangarachetti Street, Zone 5 Royapuram, Chennai - 600001, Tamil Nadu, India
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Emerald Hotel, EVR Periyar Salai, Zone 5 Royapuram, Chennai - 600001, Tamil Nadu, India
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Andhra Bhavan, EVR Periyar Salai, Zone 5 Royapuram, Chennai - 600001, Tamil Nadu, India
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1126, EVR Periyar Salai, Zone 5 Royapuram, Chennai - 600001, Tamil Nadu, India
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Kova Alankar Vilas, EVR Periyar Salai, Zone 5 Royapuram, Chennai - 600001, Tamil Nadu, India
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General Hospital Road, Zone 5 Royapuram, Chennai - 600001, Tamil Nadu, India
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Dhaba, General Hospital Road, Zone 5 Royapuram, Chennai - 600001, Tamil Nadu, India
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Madras Coffee House, towards platform, Zone 5 Royapuram, Chennai - 600001, Tamil Nadu, India
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Central Biriyani, towards platform, Zone 5 Royapuram, Chennai - 600001, Tamil Nadu, India
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Star Biryani, towards platform, Zone 5 Royapuram, Chennai - 600001, Tamil Nadu, India
The best time to visit Chennai is November to February.
Plan for about 2 days to see Chennai at an easy pace.
Nearest airport: Chennai International (MAA) ~20 km. Nearest railhead: Chennai Central / Egmore. By road: On NH from Bengaluru and the ECR coast.
A DIY trip to Chennai starts around ₹6,000-₹11,000 per person, depending on stays, travel and season.
Yes - Chennai is a sensible pick for first-time DIY travellers and solo women travellers, if you plan the basics ahead.
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