Introduction
Chennai, the gracious capital city of Tamil Nadu is one of India's major port and the commercial hub of South India and thus it became a metropolitan city and emerged as fourth largest city in the country. Located on a 17km stretch of the Coramandel coast, the city is trisected by the waterways of Cooum and Adyar and the Buckingham Canal. It is a city of courtesy, charm and culture. Temples and Forts, Churches and Beaches, Mosques, Parks and Monuments are all a part of this wonderful city. Many of the indian languages are spoken in Chennai, though the main language of Chennai is Tamil. For travelers with an interest in the colonial history of India, Chennai has much worth exploring and abundant transport operations make other parts of the country readily accessible.
Sample Tags
| Area | 181 sq km |
| Altitude | 6 metres above sea level |
| Temperature | Summer-24.0 C-42.0 C Winter-18.0 C-36.0C |
| Language | English, Hindi, Tamil |
| STD Code | 044 |
| Rainfall | 1,300 mm average yearly |
| Best Time to Visit | September to March |
How to get there
- Air :- Chennai is an international airport with flight connections to all major parts of the world, Domestic airlines connect Chennai with all the major cities of India.
- Rail:-Regular train services connect Chennai directly with all major cities of the country. Suburban Electric trains run from Beach station to Tambaram and from Central to Gummidipoondi and Arakonam.
- Road:-Chennai being gateway to the south is connected by excellent roads to all parts of the south. Taxis, Auto-rickshaws and cycle rickshaws are available. all types of tourist vehicle are easily available on hir
