Best time to visit: The best time to visit Chennai is from November to March since the weather at this time is pleasant and cool.
STD Code: 044
Population: 42,16,268
Weather: Chennai is hot and humid for most of the year, with day temperatures frequently exceeding 40°C during summer. The city gets most of its rain from the North-East monsoon in the months of September-December.
Rainfall: 1,300 mm (51 inches).
About Chennai
The city is a large commercial and industrial centre, and is known for its cultural heritage and temple architecture. Chennai is the automobile capital of India, with around forty percent of the automobile industry having a base there and with a major portion of the nation's vehicles being produced there. Chennai is also referred as the Detroit of South Asia. It has also become a major center for outsourced jobs from the Western world. The 12-kilometre long Marina Beach forms the city's east coast and is one of the longest beaches in the world. The city is known for its sport venues and hosts India's only ATP tennis event, the Chennai Open.
Tourist Places
Kapaleeswarar Temple Chennai has many temples and each one of them is worth a visit. one of the largest and oldest temples in chennai, the kapaleeswarar temple has in ...more
Pongal Festival Pongal is an important festival of Tamil Nadu, which is celebrated to mark the withdrawal of the Southeast monsoons as well as the reaping of the harvest. It falls in the month Thai and is strict ...more
Getting Around
As Chennai is so large and sprawling, it is impractical to get around on foot. The most convenient way of getting around the city is by autorickshaw, Taxis, car which are everywhere and seem to spot a tourist a mile away.
How to reach
By Air: The Kamaraj National and Anna International Airports are situated at Tirusulam about 20 kms from the city.
By Rail: If you intend to travel any where from within India, Chennai is connected by rail with all major towns and cities in India. Get down at the main railheads - Central and Egmore.
By Road: You can also travel by your own transport since Chennai connected by a good road network with all other parts of India as well as important places in Tamil Nadu.
