Chennai - Wikipedia
Chennai (/ ˈ tʃ ɛ n aɪ / ⓘ; Tamil: [ˈt͡ɕenːaɪ̯], ISO: Ceṉṉai), formerly known as Madras, [d] is the capital and largest city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost state of India.It is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal.According to the 2011 Indian census, Chennai is the sixth-most populous city in India and forms the fourth-most populous urban agglomeration.
Chennai | History, Population, Temples, Map, & Facts | Britannica
3 days ago · Chennai, formerly known as Madras, city and capital of Tamil Nadu state, southern India, located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. Known as the ‘Gateway to South India,’ Chennai is a major administrative and cultural center.
Chennai - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chennai as seen from space. Chennai (formerly known as Madras) is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.It has a population of about 7 million people. Almost 10% of all of the people in the state live in Chennai. The city is the fourth largest city of India. It was founded in 1661 by the British East India Company.The city is on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal.
Chennai (Madras) travel - Lonely Planet | India, Asia
If you have time to explore Chennai (formerly Madras), this 284-sq-mi (400-sq-km) conglomerate of urban villages and diverse neighborhoods making up Tamil Nadu's capital will pleasantly surprise you. Its role is as keeper of South Indian artistic, religious and culinary traditions.
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Chennai – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
Chennai is well-connected by road, rail and air and is a staging point for tours to the 7th century Pallava temple of Mamallapuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Hindu temples of Kanchipuram, Sriperumbudur and Tirupati, the bird sanctuary of Vedanthangal and the Pondicherry ashram.
The best time to visit Chennai | Condé Nast Traveller India
1 day ago · A three-day trip to Chennai is adequate to get a sense of the city, from visiting its ample heritage structures to digging into its rich culinary traditions. Start with Mylapore’s iconic temples, landmarks like the 7th-century Kapaleeshwarar Temple and Sri Adikesava Perumal Peyalwar Temple, dedicated to one of the Alvar saints of South India.
Chennai | Capital City | Metropolis | Tamil Nadu Tourism
One of the major industrial, commercial and cultural centres in India, Chennai is the capital city of Tamil Nadu. A city of great history and heritage, Chennai is today one of the most visited cities in the world. Originally called Madras, Chennai is located along the Coromandel Coast in the Bay of Bengal and is a major port city in the region.
Chennai | Tourist Attractions & Places | Incredible India
With its rich heritage, lively festivals and culinary treasures, Chennai stands as a captivating destination that beckons travellers to unravel the secrets of India's cultural mosaic. There are innumerable tourist attractions close to Chennai.
Chennai - Wikitravel
Aug 8, 2024 · Chennai city is situated on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal and has the second-longest beachfront of any municipality in the world. The city is crossed by Cooum and Adyar rivers. The region around Chennai has served as an important administrative, military and economic centre for centuries.