| Contrasts and Diversities make Chennai one of | | | | St. George Fort: |
| the popular tourist destinations of India which is | | | | It is another prominent attraction of this place |
| visited by scores of tourists from several parts | | | | which is located on the banks of Bay of Bengal. |
| of the globe. This is among the four metropolitan | | | | This fort was the first settlement of British |
| cities of India which was earlier known as Madras. | | | | establishment in India which was built around 1640 |
| This is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil | | | | AD. It is a military architecture marvel where one |
| Naidu which is located on the Coromandel Coast | | | | can see a vast collection of weapons of the |
| of the Bay of Bengal. The beauty of this place lies | | | | bygone era. This fort houses a number of historic |
| in its ingrained cultural and historical legacy along | | | | buildings which are worth a visit, some of them |
| with natural wonders. This is an important center | | | | are St. Mary's Church, Wellesley House and |
| for Carnatic Music where several cultural events | | | | Museum. The St. Mary's Church is the oldest |
| are hosted, the most popular one is the annual | | | | Anglican Church in India which was built in 1678-80 |
| Madras Music Season. This cosmopolitan town is | | | | AD. The museum of this place is famous for its |
| also famous for its commerce and industries | | | | artifacts such as arms, paintings, royal costumes, |
| which attract scores of technical aspirants to this | | | | jewellery collection and many more. |
| place. The amalgamated beauty of traditional | | | | Sri Parthasarathy Temple: |
| customs with modern lifestyle makes this city a | | | | This 8th century old temple is one of the famous |
| vivid and vibrant place of India. Some of the well | | | | religious attractions of this place which is located |
| known attractions of this place are: | | | | at Triplicane near the famous Marina Beach. It is a |
| Marina Beach: | | | | Vaishnavite temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. This |
| This is among the longest beaches of the world | | | | is among the 108 divyadesams or holy abodes of |
| which spreads over a distance of 12 km. It is one | | | | Lord Vishnu. The grand structure of this temple |
| of the prominent attractions of this place which is | | | | was originally built by the Pallavas king |
| visited by almost every tourist who comes here. | | | | Narasimhavarman I. The gold image of Tirumaal |
| It is located on the eastern side of Chennai | | | | Nachiyaar is one of the important features of the |
| adjoining the Bay of Bengal which makes it a | | | | temple. The shrine of Venkatakrishnan of this |
| perfect place from where one can see best of | | | | temple is considered equivalent to that at Tirupati. |
| sunrise and sunset. Apart from the natural | | | | This religious belief heightens its importance |
| composition of sun, sand and sea, this place is also | | | | among devotees who come here in large number. |
| known for its spacious promenade and beautiful | | | | Octobers to March is considered as the best time |
| gardens. Close to the Marina beach is the | | | | to visit Chennai because during this period the |
| aquarium with some of the most exotic collection | | | | climate is pleasant. Some of the other well known |
| of tropical sea fishes and fresh water fishes which | | | | attractions of this place are Birla Planetarium, |
| is visited by tourists in large number every day. In | | | | Breezy Beach, Vandalur Zoo, Government |
| evening this place is converted into a fair ground | | | | Museum, Guindy National Park, San Thome |
| with various kinds of entertainment and food | | | | Cathedra and many more. |
| stalls lining the beach. | | | | |