Chennai Travel Guide and Tips

Chennai

Chennai, the capital of Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is one of the four major metros in India and has a lot to offer tourists who come to explore its vivid landscape.

Tourist Spots in Chennai

Some of the places which deserve a visit on a sightseeing tour of Chennai include:-

Shopping Attractions in Chennai

Shopping in Chennai is a pleasurable experience for anyone as the city has a mix of  both traditional  shopping stores as well as  sophisticated shopping malls which include: Spencer Plaza, Shopper’s Stop, GeeGee Emerald Plaza, Raahat Plaza and Burma Bazaar to name a few.

Eating Out in Chennai

Some of the popular hang-out joints in Chennai where tourists get to savour the best of food and wines in Chennai are listed below:

Hotels in Chennai

ITC Park Sheraton, Le Royal Meridien, Taj Coromandel, The Park are some of the five-star hotels that offer the best of comforts and conveniences to transient tourists. In addition there are plentiful budget hotels in Chennai.

Cheap Flights to Chennai

Find the latest airfares and discounted offers on flights to Chennai operating from UK.

Preferred Airlines to Chennai from UK

Jet Airways | Air India | British Airways | Emirates | Lufthansa | Etihad Airways | Qatar Airways | Gulf Air | Oman Air | Virgin Atlantic | Kuwait Airways

Airports in Chennai

Chennai boasts of an international airport with three terminals:

• Anna [International passenger operations]
• Kamaraj [Domestic passenger operations]
• Meenambakkam [Cargo Operations]

View the most comprehensive Chennai Airport Guide.

Best time to Visit Chennai

Tourists are advised to book their tickets to Chennai during the month of December when the weather is just right to explore this city in all its glory.

Transport in Chennai

Chennai has a well-developed transport infrastructure and one can easily get around the city by using its extensive public transport system. In addition to buses, one can easily get metered taxis to reach any part of the city.