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Chennai,Tamil Nadu

Chennai

Attractions


Fort St. George
Fort St. George was the first bastion of the British in India. Built in 1640, the fort stills retains its large walls, massive wrought iron gates and deep moats. Now, this place acts as the seat of the State Legislative Assembly. The Fort Museum, St. Mary's church, Town Hall, The flagstaff are things worth appreciating within this fort.

Valluvar Kottam
The Valluvar Kottam was built to honor the acclaimed Tamil Poet, Thiruvalluvar, whose classic works are about 2000 years old. Constructed in 1976, Valluvar Kottam replicates ancient Tamil architecture that has as many as 1330 Kural (verses) inscribed on its panels.

Birla Planetarium
Part of the Periyar Science and Technology Centre at Kotturpuram, this is a voyage of discovery for both the young and the old. This air-conditioned modern planetarium with a seating capacity of 236 brings to life celestial phenomenons that are replete with special effects. It also conducts courses in astronomy and night-sky observations for public on every second Saturday of the month.

Government Museum
The Government Museum is worth visiting in Chennai. The museum has a marvelous archaeological section that is classified along major South Indian dynasties namely Chola, Vijaynagara, Hoysala and Chalukya. The bronze gallery has a superb collection of Chola Art. You can also visit the National Art Gallery that is situated in its vicinity. The place boasts off some of the most fascinating array of Mughal, Rajasthani and Deccan artworks.

Kalakshetra
Rukmini Devi founded this center of excellence for dance, music, and craft in the year 1936. Situated at Thiruvanmiyur, Kalakshetra has produced many fine exponents of the Bharatnatyam and other Carnatic dance tradition. It follows the traditional Gurukul system of education, where students from across the globe study art amidst the fresh air, large trees and the chirping of birds.

Lalit Kala Akademi
The South Indian center of Lalit Kala Akademi is located on Gream's Road. Among other things, the place has a very decent collection of Paintings and Artifacts produced by the local artists. Equal importance has also been given to the collection of literature, especially the vernacular ones.

Theosophical Society
Founded by Madame H.P. Blavatsky and Col. H.S. Olcott in 1875, Theosophical society is located on a vast expanse of clearing on the banks of the Adyar estuary. The place provides a retreat from the madding crowd. The Adyar Banyan tree, Library and Theosophical Research centers are some of the things worth seeing.

 

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Chennai,Tamil Nadu

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Madraspatnam or Madras as it came to be known later rose to its present grandeur because of European influence. Now renamed as Chennai, this city is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu and is the fourth largest metro city in India.


                          			  
                          
Hotels near Chennai

Trident Hotel Chennai

The Trident Hotel, Chennai (Tamilnadu, India) conveniently located near the airport, is close to the new business centres of Sriperumbudur, Maramalainagar and the Guindy Industrial Estate and 20 minutes from the main city centre. The elegant low rise hotel, is set amidst 5 acres of tropical gardens to present a charming ambience in a tropical settin


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The Pride Hotel, Chennai

The Pride Hotel is a 4-star hotel located in city Center of Kilpauk at Chennai (Tamilnadu, India) Pride Chennai provides excellent personalized services, luxurious accommodation, along with modern facilities and warm hospitality.


Best Price: Rs.6000 per day

The Lotus Apartment Hotel

The Lotus Apartment Hotel on Burkit Road in T-Nagar is in close proximity to all the business hubs in the city. Choose from 39 well-appointed rooms and suites .


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