Chennai - 14 Attractions You Must Visit

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About Chennai

Chennai is the capital and largest city of Tamil Nadu. It is well known for unique culture, Jellikettu, Pongal, and Temples.

Types of Attractions in Chennai

Activities Around

List of Attractions in Chennai

Anna Memorial

Anna Memorial

Tombs

Notable Architectures

This is a memorial structure built in the Marina beach Chennai in memory of the former chief minister of Tamilnadu Mr Annadurai.

Arignar Anna Zoological Park

This is the first public zoo in India, affiliated with the central zoo authority of India.

Arulmigu Kapaleeswarar Temple

Arulmigu Kapaleeswarar Temple

Hindu Temples

Notable Architectures

Kapaleeswarar temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva located in Mylapore. The temple is an ancient one that was built around the 7th century in Dravidian architecture.wh

Chennai Marina Lighthouse

A lighthouse situated in the Marina beach Chennai facing the bay of Bengal on the east coast of the Indian subcontinent.

Chetpet Ecopark

Chetpet Ecopark

Lake/ River/ Ponds

This is a nice venue for boating and fishing. Auge walkway is there around the lake and it is decorated very well.

Connemara Public Library

One of the four National Depository Libraries which receives a copy of all books, newspapers, and periodicals published in India. Situates in a British era building with great architecture.

Dr MGR Memorial

Dr MGR Memorial

Tombs

Notable Architectures

Mgr memorial is a memorial structure built on the Marina beach adjacent to the Anna memorial. This memorial is built in the memory of former chief minsiter and actor DR M.G Ramachandran and his protege J. Jayalalitha whose bodies were buried at this site.

Elliots Beach

This beach is the endpoint of the Marina beach shore. A prominent landmark on this beach is the Karl schmiditt memorial.

Government Museum Chennai

One of the most famous sightseeing spots in Chennai. there is a huge collection of artifacts and so many objects relating geology, archaeology, zoology, anthropology, etc.

Guindy National Park

Guindy National Park

Viewpoints

Forests

Wildlife Safari Spots

Wildlife Sanctuaries

Guindy national park is a protected area of Tamilnadu and the 8th smallest national park in India and one of the very few national parks situated inside a city.

Marina Beach

Marina beach is a natural urban beach in Chennai along the Bay of Bengal. this is the longest natural beach in the country.

Santhome basilica church

It is a Roman Catholic minor basilica in the Santhome city of Chennai which was built in16 th century by Portuguese explorers.

St. Thomas Mount National Shrine

St. Thomas Mount National Shrine

Viewpoints

Churches

Mountain Peaks

Tombs

Short Hikes

A small hillock in the Chennai city. The ancient Syrian church community of India traces the origin of their church here.

Valluvar Kottam

Valluvar Kottam

Monuments

Notable Architectures

Valluvar kottam is a monument in Chennai, dedicated to the classical Tamil poet and philosopher Valluvar.

Map of attractions in Chennai

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