Chennai (voorheen Madras; Tamil: சென்னை), is die hoofstad van die suidelike Indiër toestand van Tamil Nadu. Met 'n bevolking van 8,6 miljoen (sensus van 2011) is die verstedelikte gebied van Chennai die bevolkingsgroep in Suid-Indië en die vierde bevolkste in Indië. Dit is aan die ooskus van Indiese skiereiland.
Alhoewel Chennai sy geskiedenis herlei na Fort St George en aangrensende dorp Madrasapatnam wat in 1640 deur die Britse Oos-Indiese Kompanjie gestig is, is sommige woongebiede van die stad ouer. Die naam Madras is in 1997 na Chennai verander deur 'n spesiale wet van die Tamil Nadu-wetgewer.
Chennai is goed verbind per pad, spoor en per lug en is 'n toneelpunt vir toere na die 7de eeuse Pallava-tempel van Mahabalipuram, 'n UNESCO werelderfenisgebied, die Hindoe tempels van Kanchipuram, Sriperumbudur en Tirupati, die voëlreservaat van Vedanthangal en die Pondicherry ashram.
Chennai het 'n uiters warm en vogtige klimaat - veral in Mei, en het swaar reën gedurende die reën (Julie tot November). Die ergste hitte kan vermy word deur van November tot Februarie te besoek.
Verstaan
Geskiedenis
'N Kusgebied wat sedert die steentydperk bewoon word, wat tans Chennai is, is vir die grootste deel van sy geskiedenis deur die Three Crowned Kings (die Cholas-, Chera- en Pandya-dinastieë) regeer. In die Middeleeue het dit onder die beheer van die Vijayanagara-ryk gekom.
Chennai word geassosieer met een van die twaalf apostels in Christenskap, Thomas. Hy glo dat hy in Indië gaan evangeliseer het en in Mylapore, vandag 'n woonbuurt in Chennai, gesterf het. Die twee moderne voorstede van Chennai, St Thomas Mount en Santhome, is ter ere van Thomas genoem. In 1522 het die Portugese na die gebied gekom, 'n hawe gebou en dit gevolglik benoem São Tomé na Saint Thomas.
Chennai, die moderne stad, is in 1639 deur die Britse Oos-Indiese Kompanjie gestig. Die maatskappy het die grond van die plaaslike bevolking gekoop Nayak of hoofman op 22 Augustus 1639, en daarom vier Chennai deesdae elke jaar op 22 Augustus verjaarsdag. Dit was een van die eerste voorposte van die Britse Oos-Indiese Kompanjie in Indië. Die maatskappy het Fort St. George gebou wat nou die administratiewe en wetgewende setel van die staat Tamil Nadu is. Oortyd, George Town het baie nabygeleë stadsdele opgeneem en uitgegroei tot die huidige metropool Chennai.
In 1996 het die Tamil Nadu-regering die naam van die stad verander van Madras - die naam wat tydens die Britse bewind aangeneem is - na Chennai, wat volgens haar die oorspronklike naam van die stad is.
Die naam Madras kom van Madraspatnam, wat die Britte die webwerf genoem het toe hulle hulle hier gevestig het. Die oorsprong daarvan is onseker. Volgens die tradisie is 'n vissersdorpie naby die plek van die Britse nedersetting Madraspatnam genoem. Ander dink dat die vroeë Portugese reisigers moontlik die gebied gebel het Madre de Sois na 'n vroeë setlaar, of Madre de Deus na 'n vroeë kerk (van St. Mary).
Chennai is afgelei van Chennapatnam, 'n naam met byna ewe onseker oorsprong. Volgens die tradisie was Chennapatnam die naam van 'n vissersdorpie naby Madraspatnam. Dit is egter nie duidelik of die dorp vooraf daar was of grootgeword het nie Brits Madraspatnam-nedersetting.
Namate die nedersettings gegroei het, het die ligging van Chennapatnam en Madraspatnam het deurmekaar geraak toe die twee nedersettings in 'n enkele stad saamsmelt.
Onder die Britse bewind het Madras, wat toe Madras was, geleidelik 'n belangrike administratiewe sentrum geword en is per spoor met die ander groot stede verbind, waaronder Bombay en Calcutta. Madras was die hoofstad van die Madras-presidentskap, 'n onderafdeling wat die gebiede van Suid-Indië onder direkte Britse beheer. Na die onafhanklikheid van Indië was die stad steeds die hoofstad van Madras-staat. Nadat baie van die Indiese deelstate op grond van taal herdoop en herorganiseer is, het Chennai die hoofstad van die staat Tamil Nadu geword.
Kultuur
Chennai was eeue lank die poort na Suid-Indië, met 'n heel ander kultuur as die ander groot stede in die land. Die Tamil-kultuur en tradisie vier in die kern skoonheid. Dit word geopenbaar in die dans, beeldhouwerk en kleredrag. Chennai se demografie toon 'n meer uiteenlopende bevolking as die res van Tamil Nadu. Die tradisionele kunsvorme, musiek, dans van Tamil Nadu floreer hier. Die kombuis kombineer uniek tradisionele voedsel, kitskos en filterkoffie. Die argitektuur wissel van eeue oue tempels tot koloniale geboue en een-en-twintigste eeuse wolkekrabbers. Westers en Indiese klassieke musiek floreer in Chennai, saam met 'n bloeiende naglewe. Daar is dansskole wat van tradisionele Bharatnatyam tot Salsa leer. Daar is musiekskole wat u oral leer speel hoe om die veena, viool, kitaar of tromme te speel. Chennai weerspieël sy tradisionele erfenis van Desember tot Januarie tydens die hoogtepunt van die musiekfees. Die klere wat plaaslike inwoners dra, is gewoonlik konserwatief volgens Westerse standaarde, maar die jonger generasie dra kontemporêr.
- Musiek - Die klassieke musiektradisie wat in Suid-Indië ontstaan het, insluitend Chennai, staan bekend as Karnatiese musiek, waarvan daar baie komponiste was. Purandara Dasa, wat in die 15de en 16de eeu geleef het, staan bekend as die vader (Pitamaha) van Carnatiese musiek vanweë sy baanbrekersbydraes tot die tradisie. Purandara Dasa is bekend vir die formulering van die basiese lesse in Carnatiese musiek. Die tydgenote Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar en Syama Sastri van die 18de en 19de eeu word beskou as die Drie-eenheid van Carnatiese musiek vanweë die hoë gehalte musiek wat hulle gekomponeer het. Die Chennai-musiekfees Die komposisies van hierdie maestro's word gereeld deur die kunstenaars van vandag tydens die musiekfeesseisoen gespeel. Die Chennai-musiekfees vanaf middel Desember tot middel Januarie word die klassieke musiek van Suid-Indië, insluitend hierdie maestro's, herdenk. Die fees, wat ontwikkel het tot 'n kulturele ekstravaganza met meer as 2 000 kunstenaars wat aan meer as 300 konserte deelneem, word regdeur die stad op verskeie plekke gehou, insluitend ouditoriums, bekende tempelpersele en erfenisbungalows. Opvoerings bestaan uit vokale en instrumentale musiek, dans (solo en groep), beide deur junior en senior kunstenaars. Die musiek bevat klassieke vertolkings in verskillende Suid-Indiese tale soos Tamil, Telugu en Kannada en instrumente soos die fluit, veena ('n groot strykinstrument), goottuvadyam (soortgelyk aan die veena maar sonder frets), nagaswaram (pyp), thavil (perkussie) instrument), mridangam (trom), en selfs ghatam ('n modderpot). Inligting rakende kaartjies en lokale kan by die toerismeburo in Chennai verkry word. Deesdae het die musiek in die Tamil-filmbedryf na vore gekom as 'n belangrike vermaakplatform in Chennai. Kollywood, soos dit bekend staan, onthul die voortdurende ontwikkelinge en veranderinge aan die Tamil-kultuur oor tyd.
- Dans - Chennai en die res van Tamil Nadu word geassosieer met 'n wêreldwye bekende vorm van klassieke dans, die Bharatnatyam. Hierdie klassieke dans vier die wêreld en die heelal deur die skoonheid van die menslike liggaam ten toon te stel. Die danser stel dit voor deur 'n volkome reguit houding, 'n kronkelende buik, 'n afgeronde en 'n proporsionele verhouding tussen liggaam en massa, baie lang hare en krom heupe. Die posisies en bewegings laat die Natyashastra-beginsels lewe. Die araimandi liggaamshouding is nog 'n geestelike uitbeelding, waar die danser in 'n half sittende, vaste posisie poseer met sy knieë sywaarts gedraai. In die araimandi, is die afstand tussen die danser se kop en die naeltjie gelyk aan die afstand tussen die grond en die naeltjie. Net so is die afstand tussen die danser se regterarm en linkerarm in volle rek gelyk aan die afstand tussen hul kop en voete. Dit verpersoonlik die skepping en die lewe.
- Keuken - Soos met die grootste deel van Suid-Indië, is die stapelvoedsel in die stad rys. Chennai bied verskillende nie-vegetariese en vegetariese lekkernye aan. Die kos in Chennai kry sy smaak deur 'n kombinasie van speserye, kruie en speserye wat dwarsdeur Tamil Nadu gebruik word. Tamarind, klapper en asafoetida is noodsaaklik in byna elke vegetariese resep. Geraffineerde gingelly-olie word gewoonlik as standaardolie gebruik wanneer dit gekook word. Gemengde speserye en blatjang vergesel maaltye om die smaak daarvan te verbeter. 'N Chennai-middagete bestaan uit rys met 'n verskeidenheid geregte, insluitend sambar (dun lensiekerrie), blatjang, rasam ('n sous gemaak van peper en tameletjies) en jogurt / wrongel. Nie-vegetariese middagetes sluit maaltye in wat saam met hoender, vis of skaapvleis gekook word. Appalams (papadums) is 'n belangrike begeleiding vir 'n Tamil-maaltyd. In Chennai is dit die Chettinad-kookkuns wat opvallend is van die ander. Die kookkuns is pittig en warm en bied heerlike verskeidenheid in 'n reeks vleisgeregte, waarvan die bekendste waarskynlik is Chettinad Pepper Chicken. 'N Chennai-draai aan Mughalai-kookkuns kan ervaar word in die paya ('n gekruide sous) en biryani. Ontbyt in Chennai bestaan uit idli (gestoomde rys en lensiekoeke), dosa ('n dun en sout, crêpe-agtige pannekoek berei van lensie- en rysbeslag), vada (doughnuts gemaak deur diepbraai swart lensiesbeslag), pongaal ('n gekookte puree lensies en rys gekruid met cashewnoten, ghee, komynsaad en peper), upma (geroosterde semolina versier met speserye en olie). Die meeste ontbyt in Chennai word vergesel deur sambar, melagai podi ('n mengsel in poeiermelk van verskillende gedroogde lensies wat met olie geëet word) en klapperblatjang. Chennai is ook bekend virfilter koffie, die gewildste soort koffie in die Tamil-kultuur. Dit is 'n moeisame taak om filterkoffie te maak. Eers word die bone gebraai en gemaal. Die koffiepoeier moet dan saam met kookwater in 'n filterset gegooi word, wat ongeveer 15 minute toegelaat kan word. Dan word die afkooksel met suiker en melk gemeng. Die drank wat eenmaal voorberei word, word vinnig heen en weer gegiet van een houer na 'n ander wat 'n perfekte, belugte koppie koffie maak. Filterkoffie is verfrissend en het 'n talmende smaak.
- Kleredrag - Die tradisionele kledingstuk vir Tamilse vroue is die sari terwyl die mans die dhoti, wat 'n wit pancha of 'n kleurvolle kleur kan wees lungi met tipiese Suid-Indiese patrone. Die sari, wat 'n ongestikte wrap is, verbeter die vorm van die draer terwyl dit die middelrif net gedeeltelik bedek. In die Indiese filosofie word die naeltjie van die Opperwese as die bron van lewe en kreatiwiteit beskou. Hierdie beginsels van die sari geld ook vir ander vorme van toegedraaide klere, soos die lungi wat deur mans gedra word. Die longi kan kloksgewys of antikloksgewys toegedraai word en kan aan die agterkant vasgemaak word of net langs die middellyn vasgemaak word. Dit word soms tot op die knie gelig en liggies aan die middel vasgebind of net deur die draer se hand vasgehou om vinniger te loop. In tradisionele Brahmaanse huise dra mans kachche panchey waar dit aan die agterkant vasgemaak word deur dit tussen die bene te neem. 'N Soortgelyke patroon word by vroue gesien.
Klimaat
Sy ligging aan die kus en die nabyheid aan die ewenaar maak Chennai se klimaat regdeur die jaar vogtig en tropies.
Chennai het hoofsaaklik twee seisoene - die somer van April tot Junie (35-42 ° C (95-108 ° F)), die hoogste temperatuur wat in 2003 aangeteken is, was 45 ° C (113 ° F) en die moeson van Oktober tot Desember. Die stad kry skaars reën vanaf die suidwestelike moesson (Jun-Sep), maar ontvang baie hoeveelhede van die noordoostelike moesson van Oktober tot Desember, elke jaar tussen 125 en 150 cm (49 en 59 duim) reën. Gedurende sommige seisoene kry Chennai 'n groter hoeveelheid reënval as daar depressies in die Baai van Bengale voorkom.
Die periode van Desember tot Februarie is die mildste in terme van temperatuur, waar die daaglikse gemiddelde gemiddeld 19-28 ° C (66-82 ° F) is. Sorg dat u dun en ligte klere saamneem.
Lees
Boeke oor Chennai
- Chennai, Not Madras: Perspectives on the City (2006) deur A.R. Venkatachalapatie
- Die Gees van Chepauk (1998) deur S. Muthiah
- Madras herontdek: 'n historiese gids om rond te kyk (1999) deur S. Muthiah
- Die verhaal van Fort St. George (1945) deur kolonel D.M. Reid
Fiksie afspeel in Chennai
- Die genesing (2008) deur Gita Aravamudan
- Tamarind City (2012) deur Bishwanath Ghosh
Vroegoggend stad
Chennai is 'n goeiemôre stad waar alle restaurante, winkels en openbare vervoerfasiliteite goed voor 06:00 in volle gang is. Verkeer is goed voor 08:00 op volle sterkte.
Praat
Tamil is die mees gesproke taal in die stad en die amptelike taal van die staat Tamil Nadu. Engels is egter goed verstaanbaar en aansienlik bekend in die stad, met die meeste van die goed opgeleide hoërklasse wat Engels magtig is. Die dialek van Tamil wat deur die plaaslike bevolking gebruik word, word genoem Madras Bashai en bevat 'n buitensporige hoeveelheid van die Engelse, Telugu, Sanskrit, Hindi en Oerdoe woordeskat en hul afgeleides. Witboordjie-beroepslui gebruik Tanglish, 'n vorm van gespreks-Tamil wat 'n groot aantal Engelse woorde bevat. Albei vorme van Tamil verskil van die dialekte wat in ander dele van die staat gepraat word en word dikwels minagtend deur Tamil-puriste beskou.
Telugu word deur 'n kwart van die stad se bevolking gepraat. Chennai is minder as 60 km vanaf die Telugu-sprekende Andhra Pradesh grens. Die meeste Telugu-sprekers is geslagte lank in Chennai gevestig en is gewoonlik tweetalig in beide Tamil en Telugu. Die Telugu-skrif word egter minder verstaan en baie min is geletterd in die taal. As die middelpunt van anti-Hindi-agitasies uit die 1930's en die 1960's, het die stad 'n diepgewortelde vyandigheid vir Hindi gekoester. Sedert die 1980's, toe die veelgepolitiseerde retoriek teen Hindi begin afneem het, neem die verdraagsaamheid vir Hindi egter toe. Desondanks word Hindi steeds nie wyd gepraat of verstaan deur plaaslike inwoners nie, dus as u nie Tamil praat nie, sal u beter Engels probeer. Om 'n paar frases in Tamil te leer, kan nuttig wees.
Gaan in
Met die vliegtuig
- 1 Chennai Internasionale Lughawe (MAA IATA, Madras-lughawe), GST Rd (Ongeveer 19 km suid-wes van die middestad af), ☏ 91 44 2256 0551. Die vierde besigste in Indië (na Bangalore, Mumbai en Delhi). Alle internasionale vlugte kom by Anna Terminal aan, terwyl binnelandse vlugte by Kamraj Terminal kom. Albei terminale is op dieselfde pad en is 150 m van mekaar af. Dit is die naasgrootste vragnaaf in die land, na Mumbai.
- Europa en Noord-Amerika: British Airways (London-Heathrow) en Lufthansa (Frankfurt) vlieg ononderbroke na Chennai met verbindingsdienste vanaf bestemmings in die Verenigde State en Kanada.
- Suidoos-Asië: Thai Airways bied direkte vliegdienste vanaf Bangkok aan. Silk Air, Singapore Airlines en Scoot Tigerair verbind Chennai met Singapoer en baie Indiese lugdiensondernemings soos Air India Express. Air Asia vlieg van Kuala Lumpur, Penang en Bangkok terwyl Malaysia Airlines non-stop diens vanaf Maleisië aanbied. Cathay Pacific vlieg non-stop vanaf Hong Kong. Batik Air bied diens vanaf Jakarta en Denpasar, Bali met 'n tussenstop in Kuala Lumpur.
- middel ooste: Ononderbroke dienste is beskikbaar vir Chennai vanuit alle belangrike Midde-Oosterse stede op Air Arabia, Air India Express, Oman Air, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Kuwait Airways, Qatar Airways, Saudia en Gulf Air.
- Sri Lanka: Chennai is 'n middelpunt vir vlugte vanaf Colombo met Sri Lankan Airlines en Air India Express.
- Huishoudelik: Alle belangrike Indiese binnelandse vervoerondernemings (Spice, Go Air, Indigo) vlieg van en na Chennai en verbind die stad met bestemmings regoor Indië. Die meeste binnelandse vervoerondernemings gebruik Chennai ook as 'n middelpunt vir vlugte na die kleiner dorpe in die suide van Indië.
Lughawe na sentrale sakegebied
- 2 Tirusulam voorstedelike treinstasie (reg oorkant die straat vanaf die binnelandse terminale. Loop deur die parkeerterrein, steek die straat oor en loop links totdat u die stasie sien. Vanweë die afstand vanaf die lughawe (500-600 m) en die groot hoeveelheid verkeer op die pad, is dit slegs raadsaam om met 'n beperkte bagasie na die stasie te stap.). Dit is die goedkoopste opsie om na die middestad van Chennai te gaan. Die trein stop by albei Egmore en Chennai Park. Om by te kom Chennai Sentraal, volg die skares wat die trein verlaat by die Chennai Park-stasie. Dit word aanbeveel om eersteklas kaartjies te kry as u uiteindelik die lughawe bereik. Oorbevolking kom gereeld in die algemene kompartemente voor as hulle pendelaars werk toe en terug neem. In spitstye kan selfs eersteklas kompartemente druk raak. Gewone kaartjie: £ 5. Eersteklaskaartjie: ongeveer £ 70 van / na die middestad.
Gebruik die voorafbetaalde taxi om die sentrale sakegebied te bereik. Elke terminal het baie taxi-hokkies as u die lughawe verlaat. Fast Track het die beste verteenwoordiger, met 'n Toyota Innova of ekwivalent, ongeveer £ 560 na die middestad. Die tariewe verskil vir die internasionale en binnelandse terminale, alhoewel die terminale langs mekaar is. U kan die standaardtaxi's (swart met geel bokante) of die privaat-taxi (wat in enige kleur kan kom) kies. Dit is beter om losskakelings te hê wanneer u by die balies betaal. Die taxi-nommer staan op u heffingstrokie. Die een eksemplaar is vir die passasier en die ander een vir die bestuurder om die tarief by die toonbank af te haal. Gaan na die taxi-staanplek en kry die taxi-nommer by die aangewese lessenaar. Die hulpvaardige bestuurders bied aan om u bagasie te neem en u te lei na die taxi wat vinnig naby die toelaaglokaal ry.
Die voorafbetaalde taxidiens "Fasttrack" het hutte in die plaaslike en internasionale terminale. In vergelyking met die res van die taxi's is hul prys en diens redelik goed. Afhangend van u behoefte wat u van Maruti van na Toyota Innova kan kry.
Die voorafbetaalde en geel top-taxi's het nie lugversorging nie, is in die 1970's en 80's gemaak, is lastig en is geneig om halfpad te stop tydens 'n reis. Die bestuurders toon soms gevaarlike gedrag en kan buitensporige tariewe eis. Die 'voorafbetaalde' beteken miskien niks en hulle kan meer vra as u afkom. Bly weg van hierdie tipe taxi's.
Aviation Express is baie duur.
Die Chennai Metro verbind die lughawe met die stad vir tot £ 50, bv. na die CMBT-busstasie of Koyambedu met 'n verandering by Alandur (Januarie 2017). Dit word uitgebrei na die sentrum van die stad.
Ola en Uber het meer prominent geword en reisigers kan maklik 'n reis met hierdie dienste met 'n slimfoon bespreek. Dit is oor die algemeen goedkoper as alle voorafbetaalde taxi's.
Met die trein
- 3 Chennai Sentrale Treinstasie (kode: MAS, voormalige: Madras Central, சென்னை நடுவம்) (U kan by die voorafbetaalde taxi / motorstaanplek aankom en 'n taxi bespreek om u na u presiese verblyfplek te vervoer. Die hoofingang is by Park Town op die kruising van die arteriële Poonamallee High Road, Pallavan Salai en Wall Tax Road tussen die People's Park en die hoofkwartier van die Southern Railways. Die perseel van die stasie is aan weerskante van die Buckingham-kanaal geleë, voorheen bekend as Cochrane's Canal, wat die hoofstasie en die voorstadterminus van mekaar skei. Met die metro verbind met die Park-treinstasie.).
- 4 Chennai Park Suburban treinstasie, Poonamallee High Rd, Poongavanapuram. 'Suid' lyn. Neem dit weswaarts na Central Beach of na Suid (wes) na Tambaram Tirusulam stasie ('n paar honderd meter weg van die internasionale lughawe Chennai).
- 5 Chennai Egmore-treinstasie (kode MS) (U kan by die voorafbetaalde taxi / outomatiese staanplek aankom en 'n taxi bespreek om u na u presiese verblyfplek te vervoer. Een stop vanaf Chennai Central treinstasie per voorstedelike spoorweg). Die ander belangrikste langafstand treinstasie. Dit het treine wat al die plekke in Tamil Nadu dek, en ook 'n paar belangrike plekke daarbuite. Baie langafstandtreine na Egmore stop by Tambaram (kode TBM).
- 6 Chennai Beach-stasie, Noordstrandweg, George Town (Naby Chennai-hawe). Bedien die voorstedelike dienste van die Chennai voorstedelike spoorweg (hoofstasie van die Suid-lyn) en die Mass Rapid Transit System van Chennai en enkele passasierstreine.
- 7 Perambur-treinstasie (kode PER), Perambur High Rd, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Bunder Garden, Perambu (NW vier km vanaf Chennai Central). Bedien die voorstedelike gebiede van Chennai.
- 8 Tambaram-treinstasie (kode TBM, தாம்பரம் இரயில் நிலையம்), Treinstasieweg, Tambaram-Oos (SW 29 km vanaf Chennai Central). Bedien die voorstedelike gebiede van Chennai. Treine na Chennai Beach (elke 5-10 min), Chengalpet (elke 10-15 min) en Kancheepuram (so halfuur)
Treine wat Chennai verbind met groot spilpunte soos Bangalore, Moembaai en Delhi word gewoonlik dae vooruit bespreek. As u van plan is om per trein te reis, oorweeg dit om vooraf te bespreek. Die bespreking open 60 dae voor die dag van die reis. Die AC-kompartemente in die treine is verkieslik vir nuwe reisigers, aangesien die slaapklas- en sitklaskompartemente oor die algemeen baie druk is. 'N 3-vlak AC-lêplek vanaf Chennai tot Bangalore of Coimbatore kos ongeveer £ 700 en dit is Delhi ongeveer 2500 ure ingesluit.
Met die bus
- 9 CMBT (Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus சென்னை புறநகர் பேருந்து நிலையம்), CMBT Passenger Way, Koyambedu (op die 30 m-binnepad (Jawaharlal Nehruweg) in Koyambedu tussen SAF Games Village en die Koyambedu-groentemark. -Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus metrostasie), ☏ 91 44 24794705 (Navraag). Een van Asië se grootste busstasies. Sewe verskillende staatsondernemings ry busse van en na verskillende bestemmings binne Suid-Indië. Daar is uurlikse busse vir plekke soos Tirupati, Pondicherry, Coimbatore, Tirunelveli. U sal die opsie kry van A / C of nie-A / C bus vir stede soos Bangalore, Trivandrum, Hyderabad. Dit het ses platforms in drie busvingers met 180 busplekke.
- 10 Omni-busterminus (Chennai Contract Carriage Bus Terminus, CCCBT), Kaliamman Koil St, Virrugambakkam, Koyambedu (Wes na Kaliamman Koil St. Neem bus om Arihant Towers Bushalte te stop. CMBT Metro Station 400 m weg). Hierdie een word gebruik deur verskeie private spelers wat ook busse bestuur tussen die mees suidelike bestemmings. In die naweke is die meeste busse vol beset en is dit beter om vooraf 'n kaartjie te bespreek. Omni-busbespreking: Nee: B-15, grondvloer, majestueuse kompleks Sriji (reg langs Omni-busterminus).
Alle busse eindig naby Koyambedu, maar daar is verskillende staanplekke vir staatsbesit (CMBT) en privaat busse (Omni-busterminus). Die twee terminale is naby mekaar en dit is beter om u presiese bestemming aan die taxi / motor-riksja-bestuurder te vertel. Busse stuur passasiers gewoonlik op verskillende punte in die stad voordat hulle die eindpunt bereik. Neem die bestuurder of medepassasiers die naaste aflaaipunt na u bestemming.
Verskeie private spelers bestuur ook busse tussen die meeste suidelike bestemmings. In die naweke is die meeste busse vol beset en is dit beter om vooraf 'n kaartjie te bespreek. Alle busse eindig naby Koyambedu, maar daar is verskillende staanplekke vir staatsbesit (CMBT) en private busse (Omni-busterminus). Die twee terminale is naby mekaar en dit is beter om u presiese bestemming aan die taxi / motor-riksja-bestuurder te vertel. Busse stuur passasiers gewoonlik op verskillende punte in die stad voordat hulle die eindpunt bereik. Vra gerus die bestuurder of medepassasiers oor die naaste aflaaipunt aan u bestemming.
Met die motor
Chennai is baie goed verbind met ander dele van Indië per pad. Vyf groot nasionale snelweë straal uitwaarts na Kolkata, Bengaluru, Tiruchy/Madurai, Tiruvallur, en Pondicherry. Met die vordering van die Goue vierhoek projek, is dit ook 'n opsie om van Bangalore af te ry. Daar is baie motorhuurondernemings beskikbaar.
Kry rond
Om in die hartjie van die stad Chennai rond te kom, neem dikwels tyd as gevolg van verkeer en swaar opeenhoping. Dit is dus raadsaam om u reis daarvolgens te beplan. Om binne Chennai te reis, is volgens Indiese metropolitaanse standaarde nie so goedkoop nie en volgens Europese en VSA-standaarde.
Met die trein
Chennai het 'n voorstedelike trein netwerk. Daar is vier roetes:
- 11 Chennai Sentrale voorstedelike treinstasie.
- 12 Arakkonam Suburban Railway Station, Railway Quarters Rd, Arakkonam-Noord (Naby die INS Rajali Naval Air Station - 60 km wes van die sentrum van die stad).;
- Chennai Sentrale voorstedelike treinstasie (sien hierbo)
- 13 Gummidipoondi Suburban Treinstasie (40 km noord van die middestad).
- 14 Sulurpet Suburban Treinstasie, Sulurpeta, Andhra Pradesh-staat (84 km noord van die sentrum van die stad).
- 15 Gudur-treinstasie (Telugu: గుడూరు, Newari: गुडूरु), Gudur, Andhra Pradesh-staat (N-NW 58 km vanaf Sulurpet).
- 16 Chennai Beach voorstedelike treinstasie.
- 17 Tambaram Suburban Treinstasie (Tamil: தாம்பரம், Kode: TBM), GST Road, Tambaram (SW 29 km vanaf Chennai Central).
- 18 Chengalpet Suburban Treinstasie, Ryksweg 58, J C K Nagar (Suidwestelike oewer van die Kolavai-meer. - SW 29 km vanaf Tambaram).;
- Chennai Beach voorstedelike treinstasie (sien hierbo)
- 19 Velachery (MRTS) voorstedelike treinstasie (naby die kruising van Velachery Main Road en Inner Ring Road in Velachery; noord van Pallikaranai Marshland).
Die voorstedelike treine is oor die algemeen betroubaar en vinnig. Die frekwensie van voorstedelike treine is oor die algemeen goed en dit is raadsaam om 'n eersteklaskaartjie tydens spitstye te neem. Treine bied 'n betroubare alternatief om vinnig u bestemming te bereik in vergelyking met busse wat in verkeersopeenhopings kan vassteek. Die tarief in voorstedelike treine in Chennai is die laagste in die land, en u hoef nie die troos in te boet vir die skamele bedrag wat u betaal soos in ander Indiese metro's nie. Daar is 'n aparte dameskompartement in die voorstedelike treine wat selfs in spitstye relatief minder druk is. Die laagste tweedeklas-treinrit is £ 5. U moet egter selfs byna 'n halfuur in die tou wag vir die kaartjie gedurende die spitstyd. Dit sal dus die beste wees as u 'n kaart koop wat by elke stasie beskikbaar is en waarmee u kaartjies kan koop by 'n kaartjieverkoopmasjien wat byna niemand gebruik nie. Hou u bagasie altyd veilig as u met die voorstedelike spoorwegstelsel reis.
Chennai Metro Rail
Chennai Metro Rail word gereeld uitgebrei. Ander lyne is in aanbou en sal binnekort in werking wees. Hulle verbind die lughawe, die treinstasie, die CMBT-busstasie en die grootste deel van die stad. Die frekwensie is 10 minute tussen Alandur en Shenoy Nagar en 20 minute tussen die lughawe en Nehru Park. Chennai Metro Rail bedryf M-Sa 6: 00-10: 00 en su 8: 00-10: 00.
Die maksimum tarief tussen die Chennai-lughawe en Nehru Park (1½ km vanaf Egmore en 2½ km vanaf Chennai Central) is £ 60 per persoon. Die Tourist Travel Card bied 'n dag onbeperkte reise binne die Chennai Metro Rail-netwerk aan. Dit kos ₹ 100, waarvan ₹ 50 wanneer dit terugbesorg word. Chennai Metro Rail het bagasiekontrole soos 'n lughawe en is baie veilig.
Chennai Airport Metro is 400-500 m vanaf Chennai Internasionale en Binnelandse Terminal.
Toeriste kan ook die Chennai Metro Rail-app (Google Play-winkel / Apple Itune) gebruik. Die app bied besonderhede oor treintye, uitgangshekke en perron, tariewe tussen twee stasies, die naaste metrostasie, en hoe om die stasie per motor, openbare vervoer en stap te bereik.
Met die bus
Metropolitan Transport Corporation busse ry dwarsdeur die stad. Dit word deur die regering bestuur en uiters goedkoop.
- 20 Broadway-stadsbusterminus, NSC Bose Rd, Esplanade, George Town (In die middel van die stad - Parry's Corner & Fort. Baie naby die Chennai Central treinstasie. Die naaste voorstedelike treinstasie is Chennai Fort.). Die grootste stadsbusterminus van die Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai), Chennai .; Dit lê oorkant die Madras-hooggeregshof langs die Esplanade in George Town. Dit is 'n verbindingspunt vir verskeie gebiede in die stad. Die busterminus is aan die suidelike punt van Broadway.
Gewoonlik wissel busgeld in MTC van 4-30 ₹. 'N Staatskorporasie het ook Deluxe- en A / C-busse vir Chennai-passasiers. Tarief vir luukse bus is amper twee keer vergeleke met normale bus. Vir dieselfde roete het luukse en gewone busse dieselfde nommer, maar luukse busse word gerig op langafstandritte, aangesien dit slegs by groot bushaltes sal stop. As u normale busse te druk vind, neem dan 'n luukse bus. Nie-AC luukse het ook kraghekke en 'n beter ophanging wat u nie in normale busse sal vind nie. As u bagasie by u het, moet u dalk die koste van 'n ekstra persoon betaal, afhangend van die grootte daarvan.
MTC Chennai bedryf AC-busdienste tussen belangrike roetes soos Parrys - Tambaram, Parrys - CMBT, Chennai Central - CMBT, Chennai sentraal - Tambaram, ens. Die meeste AC-bus ry tussen CMBT in die rigting van Pondicherry en staan bekend as East Coast road (ECR) busse en is ook baie gewild vir intracity-reis.
Daar is daaglikse en weeklikse buspasse beskikbaar vir toeriste wat ₹ 50 of ₹ 300 kos. Dit kan gebruik word op gewone en luukse busdienste (maar nie AC nie) op alle roetes in die stad. Dit is die moeite werd om die daaglikse pas aan te skaf as u van plan is om meer as 'n paar plekke per dag te besoek, en dit sal u red van die moeite om los kleingeld te handhaaf. Die daaglikse pas kan gekoop word op die eerste bus wat u van die dirigent instap, terwyl die week- en maandkaartjies by kiosk in die belangrikste terminale verkoop word.
Busroete-inligting vir MTC Chennai is aanlyn beskikbaar by amptelike webwerf en Jaanlo.
State Express Transport Corporation-busse gaan na verskillende dele van die staat. Privaat vervoerondernemings loop ook na ander dorpe / stede in die staat. U kan hierdie buskaartjies aanlyn koop by redBus of lees Indië of RathiMeena of Myticketbuddy.
Deur outo-riksja
Chennai het ongeveer 71.000 motor-riksja's.
Die tariewe van Chennai-motor-riksja's was al jare lank 'n enorme politieke onderwerp en het bygedra tot die persepsie dat die stad se motor-riksja-bestuurders nooit meters gebruik nie en deurlopend passasiers laat vlieg. Ten spyte van die reputasie, is die uitstappies per auto rickshaw egter vinnig, maar selde gebaseer op die gemiddelde prys.
Die minimum tarief is vasgestel op ₹ 25 vir die eerste 1,8 km en ₹ 12 / km vir elke ekstra kilometer (2013). Wagkoste is op elke dag vir £ 5,50 ure en £ 42 per uur. Tussen 23:00 en 05:00 is die tarief 50% hoër as die normale dagtarief.
Auto-riksja-meters word toegerus met GPS en elektroniese digitale kwitansie-drukkers. Met ingang van 2015 het hierdie funksies egter net 'n klein fraksie van motors.
Ten spyte van die amptelike tariewe, is die situasie vanaf 2015 dat die bestuurder en passasier ooreenkom voordat die rit 'n prys van a) meter, b) 'n ekstra bedrag of c) 'n vaste prys meet.
Of die motorbestuurder instem tot 'n tarief met berekening, hang van baie faktore af. Oor die algemeen stem baie bestuurders in met 'n tarief van meter plus 10-30 ekstra. Maar op besige tye soos spitstye op weeksdae, stem byna geen bestuurders in met die prys nie en sal hulle aandring op 'n vaste prys, of teen 'n minimum eis 'n prys van meter plus £ 30-100. Aan die ander kant, op stadiger tye, byvoorbeeld op Sondae, sal baie bestuurders sonder toeslag instem tot gemete pryse. Sommige bestuurders sal eenvoudig nie tariewe aanvaar nie, ongeag hoe laat dit is.
Die vaste pryse wat motorbestuurders vra, hou verband met afstand. Hulle het oor die algemeen 'n goeie idee van hoeveel die tarief vir 'n gegewe roete sou wees, en vra vir vaste pryse wat ongeveer die dubbele prys per meter kos. Vir korter afstande wat 25-50 meter per meter sou kos, is die vaste prys wat gevra word, 100-150. Vir langer afstande wat 50-150 meter per meter sou kos, sal die vaste prys 200-300 wees. Depending on the situation, it's possible to negotiate down the demanded fixed price.
For short distances up to 1.8 km, auto drivers as of 2015 very rarely will agree to the metered price of ₹25. Generally, ₹40-50 is the minimum most will require for any trip, although at off-peak hours, it might be possible with negotiation and speaking to many autos to find a driver who will agree to ₹30-40. For a typical trip in the city of 3-5 km, many drivers will demand ₹100-150, but at non-peak hours a fare of ₹50-₹0 will usually be sufficient after speaking to a few drivers.
At all times, the price agreed depends very much on the passenger's knowledge of the distance involved and price it would cost by meter, his/her negotiation skill, and the time s/he is willing to spend asking auto after auto. In almost any central area, there are many autos around, so if you have the time, it's possible to save quite a bit by speaking to many auto drivers until you find an acceptable fare.
Many passengers now opt for Ola, Uber or other similar taxi-order services simply to avoid the frustration and time involved with negotiating with auto after auto.
All autos in Chennai have meters, but at least a quarter of drivers have disabled their meter in some way in order to make it not functional and the passenger must agree to a fixed price if s/he wants to use that auto. For those meters which function, you can see the price, kilometres and waiting time, and thereby confirm that the meter is fairly following the official tariff structure.
Share autos have emerged as an alternative mode of transport in Chennai. They are over-sized three wheelers running on diesel and charge slightly more than the bus. There are four wheelers known as meter taxis, which don't have a meter and are not taxis. Another four wheeler, Magic (manufactured by Tata), has started running in and around the city, which operate similar to share autos and meter taxis. They are all over crowded and the drivers indulge in rash driving, owing to the competition. The only advantage is that it is cost effective.
If you are fascinated by the idea of going around in an auto, think about all those foreigners, who are riding an auto from Chennai to Mumbai.
A Chennai-based event management company, Chennai Event Management Services, has been having auto-rickshaw rallies from Chennai to Mumbai, or Kanyakumari, etc., and has developed a great fan following for them.
Met die taxi
Taxis (locally called "call-taxis" since they must be pre-arranged) are available by phone. They are mostly reliable, can be ordered air-conditioned, and have digital fare meters, although time-based hire is also possible with some companies. Most companies charge a minimum fare of ₹150, which is for 5 km (3 mi) and for every subsequent kilometre they charge ₹18. Alternatively, you can hire a car for a half/full day for around ₹800/1300. These figures are for basic non-AC Ambassadors, add about 50% if you want a comfier aircon Tata Indica. Waiting charges are included in the meter cost but you are required to pay parking and toll fees additional to the fare displayed in the meter. If your trip is time-sensitive, it's best to book your taxi a few hours in advance and call shortly before your trip to confirm.
Most prepaid taxi operators have choice of vehicles. Indica is the ubiquitous hatch back that can seat 3 passengers, but it is almost impossible to find one of these well maintained. Opt for a Figo or Liva instead of the Indica when you book the taxi, these are newer models and likely to be in better state of maintenance. If you prefer a sedan, choices are Etios, Maruti Dzire and Ford Fiesta. SUV models Innova or Xylo have more space and are suitable for small groups (up to 7). Innova has a well deserved reputation with travellers for airport transfers due to the reliability, spacious seats and capacity to carry more luggage.
Tourist cabs - Are the best choice in case you want to tour the city all day or visit nearby places like Mahabalipuram, and Tirupati. Costs about ₹10 per kilometre and ₹100 per hour as hire charges. Also generally there is special price if you need to go Chennai Central or Chennai Airport.
Some radio taxi services are:
- Bharathi Call Taxi, ☏ 91 44 3000 2000.
- Friends Track Call Taxi, ☏ 91 44 3006 3006.
- Meru Cabs, ☏ 91 44 4422 4422.
- Taxi Chennai.
- Drop Taxi, ☏ 91-44-44 55 66 77.
- Vetri Drop Taxi, ☏ 91 63 8043 9733, ✉[email protected].
Met die motor
It is generally not advisable for foreign travellers to drive on their own as they might be unaware of the traffic rules and congestion in the city. The roads in Chennai are better maintained than the average Indian road. The main highway is Anna Salai ook bekend as Mount Road.
The complex road routes may confuse novice driver and it is sheer waste of time. If you choose to rent a car, it's strongly advised to hire a driver as well. Typical driver fee comes to around ₹250 for 4-hour shift and an additional ₹50 every hour thereafter. Outstation trips cost a driver fee of ₹750 for a 12-hour journey.
Diesel and petrol are used as fuel in India and it varies with the model of the car. Some cars have identical models with only a D badge to indicate diesel. Make sure you find out what type of fuel the car uses from the rental company.
ECR or East Coast Road is one of the very few places around Chennai that is best enjoyed by car. There are a lot of scenic views with many sightseeing options along the route. For most of the sights within the city limits, travellers would be better served by public transport or a taxi.
Sien
Kerke
- 1 Basilica of the National Shrine of St.Thomas, 38, Santhome High Road, Mylapore (Thirumayilai MRTS 1 km west), ☏ 91 44 24985455, 91 44 24980758, ✉[email protected]. Daily 5AM-9PM. In the whole world, there are only three churches built over the tomb of an Apostle of Jesus Christ- the Basilica of Saint Peter built over the tomb of St.Peter in Rome, Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela built over the tomb of St.James in Spain and Basilica of the National Shrine of St.Thomas built over the tomb of St.Thomas. Basilica of the National Shrine of St.Thomas is in Chennai, India. The present National Shrine of St.Thomas is built over the tomb of Saint Thomas the Apostle, who came to India in the year 52 AD. After preaching on the west coast, he came to Chennai (formerly Madras), and suffered martyrdom on a hill at the outskirts of the city, today known as "St. Thomas Mount." His body was buried on the spot over which the present Basilica stands. A valuable work of art kept in the Basilica is an ancient painting of Our Blessed Mother, in front of which the other great apostle of India, St. Francis Xavier, used to pray. There are two new structures today: the Tomb Chapel below the Basilica and 'Museum cum theatre'. The new underground chapel with a separate access outside the church structure, allows pilgrims to pray at the tomb and tourists to visit it, without disturbing the sacred functions in the church. The museum exhibits artifacts connected with St. Thomas and the Basilica, and the theatre is used for screening a short video on the life of the Apostle.
- 2 Church in honour of Our Lady of Health (Church of the Madonna of Velankanni, Annai Velankanni Shrine), Elliot's Beach, Beach Rd, Ashtalakshmi Garden, Besant Nagar (From Indira Nagar MRTS), ☏ 91 44 24911246, 91 44 365 263 421, faks: 91 43 65263 517. 5AM-9PM. Founded in the 16th century after the three miracles: the apparition of Mary and Jesus to a slumbering shepherd boy, the curing of a lame buttermilk vendor, and the survival of Portuguese sailors assaulted by a violent sea storm.
- 3 Church of Our Lady of Light (Luz Church). Built in 1516 by the Portuguese.
- 4 Descanso Church, St. Mary's Road, Mylapore (Mandaiveli MRTS Station 700 m). A cultural and religious centre. Built in the 17th century. This was where St. Thomas, one of the 12 apostles of Jesus Christ, took rest and also served the people.
- 5 Holy Cross Church (Church of South India), Perumal Nagar, Mogappair East (Thirumangalam Metro Station 2 km east). Or near to Golden Flats Bus Stop), ☏ 91 90431 13263 (Mobile). Built in the 1890s as the Perambur Railway Church, when it was under the railway authorities. Here was earlier a predominantly Anglo-Indian congregation though now there are also families from other southern states.
- 6 Lutheran Adaikalnathar Church (TELC), Tana St, ☏ 91 44 2642 4005. Protestant Church which is more than 100 years old.
- 7 St Andrews Church (The Queen of Scottish Churches in the East, Tamil: புனித அந்திரேயா கோவில்), Poonamallee High Road, New Bupathy Nagar (Chennai Egmore Railway Station 200m). Neoclassical church. Built in 1821. The St. Andrews Church has finely etched white Doric columns, black and white tiled marble roof, and a high, sky-blue dome of enviable beauty. On the inner surface of the dome, constellations of stars, as they can be viewed in Scotland, are painted realistically. The body of the church is a circle, with rectangular compartments to the east and west. The circular part 24.5 m in diameter, is crowned by a shallow masonry dome colored a deep blue. This is painted with golden starsand supported by 16 fluted pillars with Corinthian capitals
- 8 St. Anthony Armenian Church (Tamil: ஆர்மேனியன் தேவாலயம்), Armenian Street, Parrys (Chennai Beach Railway Station 400m). Opened for visitors 9AM-2:30PM. Constructed in 1712 and reconstructed in 1772. The graves of about 350 Armenians have been laid out throughout the Church. The founder, publisher and editor of the world's first Armenian periodical "Azdarar", Reverend Haroutiun Shmavonian, is buried here. The Belfry adjacent to the main church structure houses six large bells which are rung every Sunday at 9:30AM.
- 9 St. George's Cathedral, 224, Cathedral Rd (Next to U.S. Consulate), ☏ 91 44-28114261, 91 98409 31556 (mobile). Built in 1815. A neoclassical church. Showing elements of Georgian architecture. It has a towering 45-m spire and ionic columns. The highlight of this cathedral is the graveyard. Connected by a guardrail what was made up of war emblems of the capture of Srirangapatnam in 1799.
- 10 St. Lazarus' Church.
- 11 St. Mary's Kerk, Rajaji Salai (Situated in the fort, south to Legislature and Secretariat). Sa-Th 10AM-5PM. This is one of the oldest surviving churches built by the British in Indië. This is the first English church in India and the oldest Anglican church in the East. Designed by William Dixon, the then Master Gunner of the Fort, it was constructed under the supervision of the Governor Streynsham Master. Given the precarious nature of the English presence in India at the time (not to mention later attacks by the French and the locals), the church has a defensive stance- thick walls, castellated parapets and a well within the grounds - to withstand any bombardment or siege). The church was consecrated on 28 October 1680. The tower was completed in 1701; the steeple added in 1710 and the tower was connected to the main body of the church in 1759. Robert Clive - more famous as Clive of India - married Margaret Maskelyne here in 1753. The first but equally famous wedding was that of Governor Elihu Yale (who was to become the benefactor of Yale College) to Catherine Himmers in November 1680. The interior of the church contains many fascinating plaques and monuments to early British India evoking past glories and lives full of achievement. It also contains the old colours of the Madras Fusiliers, the first European regiment of the East India Company. The glass windows, wall frescos, teak plaques still shine with their all time glory.
- 12 St.Mary's Co-Cathedral, 63/110, Armenian Street,George Town, ☏ 91 44 2538 4848.
- 13 St. Mark's Church, Pedariyar koil Street.
- 14 St. Matthias Church, 7, Vepery Church Road, Vepery, ☏ 91 44 2532 3124. One of the oldest churches in Chennai which was built by the British. Its also has a higher secondary school in the campus which has boys and girls studying in the school.
- 15 Saint Patrick's Cathedral.
- 16 Saint Theresa Church Perambur, Siruvallur High Rd, Jagannathan Colony (Perambur Station 400m away).
- 17 St. Thomas Mount, Parangi Malai, St Thomas Mount, Chennai South. (OTA Metro Station ½ km away (2015), or take bus to stop Butt Road). St. Thomas, referred to as Didymus, in the Gospel of St.John is one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ. He is one of the prime witnesses to the resurrection of Jesus. St. Thomas Mount is associated with St. Thomas, the apostle of Christ, who is believed to have been martyred here. The mount is commonly called in Tamil "Parangi Malai" or "Bhringi Malai'.History says 2000 years ago, a saint 'Parangi' lived here ('parangi' in Tamil language is used to refer to a white person). According to local myth, St. Thomas was one of the first Christians to reach India and to preach Christianity. He is believed to have reached South India in AD 52, and spent the last years of his life in a cave on this hill. Tradition states that Thomas was assassinated by an arrow in AD 72, by persons hostile to him. Thus, the hillock acquired the name St. Thomas Mount. Over time Anglo-Indians predominated in this area. A small relic-filled Church built in 1523 by the Portuguese stands at the summit of the 300 feet (90m) high St. Thomas Mount. The place was visited by Pope John Paul II during his visit to India on 5 February 1986. At the northern foot of the mount, is a gateway of four impressive arches surmounted by a cross bearing the inscribed date 1547. A flight of 160 steps leads up to the summit of the mount. There are fourteen stations of the cross erected on the way to the summit.
- 18 Queenship of Mary Church, Vethagiri St, Chintadripet, Adikesavarpuram, Park Town.
- 19 The Tamil Baptist Church, 78/91, Medavakkam Tank Rd, Sanyasipuram, Kilpauk, ☏ 91 44 2640 0717. In Kilpauk is worth a visit. It is a 107-year-old monument.
- 20 Wesley Church.
Mosques
- 21 Bahram Jung Mosque, Anna Salai, Nandanam (Next to Witco). Late 18th century.
- 22 Big Mosque (Wallajah Mosque), Walajah Road in Triplicane (M: Government Estate Metro Station (2015) or take bus to Stop Adams Market). This is a historical landmark. Constructed by Wallajah family in memory of Nawab Muhammad Ali Walajah, in 1795. It is an imposing structure of symmetry and form of architectural magnificence with an imposing facade. The Mosque stands in extensive grounds, which are being used as a forum for religious and cultural activities. The magnificent grey granite structure is built without steel and wood. This architectural marvel is one of the important mosques in Chennai. The Nawab’s descendants are still living in a mansion known as Amir Mahal. One distinctive feature of this mosque is that the chronogram engraved in stone and fixed on the inside of the western wall of the mosque is by a non-Muslim, Rajah Makkan Lal “Khirad”, a Persian and Arabic scholar of repute, who was the private secretary to the Nawab. It may be mentioned in this regard that, as far as is known, no other mosque in the world has a chronogram composed by a non-Muslim. The Mosque has two minarets at the front. Medieval architecture is clearly visible in the construction of this great mosque. The Eid Prayer timing remains the same, 10AM, since 1749 A.D. This historic mosque is under the management of H.H. Adjoining the Wallajah Mosque is the tomb of the great Islamic saint Maulana Abdul Ali Bahrul Uloom, a divine scholar of the days of the Nawab Wallajah. In this enclosure also are the tombs of the late Nawabs of the Carnatic, the Princess of Arcot and other eminent Muslim scholars and theologians. Wallajah Mosque can be reached either from Ellis Rd (backside) or the Triplicane High Rd.
- Casa Verona's Mosque.
- 23 Dharma Kidangu Mosque, Angappa Naicken St, Mannady, George Town. Rebuilt 2008.
- 24 Hafiz Ahmad Khan Mosque (next to Vivekanandar Illam).
- 25 Makkah Masjid and Islamic Center, 822, Mt Rd, Anna Salai (Near to Mount Road Dhargah Bus Stop).
- Masjid Mamoor.
- 26 Masjid-o-Anwari.
- 27 Periamet Mosque (Masjid Periamet).
- 28 Thousand Lights Mosque, Peters Road, Peters Colony, Royapetta. 19th-century multi-domed mosque.
Tempels
- 29 Adeeswar Temple (Vada Sabari), 82 Santhome Hwy Road, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai-28. This temple is the exact replica of Sabari Malai, Kerala where Lord Iyyappa is worshipped.
- Alamelumangapuram Anjaneya Temple.
- Anantha Padmanabhaswami Temple, Adyar Signal.
- Angala Parameswari Temple, Royapuram.
- Angalamman Temple, Choolaimedu.
- 30 Anjaneyaswami Temple (Anjaneya Temple), Nanganallur, Chennai-61 (Get down at St.Thomas Mount Railway station or Adambakkam Railway Station and catch an auto or walk for 15 minutes). This temple is very famous because of the deep veneration shown for Lord Hanuman. One amazing fact about this temple is the 32 feet (10m) idol of Anjaneyar that is moulded out of a single rock.
- 31 Apparswami Temple.
- Arulmigu Bala Subramanya Swamy Temple, Eldam's Rd.
- 32 Ashtalakshmi Temple (Ashtalakshmi Kovil), Elliots Beach, Besant Nagar, Chennai.. 9:30AM-12:30PM, 4PM-8:30PM. The temple is dedicated to Lakshmi, the consort of Vishnu. Astha, in Sanskrit, is the number eight and eight forms of Lakshmi are worshipped in the Ashtalakshmi temple.
- 33 Ayyappan Koil Temple, Anna Nagar.
- 34 Ayyappan Temple (R.A. Puram Ayyappan Koil), Madhavan Nair Street, Mahalingapuram, Nungambakkam, Chennai-34. This is the first temple dedicated to lord Ayyappan in Chennai city. The temple also houses Lord Vinayakar and Lord Subramanian with his consorts Valli and Devayani constituted the Parivarams.
- 35 Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple.
- 36 Chennakesava Perumal Temple.
- Chennai Om Sri Skandhashramam.
- 37 Chintadri Pillaiyar Kovil Ekambareswarar Temple, Ekambareshwar Agraharam St, Edapalaiyam, George Town.
- 38 Ettampadai Temple.
- 39 ISKCON Temple, Chennai (ISKCON Temple Puri). Injambakkam. Krishna temple built in 2012.
- 40 Jagannath Temple, Chennai.
- 41 Kachchaleswarar Temple. Shiva temple.
- Kali, Bari Mallikesvarar Temple, Madhya Kailash (near IIT Madras and Adyar Cancer Institute.).
- 42 Kaligambal Temple (Kamakshi Temple), Thambu Chetty Street, Chennai-1.. 6AM-1PM, 3PM-8PM. Dedicated to Kalikambal and Kamateswarar, this temple was built close to sea shore but was relocated in 1640 AD. The great Maratha ruler Shivaji came in the temple to worship on 3 October 1667.
- Kamaleswarar Temple.
- 43 Kamakshiamman Temple of Mangadu, 21, Permual Koil Street, Srinivasa Nagar, Mangadu. 6AM-1PM, 3PM-8PM. This temple is dedicated to the Divine Mother Shakti as Kamakshi Amman.
- 44 Kandaswamy Temple, Cheyyur village (About 29 km from Madurantakam.). The temple was built in 11th century AD and is home to some unique, rich inscriptions of that century, giving an insight into the architectural characteristics of the style adopted by Chola Kings, who dominated those times. Veera Rajendra Chola and Kulothungan III built the Kandaswamy Temple. More two temples built here, at same time, are dedicated to Vanmikhanathar, i.e. Lord Siva, and to Perumal or Lord Vishnu. The Kandaswamy Temple is situated between the Shiva and Vishnu temples and Lord Kandaswamy or Shiva is the principal deity of the temple. The temple has number of shrines of other demigods like Lord Someswara, Goddess Meenakshi, Vinayaka, Dakshinamurthy, Chandikeswara and Muthukumaraswamy, also called as Samharamurthy. The temple has an idol of Muruga, son of the Lord Shiva, standing on five different positions, called by distinct names like: Nrutta Skandar (dancing Muruga), Brahma Sastha (created from Brahma), Balaskandar (child Shanmuga), Sivagurunathar (as teacher to Siva) and Pulinthar (vedan hunter). This Kandaswamy temple of Chennai is the most distinctive one. Other than the deities of utmost belief and the tranquil environment, the temple has an image of Kazhukundran, who had made an artful creation of a temple car in 1521 CE, which is used during the Skanda Sashti festival.
- 45 Kandhazheeswarar temple, Kapaleesvarar Sannadhi Street, Mylapore. Shiva temple.
- 46 Kapaleeswarar Temple (Kapaleeshwara), # 12, North Mada Street, Mylapore (Thirumayilai MRTS). 6AM-1PM, 3PM-8PM. One of Chennai's oldest and best-known temples, said to date to the 8th century, although the present structure dates to the 1600s. Notable above all for its soaring, incredibly detailed 37m gopuram (entrance gate). There is a large water tank behind the temple, used for the Thaipusam festival (Jan-Feb), and plenty of flower shops all around and the famous street markets of Mylapore selling Indian handicrafts and brass vessels. Within easy striking distance of the city centre. This temple is for Goddess Karpagambal or 'Goddess of the Wish-Yielding Tree'. The goddess is one of the forms of Parvati, Lord Shiva's wife. Nearby the temple, there are pharmacy shops selling traditional Indian medicines of Ayurveda and Siddha.
- Karaneeswarar Temple (of Lord Siva), Mylapore.
- 47 Karaneeswarar Temple (of Lord Siva), Saidapet.
- Kasi Viswanatha Temple (of Lord Siva), Ayanavaram.
- Kasi Viswanatha Temple (of Lord Siva), Mambalam.
- Kothandaramar Temple (of Lord Rama wielding Kothandam - His bow), Mambalam.
- 48 Kothandaramaswami Temple (of Lord Rama wielding Kothandam - His bow), Nandambakkam.
- 49 Krishnaswami Temple (of Lord Krishna), Muthialpet.
- Kundrathur Shiva temple (Vada Thirunageshvaram), Kundrathur (kndrathur bus depot). Sekkizhar built this temple 1,000 years ago.
- Kumaran Kundram (The Deity of Lord Murugan in Kumaran Kundram is considered to be equivalent to the one in Swamimalai) (Very near MIT Fly over). small hillock at Kumaran Kundram near by Madras Institute of Technology, very near by the Chennai airport (around 9 km or 5 miles or 15-20 minutes). The temple can also be reached from the airport to Chromepet station by the MRTS train towards Tambaram.
- Kurungaleeswarar Temple.
- 50 Marundeeswarar Temple (Marutheeswarar Temple, Tamil: மருந்தீஸ்வரர் ஆலயம்), Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai-41. (in Thiruvanmiyur). 6AM-1PM, 3PM-8PM. Shaiva sidhantha lectures daily 7PM-8:30PM. This temple is believed to have been built in 11th century and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed that the temple was also visited by Saint Valmiki, who authored the Hindu epic Ramayana. The temple has two entrances, one from East Coast Road and the other from West Tank Street, both adorned by 5-tiered gopuram (gateway tower). The entrance from the West Tank Street has got three gates whereas the entrance from the East Coast Road has only one gate. The temple occupies an area of about 1 acre (0.40 hectares) - numerous images adorn the pillars of the temple, while stucco figures adorn the gopurams. The Mandapam (hall) housing the Somaskanda form of Shiva has 36 massive pillars adorned with carvings.
- 51 Marundeswarar Temple. A Shiva temple having a rich sthala purana or location history.
- 52 Mathyakailash Temple (Nadukailai), Sardar Patel Road, Adyar, Chennai-20.. 5:30AM-noon, 4PM-8PM. Very popular for locals. Ananda Vinayagar Lord Ganesha (the bestower of Happiness. Ananda, in Sanskrit, means Happiness) sits right in the centre of Parameshwar, Ambikai and Thirumal. The temple is very close to the IIT Madras and Adyar Cancer Institute.
- Mundaka Kanni Amman Temple (of Goddess Shakthi), Mylapore.
- Muthialpet Bairagimadam Temple.
- Nandeeswarar Temple.
- Neelagandeeswarar Temple.
- Parasuramalingeswarar Temple.
- 53 The Parthasarathy Temple, Tiruvallikkeni (Triplicane), ☏ 91 44 2844 2462. 6:30AM-1PM, 3PM-8PM. Parthasarathy means 'charioteer of Arjuna'. At Tiruvallikkeni (Triplicane) as the Britishers called it, is considered be the oldest temple in the Chennai and origins date back to the 8th century AD, the reference of which has been made in the Vaishnavite works of the Alwar saints. The existence of the Tiruvallikkeni village in referred in the Pallava records and before. The temple derived its name from the pond in front of the temple. It was built by the Pallavas. The temple was renovated by later dynasties, the Chola and the Vijayanagar kingdom. The Temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna. The name Parthasarathy has been derived from two Sanskrit words Partha and Sarathy. The former word refers to Arjuna and the later means Charioteer. Its architecture is a combination of several temple building styles. There are inscriptions of the Pallavas, Cholas and the Vijayanagar kingdom on the temple structure. The temple besides being dedicated to Parthasarathy is also revered for Venkatakrishnaswami and to Ranganathar. The temple, when it was built, housed five avataras of the deity Vishnu. The structure, as it stands today, houses the shrines of popular deities like Venkatakrishnan with Rukmani, Balaraman, Satyaki, Anirudha, Pradyumna, Rama, Lakshmana, Barata, Sita, Shatrugna, Varadaraja and Hanuman.
- 54 Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple.
- Ramapuram.
- Ravishwarar Temple Sethu Kshetram, Mylapore.
- 55 Saidapet Kamakshi Amman Temple.
- 56 Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Venkatesa Agraharam, Mylapore, Chennai-4.. 6:30AM-1PM, 3PM-8PM. Built in the memory of the revered saint Sai Baba of Shirdi, this temple is among the two shrines dedicated in Sai Baba's name in the city.
- 57 Sri Balaji Temple, T. Nagar..
- 58 Sri Ramakrishna Math - Universal Temple, 31 Ramakrishna Math Rd, ☏ 91 44 2462110, ✉[email protected]. 5AM-11:45AM and 3PM-9PM. Mylapore. Swami Vivekananda on his return from the west was requested by the devotees in Madras (now Chennai) to start a Math here. To fulfill their desire Swamiji sent his brother-disciple Swami Ramakrishnananda to Madras in March 1897. After reaching Madras, the first thing Swami Ramakrishnananda did was to set up a small shrine for Sri Ramakrishna at a rented house. He lived there and led a life of renunciation, service and austerities. Slowly he built up the institution as the present Sri Ramakrishna Math and thus Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, came into existence. This is the oldest centre of the Ramakrishna Order in the South. Srimat Swami Bhuteshanandaji Maharaj, the 12th President of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, laid the foundation-stone for this Universal Temple on 1 December 1994 in a grand function. It took five years for the project to take shape as the present grand Universal Temple. On 7 Feb 2000 the temple was dedicated by Srimat Swami Ranganathanandaji Maharaj, the 13th President of the Ramakrishna Order. Sri Ramakrishna Math completed hundred years of its service in 1997. The Math is regarded for its spiritual traditions, modern outlook, acceptance of all religions, service as the way of life. With its lushy green surroundings, the Universal Temple is the ideal spot for contemplation and meditation.
- 59 Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam Temple, Venkata Narayana Road, T.Nagar, Chennai-17. (on the seventh peak of Venkata Hill called Venkatachala of the Tirumala Hillocks, the temple lies on the southern banks of Sri Swami Pushkaarini.). 6AM-1PM, 3PM-8PM. Millions of devotees throng this world-renowned temple of Lord Venkatachalapathi. The temple is constructed and maintained by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. It is very crowded on Saturdays and Sundays. The temple contains a book store.
- 60 Thiruneermalai Vishnu Temple (Thiruneermalai Kaalabairavar Temple), Mallima Veedi, Thiruneermalai. This temple is one of the 108 places considered sacred by Vaishnatives. Legend has it that sage Valmiki prayed in the temple and saw the divine darshan of Lord Vishnu in three forms.
- 61 Thiruvalluvar Temple.
- 62 Thyagaraswamy Temple, Thiruvottiyur (Thyagaraja Temple) (north of Chennai.).
- 63 Vadapalani Murugan Temple (Sri Vadapalani Andavar Temple, Tiruvalithayam Vadapalani Andavar Temple), Near the Andavar Koil Street, Vadapalani, Chennai.. 6AM-1PM, 3PM-8:30PM. This ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Muruga. Renovated in 1920s, the temple has grown popularity due to the visits by many cinema stars.
- 64 Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple.
- 65 Vedagiriswarar Temple (Kazhugu Koil or 'the eagle temple', Vengeeswarar Temple), Thirukkalukundram. The main attraction here is the large temple atop the mountain which houses the deity of Vedagiriswarar, Lord Shiva.
- Velveeswarar Temple (Agasteeswarar Temple).
Other holy places
- 66 Royapuram Fire Temple (Jal Phiroj Clubwala Dar E Meher), Royapuram. A Parsi fire temple built in 1910.
- Sri Guru Nanak Sat Sangh Sabha Gurudwara.
Memorials
- 67 Valluvar Kottam, Valluvar Kottam High Rd, Nungambakkam. Valluvar Kottam marks the memorial of one of the renowned poet and saint of the region, Tiruvalluvar. The memorial is shaped like a temple chariot and is, in fact, the replica of the temple chariot in Thiruvarur. There is a 101-feet (30m) high temple chariot structure with a life-size image of the poet in it. This chariot is a replica of the temple car of Thiruvarur in Tamil Nadu. The monument stands as a massive auditorium and was open to public in 1976. Over 3,000 blocks of stone were used to create this memorial to Tamil culture. Valluvar Kottam has quite an extensive space. The auditorium at Valluvar Kottam is said to be the largest in Asia and can accommodate about 4,000 people. It is a revered place in the city as it is considered to bear the impressions of the Tamil culture. The auditorium is surrounded by granite pillars that have the inscriptions taken from the famous work of the poet. The epic Tiruvalluvar, written by the poet consists of 1,330 verses, all of which are inscribed on the granite pillar. The 133 chapters of his famous work Thirukkural have been depicted in bas-relief in the front hall corridors of the chariot. It stands as a modern memorial to the great poet who represents the glorious culture of the Tamils.
Monumente
- 68 Fort St. George (on the banks of Bay of Bengal). Sa-Th 10AM-5PM, closed on F. It was (formerly known as White Town) was established as the East India Company's fortified foothold in Madras and it was from this small trading post (or 'factory' as it was then known) that British influence spread throughout India. The establishment of Fort St. George marked the birth of the new city that is Madras, in the year 1640. The fort was named after St George who is believed to have preached in the region. The British East India Company, after buying the land from the Nayak of Vandavasi in 1639, led the establishment of what was called the Madrasemen, the permanent settlement of the company. One year later they built the fort as a commanding post in the region. With the increased trade activities of East India Company the region soon developed into a popular trade and commerce centre. The British enjoyed the supremacy in the region till 1746, when the French attacked the fort and captured it. After three years, in 1749 the British regained the ruling power by signing a treaty with the French. In the meantime they fortified the base in order to sustain the invasion of Hyder Ali and the French. The fort is believed to be the first establishment of the British in India. It is a military architecture marvel, which was started as a trading post and later evolved to be the origin of modern Indian Army. St. George Fort holds great historical importance and is looked after by the Archaeological Survey of India. It has a number of other monuments within its boundaries. Inside the Fort is the Fort Museum is decorated with cannons of Tipu Sultan. There are a lot of interesting artifacts showcased in the museum like coins, artifacts and so on. Apart from the museum, the southern division of the Archaeological Survey of India is located here. The place is famous for its exotic collection of books in the library. Today, Fort St George is famous for housing the legislative assembly and is known as the secretariat building. The fort in its present form looks more like a mansion, rather any fort. Various Government offices function inside this building, including the structure which used to be the residence of Robert Clive called the Clive House.St. Mary's Church, situated in the fort, is one of the oldest surviving churches built by the British in India. The tallest flag pole in the country can be seen here: its height is 150 ft (46 m). The pole is now made of metal. The original had been made entirely of teak wood. Fort Museum: for children under 15 years free. For Indians: ₹5/-. For foreigners: US$20.
Museums and art galleries
- 69 Birla Planetarium, Gandhi Mandapam Rd (close to Guindy National Park and Anna University), ☏ 91 44 24410025, 91 44 24416751, 91 44 24915250, 91 44 24918787. The Science and Technology Centre is open on all days except on national holidays. Program Timing 10:45AM–1:45PM and 3:45PM. English noon, Tamil 2:30PM.. Built in memory of B.M. Birla, the well known industrialist and visionary. Adjoining the planetarium is a Periyar Science and Technology Museum which will be of interest to students and other science scholars. Package cost ₹45, ₹20 for children.
- 70 Government Museum. Pantheon Rd, Egmore. Established in 1857, the Government Museum of Chennai is one of the popular tourist destinations in the city. It is a multi-purpose State Government Museum in Egmore, which is in the heart of the city, spreading over an area of 16.25 acres (7 ha) of land. Six independent buildings in this Museum campus has 46 galleries. There is an Archaeology Section, Zoology Section, Botany Section, Geology Section, Numismatics Section, Bronze Gallery, Children’s museum, art gallery and various other interesting sections and galleries. It is considered to be one of the oldest museums of India, since its inception dates back to the Colonial rule. There is history behind the origin of this museum. In 1846 AD, the Madras Literary Society debated the proposal of establishing a museum in the then Madras. The proposal was approved by the Court of Directors of the East India Company in London. The Chennai Government Museum was given this sprawling complex which is maintained by the State Government. There are six independent buildings in the Museum campus, which compose of 46 galleries. The museum was inaugurated on December 5, 1896 by the Sir Arthur Eli bank Havelock, the then Governor. He named it after the former Governor, Lord Connenmara. The museum was designed by H. Irvin, the consulting architect of the Government of Madras. The Government Museum has a splendid hall, marvellous reading room and striking Teak wood shelf and stands divided into a number of sections. Parts of the museum are often closed. Phone: 91 44 28193238, 9:30AM-5PM except holidays. A free guide service is available at 11AM and 3PM.
- 71 Integral Coach Factory. 10:00 tot 18:00. The Railway Coach manufacturing unit of Indian Railways, which has a Rail Museum. The Regional Rail Museum is situated near ICF, Perambur, Chennai amidst the New Avadi Road/Anna Nagar Round Tana/ICF Bus Terminus and Villivakkam. Entry ₹40..
- 72 National Art Gallery, ☏ 91 44 28193238. The top floor, closed in May 2011, offers additional galleries. Sa-Th 9:30AM-5PM, closed F and national holidays. The building of National Arts Gallery was built in the year 1907. This magnificent red sandstone building was designed by Henry Irwin and built by T. Namberumal Chetty. The building represents a typical Indo-Saracenic structure and was initially famous as Victoria Memorial Hall. Built with sandstone and adorned with motifs, the building bears impressions of Mughal architecture. The structure as well as the gallery collections are key factors responsible for the much credited tourist place. The gallery exhibits medieval handicrafts, sculptures, metal ware and paintings belonging to various schools of art, all from the past. The gallery displays paintings belonging to different schools and eras. The gallery's collections are displayed in four different sections that are: Tanjore Painting Gallery, Decorative Art Gallery, Indian Traditional Art Gallery and Ravi Varma Painting Gallery. The Tanjore paintings on glass are wonderful. The miniature paintings from Rajput and Mughal eras are fascinating too. The handicrafts that are displayed in National Arts Gallery belong to the 11th and 12th century, Indian handicrafts, period.
- 73 Vivekananda House (Vivekanandar Illam), Triplicane (on Marina Beach Road), ☏ 91 44 28446188, ✉[email protected]. Th-Tu 10AM-12:15PM and 3PM-7:15PM. A colonial house where Swami Vivekananda stayed after his return from Chicago. It was also the location of the Ramakrishna Math for a decade before the Math was moved to its present location in Mylapore. The house now features a museum, painting gallery, photo gallery, book shop and video show on the life and teaching of Vivekananda. It is maintained by the Ramakrishna Math. Meditation and spirituality classes are arranged regularly at a nominal cost. Entry ₹10, classes charged extra.
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Chennai has several well known beaches:
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- 1 Breezy Beach, Water Land Drive Rd, Lakshmana Perumal Nagar, Valmiki Nagar (in the quiet neighborhood of Valmiki Nagar (Thiruvanmiyur)). It is smaller and less popular than the Elliot's beach. This beach is not as commercialized as the Elliot's beach, and is hence more quiet and peaceful. Evenings are very pleasant and with gentle breezy here, Lots of tourists are attracted towards this beach. Since the residential area around this beach is occupied predominantly by young professionals working in the IT/ITES industries (that thrive in the area), this beach has turned into a hot-spot for them. It is less polluted and environment friendly. Those who look for a calm, cool and breezy place to relax, this beach is the best place in Chennai.
- 2 Covelong, Kancheepuram (40 km south from Chennai on the way to Mahabalipuram). It was known earlier is a small fishing village. Now it is a luxury beach resort. There was a fort built by the Nawab of Carnatic, Saadat Ali. Now a luxury beach resort. It was here that the French General Labourdonnais landed his troops in 1746. Later it was taken by Robert Clive in 1752 and destroyed. The Beach is separated from the mainland by the canal running from Chennai to Mahabalipuram. Taj Group of Hotels runs the Fisherman's Cove Resort with rooms in the main buildings and cottages and the sandy beach here. A small public beach can also be accessed through a narrow drivable road. This beach is still mostly used by the fishermen, but gets crowded on weekend.
- 3 Edward Elliot's beach, Elliot's Promenade, Urrur Kuppam, Besant Nagar (near Besant Nagar. Take bus to stop 'Annai Velankanni Church Bus Stop' - From Indira Nagar Railway Station take 2nd Ave and walk ten min.). This is spread along the coast down south from Marina. It is also the night beach for Chennai youth. This beach is comparatively quieter. At the end of this beach are the Velankanni church and the Ashtalakshmi temple. Good roads, pavements, walking track illuminated sands, makes a visit to this beach a real pleasure.
- 4 Marina Beach, Water Land Drive Rd,Valmiki Nagar, Netaji Nagar (The South Beach Road runs past the Madras University, the Senate House, the Chepauk Palace (Nawabs of Carnatica once held their court here). - Take a train to Chepauk or Thiruvallikeni MRTS Railway Station). This is 12 km long and offers excellent opportunities for walks and has a very wide sandy foreshore. Its width is up to 300 m (985 ft). The Marina of Madras is the second longest beach in the world. it is an elegant promenade with flower beds along its lanes. Along the shore, there are many buildings built during the British colonial rule. - It is the most popular gathering place for locals, especially in the evenings and on weekends. It can also get very crowded at those times. The beach is relatively less crowded in the early mornings and more pleasant. Walk along the Marina in the evening to cool off and eat crispy sundal en murukku. Watching sunset and sunrise from the beach is an experience by itself. It's not a swimming beach, though you will see people fully clothed taking partial dips. Other lesser known places in the Marina: Anna Square: Dr. C.N. Annadurai, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu was a very respectable personality among the people of Tamil Nadu. The mortal remains of Dr. C.N. Annadurai were buried at Anna Square, which is situated at the northern end of the Marina Beach. Mense van verskillende dele van die staat kom hierheen om hulde te bring aan die groot leier. Dit is in die middel van 'n park en die ingang is aantreklik. Die pragtige boog is in die vorm van tweeling-saamtrekende olifanttande. Die graf van Dr. C.N. Annadurai word geflankeer deur imposante gedenkpilaar en ewige vlam. Mense van Tamil Nadu het hom liefdevol 'Anna' genoem, wat die ouer broer beteken. Alhoewel dit hier genoem word, is Anna Square nie 'n moet sien nie. Daar is niks om te sien nie, tensy u baie tyd het om te spaar.
Parke
- 5 Arignar Anna Dierkundige Park (Die Vandalur-dieretuin), ☏ 91 44 22751089, faks: 91 44 22750741, ✉[email protected]. W-M 09: 00-18: 00, gesluit Di. Hierdie dierkundige park is geleë in die buitewyke van die metropolitaanse Chennai (byna 40 km van die middestad). Chennai het die onderskeid dat die eerste dieretuin in Indië begin is, wat in 1855 begin is. Hierdie park is na bewering een van die grootste in Suidoos-Asië. Die wildlewebevolking word uitgestal in 'n groot oop eilandheining met 'n gesimuleerde natuurlike omgewing. Meer as 170 soorte soogdiere, voëls en reptiele word in hierdie park gehuisves. Leeu-safarivoertuie, olifantritte, battery-aangedrewe voertuie is van die beskikbare fasiliteite. Die spitstyd is gedurende Pongal en naweekvakansies. £ 30, gratis onder 5 jaar, 5 tot 12 £ 10, still-kamera € 25, videokamera £ 150.
- 6 Guindy Nasionale Park (Kinderpark), Sardar Vallabhai Patel Rd, Adyar, Guindy. M W-F 09: 00-17: 30, gesluit Di. Die parkarea is naby 280 hektaar groot. Guindy Park is waarskynlik die kleinste nasionale park in die land en die enigste park binne die voorstede van Indië. Die park word bewoon deur meer as 20 soorte bome, ongeveer 14 soorte struike en meer as 14 soorte bossoogdiere. Die plek huisves ook baie soorte skaars voëls en amfibieë. Die droë bladwisselende woude van Guindy is gevoer met boomsoorte soos Amona Squamosa, Atlanta Monophylla, Feronia Limonia en Azadirachta India. Die gewilde parkdiere sluit in spesies soos Indiese wildsbokke (Black Buck), Olifant, Gevlekte takbokke, Indian Civet, Jungle Cat, Hedgehog, Pangolin en Jackal. Sommige seldsame voëlspesies wat in die park voorkom, sluit in Black Winged Kite, Honey Buzzard en Pariah Kite. Die park is ook die tuiste van baie soorte reptiele en amfibieë. € 15, gratis onder 10 jaar, 11 tot hoër € 5, skoolkinders ouderdom 5-12 van die regering en hulpskole € 2, kinders van privaatskole 5-12 €, stilkamera € 10, videokamera € 75.
- 7 Guindy Slangpark (Chennai Snake Park Trust) (langs die Guindy Nasionale Park). M W-F 08:30 - 17:30, gesluit Di. Gestig deur een van die vooraanstaande natuurbewaarders Romulus Whitaker. Die park huisves 'n aantal slangspesies, akkedisse, krokodille en skilpaaie. Die park broei meer as 30 spesies Indiese slange. Van die gewildste spesies is King Cobra, Indian Rock Python, Reticulated Python, Adders en Vipers. Benewens die slange, broei die park ook soorte akkedisse, krokodille en skilpaaie. Die museum in die park se perseel bevat bewaarde eksemplare van baie reptiele en amfibieë. Hulle het 'n slang vertoning show Vier keer per dag word lewende slange van verskillende soorte aan die gehoor gewys met 'n stem in drie tale (Engels, Tamil en Hindi). £ 15, ₹ 5 vir kinders jonger as 12.
- 8 Semmozhi Poonga, katedraalweg (oorkant die Amerikaanse konsulaat). 'N Botaniese tuin met 'n wye verskeidenheid Bonsai-plante. baie nominale inskrywingsgeld.
- 9 Madras krokodilbank, Pos BAG No 4, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu 603104 (Die Croc Bank is ongeveer 45 km suid van Chennai en 15 km noord van die toeristedorp Mamallapuram. Die dieretuin, geleë in 'n stuk inheemse woud en voor die Baai van Bengale, is maklik bereikbaar met een van die vele busse, taxi's en outomatiese riksja's wat die skilderagtige East Coast Road oplig.), ☏ 91 90800 00123, ✉[email protected]. Oggendtoere: Dinsdag tot Sondag 9:30 tot 17:30 (Gesluit op Maandag) Nagsafari: 19: 00 tot 20:30. Die Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology (MCBT) is 'n navorsingstasie vir reptiel-dieretuine en herpetologie, wat 40 kilometer suid van die stad Chennai, in die staat Tamil Nadu, Indië, geleë is. Die sentrum is 'n geregistreerde trust (NRO) en 'n erkende dieretuin. Die Madras Crocodile Bank moet nie met 'n dieretuin verwar word nie. Ja, u kan beslis die reptiele in gevangenskap bekyk. In teenstelling met 'n dieretuin, is dit egter 'n baie meer diepgaande werking deur middel van ex-situ en in-situ bewaring. Op die oomblik is dit die tuiste van ongeveer 17 krokodil-subspesies en ander reptiele soos paddas, akkedisse, slange en skilpaaie, waarvan sommige deur IUCN as kritiek bedreig is. Die park kan beide soggens en saans besoek word. Kyk op die webwerf van die park vir inligting rakende die voedingsduur van krokodille en ander aktiwiteite voordat u dit besoek en beplan daarvolgens. Nagsafari benodig vooraf bespreking. Gewone toegang: volwasse-60 en kind-30 nagtelike safari-toegang: volwasse-200 en kind-100.
Ander
- In die somer word dit te warm en vogtig om gedurende die dag te waag. Gaan stap dan gedurende die nag (7-9 uur) op die Marina strand en Elliots Beach (Besant Nagar). Dit is 'n goeie idee om aandete in te pak en piekniek te hou op die strand soos die meeste inwoners dit doen. As u toevallig 'n motor bestuur, kan u dit ook oorweeg om 'n paar opvoubare stoele saam te neem. Niemand mag langer as 22:00 op die strand wees nie. Daar is polisiemanne op die strand om te verseker dat mense hierdie reël volg, en soms is hulle geneig om mense om 21:00 uit te skuif. As u egter vroeg opstaan, kan u dit oorweeg om die strande vroegoggend omstreeks 6 tot 08:00 te besoek. Die sonsopkoms is wonderlik en daar is ook 'n bietjie briesie. Wees egter gewaarsku dat daar honde oral lê en dat u 'n groot kans het om deur 'n krieketbal getref te word as u nie soek nie.
- Loop oorvol oor Pondy Bazaar en Ranganathanstraat en probeer u vaardighede in die bedinging van knick-knacks. Wees gewaarsku dat dit 'n baie druk plek is waar u deur die elmboog moet beweeg.
- Neem 'n bus of 'n motor na Mylapore-tenk en stap rond Mylapore veral in en om die Kapaleeshwarar-tempel. Die skares, geluide, geure van tempel wierook en blomme en die klein winkeltjies is beslis te ervaar, maar hou dit op Vrydag weg. Dit word te gejaagd selfs vir ervare Mylaporeaners.
- Chennai is ook die tuiste van een van die bes bewaarde Art Deco-argitektoniese gebiede in Indië, Parry's Corner. Dit is ook die oudste sentrale sakekern van Chennai, hoewel dit lankal plek gemaak het vir Nungambakkam en T Nagar. As u veral belangstel in argitektuur of fotografie, is dit 'n moet besoek. Moenie die hoekies en gaatjies vergeet nie.
Musiek en dans
Chennai is bekend vir sy konserte en optredes wat dwarsdeur die jaar in verskillende ouditoriums en tempels plaasvind, wat in die Hindoe en ander plaaslike koerante. Gedurende die Tamil maand van Maargazhi (Desember - Januarie) is daar 'n reeks klassieke Carnatic musiekkonserte en klassieke dansoptredes in verskillende dele van die stad, maar die beste word in verskillende organiseer Sabhas (losweg vertaal na "konserthuis"). U sal meestal ouer bekendes sien, hoewel daar soms 'n paar jong virtuoos van wêreldgehalte sal wees. Gratis toegangspasse word gewoonlik uitgereik vir debutante-optredes (genaamd Arangetram in Tamil) en vir optredes wat op weeksdae gehou word (voor 16:00 wanneer die skare vol raak).
- Brahma Gana Sabha, ☏ 91 92821 06425, 91 98412 96684. Sivagami Pethachi-ouditorium, M.Ct.M-skool, 179, Luz-kerkweg.
- GK Parigi, ✉[email protected]. In Cine Abinayam ster-nagprogram.
- Indiese Instituut vir Musiek en Kuns, R.K Swamy Auditorium, Sir Sivaswamy Kalalaya, 5, Sundareswarar Street, Mylapore.
- Kalalayaa Kunsakademie, 2de verdieping, 100 ft Bye Pass Road, Velachery (Oorkant Bharat Petroleum Petrol stapelbed, bo neute en speserye), ☏ 91 98408 77546.
- Kartik Beeldende Kunste, ☏ 91 44 2499 7788, 91 44 2495 2695. Narada Gana Sabha-saal, TTk-weg. (30ste jaar Kunstefees).
- Die Musiekakademie, ☏ 91 44-2811 2231, 91 44-2811 5162, ✉[email protected]. No 168, T.T.K. Road, Chennai - 600 014.
- Nungambakkam Cultural Academy Trust.
- Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Rao-konsertsaal, Madras Seva Sadan, nr 7, Harringtonweg, Chetpet, ☏ 91 44 43561198, 91 42146632, ✉[email protected].
- Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Dr. Nalli Gana Vihar, 20. Maharajapuram Santhanam Road, T.Nagar, ☏ 91 44 2814 0806. Die 49ste Kuns- en Dansfees & Pongal Nagaswara Isai Vizha En die 24ste Natya Kala-konferensie. ₹50-500 (daaglikse tariewe).
- Sri Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha, Vani Mahal, 103, GN Chetty Road, ☏ 91 44 2815 2166. (Die 25ste Isai Iyal Nataka Vizha).
- VDS Arts Academy. MOP Vaishnava College for Women, Nungambakkam. Musiek en Bharatanatyam-danskonserte dwarsdeur die jaar om 18:30, elke Vrydag, Saterdag en Sondag deur jong kunstenaars. Toegang: gratis.
Chennai is 'n belangrike sentrum van Bharata Natyam met meer as 1 000 dansvoorstellings per jaar. Meer dansvorms word nou aangemoedig en geleer soos Kuchipudi (Tradisionele dansvorm vanaf Andhra Pradesh), Mohini Attam, ens. Sommige ander danse soos OdissiManipuri kan gevind word, maar is skaarser.
Bioskoop
Moenie die kans om 'n fliek te kyk, in Chennai misloop nie. Daar is elke Vrydag 'n paar nuwe Tamil-films wat saam met vakansies verskyn. Afgesien van Tamil, word films in ander Indiese tale soos Hindi, Kannada, Telugu en Malayalam ook wyd vrygestel in Chennai. Baie van die Hollywood-franchise-films geniet 'n groot aanhangers en word vertoon in sommige teaters (gedoop) in Tamil. Maak seker dat u u kaartjies vooraf vir die naweek vooraf bespreek, want die meeste bioskope is uitverkoop. Chennai bied ook die beste filmervaring teen die laagste koste van £ 120 / - en minder, wat baie minder is in vergelyking met ander metro-stede soos Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad en Kolkata. Kyk na enige plaaslike koerant of webwerwe om die films wat in Chennai en omgewing is, te leer ken. Sommige van die teatersale is
- Abhirami Cine-kompleks. Purasawalkam, in die Abirami Mega-winkelsentrum.
- AGS Bioskope OMR, Coromandel Plaza 87 / 1A, 5de verdieping, Navalur.
- AGS Royal. Villivakkam.
- Devi Cineplex. In die hartjie van Chennai op Anna Salai. Die Cineplex is 'n groot kompleks en 'n groot argitektoniese skoonheid.
- Ega Bioskope (voorheen Ega-teaters), 810 Poonamallee High Road, Kilpauk, ☏ 91 9840499445 (besprekings), 91 9940699336 (algemene Navrae), ✉[email protected]. Beskik oor Hindi, Tamil, ander Suid-Indiese en Engelse films. Die teatersale het lugversorging.
- Ontsnap bioskope, Expresslaan, Royapettah, ☏ 91 44 4224 4224. 8 eersteklasskerms met 3D-, Dolby Atmos- en RDX-tegnologie. Elk van die 8 skerms het 'n ander dekor wat bydra tot die stylkwosiënt van die plek.
- Ganga-teaterkompleks. Kolathur.
- Inoks. Chennai Citi-sentrum, RK Salai
- Kamala Bioskope. Vadapalani, oorkant die Green Park-hotel.
- Mayajaal Cine Complex, # 34 Ooskusweg, Kanathur, ✉[email protected]. ECR. Multiplex met 14 skerms, ver weg van die stad se gewoel. Behalwe in seldsame gevalle, is die bespreking nie 'n moet nie en kan sitplekke by die toonbank bespreek word.
- PVR. AMPA SkyWalk Mall, Nelson Manickam Rd. Die Grand Mall, Velachery
- 10 Rakki-teater. Ambattur.
- Rohini-bioskoopkompleks. Koyambedu.
- Sangam Cine-kompleks. In kilpauk. Vir kaartjies.
- Sathyam Cine-kompleks, Thiru-vi-ka Rd, ☏ 91 44 42244224. Een van die beste teaters. Voorsien kwaliteit kos en die hoofskerm is een van die grootste in Indië. Bekendes en cine-sterre kom gereeld voor in hierdie kompleks.
- Shanti Cine-kompleks. Anna Salai
- S2 Thiagaraya Bioskope.
- Udhayam-teater. Ashok-pilaar.
- Vetri-teater. Chromepet.
- Palazzo IMAX (Palazzo Cinemas-Vadapalani), Die Forum Vijaya Mall, NSK Salai, Arcot Road, Vadapalani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600026, Indië (Motor, taxi, bus, metrotrein), ☏ 91 44 4224 4224.
- Prathana-inryteater, SH 49, kunstenaarsdorp Cholamandal, Injambakkam, ☏ 91 44 2449 1402. Inry-bioskoop op die strand wat huidige films vertoon en 'n informele restaurant en kinderspeelarea bied. Hierdie teater vertoon twee vertonings per dag. Kyk na die weer voordat u daarheen gaan, want die reekse word gereeld gedurende reënerige dae gekanselleer.
Sport
Chennai was een van die vooraanstaande sportlokale in Indië, met 'n wye verskeidenheid sportsoorte wat byna oral gespeel word, van elke straathoek tot groot stadionwedstryde.
- 11 M. A. Chidambaram-stadion (Bekend as die Chepauk-stadion).
Krieket is 'n fees op sigself in Indië. Elke TV in die winkelsentrum is ingestel op krieket gedurende die wedstrydseisoen en die hele stad stem op een of ander manier in op die sport. Chennai is 'n internasionale plek vir krieket en is ook 'n tuisveld vir die Chennai Super Kings-krieketspan. Terwyl u in Chennai is, kan dit interessant wees om 'n speletjie te vang en die elektriese gees van Indiese krieket te geniet. Naby Chepauk is daar verskeie sportwinkels waar u krieketapparatuur van goeie gehalte teen lae pryse kan koop.
- 12 Nehru-stadion. Nehru-stadion is gedurende die negentigerjare gebou en het al baie huisves hokkie en sokkerwedstryde. Afgesien hiervan is daar 'n groot binnenshuise stadion langs Nehru-stadion.
Leer
Chennai het tientalle verskillende institute vir hoër onderwys van kuns tot ingenieurswese. Die stad bied ook baie geleenthede om Joga, Bhartanatyam, Carnatic-musiek en die Bhagavad Gita te leer.
- Alliance française de Madras, ☏ 91 44-28279803. Indo-Franse kulturele sentrum en 'n plek om Frans te leer
- Aurobindo Ashram.
- Bharatia Vidya Bhavan.
- Britse Raad, 737, Anna Salai, ☏ 1-800-102-4353, ✉[email protected] Council.org. Engelse kursusse, IELTS-voorbereidingskursusse. Daar is ook 'n groot biblioteek op die kampus.
- Chinmaya-sending, 2 13th Ave Harrington Rd, Chetpet, ☏ 91 44 2826 5641, 91 44 2827 4046.
- Goethe Institut, No.4, 5th Street, Rutland Gate, Chennai 600 006, ✉[email protected]. Duitse taalkursusse, kultuur en ander geleenthede
- Internasionale Vereniging vir Krishna-bewussyn (ISKCON), Hare Krishna Land Injambakkam, ☏ 91 44 2501 9303, 91 44 2501 9147.
- Isha Joga, No 117, Kerkweg Luz, ☏ 91-44-24981185, 91 9442515557 (mobiel), ✉[email protected].
- Kalakshethra, Kalakshetra-stigting, Tiruvanmiyur, ☏ 91 44 2491 1836, 91 44 2491 4359, faks: 91 44 2491 4359.
- Kishnamacharya Joga Mandiram, 31, 4th Cross St, R.K. Nagar, ☏ 91 44 2493 7998, 91 44 2493 3092, faks: 91 44 2461 334.
- Krishnamurthi-stigting, 124, 126 (Ou # 64/65) Greenways Rd, ☏ 91 44 2493 7803, 91 44 2493 7596, ✉[email protected].
- Raja Joga (Ishwariya Vishwa Vidhyalayam). Leer Joga gratis.
- Shri Ram Chandra-sending (Hartgebaseerde meditasie), SRCM Road, Manapakkam, ☏ 91 44 4217 1111, tolvry: 1800-103-7726, ✉[email protected]. Leer ontspanning, meditasie en joga gratis. 0.
- Teosofiese Vereniging, Adyar, ☏ 91 44 2491 2815, faks: 91 44 2490 2706, ✉[email protected].
Koop
Winkelsentrums
- 1 Ampa Skywalk (Ampa Mall). 'N Winkelsentrum in Chennai met westerse en Indiese handelsmerke in die winkels. Die gewildste vir sy PVR Cinemas-multiplex, die Star Bazaar-kruidenierswinkel en een van die min McDonald's in die stad. Dit het ook 'n voedselhof en 'n boetiekhotel.
- 2 Chennai Citi-sentrum, 10, Radhakrishnan Salai. Meestal handelsmerke vir westerse mans soos Adidas, Louis Philippe, Parx en Zodiac. Het 'n goeie voedselbaan, 'n Indiese restaurant, INOX-bioskoop en 'n supermark.
- 3 Expresslaan, Royapettah High Rd.. Dit is die tweede grootste winkelsentrum in Suid-Indië en beskik oor unieke winkels soos Hamley's, Global Desi en Peekaboo, ontwerpersdrag soos Guess en Diesel en groot straatkettings soos Body Shop, Tie Rack, Esprit en Lush. Dit het 'n paar lekker restaurante en ook een van die grootste voedselbane in Indië. Escape Cinemas, 'n meervoudige 8-skerm multiplex van 40 m², is op die 3de verdieping. Plaaslike jeugdiges verkort die naam gewoonlik tot EA, vanaf die groot bordjie op die ingang van die gebou.
- 4 Ispahani-sentrum, Nungambakkamweg.. 'N Vroeë winkelsentrum - het 'n kafee, kroeg en winkels.
- 5 Phoenix Market stad. Op Velachery met ongeveer 2,4 miljoen vierkante voet (insluitend 0,45 miljoen vierkante voet parkering) ontwikkelbare gebied. Benewens die gewone Market City-komponente, word verwag dat Market City Chennai ook 'n IT-park sal insluit.
- 6 Prince Plaza, Pantheonweg, Egmore. Dit is al in baie films vertoon.
- 7 Koperstop, 2, Harrington Rd, Chetpet.. Dit is een van die grootste afdelingswinkels in Chennai, en u kan alles van klere tot skoene tot boeke hier koop.
- 8 Spencer Plaza, 769, Anna Salai.. Spencer is 'n landmerk in Chennai wat dateer uit die koloniale tyd. Die oorspronklike is in 'n brand verwoes en die huidige gebou dateer uit 1983. Die nuwe fase III-afdeling het selfs 'n bespotte Indo-Sarasense atrium in die styl van die oorspronklike. Een van die vroegste winkelsentrums in Indië, dit het sy bekoring effens verloor met die aankoms van spoggerige nuwe winkelsentrums, maar dit is steeds 'n uitstekende plek om handwerk, etniese drag, Indiese juweliersware en boeke te koop (dit huisves die grootste Landmark-boekwinkel in Chennai ). Daar is 'n redelike goeie voedselhof op die tweede vlak van fase I en fase III.
- 9 Die Forum Vijaya (Vijaya winkelsentrum), 183, Arcot Road, NSK Salai, Vadapalani, 600026 (Opp to Kamala teater), ☏ 91 44 4904 9000. 10:00 tot 22:00.
Boeke
Chennai het 'n wye verskeidenheid skaars boeke en kaarte in die vele tweedehandse boekstalletjies.
- Alwar's Roadside-boekwinkel. Oorkant Kamadhenu-teater in Mylapore.
- Boekveld (oorkant die LIC-gebou aan Anna Salai, Mountweg).
- Higginbothams. Anna Salai.
- Kennedys Boekhuis. Anna Salai.
- Verskaffers naby die sentrale stasie
- Verkopers op Mount Rd buite Devi Theatre en die GPO (algemene poskantoor)
Vir meer aktuele publikasies:
- Giggel, Connemara Hotel Binny Rd. Algemene boeke van 'n vriendelike winkelier.
- Odyssee. Agter Gandhi Nagar Bus Stand, Adyar en Express Avenue, Royapettah
Boek skou:
- Chennai-boekebeurs (jaarliks). Plek en datums kan jaarliks wissel. As u in Januarie in Chennai is, is Chennai Book Fair 'n geleentheid wat u nie moet misloop nie. Beplan om op 'n weekdag te besoek, want dit trek minder mense en u kan rustig deur die versamelings blaai. As u 'n naweek of vakansie kies, probeer om dit soggens in plaas van die aand te besoek. Kyk deur al die winkels, maar dit is gewoonlik beter om die tentjiesstalletjies oor te slaan en die kleiner winkels te besigtig wat boeke reg rondom gestapel het. U sal beloon word met 'n paar wonderlike vondste, want hierdie winkels het minder bekende, maar uitstekende titels van regoor die wêreld. Dra kontant, aangesien baie van die kleiner winkels nie krediet- / debietkaarte aanvaar nie, en kontant help ook om die prys van die boeke tot 'n sekere mate te beding. Gemiddeld kos sagtebandromans in goedkoop winkels ₹ 100 tot ₹ 200. 'N Begroting van 3000 £ moet voldoende wees om 'n goeie versameling boeke aan te skaf.
- Woorde & waarde, No.E28, 2de Laan, Besant Nagar, ☏ 91 44 2446 8659. 10:00 - 20:00.
Klere
- Aavaranaa, 27/14, C V Ramanweg, Alwarpet, ☏ 91 44 4500 0020, ✉[email protected]. Boetiekdrag van natuurlike materiaal vir vroue.
- FabIndia, 3 Woods Rd. Die Ilford House-plek is waarskynlik die beste in terme van keuses en keuses. Dit is die plek om na al u natuurlike gekleurde, handgemaakte en handgemaakte tekstiele te gaan. Die pryse het die afgelope paar jaar gestyg, maar FabIndia is die enigste bron vir hierdie soort tekstiel in Chennai by enige winkel.
- Handloom-uitstallings. Die hele jaar deur is daar altyd 'n handstoeluitstalling wat die werk van die een of die ander staat voorstel. Hierdie tydelike installasies (u moet die plaaslike koerante nagaan om uit te vind waar dit opgestel is) bevat meestal 'n goeie verskeidenheid interessante materiaal en tekstielprodukte. En daar is altyd die opsie om te onderhandel, wat dit 'n beter weddenskap maak as kleinhandelwinkels wat te duur is. Die Royapettah YMCA (regoor die Royapettah-hospitaal) het 'n gereelde uitstalling vir handdoeke.
- Net gemaklik, Nungambakkam, 1, Sterling Rd., ☏ 91 44 28273882. 'N Goeie plek om op te spoor as u lus is vir die Banana Republic / Abercrombie / Old Navy / Gap tipe dinge. Dit lyk asof hulle al die uitvoerverwerpings of -voorrade kry. U sal agterkom dat al die merkmerke uitgesny is weens 'n ooreenkoms met die vervaardiger. Die gehalte en pryse is goed, maar daar is ongelukkig geen onderhandeling moontlik nie.
- Raymond winkel, 162 Anna Salai (Oorkant Spencers). Daar is verskeie winkels van Raymond in Chennai. Pasgemaakte hemde, pakke en ander klerekas bykomstighede vir mans.
- Shanti-kolonie. Annanagar is 'n middelpunt vir 'sekondes' klere soos in die beskrywing hierbo vir 'Just Casuals'.
Handwerk
- Ametis, Sundar Mahal, Padmavathi Rd, Jeypore Colony, Gopalapuram, ☏ 91 44 2820 3582. Handwerk.
- Ashvita - kuns en artefakte, 11 2de St Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, ☏ 91 44 2847 6063. Kuns, juwele, foto-afdrukke.
- Handwerk en weefsels, # 1, 1ste hoofweg, CIT Colony, Mylapore, ☏ 91 44 2466 0232. Handwerk.
- Giri Winkels. Aangrensend aan die Kabaleeswarar-tempel, (oorkant die Radha Silk Emporium, Mylapore Tank). Hindoe-spirituele items soos Rudraksha-kranse, boeke, CD's en bande vir sing, wierookstokkies, kamfer en lampe.
- Hidesign, Ispahani-sentrum, Nungambakkam High Rd & Fase 3, Spencers Plaza. Leer goedere.
- Jidoka-winkel, 1ste baan, Nungambakkam High Rd, ☏ 91 44 2822 3516, 91 44 2822 3317. Handwerk.
- Manasthala, 12 Cenotaph Rd, ☏ 91 44 2433 2842. Terracotta-keramiek.
- Poombukar, 108 Anna Salai, Plandmark (oorkant die LIC-gebou in Annasalai en langs die boekwinkel Higgingbothams). Hulle verkoop handwerk.
- Poppat Jamals, Mount Rd Anna Salai (opp. Spencers Plaza). Breekware.
- Victoria Tegniese Instituut, 180, (ou No.765) Anna Salai (Naby Spencer Plaza), ☏ 91-44-2852 3141. 10:00 tot 19:30. Hulle het 'n groot uitstalling van handwerkartikels, skilderye, houtsneewerk en metaalbeelde. £ 20 vir enige bedrag.
- Vimonisha-kunsgalery, 12 Khadar Nawaz Khan Rd. Handwerk.
Kunsgalery
- Apparao-galerye, 7de St, Wallace Garden., ☏ 91 44 2827 226.
- Chennai-ateljee, 222 Peters Rd, ☏ 91 44 98405 43420. Royapettah.
- Kontemporêre kuns en kunsvlyt vertoonlokaal, 41 CP Ramaswamy Rd, ☏ 91 44 2499 7069, 91 44 2466 0159. Alwarpet
- Lakshmi Ethiraj-kunsgalery, 70 1st Main Rd, ☏ 91 44 4359 223. CIT Nagar.
- Prakrit-kunsgalery, Dhandayuthapani Nagar, 2de St, Kotturpuram, ☏ 91 44 42188989.
- Raasi-kunsgalery, 1 Anna Ave, ☏ 91 44 2441 0389. Bakthavatsala Nagar, Adayar.
Sarees
- Aavaranaa, 15, Ashokastraat, Alwarpet., ☏ 91 44 24988292.
- Co-Optex, No.350, Pantheonweg, Egmore (Naby Govt Museum en Connemara biblioteek), ☏ 91 44 28193175. Staatsowerheid bedryf winkel. Goeie plek om outentieke sy-sarees en dhotis te koop. Hulle verkoop ook ander items soos salwar-stelle, gordyne, lakens, kussingsoortreksels, ens.
- Radha Silk Emporium (Rasi). Silke sarees, etniese drag, kuns en kunsvlyt op verskillende plekke.
- 1 Sannadhi St, Mylapore, ☏ 91 44 2494 1906.
- 827, Dhun-gebou, Mount Rd, ☏ 91 44 2852 0251.
- 23 1st Main Rd, Nanganallur, ☏ 91 44 2232 4176.
- Revathy Stores, Nr 7/8, RK Mutt Rd (Luz Bazaar-gebou), ☏ 91 44 24934328. Klein winkel met 'n wye verskeidenheid van Kalyani en Indiese hand-loomed sarees.
- Shilpi, 29 C.P. Ramaswamy Rd. Alwarpet.
- Vardhrams and Son's Silks. Harington Rd, Chetpat.
- Palam-sy, Ou nr. 67, Nuwe nr. 153, Luz Church Road, Mylapore, ☏ 91 44-2499 0259. 10:00 vm.
Juweliersware
- Aarthi Thanga Maligai, 60 Oos Kalamandapam Rd. Royapuram. Goud vir billike pryse.
- Aishwarya Jewellery. Mylapore-tenk. Goud en silwerware.
- B.B Juweliersware, 6/127 Arcot Rd. Porur. Spesialiseer in goud.
- Bapalal Juweliers. Kakani Towers, Cathedralweg. Diamanthandelaars.
- Jaipur Gems, 50 Cathedral Rd. Eksklusiewe ontwerper StarFire Diamond-juwele, outentieke Jadau-juwele.
- Joyalukkas, 39 Noord Usman Rd. T'Nagar. Indië se grootste eksklusiewe juweliersentrum, met die grootste juweliersvertoonlokaal van die internasionale kleinhandelaar Joyalukkas, onder ander wêreldbekende kleinhandelaars.
- Jugalkishore Juweliers. CP Ramaswaamy Road, Alwarpet. Tradisionele en antieke juwele.
- Kanishk. Usmanweg, T'Nagar. Baie waarde vir geld en 'n wye verskeidenheid.
- N. Gopaldas, Nuwe nommer 59, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore. Juweliers sedert 1929. Vir eksklusiewe diamantjuwele.
- Narayana-pêrels, Kasi Arcade, T.Nagar. Goeie versameling.
- Rasvihar. Kerkweg Luz 138, Mylapore. Vir eksklusiewe kontemporêre juwele.
- Tanishq, 100 ft verbypad, naby Velachery Lake, Velachery (naby Phoenix Market City winkelsentrum). Uit die huis van Titan. Goue, diamant- en platinumjuwele. Modieuse versamelings, deursigtige pryse en duidelike fakturering. Tanishq bedryf ook ander winkels in Adyar, Anna Nagar en T.Nagar
- Vummidi Bangaru Jewellery, Nungambakkam. Beskik oor diamante en goud. Daar is ook 'n plek T'Nagar.
- GRT Juweliers (GR Thangamaligai), T.Nagar (Motor, taxi, bus, plaaslike trein).
Musiekinstrumente
- Lakshman shruthi, Vadapalani Signal, Vadapalani. Musiekinstrumente, CD's.
- Sapthaswara Musicals. Beskik oor Westerse en Indiese musiekinstrumente.
- Shruthi Musicals, 10 Harleys Rd., Kilpauk, ☏ 91 44 2660 3630.
- Sruthilayais, 93 Royapettah High Rd, Mylapore, ☏ 91 44 2499 4045, 91 44 2498 2625. Musiekinstrumente.
Daarbenewens is daar verskeie uitstallings in Das Community Hall (Cathedral Rd) en Shankara Hall (TTK Rd), waar ambagsmanne hul werk vertoon. Kyk na die plaaslike koerante vir besonderhede en tydsberekeninge.
Eet
Chennai het talle restaurante wat 'n verskeidenheid kookkuns aanbied. Die strandrestaurante word goed onderhou en bedien lekker saans. Die eetplekke in Chennai wissel van begroting, middelgedeelte en tot op die mark. Daar is spoggerige restaurante van stergehalte, gewone tradisionele vegetariese of nie-vegetariese restaurante, waar u 'n tafel met vreemdelinge deel, straatstalletjies, tee-kada's, kitskosentrums, westerse kitskosentrums, kosbanke, koffiewinkels, bakkerye en eksklusiewe spesialiteitsondernemings. . Vegetariese restaurante bedien tiffien- en vegetariese maaltye. Daar is ook 'n aantal restaurante wat 'n verskeidenheid Tamil-, Andhra- en Kerala-vegetariese en nie-vegetariese tariewe bedien. Baie van hierdie restaurante het deesdae gediversifiseer en bied ook ander Indiese en geïndianiseerde Chinese disse. Gewoonlik bevat die tjek 'n diensfooi, geskryf langs 'S.C.' As geen diensheffing bygevoeg word nie, is dit gebruiklik om 'n matige fooi agter te laat.
Begroting
Al hierdie goedkoop eetplekke bedien slegs vegetariese kos en is baie goedkoop.
- Cholayil Sanjeevanam, Nuwe No. 97, Ou No.45, Nungambakkam High Road in Nungambakkam, ☏ 91 44 4549 0324. 'N Gewilde vegetariese "gesondheidsrestaurant" wat sy kos volgens ayurvediese beginsels kook. Die kos is regtig heerlik, en die konsep is dat dit met lae hoeveelhede olie gekook word met gesonde bestanddele. Die ketting bevat ook ayurvediese en yogiese klasse.
- Eet N Drink, 570-N, Anna Salai, Teynampet (langs Courtyard Marriott). Suid-Indiese kitskos, van masala dosas tot uttapam en pongal. Vinnig, goedkoop, smaaklik en higiënies. ₹20-40.
- Geetha Café,. Pondy Bazaar. Suid-Indiese tiffin.
- Warm skyfies. T.Nagar en Anna Nagar vir goedkoop Suid-Indiese tiffin, insluitend Noord-Indiese kletsitems.
- Hotel Saravana Bhavan. Waarskynlik Chennai se bekendste vegetariese restaurantketting, met 25 takke in Chennai self (insluitend een langs Kapaleeswarar-tempel). Suiwer vegetariese Indiese kos met hoë standaarde vir higiëne.
- Karpagambal gemors, Mylapore, oorkant die Kapaleeswarar-tempel. Goedkoop en eg Suid-Indiese kos.
- Kebab-aansluiting, 19, Mount Road, Royapettah, NV (opp. Express Ave, naby Melody-teater), ☏ 91 44 4215 8036.
- Mansuk's, T.Nagar.. Die beste vir Bombay Chat, Lassi en 'n onbeperkte Gujarati Thali.
- Palimar, Parsn-kompleks, Mount Rd, Anna Salai. Suid-Indiese kookkuns.
- Rathna Kafee, Triplicane. ook Thiruvanmiyur, oorkant die RTO. Vir donsige warm idlis, warm vadai, heerlike pongal wat in ghee drup en vergesel word deur sambhar. Die gehalte word langer as 100 jaar gehandhaaf. Duurder as die Murugan Idli-winkel.
- Sangeetha, 82, Nungambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam (by die kruising van Valluvar Kottam High Rd en Nungambakkam High Rd). Vegetariese kettingrestaurant met 'n mengsel van goeie gehalte en smaaklike Suid-Indiese, Noord-Indiese en "Indo-Chinese" kombuis teen baie billike pryse.
- Die Spice Box, Thiruvanmyur, ☏ 91 44 4304 2365. Middagete aflewerings en gourmet-buitelug-spyseniering. Gesonde, innoverende middagete in 6 opsies is ideaal om uit te probeer.
- Sri Krishna Lekkers, Mount Rd, Spencers Plaza, Adayar, Anna Salai, ook by MG Rd, Shastri Nagar. Indiese lekkers en slaaibak. Noord-Indiese "chat" (snack) items.
- Vasantha Bhavan (naby Vadapalani Bus staanplek). Ketting van vegetariese restaurante.
Midde-reeks
- Aiwo (Vegetariese), 7 Rosy Towers, Nungambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam., ☏ 91 44 66514241. Fusie- en gesondheidskos. 'N 14-gang maaltyd bedien op 'n vervoerband wat in die kamer rondbeweeg. Daar word veronderstel dat verskillende geregte in olyfolie gekook word. Gesonde lekker kos vir die gesondheidsbewuste. Tafelbesprekings. Suid-Indiër 199 ure per ete ingesluit belasting.
- Amaravathi (nie-vegetariër), 1 Katedraalweg Gopalpuram, ☏ 91 44 28116416, 91 44 28110305. Daagliks 11: 00-11: 00. Suid-Indiese seekosgeriewe en is bekend vir sy pittige Andhra kos. Hul beroemde Andhra-etes, hoender en skaapvleis biryani. Vazahapoo en keerai vadi is 'n moet probeer. Koue hoender, chili paneer, momos, sop, hamburgers, rolletjies, ens. Punjabi geregte soos kadhai hoender, botter hoender, daal makhni, roti, botter naan, paneer botter masala, allu matar ens Spesiale vis garnale en Amaravathi hoender is die belangrikste geregte van die restaurant. Sitplek: 135 oortreksels. Valetparkeerplek en wegneem. Tafelbesprekings. Suid-Indiër. Gemiddeld vir 2 persone ₹ 500.
- Amethist kafee en restaurant, Sundar Mahal, Padmavathi Road, Jeypore Colony, Gopalapuram, ☏ 91 44 2820 3582, 91 44 28353581 (resv). Vegetariese. Multi-kombuis. Tuin- en terraskafee en restaurant met 'n mengsel van westerse (pasta, hamburgers) en Indiese kos. Amethyst se kombuis is koffie en internasionaal. Dit is 'n lekker, gesellige, romantiese plek om naweke te kuier. Hulle kookkuns is lekker en so ook hul interieurs. Dit is 'n koloniale huis wat in 'n restaurant verander is. Tafelbesprekings beskikbaar.
- Amma, 1 Dr. Giri Rd, T Nagar (naby die Bharathi Raja-hospitaal), ☏ 91 44 28340242. 11:30 tot 15:30 en 19:00 tot 22:30. Nie-vegetariese Suid-Indiër. Bekend vir outentieke Chettinadu-kookkuns. Tafelbesprekings (nie-vegetariër). Maaltye vir 2 tot ongeveer £ 350.
- Anjappar. nie-vegetariese Suid-Indiër. Spesialiteit: Gewone maaltye: Witrys, Chettinad-hoender, Skaapvleis, Visgravy, Sambar, Rasam, Kootu, Porial, Keerai, Curd, Karringmelk, Appalam. Ook bekend vir Spl. Skaapvleis Dum Biriyani, Nattu Koli Biriyani en Chettinaad Fish Masala. Etes vir twee £ 500.
- J.P. Tower, 7/2, Nungambakkam High Rd., ☏ 91 44 28217200, 91 44 2825666, 91 44 42144573.
- Anna Nagar, ☏ 91 44 26264111.
- Chennai Airport-Food Court - Anna Internasionale Lughawe, ☏ 91 44 22561793, 91 44 2256194.
- Naby die sentrale stasie, ☏ 91 44 25382666, 91 44 25383334.
- Egmore, ☏ 91 44 42134111, 91 44 42179222.
- Purasaiwalkam, ☏ 91 44 42089188, 91 44 26400200.* T'Nagar, ☏ 91 44 224328444, 91 44 224328555.
- Mylapore, ☏ 91 44 224982883, 91 44 224981226.
- R.K.Salai, ☏ 91 44 228114555, 91 44 28114666.
- Annalakshmi, 18/3, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Rd (Marshall Rd), Sigapi Achi-gebou I Floor, Egmore (Aangrensend aan Raja Muthaiah en Rani Meyyammai Hall), ☏ 91 44 228525109. Di-So middaguur 14:30, 19:30 tot 21:45. Vegetariese. Dit is 'n moet-duur duur Suid-Indiese kosrestaurant. Elegante atmosfeer, vriendelike diens en goeie kos. Vul porsies bedien. Die beste verkoopskottels - Elumichai Sevai, melkskommel Badam-saffraan. Elite skare. Tafelbesprekings. Suid-Indiër. £ 1000 vir 2 etes.
- Anupama Southern Spice, 25, 1ste verdieping, G.N. Chetty Road, Thyagaraya Nagar, ☏ 91 44 31000733. Nie-vegetaries. Spesiale Andhra-kombuis. Tafelbesprekings. Suid-Indiër.
- Die kaskade, ☏ 91 44 2834 3030. Quality Inn Sabari, 1. verdieping, 29 Thirumalai Pillai Rd, T.Nagar. Chinese kos
- Die skoorsteen (nie-vegetariër), ☏ 91 44 2472 5950. Liberty Park Hotel 9, 1st Main Road, U.I. Kolonie, Kodambakkam. Oorwegend Noord-Indiese kebabs en Chinese kookkuns word bedien. 'N Baie aangename plek op die koeler aande wanneer daar altyd 'n sagte briesie is. Tafelbesprekings. Dak-etes
- Kerriehuis, 2, Block AB, 11th Ave, Anna Nagar, ☏ 91 44 42611167, 91 44 42611168. Middag-15:00, 19:00 tot 23:00. Nie-vegetariër. Multi-kombuis. Lekkernye Chettinad en Kerala. 'N Goeie tandoori-tarief van die nie-groente-variëteit wat gewild is onder die Punjabi's en oral in Delhi gevind word. Tafelbesprekings. Maaltye vir ongeveer £ 350.
- Dinastie, 315, Valluvarkottam High Rd, Nungambakkam (Harrisons Hotel), ☏ 91 44 22227775. Nie-vegetariër. Goeie Chinese-Indiese kookkuns. Besprekings beskikbaar. Chinese kos.
- Sjanghai Annaachi, 9B, 1ste verdieping, Kakani-toring, nuwe nr. 34, ou nr. 15, Khader Nawaz Khan Rd, ☏ 91 93 2357063. Chinese kos
- Dhaba Express (nie-vegetariër), 9 Cenotaph Rd, ☏ 91 44 2432 8212. 11: 00-15: 00, 19: 00-11: 00 daagliks. Teynampet, en Nungambakkam High Rd. Die kombuis wat deur Dhaba Express bedien word, is Noord-Indies. Hulle bedien Chicken Tikka Masala, Skaapvleis Rogan Josh, Tandoori Aloo (voorgereg), Naans en Roomali Rotis. Valetparkeerplek. Tafelbesprekings. Etes vir twee £ 500.
- ECR Dhaba, 9/76, Kunnukadu, East Coast Rd (Naby Muttukadu Boat House), ☏ 91 44 44 27472943. 11: 00-11: 45. Nie-vegetariër. Punjabi-kos. Tafelbesprekings.
- Kuslyn (nie-vegetariër), 118, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, ☏ 91 44 28251128. Suid-Indiese seekos. Varsgemaakte interieurs, stadige diens, maar heerlike kos. Kraprasam, garnaal of vis biryani. Groot verskeidenheid seekosaanbiedinge. Moet-probeer-plek. Tafelbesprekings Etes vir twee ₹ 600.
- Braai nasie, Sri Devi Park hotel, ✉[email protected]. Buffet kos ₹ 1000 per persoon. Voorafbespreking word sterk aanbeveel.
- Eden's, Harrisons Hotel, 315, Valluvarkottam High Road, Nungambakkam. Wonderlike kontinentale kombuis, volledig vegetaries.
- Gallopin Kruisbessies. Burgers, toebroodjies en voorgeregte. Het twee afsetpunte:
- 4/359, Gatsby Village, Mgr Road, 91 44 24493924
- 11, winkel 2, 2de verdieping, Greamsweg, baken: naby duisendligspolisiestasie Telefoon: 91 44 28291077, 28292190
- . Mountweg, naby Anand-teater. Noord-Indiër.
- Kadalivanam. Mogappair, 100% natuurlike, volledig vegetariese restaurant.
- Karaikudi, ☏ 91 44 2815 1021. VeeraRaghava Road, T. Nagar (also at Anna Nagar, Besant Nagar, Mylapore, Thiruvanmiyur) Chettinadu cuisine.
- Murugans Idli Shop. 2 locations: GN Chetty Road T. Nagar and Besant Nagar. Murugan Idli Shop is a chain restaurant, and the GN Chetty Road shop in particular is a well-kept secret among locals as a purveyor of high-quality food; on weekends, there is a long line for entry. South Indian. One meal is ₹20-40.
- Noodle House. A chain restaurant, whoese locations include: 1. Spencers Plaza, Anna Salai (Mount Road) and 2. the Intersection of Sterling Road and Nungambakkam High Road in Nungambakkam. Chinees.
- Pizzaurant. Velachery Road, Little Mount, Saidapet. Cuisine pizza & pasta. (Without MSG.) Home delivery for nearby areas, very Indian.
- Poonamallee, Breeze Hotel, 850, Poonamallee High Road, ☏ 91 44 2641 3334. 91 44 2643 0596. Multi-cuisine.
- Ponnusamy, Commander-in-Chief Road (opp Ethiraj College), Egmore. Chettinadu cuisine
- Rangis, Nungambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam. Chinees.
- Swati and Swayam, At Saravana Bhavan, Peters Road. South Indian.
Splurge
- 1 Peshawri (ITC Grand Chola Hotel), No. 63 Mount Road, Guindy, Little Mount, Guindy, ☏ 91 44 2220 0000. The award winning Peshawari is the Indian speciality restaurant with the rugged flavours of the North-West Frontier and the art of tandoori cooking. The food is cooked in clay ovens or tandoor in the traditional style which is viewed through the open kitchen. (5-star hotel) Rated Expensive.
- 2 Pergola, The Accord Metropolitan Hotel, 35, G N Chetty Road, T Nagar, ☏ 91 44 28161000, 91 44 43911000 (Table reservations). 7PM-midnight. The highest open to sky restaurant in the city, featuring grills and Indian cuisines. Seating capacity 120.
- 3 Bella Ciao, Lounge Beach Garden, #4, Shri Krishna Enclave, Kottivakkam, ☏ 91 44 24511130. Italian-owned and run, authentic Italian food. The famous wood fired oven pizza, home made pastas, steaks and salads.
- 4 Klein Italië, Eldorado No 112, Nungambakam High Road, ☏ 91 44 42601234, 91 44 42601230 (Table Reservations). Italian restaurant. Italian classic cuisine with a perfect wine. Chef's favourites: Pizza Mellino, Pasta del Fattore and In Wines- Brunello di Montalcino.
- 5 Prego (Taj Coromandel), Nungambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam, ☏ 91 44 5500 2827. Gourmet Italian dining, replaced Patio.
- 6 Teppan, 146, TTK Road, Alwarpet, ☏ 91 44 32216635. Hibachi style, the cook prepares your meal with a show right in front of you. Very entertaining especially for younger diners. Excellent sushi and sashimi. ₹2000 for a meal for two.
- Cedars, Wallace Garden Road, Nungambakkam, ☏ 91 44 42182397. Dim lit ambience is beautiful with exquisite furnishing in Mediterranean style. They serve the most authentic Lebanese, Middle Eastern delicacies and some interesting Mediterranean cuisines.
- 7 Don Pepes, 73, Cathedral Road, Gopalapuram, ☏ 91 44 28221461. noon-2:45PM, 7AM-11:45PM. Mexikaans. Above Hot Breads as an extension, they are best known for their fajitas (sizzlers) and enchiladas (a tortilla wrap with some Mexican rice). Expensive.
- 8 Cream Centre, 55, 2nd Main Road, Raja Annamalaipuram (near Kaliappa Hospital), ☏ 91 44 42815777, 91 44 42815776 (besprekings). 11AM-3:30PM, 7PM-11PM (11AM-11PM on weekends). Cream Centre offers a wide range of vegetarian food choices- North Indian and Mexican, to American, Italian and even Lebanese. Nachos, Channa Bhatura, American Corn Cheese Ball, Sizzlers & Sizzling Brownie. A specialty here is the Mera Thali, where you have a choice of dishes from which you can make your own thali.
- 9 Entree Restaurant, Emall hotel, Express Avenue Mall, Gate No 1, Pattullous Road, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002., ☏ 91 44 28463333, 91 44 28463358. 100% vegetarian multi-cuisine restaurant. Serves fare from all around the world - Thai soup, Mexican main course, Indian spices tadka, French pastry for desserts.
- 10 Copper Chimney, 74, Cathedral Road, Gopalapuram (opposite the Chola Sheraton), ☏ 91 44 28115770. noon-3PM, 7PM-midnight. Mainly North Indian and Iranian inspired dish. Specialities: Bagani Bahar, Paneer Musselum. Rated expensive.
- 11 The Great Kabab Factory, Radisson G R T Hotel, G.S.T. Road, St Thomas Mount, ☏ 91 44 22310101. noon-2:45PM, 7PM-11:45PM. Specialities: Galoutti Kabab, Tangri and Murgh Malai Kababs, Fish and Mutton Kababs. They serve alcohol and have valet parking. duur.
- 12 , 1 GST Rd, Le Royal Meridien, St. Thomas Mount (Le Maridien), ☏ 91 44 22314343, 91 44 43534545 (besprekings). Noon-3PM & 7PM-11:45PM. India Restaurant serving Royal Indian Cuisine. Live Ghazal performances. A Private dining room is available for up to 12 persons and an intimate bar for pre-dinner drinks. very expensive.
- Kayal, Le Royal Meridien, 1, G.S.T. Road, St. Thomas Mount, ☏ 91 44 22314343, 91 44 43534545 (besprekings). 7PM-11:30PM. Seafood restaurant. Coriander prawn, seafood platter, Kadia lobster, prawn biryani. Nice complimentary garlic bread with butter. very expensive.
- Dakshin, Park Sheraton Hotel and Towers, 132, T.T.K. Road, Alwarpet, ☏ 91 44 24994101. 12:30PM-2:45PM, 7:30PM-11:45PM. South Indian Cuisines- Dakshin offers the 'rare' pleasures of ethnic coastal and regional cuisines. The choicest cuisine of the four Southern states served in a regal setting. Live Carnatic Music. Expensive but excellent food- Starters include traditional, kuli paniyaram. Try the Idi appam or Appam with mutton stew. Desert: Kulfi.
- Southern Spice, Taj Coromandel, Nungambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam, ☏ 91 44 55002827.
- 13 Benjarong, 146, TTK Road, Alwarpet, ☏ 91 44 24322640. 12:15PM-2:45PM and 7:15PM-11:45PM. The authentic flavour of Thailand. Seating capacity 68.
- 14 The Good Spot (Good Spot), 30/31, Second Main Road, Kasturibai Nagar, Adyar, ☏ 91 44 48622727, ✉[email protected]. 11AM-11PM.
Drink
Chennai is a difficult place to drink. Government rule states that only establishments with a minimum of 21 rooms can obtain a bar or liquor license. Hence there are no standalone bars or pubs here. All the bars that are around are part of some hotel or the other and in general overpriced.
Government run liquor stores called TASMAC are all over the place but in general not at all a pleasant experience. They usually have unpleasant staff and environment and usually will have local brands. Also they always tend to mark up each bottle by ₹5-10 over the listed price. Go for it if you want a one time war like experience in order to obtain some booze!
Nightclubs close at 11PM, even on Fridays and Saturdays, according to government rule.
Begroting
- Paradise Bar, 20 South Usman Rd. Aruna Hotel, T Nagar, 91 24346565/0834
- The Pub, Liberty Park Hotel, 1st Main Road, UI Colony, Kodambakkam, ☏ 91 98 4172 1110. Very nice decor and good service for the price. It gets crowded on important cricket match days as the local sports fans gather for a drink here.
Midde-reeks
- Bike and Barrel. Residency Towers, T.Nagar.nice ambience there are 2 levels lower level for couples and upper level for stags. Nice sitting arrangement but can get crowded Expect to spend around ₹1,000 for 2 people for drinks and food.
- Cambridge. Hotel Dee Cee Manor, GN Chetty Road, T.Nagar
- Kristal. Hotel Ranjit, Nungambakkam High road, Nungambakkam.
- Diesel. G.N Chetty Road, T.Nagar
- Grammy. Hotel Sabhari, Thirumala Pillai Road, T.Nagar
- Hudson, Harrisons Hotel, 315, Valluvar Kottam High Road, Nungambakkam, ☏ 91 44 4222 2777. Has two levels. Hudson Upper and H2O. Cramped seating providing very little privacy. The liquor stable is limited to the local brands and a bottle or two of scotch.
- Million Dollars, 100 Feet Rd. Hotel Ambica Empire, Vadapalani
- Star Rock. Kodambakkam High Road (Next to Palmgrove hotel), Nungambakkam
- Zero° bar, 29 Thirumalai Pillai Rd. Quality Inn Sabari, ground floor, T.Nagar
Splurge
- Distil Bar. Taj Connemara, Binny Road
- Dublin. Park Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Chamiers Road, Alwarpet, 91 24994101
- Durrants Bar. Chola Sheraton, Cathedral Road, 91 28110101
- Above Sea Level, Hotel Raintree, St.Mary's Road, Alwarpet.
- 10 Downing Street, Kences Inn Hotel, North Boag Road, T Nagar.
- The Westminister, ☏ 91 44 2499 4101. Park Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Chamiers Road, Alwarpet
- Zara. Cathedral Road.
- Zodiac- Lounge Bar, The Accord Metropolitan, 35,G.N.Chetty Road, T'Nagar, ☏ 91 44 28161000. 11AM–midnight. Popular labels, ingenious cocktails, rare blends of liquor & a wide selection of hot and cold canapés. Seating capacity 76.
Local specialities - soft drinks
- Fruit Bizz (Adyar signal), left corner building from ananda bhavan road to guindy. This is one of the best juice shops very famous in adyar region. Shop open from morning 10AM till 1AM. ₹30-50.
- NeerMoar. Spicy butter milk, with local seasoning. Available at most South Indian restaurants.
- Tender Coconut. Definitely try a tender coconut on a hot summer's day. Available on roadside stalls at ₹35 to 40, a coconut.
Slaap
Begroting
- 1 Broadlands lodging house, No 18, Vallabha Agraharam Street (opp Star Theatre,Triplicane), ☏ 91 44 2854 8131, ✉[email protected]. Very popular with the backpacker crowd, leafy courtyard, a rustic feel to the whole hotel, good rooms are in the back of the hotel and two of the most recommended rooms are room # 43 and 44, which are roof cottages. Single room ₹250, double ₹400.
- 2 Cristal Guest House, 34, CNK Road, Triplicane (From the Central Train station, get out and take a pre-paid Auto Rickshaw for a total of ₹50 (₹2 fee ₹48) to Triplicane.), ☏ 91 44 285 13011. Very clean and friendly place with western toilets. No towels provided; bring your own. Near good/inexpensive eateries. This place is walking distance from the beach and a bus stops to reach various sites. Double room is ₹300 with ₹10 hot water bucket.
- 3 Hotel Chennai Gate, 37 Gandhi Irwin Road, ☏ 91 44 2819 4377, ✉[email protected]. Deluxe room is ₹1500 with A/C with internet socket available for ₹100 for 24 hours.
- 4 Hotel Impala Continental, 12 Gandhi Irwin Rd, ☏ 91 44 2819 1423, 91 44 2819 1778.
- 5 Hotel Karpagam International, South Mada Street, Mylapore., ☏ 91 44 2495 9984.
- 6 Kanchi, 28, Ethiraj Sala, Egmore (C-in-C Road), ☏ 91 93600 17001.
- 7 New Woodlands Hotel, 72-75, Dr Radha Krishnan Salai, CIT Colony, Mylapore, ☏ 91 44 2811 3111. It is sometimes crowded and a tad busy. There is a nice quiet art gallery and cafe nearby.
- 8 Old Woodlands (a.k.a Royapettah Woodlands/Woodlands Hotel that is next to Woodlands Theatre), Shop No: 25, West Cott Road, Royapettah (Pay no more than ₹40 to get there from the railway station), ☏ 91 44 2848 2150, 91 44 2848 2152. Little known, but an excellent place to stay. The hotel building is at least one hundred years old and stands in the middle of sprawling grounds and surrounded by massive trees. The main building was once the palace of Raja of Ramnad. The auto-rickshaws and taxis will not tell you about the place as the hotel does not pay a commission to middlemen.
- 9 Palace Lodge, new No. 69, old No. 32, Egmore High Road, Egmore (Walk from Egmore Railway Station), ☏ 91 44 28190687. Reasonably clean, staff okay. Single, bathroom outside: ₹295.
- 10 Sri Krishna Residency, South mada St, ☏ 91 44 24643617. Mylapore.
- 11 Zam Zam Guest House, 41 Subathral St, Triplicane, ☏ 91 44 42664508, 91 80566 74964 (mobile). Clean spotless rooms and nice staff. It is about 100 m behind Thaj Regency Hotel on the small street. Look for the black marble entrance and sign. All rooms have bath, fan, sat TV and intercom. Squat toilets only. No mosquito nets on the windows though. Prices are ₹200 for a single person, ₹250 for two persons and ₹300 for 3 persons per 24 hours. Predominantly an Indian clientele. Close to Broadlands Lodge, Comfort Hotel, and the great Gee Gee Internet and Surya Restaurant (old name Maharaj). The whole spot is about 300 m from the T-junction of Triplicane High Rd and Walaja Rd where there is a bus stop of 27B bus to CMBT under the big tree (every 5 minutes).
- 12 Hotel Krishna Bhavan, 53 New Avadi Road, Kilpauk, Aspiran Garden Colony, Kilpauk, ☏ 91 4425615211. ₹300.
- A/c Dormitory, Retirement Room @ Central Railway Station. ₹265.
- Stay Easy Serviced Apartments, No:10, 1st Main Road Bharathi Nagar Thiruvanmiyur, Adyar, (opposite LB road near Thiruvanmiyur post office) Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600041, ☏ 91 9841771792, ✉[email protected]. budget serviced apartments in chennai.
Midde-reeks
- Alcove Service Apartments Chennai, ✉[email protected].
- 13 Maple Tree Hotels, # 77 Jawaharlal Nehru Rd, 100 Feet Rd, Vadapalani., ☏ 91 44 2362 2284. Nearby to Chennai Metropolitan Bus Terminus and Vadapalani Lord Murugan Temple. 51 rooms.
- 14 Dee-Cee Manor, 90 Nagapattinam-Chennai Hwy, Gopalapuram, Chintadripet,, ☏ 91 98841 85500.
- 15 GRT Grand, 120 Sir Thyagaraya Road, T. Nagar.
- 16 Harrisons, 315, Valluvarkottam High Road, Nungambakkam, ☏ 91 44 5222 2777.
- 17 Lemon Tree Hotel, Chennai, 72 Sardal Patel Rd, Guindy, ☏ 91 44 4423 2323.
- 18 Liberty Park Hotel, 9, 1st Main Rd, UI Colony, Kodambakkam, ☏ 91 44 2472-5950, 91 44 4232 1231, ✉[email protected]. 5 min away from the heart of the shopping district - T.Nagar. Ask for a 15% discount before you make a reservation. They sometimes have a better deal for the multiple night stays listed on their website. ₹2,000-3,000.
- 19 Mowbrays Inn, TTK Road, Alwarpet.
- 20 Victoria Hotel, 3 Kenneth Lane, Egmore, ☏ 91 44 2819 3638.
- 21 Oriental Inn, 71 Cathedral Rd, Gopalapuram, ☏ 91 44 28114941. 32 rooms in central Chennai. ₹1,500-2,800 plus taxes.
- 22 Peninsula, 51 GN Chetty Rd, T. Nagar, ☏ 91 44 2815 0005.
- 23 Clarion Hotel President, 25 Dr Radhakrishna Salai, Mylapore, ☏ 91 44 2847 2211.
- 24 Raj Residency, 22 Kennet Lane, Egmore (2 min walk from the Egmore railway station), ☏ 91 44 2819 2219. US$17-147.
- 25 Ranjit, 15 Nungambakkam High Rd., ☏ 91 44 2827 0521.
- 26 The Residency, 49 GN Chetty Rd, T.Nagar, ☏ 91 44 28253434.
- 27 Residency Towers, Boag Rd, T.Nagar (close to Pondy Bazaar).
- 28 Somerset Greenways Chenna, No 94 Sathyadev Ave, MRC Nagar, ☏ 91 44 7100 0001, ✉[email protected]. The residence is 10 minutes away from the Chennai CBD. Studio through to 3-bedroom apartments. Each apartment features kitchens, separate living rooms complete with home entertainment systems.
- 29 Vestin Park, 39, Montieth Road, Egmore., ☏ 91 44 2852 7171.
- 30 Savera Hotel, 146, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore.
Splurge
The closest hotels to the airport are The Trident, Le Royal Meridian, Hilton en Radisson GRT Hotel all five star properties.
- 31 The Accord Metropolitan, 35, G N Chetty Road, T Nagar, ☏ 91 44 2816 1000-4391 1000, faks: 91 44 2816 1001, ✉[email protected].
- 32 Aloft Chennai OMR - IT Expressway, 102, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Sholinganallur, ☏ 91 44 3966 5500. From ₹4,000.
- 33 Ambassador Pallava, 30, Montieth Road, Egmore, ☏ 91 44 2855 4476, faks: 91 44 2855 4492, ✉[email protected]. Friendly staff.
- 34 Courtyard Chennai, 564, Anna Salai, ☏ 91 44 66764000. Known by locals simply as the Marriott, this is a gorgeous renovated business hotel on the western edge of the city core, near the airport. Two restaurants, gym, no pool. ₹7100 and up.
- 35 Emall Hotel (E hotel, Chennai), Express Avenue Mall, Gate # 1, Patullos Rd, ☏ 91 44 2846 3333, ✉[email protected].
- 36 Hyatt Regency, 365 Anna Salai, Teynampet, ☏ 91 44 6100 1235.
- 37 ITC Grand Chola, No. 63, Mount Road, Guindy, ☏ 91 44 2220 0000, ✉[email protected]. New 5-star hotel in Guindy. Grand design cues taken from Chola architecture.
- 38 WelcomHotel Chennai (My Fortune) (Cathedral Road), ☏ 91 44 2811 0101, faks: 91 44 2811 0202, ✉[email protected].
- 39 The Park, 601, Anna Salai, Nungambakkam (next to the Anna Flyover), ☏ 91 44 5214 4000, faks: 91 44 5214 4100. Modern style with a film theme.
- 40 Park Plaza Chennai OMR, #531, GST Road, St. Thomas Mount (Near Kathipara Junction), tolvry: 1800 1080 333, ✉[email protected].
- 41 Ramada Egmore, Gandhi Irwin Bridge Road, Egmore,Chennai,Tamil Nadu-600008, ☏ 91 44 3000 4777, faks: 91 44 3000 4888, ✉[email protected]. Near the Egmore railway station, providing easy access to central business areas. Includes a restaurant. Road facing rooms can be noisy.
- 42 Le Royal Meridien, 1 GST Road, St. Thomas Mount (Near Kathipara Junction) (Business District), ☏ 91 44 2231 4343, faks: 91 44 2231 4344.
- 43 Taj Connamera, Binny Rd, ☏ 91 44 5500 0000.
- 44 Taj Coromandel, 37, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, ☏ 91 44 5500 2827.
- 45 Trident Chennai, 1/24, G.S.T. Rd, ☏ 91 44 2234 4747, faks: 91 44 2234 4555, ✉[email protected].
- 46 The Leela Palace, MRC Nagar,Adyar, ☏ 91 44 3366 1234, tolvry: 91 124 4425 444, faks: 91 44 3366 1212, ✉[email protected].
- 47 Crowne Plaza Chennai Adyar Park (formerly Sheraton Park Hotel & Towers), 132, TTK Road, Alwarpet, ☏ 91 44 2499 4101, faks: 91 44 2499 7101.
- 48 Fisherman's Cove (Vivanta by Taj). luxury beach resort
- 49 Hilton Chennai, 124/1, Jawaharlal Nehru Rd, Guindy.
- 50 Kohinoor Asiana Hotel, 1/238 IT Expressway, Semmencherry.
- 51 Park Hyatt Chennai, 39, Velachery Road, Guindy, ☏ 91 44 7177 1234.
- 52 Radisson Blu City Centre, 2 Ethiraj Salai, Egmore.
- 53 Raintree Hotel, St Mary's Road, 120, St Marys Road, Alwarpet, ☏ 91 44 4225 2525.
- 54 Taj Club House Chennai, 2, Club House Road, Anna Salai.
- 55 The Raintree Hotel Anna Salai, 636, Anna Salai, Teynampet, ☏ 91 44 4393 9999.
- 56 The Westin Chennai Velachery, 154 Velachery Main Rd, ☏ 91 44 6633 3777. Inboek: 14:00, uitteken: middag.
- 57 Turyaa Hotels Chennai, 144/7, Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR), Kottivakkam, ☏ 91 4466970000, ✉[email protected]. 5-star hotel. Offers 10% discount with free Wi-Fi and breakfast on online bookings.
Bly veilig
Chennai is generally a safer area of India in terms of crime, although pickpocketing, muggings, and robberies sporadically occur. Keep your doors and windows shut and locked at night and do not carry or display large amounts of cash if possible.
It is advisable for women, especially unaccompanied ones, to dress modestly and limit their interaction with unfamiliar local men. Foreigners are generally overcharged by autorickshaws simply because they are ignorant of the prevailing fares. It is necessary to confirm whether the driver knows the exact destination and to fix the fare before boarding. 'Autos', as autorickshaws are known in Chennai, are notorious for fleecing customers, tourists and locals alike.
Be alert to your surroundings and watch where you step, especially if you get caught in a large crowd where it is difficult to look at what is in front of you. Cross streets extremely carefully as traffic is generally heavy. On major roads, use the underground crossings (locally called "subways"). Avoid using underground road-crossing/ subways in the night or if you notice them to be empty. Traffic signals are frequently ignored by drivers and pedestrians alike, and it is not at all advisable for tourists to try driving in Chennai.
Bly gesond
While in Chennai it is advisable to drink bottled water keep a bottle handy as it is EXTREMELY HOT. Eating fresh vegetables and fruits that have sat outside in the presence of insects can also be unhealthy, although bananas and coconuts are usually safe because they are opened only immediately before eating. Hot drinks in restaurants such as tea, coffee, and other local specialties are safe, as are packaged/bottled drinks such as Aquafina water, Frooti (a popular local mango drink) and others. If you have access to a stove, boiling tap water before drinking is also an option.Chennai summers are humid and sultry; it's better to step out with an umbrella, bottled water and some oral rehydration salts (available from pharmacies, the brand name is Electral). These come in handy if you happen to get dehydrated.
Chennai is the medical capital of South Asia.
Hospitale
- Apollo Hospitals, Greams Lane, Nungambakkam, ☏ 91 44 2829 3333.
- 1 Aysha Hospital, 91A Millers Rd., ☏ 91 44 4228 8500.
- Balaji Hospital, G.S.T Road,Guindy, ☏ 91 44 2234 5282.
- New Hope Medical Centre, 814, Poonamallee High Rd,, Kilpauk, ☏ 91 44 4344 1544, ✉[email protected].
- CSI Rainy Hospital, Royapuram, ☏ 91 44 25951329.
- 2 Hindu Mission Hospital, 103, G.S.T. Road, Tambaram West, ☏ 91 44 2226 2244.
- 3 Madras Medical Mission, Moggapair 37, ☏ 91 44 2656 8000.
- Ramachandra Hospital, Porur, ☏ 91 44 2476 8403.
- Dr.Kamakshi Memorial Hospital, No1, Radial Road, Pallikaranai, ☏ 91 44 6630 0300.
- Dr.Mehta's Hospital, No2,McNichols Road,3rd Lane,Chetpet, ☏ 91 44 42271000.
- Devaki Hospitals (Opposite to Rangachari cloth store mylapor).
- 4 MIOT International, 4/112, Mt. Poonamalee High Road, ☏ 91 44 22492288, 91 44 42002288, ✉[email protected].
- 5 Fortis Malar Hospital, No. 52, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, ☏ 91 44 4933 4933 (For Emergency), ✉[email protected].
- 6 Santosham Hospital, 155,Egmore High Road, ☏044 - 28193578 (For Emergency), ✉[email protected].
Pharmacies
- Apollo Pharmacy, All Over the City
- Health & Glow, Spencers Plaza (Phase 3), Mount Road; Nungambakkam High Road
- Madras Medical Mission, 24 Hr. Pharmacy, Mogappiar
- The Psychotherapy Clinic,26/1, Arcot Street,T.nagar
- My Mother Pharmacy,E.B.Colony
- Parasu Dental Pharmacy 11, 3rd cross st kasthurbha nagar adyar chennai - 20 ph 4211 5000
- MedPlus India, All Over the City
Verbind
Landlines
BSNL en Airtel Reliance, Tata, are main providers of terrestrial telephone lines in Chennai. You can make long distance calls from one of the many booths that display NSD/ISD i.e. National Subscriber Dialling (National Long Distance) and International Subscriber Dialling (International Long Distance). Calling cards are also available with these providers which are considerably cheap.
Mobile phones
Cell phone rates are among the cheapest in the world. There are 10 GSM service providers:
- BSNL GSM Triband with 3G services
- AirTel GSM Triband with 4G services
- Vodafone GSM Triband with 4G services
- Jio 4G Services with Advanced High Speed Network
You can buy a sim card with a photo and a copy of your passport. For making long distance calls Aircel is cheaper with ₹49 card calls to US and Canada will be ₹1.50/Min. this will work only in home network. For other destinations Please check with operator.
CDMA service providers are Reliance,TATA Indicom, Virgin Mobile en MTS.
Starter packs and top-up cards can be picked up from numerous outlets. Seemles roaming across the country is provided by all providers.
Internet
There are several Internet cafes from where you can access the internet for sending email or uploading your digital photos.
- Reliance WebWorld, incorporating JavaGreen coffee shops, Spencers Plaza, Anna Salai (Mount Road); TTK Road, Alwarpet, Besant Nagar, L.B.Road, Adyar. The TTK Road branch has free wifi if you use the coffee shop.
- MTS MBLAZE High Speed Broadband Internet Through USB Modems. Call 91 9150-955-955
Apart from that you can access Internet provided in your hotel or if you are staying long you can buy Internet packs from all mobile providers.
Hanteer
OTM's
- ABN Amro, Harrington Road, Opp Residency Hotel on GN Chetty Road, Adyar - Sardar Patel Road, TTK Road, next to Citibank branch
- Andhra Bank, All over Chennai
- HSBC, Adyar, Mylapore, Pondy Bazzar, Tidel Park, Kadar Nawaz Khan Road, Annanagar, Rajaji Salai, Kathipara Junction
- American Express, Near Anand Theatre, Anna Salai (Mount Road)
- Citibank, Opp Spencers Plaza, Anna Salai (Mount Road); Opp Hotel Parthan, GN Chetty Road, Opposite Citi Centre, Velachery Highway, near Vijaya Nagar Bus terminus, Nanganallur.
- HDFC Bank, ITC Centre, Anna Salai (Mount Road),Anna Nagar(West); All over Chennai
- ICICI Bank, All over Chennai
- Axis Bank, All over Chennai
- Standard Chartered Bank, Haddows Road
- State Bank of India, All over Chennai. They have an ATM locator online.
- Indian Overseas Bank, All over Chennai,they have InstaCash ATMs.
- Indian bank, All over Chennai
- Oriental Bank of Commerce, Adyar LB Road, Mylapore, G N Chetty Road T nagar.
ATM cards issued by any bank will work with ATM of any other bank, but they may impose restrictions on number of transactions, amount per transaction and may also charge a small transaction fee of ₹20.
Money changers
Many hotels will change money for you at the front desk. However, they may not have the best rates.
It is best to change money at the city-based money changers than the ones at the airports. The ones at the airport offer much less for exchanging forex into Indian rupees (₹) and sell forex for a much higher rate than the market rate.
- American Express, Spencers Plaza, Anna salai
- Thomas Cook, Spencers Plaza, Anna salai
Beauty parlors & hair salons
- Ayush, Anna Nagar ( 91 26223102/26223446/26203862), Kilpauk ( 91 52179635/26472298), Mylapore ( 91 52067071/30907691) - Therapy includes Abhyangam, Abhyangam met Pichu, Abhyangam with local Pizhichil, Abhyangam met Thalam, Udvartanam, Abhyangam met Nasyam, Abhyangam with local Navarakizhi, Muka Lepam
- Anushka,6,Thyagaraya Road,Pondy Bazaar, T.Nagar, 91 52179197
- Celeste Beauty Salon, Spencer Plaza,(Mobile -9941130508) F-26, Phase 1, First floor
- Dollys beauty parlour, Elcanso Plaza, Egmore, 91 9840118882
- Green Trends, 1576, 13th Main Road, Anna Nagar ( 91 26161534); Ashok Nagar ( 91 52193636); Adyar ( 91 24451759); Purusawakkam ( 91 52174414); Taylors Road, Kilpauk ( 91 26453331); T. Nagar ( 91 28143886); Velachery ( 91 22445590); Virugambakkam ( 91 55511973) - Exotic natural treatments like Strawberry facial, Avocado Butter Massage Facial, Red Banana Facial, Baby-Corn under eye treatment! etc.
- Jazzy, North Boag Road, T. Nagar
- Lakme, Adayar ( 91 24469730), Alwarpet ( 91 24662481), Anna Nagar ( 91 26268841), Ashok Nagar ( 91 23750207), Kilpauk ( 91 52179634), Nungambakkam ( 91 28333050), T. Nagar ( 91 28155577)
- Naturals, Unisex beauty salon with more than 100 salons around Chennai.
- Salon Nayana, GN Chetty Road, T. Nagar, 91 28256064
- Style Mantra- Makeover Concepts, Nungambakkam ( 91 28280066), R.K. Salai ( 91 28110707)
Gyms
- Blue 'Boutique Gym'-329, TTK Road, Alwarpet.#24996045,24996064.
- Body Sports Gym-Govindan Road, Saidapet. #9841151091
- Gold's Gym 17, Kasturi Rangan Road Alwarpet, 91 44 42088201
- Mind N Body 360 degree Fitness Studio - Ramapuram & Mugalivakkam. #9600030058, 8754409900, 044-42014949
- O2 Gym, Kader Nawaz Road, Nungambakkam, Velachery
- Soldiers Gym, Triplicane High Road, Triplicane (and on Anna Salai)
- Talwalkars, Near Khader Nawaz Road, Nungambakkam
- Talwalkars, 23rd Cross Street,Indira Nagar, Adyar
Post & telegraphs
The telegraph office on Anna Salai (Mount Rd), near Higgin Bothoms accepts letters and parcels up to 8PM with a small late fee. Snail Mail in India is by a Post Card (25Ps), Inland Letter ₹5, or envelope ₹5. Speed Post facility allows you to send mail more conveniently than a courier service. They have a pan India coverage and also provide international service. International delivery is considerably slower than private competitors like FedEX or UPS but it is also much cheaper. Telegraph services have been discontinued from July 2013 citing very poor response.
Due to proliferation of mobile phones and VOIP, the public telephones are fast disappearing. Telephone Booths or public telephones in India can still be found near travel hotspots like the airport, railway station or CMBT and usually painted with the letters PCO (Public Call office,local calls), STD (Subscriber Trunk Dialling) and ISD (International Subscriber Dialling). All booths have electronic metering and you pay what's displayed on the meter (included in the metering is a nominal ₹2 as service charges). You'll also get a receipt if you insist on one. Coin operated phones ₹1 are located in many busy junctions (easily identified by bright yellow or red colour) but support only local calls.
Libraries & cultural centres
- American Information Resource Center Library (within the American Consulate - see list of consulates)
- Anna Centenary Library - Kotturpuram, ☏ 91 44 65515031
- British Council - Anna Salai, ☏ 91 44 52050600 Ext 350.
- Connemara Library - Pantheon Road, Egmore, ☏ 91 44 28193751.
- Max Mueller Bhavan (German) - Khadar Nawaz Khan Rd., Nungambakkam.
Consulates
Kanada, 18 (Old 24), 3F, YAFA Tower, Khader Nawaz Khan Rd, Nungambakkam, ☏ 91 44-28330888.
(Honorary) Chile.
Finland, 202 Anna Salai, ☏ 91 44-2852 4141, faks: 91 44-2852 1253, ✉[email protected]. 24 ure.
Duitsland, 9 Boat Club Rd, ☏ 91 44-24301600. M-F 8AM-11:30AM.
Griekeland, Νο 37 Sterling Road, Nungambakkam, ☏ 91 44-8203663, faks: 91 44-8200038, ✉[email protected].
Japan, No.12/1 Cenetoph Rd Ist St, Teynampet, ☏ 91 44-24323860.
Malaysia, New no.7,Old no.3, Cenotaph Road, 1st street, teynampet, Chennai-600018 (Near SIET College), ☏ 91 44 28226895. 09:00 tot 17:00.
Rusland, Santhome High Rd, Santhome (Next to St. Bedes School).
Singapore, 17-A, North Boag Road, T Nagar, ☏ 91 44 28158207, faks: 91 44 28158209, ✉[email protected].
Verenigde Koninkryk, 20 Anderson Rd, Nungambakkam, ☏ 91 44 42192151, faks: 91 44 42192322, ✉[email protected]. M-F 8:30AM-1PM and 1:30PM-4PM.
Verenigde State, 220 Anna Salai, Gemini Circle (Near Gemini Flyover), ☏ 91 44-2857-4000.
(Honorary) 
Gaan volgende
The East Coast Road, also known as the New Mahabalipuram Road, leads south from Chennai to Pondicherry and beyond. One of India's most famous temple towns is 60 km (about 40 miles) along it and definitely worth a visit:
- Mamallapuram of Mahabalipuram has many temples, mostly built during the Pallava Dynasty (275-897CE), including several on the UNESCO Wêrelderfenislys. The town is also famous for stone carving, and has schools that train most of India's carvers. Carvings and other handicrafts are sold all over town.
- It is easy to visit Mahabalipuram as a day trip from Chennai, but there are enough attractions to make staying overnight or for a few days an attractive proposition as well, and the town has extensive tourist facilities. One of the most famous temples here is the Shore Temple, next to the beach; if coming from Chennai ensure you reach this temple between 6AM and 6PM, as it is shut down after 6PM.
The East Coast Road could very well be termed the entertainment highway of Chennai. The road is new, flanked by the sea on the left and dotted with amusement spots through the entire stretch. Driving down ECR is an experience. Really! You can pick and choose from amusement parks, water sports centres, beaches, eco conservation, cultural and religious centres, restaurants or resorts to spend your day in. The road caters to practically every type of pastime that one could think about. Be prepared to pay a small toll fee.
- Ahaa Water Park: A spot for frolicking in water, the Ahaa Water Park offers a variety of water sports and fun activities. It has a wave generator, which can generate waves of up to 3.5 ft.
- Beach Resorts: Another convenience that is found in plenty on the East Coast Road is the presence of several comfortable, pleasing, beach resorts, which enable you to take a break, and enjoy a seaside environment. Take your pick from those mentioned below:
- - Buena Vista - Blue Lagoon - Green Country Resort - Fisherman's Cove - Casuarina Bay -
- Cholamandalam Artists Village: Set up by a group of artists to serve as a recluse for artists of all genres. This village offers the ambience needed for creativity to flow and is inhabited only by artists. The village offers guesthouse facilities exclusively for artists from elsewhere so that they could also benefit from the environment provided by the place. A must visit for those who appreciate the finer things of life.
- Madras Crocodile Bank (Crocodile Park). Tue-Sun 8:30AM-5:30PM. 25 km from Chennai. The brainchild of Romulus Whittaker, the acknowledged specialist on reptiles, this center has gained fame as an endeavor for the preservation and propagation of endangered species of crocodiles. The center also houses a large variety of snakes. To get to Crocodile Bank from Chennai (Triplicane), you need to get on the PP19/B/X bus (runs along the beach) to Kovalum, which is the last stop for ₹14 (75mins/30 km). Then at this same intersection, get on 588/C/X bus to Mamallapurum (7 km/7mins) for ₹14/18AC. Night Safari: Tue-Sat (by advance booking only) 7PM-8:30PM. Adult: ₹200/-, Children (below 10 years): ₹100/- ₹40 for adults, ₹20 for children.
- Dakshinachitra: , Muttukadu. A venture of Deborah Thiagarajan and her associates from the Madras Craft Foundation. Dakshinachitra is an amazing place to visit, as various kinds of traditional houses have been transported to Chennai from interior parts of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala and rebuilt here piece by piece.
- Golden Beach: The first amusement park in Chennai, just about 11 km away from Adyar. Still a landmark of Chennai, this park offers over 40 odd rides for the fun seeker. The only park with an access to the beach
- Hill stations van Tamil Nadu, insluitend Yercaud, Yelagiri, Ooty en Kodaikanal
- Hotels and Restaurants in ECR: The ECR road abounds with restaurants and eating spots, which offer a wide range of cuisines and tasteful ambience. And you can plan your dinner or lunch in one of these hotels. A few of the food outlets are listed below:
- - Basera - Blue Lagoon - Thanjavur Restaurant - Food Village - Coastal Kitchen - Hot Kitchen -
- Jagannathan Temple: An exact replica of the Puri Jagannath Temple. Those who have not been to Puri can take a look at this temple.
- Kanyakumari — Site of the famous Vivekananda memorial.
- Kart Attack: A centre dedicated to fulfilling the speed maniac's desire for thrill in a safe and secure environment. The first go karting centre of Chennai, this has placed Chennai on the go karting map of India, and has been instrumental in creating a few go karting champions also.
- Little Folks Specifically aimed at providing entertainment for the children, this park has a longer history than MGM. (Dolphin city was closed after all of its dolphins and sea lions had died. It is no longer operational now.)
- Marina Beach (17 km. Take a bus or a train)
- Mayajaal: 100,000 sq.ft of air-conditioned space that houses movie theatres, bowling alleys, video games parlours and multi-cuisine food courts. This is Mayajaal, a multidimensional entertainment centre, on par with any entertainment zone found abroad. Open from 11AM to 11PM you can easily spend the entire day here.
- MGM Dizzee World: Spread over 27 acres, this theme park offers joy rides, food stalls and other games. It features one of the first roller coaster rides of Chennai, and many of the rides offered could make your hair stand on edge. On the softer side, you have the dashing car drives, and the swimming pool with its water slides. MGM Dizzee World is in Muttukadu next to MGM Beach Resort.
- Muttukadu Boat House: 23 km from Adayar, this backwater area is maintained by the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation, and offers rowing and speedboat riding.
- Pondicherry (163 km. Take a bus) — Go on a spiritual trip or volunteer at Auroville - an experimental township with no religion or politics. The drive down the East Coast Road (ECR) is delightful, with lovely beaches all along the way, and on the way you can stop over at the Botanical Gardens.
- Prarthana Drive In Theatre: Approximately 10 km out of Adyar, this complex offers both a drive in theatre and a drive in restaurant VGP.
- Radio Control Car Racing at ECR RC Track: Chennai has the only active RC Car race track in India. On a weekend, you can find several RC car racers at the ECR RC Track located near Hot Kitchen Resatuarant on the ECR Road. It is very close to Kart Attack track. Visit IRCRA on Facebook for more details.
- Rameswaram (569 km. Take a bus or a train)
- Sai Baba Temple: Approximately 8.5 km from Adyar, the temple is peaceful, clean and breezy.
- Tiruvannamalai (185 km. Take a bus)
- Tirupathi (158 km. Take a bus or a train)
- Tiruvidanthai Nithya Kalyana Perumal Koil: As the name denotes, a temple dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara found on East Coast Road.
- Vedanthangal: (85 km. Take a bus) Around 80 km south from Chennai, Vedanthangal is one of the oldest bird sanctuaries in India. Built around the Vedanthangal Lake, it is home to thousands of native and migratory birds. Best time to visit between November and March.
Tempels
South India is famous for its temples. Even if you aren't on a pilgrimage, these are worth a visit if you are interested in grand buildings and architecture. There are 33, 000 temples in and around Chennai. Some of them are -
- Chidambaram — Approximately 250 km from Chennai. The famous Lord Nataraja temple which has the golden roof for the moolavar which was offered by Parantaka Chola I.
- Kanchipuram — (6 km. Take a bus or a train). Kamakshi temple, seat of one of the Shankaracharyas - the closest Hinduism comes to a spiritual head.
- Madurai— Home to the famous Meenakshi temple.
- Swamithoppe— Ayya Vaikundar Pathi, religious headquarters of Ayyavazhi.
- Thanjavur — Brihadeswara temple (Big Temple).
- Tiruchirapalli — It's situated 350 km south of chennai. By NH45 Trichy can be reached in 5-6 hrs and it has lot of attractions including the Srirangam temple (Sri Renganathar), Ucchi Pillayar (Rock Fort temple) and the river Cauvery.
- Tirunelveli— Home to the Tamil Nadu's largest Shiva temple, "Nellaiappar Temple".
- Tirupati — Approximately 150 km from Chennai, in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
- Tiruvallur — Approximately 45 km from Chennai. It is famous for its Vaidhya Veera raghava Swami Temple and Sri Viswaroopa Panchamukha Anjaneya Swami Ashram which has a 40 ft tall Murti of Hanuman.
- Tiruvannamalai — Arunachala Temple famous for full moon day girivalam and Deepam