Chennai-Things You Must Know
Chennai (formerly Madras) is one of India's oldest cities with rich heritage, a thriving cultural scene, classical music, iconic temples, beaches, and modern infrastructure. It's the cultural capital of South India and an emerging IT and automobile hub.
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Must-Visit Places in Chennai
| Place | Highlights |
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| Marina Beach | Second longest beach in the world |
| Fort St. George | British colonial fort built in 1644 |
| Kapaleeshwarar Temple | Iconic 7th-century Dravidian-style temple |
| San Thome Basilica | Historic church built over Apostle Thomas’s tomb |
| Vivekananda House | Where Swami Vivekananda stayed in 1897 |
| Mahabalipuram (nearby) | UNESCO World Heritage rock-cut temples |
| Valluvar Kottam | Monument to poet Thiruvalluvar |
| Guindy National Park | Wildlife park in the city |
| DakshinaChitra | Heritage museum of South Indian culture |
| Birla Planetarium | Science and astronomy exhibitions |
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Phoenix Marketcity (Velachery)
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Express Avenue Mall (Royapettah)
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VR Chennai (Anna Nagar)
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Ampa Skywalk (Kilpauk)
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Chennai Citi Centre (Mylapore)
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Spencer Plaza (Mount Road – one of India’s oldest malls)
🎥 Top Cinema Halls
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Sathyam Cinemas (Royapettah)
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SPI Escape (Express Avenue)
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Luxe Cinemas (Phoenix Mall)
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AGS Cinemas (various locations)
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INOX and PVR multiplexes
🎢 Fun Activities to Do
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Surfing at Covelong Beach
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Shopping at T Nagar
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Cultural shows at Kalakshetra
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Cholamandal Artists' Village visit
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Evening walk at Besant Nagar Beach
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Food tour in Mylapore
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Boat ride at Muttukadu (ECR)
🏨 Best Hotels in Chennai (All Budgets)
| Category | Hotels |
|---|---|
| ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Taj Coromandel, ITC Grand Chola, The Leela Palace, Park Hyatt |
| ⭐⭐⭐ | Hotel Savera, The Residency, GRT Grand |
| Budget | Treebo, FabHotels, Ginger Hotel, Zostel (for backpackers) |
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Murugan Idli Shop (South Indian)
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Buhari Hotel (home of Chicken 65)
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Dindigul Thalappakatti (Biryani)
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Annalakshmi (Vegetarian)
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Saravana Bhavan (Authentic Tamil)
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Copper Chimney (North Indian)
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Little Italy, Benjarong, Absolute Barbecue
🚉 How to Reach Chennai
| Mode | Details |
|---|---|
| ✈️ Air | Chennai International Airport (MAA) – Well connected globally |
| 🚉 Rail | Major stations: Chennai Central, Egmore, Tambaram |
| 🚌 Bus | CMBT (Koyambedu) – One of Asia’s largest bus terminals |
| 🚗 Road | Connected via NH-45, NH-5, and NH-205 |
| 🚈 Metro | Chennai Metro Rail – Blue and Green lines active |
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Formerly called Madras, established by the British in 1639.
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Fort St. George was the first British settlement in India.
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Major center for South Indian classical music and Bharatanatyam.
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Birthplace of personalities like C.V. Raman, R. K. Narayan, A. R. Rahman.
🏥 Major Hospitals in Chennai
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Apollo Hospitals (Greams Road)
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Fortis Malar Hospital
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MIOT International
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Global Hospitals
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Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre
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Government General Hospital (GH)
👮 Police Stations (Central & Popular Areas)
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Egmore Police Station
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Teynampet Police Station
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Anna Nagar Police Station
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Adyar Police Station
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Mylapore Police Station
[Dial 100 for emergencies]
🛍️ Popular Markets in Chennai
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Pondy Bazaar (T Nagar)
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Ritchie Street (Electronics)
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Burma Bazaar (Foreign goods)
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George Town (Wholesale)
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Luz Corner (Traditional shopping)
⛽ Fuel & Charging Stations
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Petrol Pumps: IndianOil, Bharat Petroleum, HPCL outlets across the city
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CNG Stations: Limited – Available near Manali & outskirts
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Electric Car Charging Points:
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TANGEDCO substations
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Ampere & Ather Grid stations
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Available in IT parks and select malls
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🏫 Top Colleges, Schools, and Playschools
Colleges:
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IIT Madras
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Loyola College
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Stella Maris College
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Madras Christian College
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Anna University
Schools:
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DAV Boys/Girls (Mogappair, Gopalapuram)
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Chettinad Vidyashram
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PSBB
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SBOA
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Vidya Mandir
Playschools:
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EuroKids
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Kidzee
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Little Millennium
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Kangaroo Kids
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Podar Jumbo Kids
🚌 Bus Depots & Railway Stations
| Type | Name |
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| Main Bus Depot | Koyambedu (CMBT) |
| Railway Stations | Chennai Central, Egmore, Tambaram, Mambalam |
| Metro Stations | Airport, Alandur, T Nagar, High Court, Anna Nagar |
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