Chennai - Wikipedia
Chennai (/ ˈtʃɛnaɪ / ⓘ; Tamil: [ˈt͡ɕenːaɪ̯], ISO: Ceṉṉai), formerly known as Madras, [c] is the capital and largest city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost state of India. It is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal.
Chennai (Madras) travel - Lonely Planet | India, Asia
If you have time to explore Chennai (formerly Madras), this 284-sq-mi (400-sq-km) conglomerate of urban villages and diverse neighborhoods making up Tamil Nadu's capital will pleasantly surprise you. Its role is as keeper of South Indian artistic, religious and culinary traditions.
Chennai | History, Population, Temples, Map, & Facts | Britannica
Nov 6, 2024 · Chennai, formerly known as Madras, city and capital of Tamil Nadu state, southern India, located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. Known as the ‘Gateway to South India,’ Chennai is a major administrative and cultural center.
THE 30 BEST Things to Do in Chennai (Madras), India - Tripadvisor
THE 30 BEST Things to Do in Chennai (Madras), India Places to Visit in Chennai (Madras) Check out must-see sights and activities: Snow Kingdom , Kapaleeshwarar Temple , Theme Parks , Multi-day Tours .
22 Best Things to Do in Chennai - TripSavvy
May 18, 2020 · Chennai is a city that requires you to explore below its surface and delve into its distinctive culture. These places to visit and things to do in Chennai will help you uncover what makes the city special. Try and be there in mid January for the annual Pongal festival as well.
Chennai – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
Chennai (Tamil: சென்னை Ceṉṉai), formerly Madras, is the capital of the Southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. With a population of 8.6 million (2011 census), Chennai's urbanised area is the most populous in Southern India and the fourth most populous in India.
20 Must-Visit Attractions in Chennai, India - Culture Trip
Jan 9, 2018 · South India’s cultural capital and gateway city, Chennai, is frequently counted among the best cities to visit in the world for food and culture among other things. But what really stands out in terms of Chennai‘s potential as a tourist destination is the sheer number of cultural, historical, architectural and other sites it is home to. If ...