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Things to Do in Chennai

Chennai is a vibrant city and it offers varied choices to all its citizens and tourist alike. Whether you are a shopaholic, love eating and try out various cuisines Chennai has everything. 

A lot of people have a notion that Chennai is a very conservative city, with no nightlife. After many have visited the city, they have been proved wrong with the bustling Nightlife of Chennai.

Shop like a Millionaire in Chennai:

Chennai is a haven for shopaholics and if you are a lover of Kanjeepuram and silk saris, there is no other better place to get your hands on the collection. People from across the Country and abroad come to Chennai for wedding shopping.

Shopping in Chennai

T.Nagar Market:

T.Nagar is the place for all kinds of clothes shopping in Chennai, especially when it comes to buying saris, salwars and materials. 

Many a time you are so surprised by the collection and would not know on what to get your hands on. Women would love to be lost in the world of shopping, for a whole day in T.Nagar.

This place even keeps kids entertained all day, with different kinds the knickknacks. It varies from different sizes and styles of bags, artificial jewelry, shoes, bindi’s and jute bags. 

The city center Nugambakkam and Kadhar Nawaz Khan Road has a number of shops dealing in different kinds of goods. This is the place to shop if you are looking for trendy as well as ethnic wear.

Take Time Out to Relax in Chennai:

The city has all the perfect options, if you would like to unwind the stress of a hectic week. It also depends on the kind of budget an individual is looking at spending.

If it is just a day out with family then Chennai has the best beaches and amusements parks on offer. From Marina Beach to the East Coast Beach you can unwind yourself and treat your family to a delicious lunch, at one of the fabulous resorts on the East Coast Road.

Time out to Relax in Chennai


With the holidays fast approaching, it is ideal to plan a family get together at the many resorts in Chennai, adjacent to the beach.

 The most attractive feature about these resorts is that, it has different kinds of activities for all age groups. An evening can be enjoyed by a good game of beach ball and kids will have good fun at the pool.

Eat like it's your First Meal in Chennai:

Eat Delicious food in ChennaiChennai is the city to try out authentic South Indian Cuisine, as well as Continental food. 

The most popular food of Chennai, are ghee roast masala dosa, pongal,vada and idli.If you devour this amazing food for breakfast, then you will be spoilt for choice for lunch and dinner.

If you are fond of meals then, this is the city to try out South Indian meals reserved on banana leaves.

Food of Chennai can pacify your hunger pangs, in any cuisine from Shushi’s to Chinese, Kerala food or Punjabi, Chennai has it. 

Also Read: Restaurants in Chennai

Pray and wake God up in Chennai:

Chennai is a true example of being a model secular state. The city has a good majority of citizens belonging to Christianity, Hinduism and Muslims. 

This fact can be proved with the number of churches that has been constructed in Chennai. Churches such as the one in Besant Nagar, is regularly visited by people of all faiths and their belief is undoubted.

Pray in Chennai Temples

All across Chennai, there are a number of famous temples and people from all over the Country and from other nations, come to pay their respects to sacred temples. 

The people of Chennai are extremely tolerant towards all religions. Pilgrimage trips are arranged by followers, to sacred destinations such as Velankanni and Kancheepuram.

Become a Traveler in Chennai:

Chennai is a true tourist destination; the image of Chennai will be imbibed in every tourist’s heart. The characteristic that allures tourists to this city is that in one aspect it has kept it traditional features and at the same time it is modern as any other city in the Country.

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