The city’s historic temples, churches and markets, and art-hubs ensure that visitors have plenty of things to do in Chennai. Pick up arty souvenirs from Dakshinachitra, explore the city’s Government Museum housed in a stunning British-era building, stroll on the stunning Marina Beach, or go wildlife spotting at the Guindy National Park—Chennai enthrals you with a variety of activities and experiences. We tell you where to go, and what to see when you are in Chennai.
THINGS TO DO IN CHENNAI
Water parks in Chennai every traveller would love to visit
Being the capital of Tamil Nadu, the city of Chennai is home to a lot of tourist attractions, be it historical, socio-cultural or amazing things of th...
1FEATUREDSome of the best museums in Chennai
Chennai as we know it is steeped in rich history, be it social, cultural, scientific and so on. The city’s intrinsic and its many tourist attractions ...
2FEATURED5 Chennai hotspots for culture junkies
From music to dance to cinema to art, Chennai offers something for every culture buff. Visit these five hotspots to discover and experience the city’s...
3FEATUREDChennai off the beaten track
Temples, beaches, classical music and dance and ubiquitous posters of politicians and movie stars are some of the diverse elements associated with the...
4FEATUREDCholamandal Artists’ Village
This artists’ commune in south Chennai was established in 1966, as a place where artists could live, work and display their art together.
6FEATUREDMarina Beach
Sprawling over a distance of 13km, Marina Beach is the longest natural city beach in India and the second longest in the world after Miami. It runs fr...
7FEATUREDMylapore
Once a Pallava port, the neighbourhood of Mylapore is most famous for the Kapaleeshwar Temple dedicated to Shiva.
8FEATUREDFort St. George
This was the first fortress built in India by the English East India Company in 1640. It is now the headquarters of the Tamil Nadu government, while t...
9FEATUREDMadras Music Academy
The Madras Music Academy is the city’s most popular venue for Carnatic classical music and bharatanatyam dance performances.
11FEATUREDSan Thome church
This white neo-Gothic cathedral impresses every visitor with its white 183-foot high spire.
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