Top Things to do in Chennai (Madras)
Top Restaurants in Chennai (Madras)
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The diverse population of Chennai (Madras) is reflected in its rich cultural scene. You’ll find serious theatre as well as the glitz and glamour of Kollywood. Chennai is also an important center for the Bharatanatyam, a local form of classical dance. Visit in January, for the festival of Pongal, or in April, when Chennai celebrates its new year.
Restaurants in Chennai (Madras)
1. Tara Books Book Building
2. Cook With SundariKrishna
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5.0 based on 154 reviews
Continuous interaction with a number of International visitors to Chennai, India during the last few years, has encouraged me to provide a platform where guests are not only in a position to enjoy the nuances of Indian fine dining but further learn the art of cooking depending on their interest. The guests can choose from a variety of menu lists which will be provided through email on booking. I also teach Ayurveda and Vegan recipes
Reviewed By S6469NUalid - Longreach, Australia
Walking into SundariKrishna's house is like walking into a warm hug. I went to a private cooking class and came out with so much knowledge about traditional south indian food and culture, not to mention some great new skills that I've been trying out back home! There were so many options for food and I got to try some vegetables and spices that I've never tried before. I attended the class on Diwali and was so accommodated and spent the evening eating the food we had prepared and enjoying the company. This was such a unique and amazing experience, I highly recommend this for couples, families and solo travellers alike
3. San Thome Church
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4.5 based on 1,243 reviews
Probably the most magnificent and prominent reminder of Chennai's colonial lineage, the San Thome Church bears a colossal amount of history since A.D. 52, the year when St. Thomas traveled to India, though the Roman Catholic basilica was built in the 16th century by the Portuguese. It was then rebuilt by the British in 1893. The imposing structure reaches a height of 155 feet and emanates peace and architectural splendor with its tall spires over the tomb of the saint. The sea makes a wonderful backdrop to the pristine white structure. The San Thome Church is considered one of the pilgrimages for people around the world.
Reviewed By thewanderer0512 - Bengaluru, India
San Thome Church, also known as St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica and National Shrine of Saint Thomas, is a Roman Catholic minor basilica in Santhome, in the city of Chennai, This church has the status of a minor basilica, originally the old church was built in the 16th century by Portuguese explorers and rebuilt again with the status of cathedral by the British in 1893, Touring to this Madras Santhome Cathedral Basilica church is pretty easy, as you will get auto rickshaws, 'call taxis' and even luxurious cabs. Auto rickshaws are the cheapest ones but bargain carefully before you get into one.
4. Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By jaded_bones
Beautiful serene place of worship. Nice place. Mass at regular times daily. Clean location just in front of public transport and in centre of town
5. The Anna Centenary Library
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4.5 based on 247 reviews
Adding another feather to its intellectual cap, Chennai is now home to South Asia’s largest library. So if you are a book lover and need a break from the city’s commotion, this is the place for you. The Anna Centenary Library is an eight-story structure that has recently added to the city’s growing modern landscape in the Kotturpuram area. A Braille section, children’s corner, replica of the "Tree of Knowledge," an auditorium and an amphitheater make quite an impression on visitors.
Reviewed By ababushankar - Chennai (Madras), India
You can find books for all ages and interests. Children's section has books for children and teachers. The library has exclusive space for those who would like to study peacefully, with your own books and laptops
6. ISKCON Chennai, Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple
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4.5 based on 330 reviews
Reviewed By manojygupta - New Delhi, India
when in a city and near to ISKCON temple it is imperative to visit it. Temple environment filled me with positive energy and had pleasant soul filling time inside permises.
7. Puttaparthi Sairam Temple Sundaram
8. Vivekananda House
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4.5 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By Zyz4653
We visited this place during out tour. It is inspiring place. we were told that Vivekanand swami stayed there for few days . He also used to to do meditation in that room. Very very peaceful place. One can learn many great things about him. It is worth seeing this place and spend some time in that peaceful place.
9. Chennai Metro Rail
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4.5 based on 336 reviews
Reviewed By pradrao60 - Chennai (Madras), India
We had the opportunity to travel by the Chennai Metro in May 2018, when my son and his family visited us on a short vacation. CMRL announced free rides for the public during and for a few days after inaugurating the stretch between Nehru Park station and Chennai Central Metro station. We were transported into a world of cleanliness never seen before by us in India! The stations are very well maintained and so are the trains. The underground sections are fully air-conditioned, and free of noise and air pollution prevalent outside. My grandson was absolutely thrilled by the ride! They also have escalators and lifts to help the commuters. The Government of Tamil Nadu created a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for implementing the Chennai Metro Rail Project. This SPV, named as “Chennai Metro Rail Limited” (CMRL), was incorporated in December, 2007 under the Companies Act. It has now been converted into a Joint Venture of the Government of India and the Government of Tamil Nadu, with equal equity holding. This joint venture has built and operates the Chennai Metro Rail network. The Chennai Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The system commenced service in 2015, after partially opening the first phase of the project. The network consists of two colour-coded lines, covering a length of 35 kilometres (about 22 miles). The system has a mix of underground and elevated stations and uses standard gauge rail. The services operate daily between 06:00 hours and 22:00 hours, with a varying frequency of 10 to 20 minutes. Construction began in June, 2009 and the first stretch, covering seven stations from Koyambedu to Alandur, a distance of 10 kilometres (about 6.2 miles), began operation on 29 June 2015. As of May 2018, Chennai Central to St. Thomas Mount on the Green line and AG-DMS to Chennai International Airport on Blue line are commercially operational, which brings the total operational network to over 35 km. Chennai had an established Chennai Suburban Railway network dating back to 1931, operating on a metre-gauge line from Beach to Tambaram, which has now been converted to broad gauge. Two more suburban lines, Chennai Central–Arakkonam and Chennai Central–Gummidipoondi began operations in 1985. The first phase of Chennai Mass Rapid Transit System between Chennai Beach and Thirumayilai (Mylapore) opened in 1997, with further extension to Velachery in 2007. Modelled after the Delhi Metro, a similar modern metro rail system was planned for Chennai city by Delhi Metro Chief, Shri E. Sreedharan, at the request of Government of Tamil Nadu. In 2007-08, ₹50 crore (US$7.0 million) was sanctioned for preliminary works, which included a Detailed Project Report (DPR) to be prepared by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. The project was approved by the State cabinet in November 2007 and was to be executed by the Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL). Seven lines were planned by the DMRC for the Chennai Metro network. The Central Planning Commission gave ‘in-principle’ approval for the project on 16 April 2008. On 21 November 2009, a deal was signed with Japan Banking Corporation for a loan. In July 2012, the first tunnel boring machine was launched and by October 2012, eleven more machines were commissioned to bore tunnels along the underground stretch by three consortiums involved in the construction. On 6 November 2013, the test run along a stretch of 1 kilometre track was conducted. On 14 February 2014, the maiden trial run for the Metro was conducted between the Koyambedu and Ashok Nagar stations. In August 2014, the metro received the statutory speed certification clearance from the Research Design and Standards Organisation. In January 2015, a report was submitted to the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety for approval. In April 2015, the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety inspected the rolling stock and submitted a report to the Railway Board. On 29 June 2015, commercial operations started between Alandur and Koyambedu stations. Almost a year later, on 21 September 2016, commercial operations commenced between Chennai International Airport Metro station and Little Mount Metro station. We understand that the system has also planned to take-over the existing Chennai Mass Rapid Transit System by 2021, which would be upgraded to operate using the rolling stock of the Chennai Metro. CMRL was recognised by the International Association of Public Transport in 2011. In December-2016, it was announced that Chennai Metro Phase II would be for 104 km (65 mi), spreading across 104 stations. Perhaps people from other cities having metro facilities may not be as thrilled as we were, but this facility being added to the city’s transportation system will certainly enhance the comfort and convenience of the Chennai travelling public.
10. Pothys Hyper
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By JYach - Bengaluru, India
Hi I love visiting new shopping places and was delighted to spend over two hours browsing this store It’s amazing that over so many floors, they have more merchandise within that you’d find in a small shopping centre These guys know their customers and market intimately and pander to them with the pricing, mix and range And, their treasure trove is surely their supermarket, where I bought stuff unavailable in Bangalore supermarkets! Hoorah and hooray for Pothys Well done and thanks J
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