(1) Chennai Tourism Packages

Tamil Nadu’s largest city, Chennai is not only the biggest commercial and industrial centre in South India situated on the Coromandel Coast, but also one of the liveliest cities which attracts tourists from all around the globe. With a rich heritage of temples, churches and other ancient monuments since the time of the Britishers, it is a great location for lovers of history. The culture is well-balanced with the modern amenities and technology, and the city is connected with the most prominent attractions, thus making it much easy for holidaymakers to explore the maximum of its multi-facets. There are a plethora of monuments such as the Freemasons Hall, a perfect example of the traditional heritage and culture; Government Museum, one of the oldest museums of modern India; and Kamaraj Memorial House, where you will find a massive library of Shri Kamaraj’s favourite books, the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. With unlimited excursions such as the Crocodile Bank, a sumptuous wildlife sanctuary of crocodiles, alligators, and other reptiles; Mahabalipuram, famous for its Shore temple and the awe-inspiring carvings; Pulicat, houses a Dutch cemetery, Pulicat lake and bird sanctuary; and Thanjavur, notable for its majestic chola temples, Chennai will give you a diverse and rich experience. The amusement parks such as Dash-N-Splash, Dolphin City, Little Folks, Kishkinta and MGM ‘Dizzee World’ beach Resort will compel you to become a child again. For nocturnal beings who are looking for dancing till they drop, there are discotheques such as HFO, Dublin, Flame Le Club and Zara-Tapas Pub. Chennai is a bright and up-to-date city and you can take advantage of its modernism during your tour. Chennai Tourism has contributed greatly in making this wonderful location easily accessible for avid travellers. While you traverse through the city, you would love visiting affluent malls such as The City Centre, Spencer Plaza, Gold Mall and Express Avenue. The city is dotted with both old and new temples and some even date back to 800 AD. Visiting these will not take you away from the hustle and bustle of the city, but provide you with a serene and fresh experience as you acquaint with the rituals and marvel at the architecture. Get a chance to visit the Parthasarathy Temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, which comes among one of the holy abodes of Lord Vishnu and the Kapaleeswarar temple, a 7th century temple dedicated to Goddess Karpagambal, one of the forms of Parvati, Lord Shiva’s wife through our Chennai tourism packages. You may also consider visiting the Adeeswar temple. Dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, it is a replica of Sabarimala. The entire city of Chennai houses numerous temples. To add a few more to your religious experience, you can visit the Ayyappa Temple, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam Temple, Shirdi Sai Baba Temple and Madhya Kailash Temple. Chennai is a metropolitan city which is notable for its scintillating beaches. The vivid coastlines bring forth roaring waves which crash on the rocks producing a splashing sound pleasing to the ears. And, when they flow through the white sands, they give your feet a chilling effect. Lovers of pristine nature love spending a few moments at the Marina Beach, the longest in India and second longest in the world, and so will you. It’s 13 kms length is suitable for both, family and friends. Honeymooners can choose one of the quiet parts to share a few romantic words. The capital of Tamil Nadu has been an abode to different colonies. As a result, you will find different religions and cultures nourishing here. Some of the oldest churches you can explore here include St. Mary’s Church, constructed in 1678-79; Santhome Basilica, situated on the southern end of Marina Beach; Velankanni Church, again built in the 16th century; The Armenian Church, C.S.I. Holy Cross Church, St. Thomas Mount, where you will find an exhibition of paintings of 'The Holy Lady and The Child' and 'Our Lady of Expectations'; and St. Andrews Church. Being the gateway of South landing to the distinctive city of Chennai gives you an opportunity to come close to the culture, fairs and festivals it hosts. Take a little time out of your itinerary to witness how the artists pay their tribute to the ‘Cosmic Dancer’ Lord Nataraja in Chidambaram at the Natyanjali Dance Festival. Acquaint yourself with the Carnatic Music and classical dance at the Dance and Music Festival. Participate in the Travel and Tourism Fair to tour a few prominent locations and gain information about Chennai’s sumptuous culture. If you are visiting in the month of January, you can call yourself a lucky man as the grand colourful festival of Pongal is commemorated at this time. You’ll love all the rituals covered in this four day festival. Much diverse and rich is Chennai with respect to all the tourism aspects you can imagine. To find out the truth, you better spend a few days here.