About Chennai
Marina Beach stretches for 4 kilometres of packed sand where families wade, fishermen cast nets, and street vendors hawk flowers—one of Earth's longest urban beaches. Ancient temples rise between colonial-era buildings; centuries of Chola, Pallava, and British architecture layer atop each other. The city smells of jasmine, chaat spice, and salt water; Tamil cinema billboards tower overhead.
Country
India
Best months to visit
Year-round
Currency
INR
Language
Tamil, Telugu, English
Things to do in Chennai
Walking Marina Beach at dawn with local joggers and fishermen
Visiting Kapaleeshwarar Temple for its ornate gopuram and rituals
Exploring Fort St. George and its colonial museum
Eating dosas and idlis at South Indian vegetarian restaurants
Shopping temple flowers at Flower Bazaar or silk sarees at Nalli
Watching Bharatanatyam classical dance performances at cultural centres
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