Attractions & Places

to Visit in Chennai

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Hit this bustling 6 km beach early in the morning for the sunrise or just after sunset when it is cooler. A wonder among places to visit in Chennai, a stroll along its sands is a great way to get a feel of the city.

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Higginbothams bookstore has been around for over 150 years and holds the distinction of being appointed the bookseller to King Edward, who in 1875, was the Prince of Wales. The flagship store on Mount Road claims to be the oldest bookshop in the country and stocks a wide range of books. A must visit for lovers of books and wonderful architecture.

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A must among places to visit in Chennai is the Bronze Gallery in this museum, a hidden secret. It has a wonderful collection of South Indian bronze artworks dating from the 7th-century Pallava Era to modern times. The comprehensive English explanation of each piece makes this gallery a joy to explore.

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Kancheevaram saris and pattus (silks), crafted by skilled artisans in nearby Kanchipuram, make great gifts and souvenirs. Famed for the unique weaving method used in their creation and distinctive patterns, these saris are adorned in gold and silver threads. Visit Nalli Chinnasami Chetty to be spoilt for choice.

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For foodies, some of the places to visit in Chennai are the stores selling home-style snacks. You will not be able to stop at just one kai murukku, a flavourful handmade local pretzel, or crunchy mullu thenguzhal (rice-flour spiral). These edible souvenirs make great bar snacks too.

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This temple showcases the typical Dravidian style of architecture, with its square Vimana that houses the sanctum sanctorum beneath a towering pyramid roof. Pay your respects at this ancient house of worship as you observe the gopuram (gateway), mandapams (pavilions) and other classical features.

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Hit this bustling 6 km beach early in the morning for the sunrise or just after sunset when it is cooler. A wonder among places to visit in Chennai, a stroll along its sands is a great way to get a feel of the city.

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Higginbothams bookstore has been around for over 150 years and holds the distinction of being appointed the bookseller to King Edward, who in 1875, was the Prince of Wales. The flagship store on Mount Road claims to be the oldest bookshop in the country and stocks a wide range of books. A must visit for lovers of books and wonderful architecture.

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Atop the list of places to visit in Chennai is Mahabalipuram, also known as Mamallapuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, find a group of royal monuments, many hewn out of rock faces, that date back to the 7th and 8th centuries - rathas (temples in the form of chariots), mandapas (cave sanctuaries), the giant open-air rock relief, the Descent of the Ganges, and the Shore Temple dedicated to Shiva, Durga, Vishnu and Krishna. The area also has many cafes and restaurants.