Chennai Tourist Attractions

Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu, on the Bay of Bengal coast. It is a large city with old temples, colonial buildings and one of the longest urban beaches in the world. Chennai is also a common starting point for trips to Tirupati, which is about 135 km away.

Top places to visit in Chennai

• Marina Beach - a long sandy beach along the city, busy in the evenings.
• Kapaleeshwarar Temple - a Dravidian-style Shiva temple in Mylapore with a colourful gopuram.
• Fort St. George - the first British fort in India, now with a museum.
• San Thome Basilica - a church built over the tomb of St. Thomas the Apostle.
• Mahabalipuram - the UNESCO-listed Shore Temple and rock carvings, about 55 km south.

Best time to visit Chennai

November to February is the best time. Summers are hot and humid, and October to December brings the northeast monsoon rain.

How to reach Chennai

Chennai International Airport has domestic and international flights. Chennai Central and Chennai Egmore are the main railway stations. Tirupati is about three to four hours away by road or train.

Plan your trip

See our Tirupati Tour Packages from Chennai for tours that cover Chennai, with transport, stay and sightseeing. Call or WhatsApp us to plan a custom trip.