Buzzing streets, humble neighbourhoods and an amalgamation of modern and traditional lifestyles; Chennai, previously known as Madras, is a city that will captivate you with its diverse colours and flavours.
Located on the coast of Bay of Bengal, the capital city of the state of Tamil Nadu is one of the four major metropolitan cities in India. Although the city has in the recent years embraced a new cosmopolitan culture in the form of luxury hotels and swanky pubs and bars, it still is deep rooted in its cultures and religious traditions.
Buzzing streets, humble neighbourhoods and an amalgamation of modern and traditional lifestyles; Chennai, previously known as Madras, is a city that will captivate you with its diverse colours and flavours.
Located on the coast of Bay of Bengal, the capital city of the state of Tamil Nadu is one of the four major metropolitan cities in India. Although the city has in the recent years embraced a new cosmopolitan culture in the form of luxury hotels and swanky pubs and bars, it still is deep rooted in its cultures and religious traditions. You will get a taste of this as you visit the beautiful temples and museums that decorate the city.
An experience of a city, no matter how beautiful, is made memorable by its people and its food. Soon after sunrise, Chennai’s air fills with the enticing aromas of its local cuisine. Either you are exploring the streets of the suburban T-Nagar or walking down the narrow lanes and bazaars of George Town, you can savour the soft and fluffy idlies and the light and delicious pancakes called dosas, served with hot lentil soup, sambhaar and a variety of flavourful chutneys. And the people who run the kitchens are infectiously energetic who hold a lot of passion for their city and culture. After a hearty meal, you can take a stroll down the Marina or Elliot’s Beach.
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