City in Tamil Nadu

Chennai, on the Bay of Bengal in eastern India, is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu. The city is home to Fort St. George, built in 1644 and now a museum showcasing the city’s roots as a British military garrison and East India Company trading outpost, when it was called Madras. Religious sites include Kapaleeshwarar Temple, adorned with carved and painted gods, and St. Mary’s, a 17th-century Anglican church.
The Government Museum houses Indian art and archaeological objects, notably bronze sculptures from the medieval Chola dynasty. Wildlife and plants can be seen at Guindy National Park, Arignar Anna Zoological Park and the Theosophical Society’s gardens. Food stalls line Marina Beach, a popular spot for walking and flying kites. The Kalakshetra Foundation – comprising an art museum and several theaters – is one of many venues presenting Tamil performing arts throughout the year.

Things to do

Arignar Anna Zoological Park

Asian mammals in big enclosures

 
 
 

Thiruvanmiyur Beach

Beach

 
 
 

Marina Beach

Recreational shoreline with food vendors

 
 
 

VGP Universal Kingdom

Playful amusement park for rides & shows

 
 
 

Dr MGR Memorial

Former chief minister’s monument & tomb

 
 
 

Queensland Amusement Park

Amusement & water park with many rides

 
 
 

Semmozhi Poonga

Botanical garden with many plants

 
 
 

Anna Tower

12-story tower overlooking park

 
 
 

Snow Kingdom (Chennai)

Whimsical spot for snow play & sledding

 
 
 

Krishna’s Butter Ball

Massive boulder balanced on a hill

 
 
 

Panagal Park

Green space in a major shopping area

 
 
 

Arulmigu Sri Parthasarathyswamy Temple

Hindu temple built in the 8th century

 
 
 

MGM Dizzee World

Amusement park with rides & restaurants

 
 
 

Nanganallur Anjaneyar Temple

Temple with a large statue of Hanuman

 
 
 

The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology

Zoo with crocodiles & other reptiles

 
 
 

Besant Nagar Beach

Beach

 
 
 

ISKCON

Hindu temple

 
 
 

Dakshina Chitra Museum

Heritage museum with exhibits & events