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Chennai is one of the popular tourist destinations in the southern India. The city boasts of ancient monuments, beautiful beaches, magnificent temples and a lot more. A trip to Chennai gives you an insight into the tradition and cultural heritage of Tamil Nadu.
If you are keen on exploring the city, you would be welcomed by a handful of surprises. The city offers something to everyone whether you want to visit a temple or have some adventure in the city. Let's take you to some of the best places to hangout in Chennai.
Marina Beach
Marina Beach needs no introduction as it is one of the famous beaches in India. It is the second longest urban beach in the world and a popular holiday spot too. This sandy beach is ideal for an early morning jogging or for a lazy stroll in the evenings.
Ashtalakshmi Temple
Ashtalakshmi Temple or the Ashtalakshmi Kovil is worth visiting during a trip to Chennai. The temple is located in the Mahalakshmi Street of Chennai and dedicated to the eight primary forms of Goddess Lakshmi.
Covelong Beach
Situated around 40km from the city of Chennai, the Covelong Beach is a gentle place where you can enjoy the graceful waves and indulge in water sports like wind surfing and water surfing.
Besant Nagar Beach
The Besant Nagar Beach, also known as the Elliot's Beach, is a popular tourist spot in Chennai. It is located at the end point of Marina beach. The weekends here are generally crowded with the natives. The Elliot's Beach is known as a night beach among the Chennai youth.
Chipstead
If you are looking out for a partying hub in the city, Chipstead is the place where you should be. The bar is designed for the youth in a contemporary style that attracts the youngsters with its cosy ambience and a lavish menu with the choicest of starters, cocktails, whisky and more.
MGM Dizzee World
Located at the East Coast Road in Chennai, MGM Dizzee world is a theme park that has a huge varieties of activities and rides to offer. Some of the major attractions here are the Spider Spin, Funny Mountain, Snow Valley, Log Flume and the Giant Wheel.
Dakshina Chitra
This open-air museum is one of its kind in Chennai. It portrays the art, culture and lifestyle of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. It is also a cultural centre of Chennai that hosts exhibitions, workshops and other events that help create awareness about the culture and arts of South India.
Crocodile Bank
The Crocodile Bank is located around 40km away from the Chennai city. The bank is home to alligators, crocodiles and snakes. Being the largest croc-breeding site in India, the bank also helps the Irula tribe that makes a living out of extracting snake venom.
Vandalur Zoo
The Vandalur Zoo is located in the outskirts of Chennai around 30km away from the city. This is the first public zoo in India and also the largest zoological garden in the country. The safaris, walk-through aviary, butterfly house, reptile house and the amphibian house are a few highlights of the zoo.
Muttukadu Backwaters
Muttukadu backwaters is located at the ECR in Chennai and a popular picnic spot for water sports. Wind surfing, water-skiing, speedboat riding and rowing are a few activities offered here.
