Chennai formally known as Madras is the
capital of Tamil Nadu, and is known as the Gateway to South
India . Hindu temples and
historic buildings, wide sandy beaches and busy bazaars, there is so much to do
and see in Chennai. Chennai is hot,
congested, and noisy, and it is the major hub of the south. Lots of travellers just stay long enough to
see the major attractions then book tickets for another place. If in Chennai you should definitely visit
some prominently places and eat at the local hot spot food places before you
leave.
Besant Nagar is quiet residential area, and the nearby Elliot's Beach
is one good place to sit and relax in solitude, especially on the
weekends. From what I hear, the
amusements parks in Chennai are really great.
Shopping at Chennai should be a good pleasure also. The malls and
shopping complexes are jam-packed with all kinds of things you can think of,
and always remember one good rule, bargaining is allowed, I bargain just about
everywhere I shop in India.
For the taste of South Indian food, don't forget to have dinner at one
of the popular restaurants. I just read
an article on Chennai’s restaurants and apparently “The Raintree” is one of the
top restaurants to eat and must try.
Another I hear is the Amethyst.
Idli and sambar, dosa, and vada are South Indian foods that you will see
as being served in most eateries, as they are there biggest staples.
If you are planning to visit the temples in and around Chennai, the
most prominent temples that should be at the top of your list to see is
Kapaleeswarar Temple Mylapore and Saint Thomas Mount, of course there are so
many other popular temples and churches to visit. I had the opportunity to go
to Saint Thomas Mount, and it was a wonderful experience, but lets travel there
later. Kapaleeswar Temple Kapaleeswarar Temple is a Lord Shiva temple and is little more that
350 years old, is considered by Hindus to be one of the most sacred sites in
the southern part of India
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