What are the important places you need to visit in the city of Chennai?

The city of Chennai is the capital city of Tamil Nadu and is one of the most vibrant metropolitans of the entire India. This city is very famous for its rich cultural heritage, beautiful beaches, ancient temples and the modern attractions related to it due to which planning your stay at the ITC grand Chola Chennai will be definitely worth it whenever you plan a trip to the city. So, if you are a history lover, beach lover, or spiritual seeker, planning the trip to Chennai will be definitely worth it and following are the most important places that you need to cover on your trip: 

1. The iconic Marina Beach: This is one of the longest urban beaches in the whole world and will be stretching for approximately 13 km along the Bay of Bengal. This is a very popular place for morning walks, jogging and enjoyment of the mesmerizing sunrise the major attractions over here will be the lively street food stalls, statues, and memorials dedicated to the historical figures along with a vibrant atmosphere based upon kite flying, local vendors and other associated things. Any visit to the city of Chennai will be incomplete without spending time at Marina Beach. 

2. Kapaleeshwar Temple, a spiritual landmark of the city: This temple is one of the famous temples in the city of Chennai that has been dedicated to Lord Shiva and the temple is very famous for the beautifully curved gateways of the entire area along with rich cultural history and spiritual significance. The vibrant Temple festivals are worth attending over here and further this is the architectural marble in itself which makes it one of the most important places for spiritual travellers and history lovers. 

3. Fort St. George: This place was built in 1644 by the British East India Company and is a historical area that now has two houses which is the Fort Museum which exhibits British artefacts, weapons, and paintings in addition to Saint Mary’s Church which is the oldest church in India. The collection of ancient coins, manuscripts, and the colonial over here definitely is worth considering on your trip so that you can spend the best time cherishing the colonial past of the city of Chennai.

4. Santhome Basilica: This place has been built over the tomb of St. Thomas and is a very important religious site to be covered in the city of Chennai. This place is very famous for the beautiful stained-glass windows and impressive interiors associated with it in addition to the museum that will be displaying the artifacts related to St Thomas. The entire area comes with a very peaceful atmosphere which makes it ideal for prayer and meditation and further, this is one of the most important landmarks for history and architecture lovers.

5. Guindy National Park and Snake Park: This place is located in the heart of the city and is one of the most important national parks inside the Metro city which is home to significant rare species including the blackbuck, deer, and birds. The snake park over here includes snakes of multiple species, crocodiles, and reptiles and further you will be able to witness the peaceful working Trail over here surrounded by the lush element of greenery. This is a very great place for nature lovers and wildlife lovers without any doubt.

6. Elliot’s Beach: This place is one of the most important places that you need to cover on your trip to the city of Chennai because this is a very quiet and clean alternative to Marina Beach. Every visitor over here will be able to enjoy the relaxing seaside walking with fewer elements of the crowd and further, the delicious food at the beat side cafes will be definitely worth it. This place is perfect for anybody who is interested in enjoying the peaceful beach experience.

7. Government Museum and National Art Gallery: This place is one of the oldest museums in India and is highly successful in showcasing the South Indian bronzers including the famous Nataraja statue, artifacts from the Indus Valley civilization, and the Museum for children that comes with the significant variety of the natural history exhibits. The National Art Gallery is Located in the red sandstone building which makes it perfect for art lovers and history lovers. So, if you are very much interested in going in-depth into the history of India as well as Chennai then planning a visit to this place will be definitely of interest.

8. ValluvarKottam: This is one of the most important areas that you need to visit because this is a tribute to the Tamil literature and further is a monument dedicated to the Thiruvalluvar who is the famous Tamil poet and philosopher. This is a 39 m tall chariot-shaped structure with the inscriptions and the auditorium over here can have a seating capacity of more than 4000 people. This is one of the most peaceful areas that you need to visit in the city of Chennai for exploring the cultural beauty and this is a great place for anybody interested to enjoy the Tamil nutrition and heritage.

9. DakshinaChitra, the cultural village: This is one of the most important living heritage museums that will be showcasing the tradition, art, and lifestyle of South India and further the visitors over here will be able to enjoy the recreated traditional houses from the Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala. This place comes with live demonstrations of weaving and folk performances and further the place also holds workshops on handicrafts as well as South Indian art forms. This is basically a great place for the cultural lovers as well as the families.

Hence to enjoy the easy accessibility to the places mentioned above it is highly recommended that people book their room in the ITC Grand Chola Chennai. In this case, everyone will be able to spend the best time in the city that offers you a blend of tradition with modern facilities and if you are interested in exploring the city in depth then you need to make sure that you are covering the above-mentioned places so that you can genuinely enjoy the true charm of Chennai.