Sightseeing in Chennai

Places to see in Chennai

Valluvar Kottam

This monument in the center of Chennai is dedicated to the famous poet/Saint of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvalluvar, who write his renowned Thirukurrals 2000 years ago. The monument is constructed in 1976, so quite modern, but therefore not less impressive. The huge stone chariot in massive stone is a piece of craftmanship and gards a statue of the Master himself in the upper part. These days, the pieceful environment around the monument is a popular dating place for young and old Tamil couples, so you'll never be alone out there.

Valluvar Kottam Valluvar Kottam High Road, Nungambakkam Chennai

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St. Thomas Mount

On this hill located outside the city, towards the airport, Saint Thomas has preached Christs message to hundreds of Tamilians centuries ago. While walking up to the church on top of the hill, the 14 stages of Christ last suffering are depicted in stone statues. The church itself on top of the mountain is rather small but hosts a relique from the Saint and the view over the city is amazing.

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Marina Beach

One of the biggest beaches in the world, stretching over more than 12 km along the coast of Chennai. This is not a beach like you imagine it though, it's crowded and dirty and nowhere to swim. A long alley of shops on the beach will take you to the waterline, where hundreds of chennaiites stare at the horizon with their family or have a little picknick. Avoid going during the hottest hours of the day because you will literally melt on the shadeless beach.

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Temples

Kapaleeswarar Temple

This temple in Mylapore is famous for its detailed encriptions of Hindu mythology on its Gopurams(tower). The temple dates from the eight century AC and was built by the Pallavas to worship Lord Shiva. There are 4 daily pujas.

Sri Parthasarathy Temple

A 8th century temple dedicated to Lord Krishna in Triplicane. This Vashnavite temple is one of the oldest constructions in Chennai and showcases beautiful carvings.

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Snake Park

Guindy Snake Park, formerly the location of Madras Crocodile Bank Trust, is next to the Guindy National Park. The Snake Park in Chennai gained statutory recognition as a medium zoo from the Central Zoo Authority in 1995. There one can see King Cobra, pythons, vipers and other reptiles.

 The visiting timings at the Snake Park is from 9.00 am to 5.30 pm Children's Park is from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm and is open on all days except Tuesday which is declared as a holiday.

The nearest railway station is the Kasturibai Nagar MRTS station which is less than a kilometer away. Guindy station (Suburban Track) is 1 km away. Chennai Egmore Railway station is 9 km away.  Chennai airport is 8 km away.