Chennai was once known as Madras. Although this city in India is not so blessed with world-famous monuments or attractions, there are several places to visit and appreciate. Here are just some of them.
Mylapore- Chennai’s historic neighborhood
If you stay at any of the 5 Star hotels in Chennai and wonder where you should head to, to witness the city’s vibrant culture, Mylapore is the place that should be recommended to you. You find the 17th-century Kapaleeshwarar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva here, which is also known as the most impressive temple in Chennai.
Adyar- the foodies’ place
Chennai is the home for popular resorts the likes of Turyaa Chennai in which you find world-class cuisine, and also the home for Adyar which features authentic south Indian vegetarian cuisine and sweets.
Cholamandai Artists’ Village
The artists you meet here are not receiving any financial assistance from anyone, and their stories are sometimes sad. Make a visit to this village and get exposed to an extraordinary collection of paintings and sculptures that will surprise you.
The T. Nagar
From sarees to gold, the T.Nagar or the Theagaraya Nagar features them all. This is an extremely busy city and can be considered as the main shopping district in Chennai.
