One might run out of time as there are scores of some of the best places to visit in Chennai. This coastal city has embedded in itself every aspect of its rich culture and more. A visit to Chennai is a visit through time as each place showcases its age old heritage. There is a long list of some of the very famous as well as unknown but beautiful religious sites, galleries, museums, gardens, historic monuments, beaches that are known for appealing people with their simplistic charms.
India’s largest beach happens to be Chennai’s Marina Beach which extends from Fort St. George to Besant Nagar. One of the best places to visit in Chennai for viewing a spectacular sun rise, this sandy delight is lined by palm trees on one side. On the southern side this seashore are the famedAshta Lakshmi Temple and Velanganni Church, popular among the residents of Chennai. Located a distance of 40km from Chennai, on the coast of Coromandel, Covelong Beach is well-known for its beach activities and the serene beauty of its surroundings. Once a major port, one comes across it on the way to Mahabalipuram.
Beaches to Visit in Chennai:
- Marina Beach
- Covelong Beach
- Elliot’s Beach
Historical Places to Visit in Chennai:
- Fort St. George
- Kapaleeshwar Temple
- San Thome Church
- Sri Parthasarathy Temple
- Thousand Lights Mosque
Places to visit near Chennai:
- Muttukadu
- Mahabalipuram
- Tiruttani