Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, is the cultural hub of South India. It is among the largest cities of India and is unique in the sense it combines rich culture, religious sentiments, technological advancement and historical heritage beautifully. The bustle of the city and the organized way of life is a pleasure to witness. Ever enthusiastic to shop, the locals are friendly people who work hard and enjoy hard too. The entire city has a very cozy, homely feel about it. Here is your tourist guide to Chennai.
Chennai stretches 19 kms along the Bay of Bengal and is about 9 km at its widest.
Here, the people speak Tamil and English. Chennai being located in the tropical zone, the weather is usually very hot and humid. The winter is the best season to visit the city..You may want to plan your tour such that it coincides with Pongal(mid- January), a festival celebrated by the Tamils. Diwali and Navaratri are the other major festivals celebrated here. You may wish to carry light cotton clothes while visiting the city through out the year.
Chettinad cuisine is another major attraction. As Chennai lies in the coastal area, seafood is famous. Fishes, prawns, clams, oysters, and lobsters are used in abundance in this Cettinad food. The abundance of coconut trees influences the cuisine and Chettinad food uses a lot of coconut and coconut milk. It is one of the spiciest and most aromatic among the cuisines of India.
To enjoy the spicy food, colorful attractions and the pleasant beaches of Chennai sign up with Tourist Places in India's Chennai package tour.
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