| Location |
South India |
| Population |
4,216,268 |
| Languages |
Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, English |
| Weather |
Best time to visit is between November and March
Summer is hot and humid |
| Airport |
16 kms from city center. Served by Indian Airlines, Air India and International Airlines |
| Transport from Airport |
Metered taxis, rental cars |
| Beaches |
Marina Beach, Elliot Beach |
| Historical and Religious Sights |
Fort St. George, San Thome Cathedral. St. Thomas Mount, Kapleeswarar Temple, Parthasarthy Temple, Thousand Lights Mosque, High Court |
| Museum and Art Gallery |
Horticultural Society, B.M. Birla Planetarium, Lalit Kala Akademi, Sakshi Art Gallery, Tanjore Art Gallery, Aparna Art Gallery |
| Gardens and Parks |
Guindy Snake Park, Children Park, Anna Zoological Park, V.G. Paneerdas Wonderland |
| More Information |
India Tourism Chennai, 154, Anna Salai, Chennai Phone : 044-28460285 |
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