Sri Parthasarathy Temple About:Sri Sri Parthasarathy Temple is situated at Triplicane in Chennai. This temple dedicated to Lord Krishna who was a charioteer to Arjuna during the Kurukshetra war. The temple is a splendid creation of the Pallavas of the 8th century Sri Parthasarathy Temple is situated in the heart of the Chennai city.Sri Parthasarathy … Read more
Mahabalipuram Temple About: Mahabalipuram also known as Mamallapuram is a town in Kancheepuram district in Tamil Nadu.Located at a distance of 58-km from Chennai, Mahabalipuram has everything that makes a site memorable; tradition, history, piety, western annals, and current importance as a centre of tourism. The history of Mahabalipuram dates back to two thousand years, … Read more
Kumarakottam Temple About: The temple god Sri Subrahmanya known as Kumarakottam is located in West Raja Street near Gangaikondan Mandapam and Sri Sankaramutt in Big Kanchipuram. It is situated in between the temples of Sri Ekambareswara and Sri Kamakshi. In this temple, the sacred Kanda Puranam in praise of Lord Muruga was composed by the … Read more
Kapaleswar Temple About: Kapaleeshwar Temple was built in the 8th century by the Pallavas. It is situated at Mylapore of Chennai. Lord Shiva is the main deity of this temple. One can locate a shrine of Goddess Parvathi in the courtyard. Besides, there are shrines dedicated to Ganesha, Muruga, Deivayani and Valli. Arupathu Moovar Vilzha … Read more
Guindy National Park About: Guindy National Park, probably the smallest national park in the country is located within the city limits of Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu. The park with an area of 2.82 sq. km has a strong historical background. Originally a game reserve of 400 hectares, it was owned by Gilbert Rodericks, … Read more
Vivekananda Museum About:The Vivekananda Museum in Chennai is also known as the Illam. It is one of the most celebrated Museums in Tamil Nadu that upholds the rich heritage of Indian Culture. The Vivekananda Museum in Chennai has a plethora of unique and exquisite elements that acts a additives to its preexisting glory.Previously, Vivekananda Museum … Read more
Government Museum About:The Government Museum at Chennai is one of the famous museums of the capital city. The Government Museum at Chennai has an unique collection of Amarvati sculptures and the Bronze Gallery, apart from the ancient artifacts and articles. Thisis one of the best museums of India and the prime attraction of tourism, next to the popular temples … Read more
Fort St. George Museum About:The Fort St. George Museum was organised and opened to the public from 31st January 1948. The museum began with a small collection of objects of the British Raj donated by the then Madras Presidency Government, the St. Mary’s Church authorities, the disbanded army units and others. Over the years many … Read more
Velachery lake About:Velachery Lake is one of the live lakes inside Chennai, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, with a good stock of water all through the year. Since Velachery is a low lying area, the monsoon rain water from the neighbouring areas are drained into this lake.Velachery lake is one of the oldest … Read more
Sholavaram Lake About:Sholavaram Lake, located in Ponneri taluka of Thiruvallur district, Tamilnadu, South India, is one of the rain-fed reservoirs from where water is drawn for supply to Chennai. Sholavaram, a quiet town at the 24th KM north of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is primarily known for its Lake and the motor racing.Sholavaram lake is … Read more
Red Hills Lake About:The Red Hills Lake, located in Ambattur taluka of Thiruvallur district, Tamilnadu, South India, is one of the rain-fed reservoirs from where water is drawn for supply to Chennai City (formerly known as Madras). This lake is also called Puzhal Lake.Previously this was used as a Irrigation lake. During the British Rule, … Read more
Pulicat Lake About:This is the second largest lagoon in India and one of the best spots for eco-tourism. Hordes ofFlamningoes migratory birds can be spotted here, with the most famous of them being the flamingo. We also saw herons, ducks, painted storks and cranes at the lake. No wonder it is also known as a … Read more
Porur Lake About:Porur Lake (also called Retteri in local language) is one of the primary water resource for people residing in Chennai. It is actually a temporary catchment area connected with Chembarambakkam Lake. There are four filters working 24×7 to pump water to K.K.Nagar double tank distribution point. Bathing, Washing and/or Swimming is currently prohibitted … Read more
Chembarambakkam Lake About:Chembarambakkam Lake is located in Chengalpattu district, about 40 km from Chennai. The Adyar River originates from this rainwater fed lake. The lake is one of the major sources of drinking water in the city. The major threats are the growth of water hyacinth and pollution from the surrounding catchmnet area. Location info: Address:Chengalpattu, … Read more
Ambattur Lake About:Ambattur Lake is a rain-fed reservoir which reaches top levels during the monsoon seasons. In November 2008, incessant monsoon rain filled the lake and encroachments on the north and south banks of the lake were demolished. It also caters to the drinking water needs of the Chennai city after Poondi and Chemberambakkam lakes. Location … Read more
Valluvar Kottam About: Valluvar Kottam is a memorial to the great Tamil poet-saint Tiruvalluvar, who wrote the famous Thirukkural. This monument was constructed in 1976. The memorial is shaped like a temple chariot and is the replica of the temple chariot in Thiruvarur. The temple chariot has been installed with a life-size statue of Thiruvalluvar. … Read more
Gymkhana Golf Club Course About: .The Gymkhana Golf Club, affectionately called “Guindy” is one of the oldest links style golf courses in the country with its sprawling 6000 yards of 18 challenging holes, all within and around the periphery of a horse racing track. Unique in that it is situated within the 2,400 metre oval … Read more
Cosmopolitan Club Golf Annexe About: The cosmopolitan Club Golf Course is situated at mount road, Chennai. The course was introduced during the year 1873. It is an eighteen hole PAR 72 course. It was redesigned by Peter Thomson in the year 1988. .It is open round the year for golfers. Spread across an area of 75 acres the … Read more
Fort St George About:St. George Fort is located on the banks of Bay of Bengal. It was built by the British East India Company in 1640 AD. The fort is believed to be the first establishment of the British in India. It is a military architecture marvel, which was erected as a trading post and … Read more
Chennai City Caramel Beach:Dusty sand, excellent surf and a shining clean blue sea, this is all about Marina beach. This beach is one among the longest beaches in Asia. Its expansive stretch was made wonderful by a major redo and today it is a major tourist attraction. With its natural elegance and limitless passage with … Read more
Thiruvanmiyur Beach About: Thiruvanmiyur Beach is situated in the south in Chennai in Tamil Nadu and is an upcoming tourist place. The beach is a popular hang out place with youngsters and college going people.The beach stretches one kilometer to the east coast road which leads to Mahabalipuram and the Arabindo Ashram in Pondicherry. One … Read more
Santhome Beach About: Each religion goes to a particular place of worship. For example-: the Hindus visit the temple, the Muslims visit the mosque and the Christians to the church. But usually the non-Hindus or non-Muslims, or even non-Christians will have a peculiar type of curiosity towards the holy place of the other religion, as … Read more
Pulicat Beach About: Pulicat is 60 km north of Chennai on national Highway No.5.A saline shallow water spread formed by the confluence of backwaters. Pulicat Lake and Buckingham Canal are situated on the northern end of Tamil Nadu is an ideal picnic spot. A catamaran ride on the shallow water spread and a visit to … Read more
Muttukkadu Beach About: The “Muttukkadu” Beach of Tamil Nadu is one of the most exciting and thrilling tourist destination of India. Amidst the picturesque landscape of the place, the Muttukkadu beach is known for the calm and serene backwater of the sea and the natural estuary which adds to the beauty of the place. The … Read more