Beaches

Marina Beach

Marina Beach

Longest Urban Beach in India

Besant Nagar Beach

Besant Nagar Beach

A chilled version of Marina with monument to a Danish soldier

Kovalam Beach

Kovalam Beach

A rare Indian beach certified by a global body for maintaining high standards

Zoos & Aquariums

Vandalur Zoo

Vandalur Zoo

The Largest Zoo in India and one of the Largest in Asia

Guindy Children's Park

Guindy Children's Park

A rare Compact Zoo designed particularly for educating Children

Guindy Snake Park

Guindy Snake Park

A Specialized Mini Reptile Zoo

VGP Marine Kingdom

VGP Marine Kingdom

The Aquarium with the largest underwater walk-through tunnel in India

Temples and Churches

Kapaleeswarar Temple

Kapaleeswarar Temple

Ancient Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva

Parthasarathy Temple

Parthasarathy Temple

Ancient Vishnu Temple and the only one in which Krishna has Moustache

Marundeeswarar Temple

Marundeeswarar Temple

Ancient Temple for Shiva thought to have healing abilities

Ashtalakshmi Temple

Ashtalakshmi Temple

First Temple in the World dedicated to the 8 forms of Wealth of Goddess Lakshmi

Santhome Cathedral

Santhome Cathedral

16th Century Catholic Church built on the Tomb of one of Jesus's Apostles

St. Mary's Church

St. Mary's Church

The Oldest surviving British Building and the First Anglican Church in India

Shrine of our Lady of Health at Chinnamalai

Chinnamalai Shrine

One of the Oldest Christian pilgrimage sites in Asia with a 2000 year old cave

Museums

Government Museum

Government Museum

The Second Oldest Museum in India and one of the Largest in South Asia

Fort St. George Museum

Fort St. George Museum

One of India's most important Colonial Museums with British artifacts

Vivekananda House

Vivekananda House

A building in which Swami Vivekananda stayed and now exhibits his life

Science Center & Birla Planetarium

Birla Planetarium

One of the earliest Science centers in India

Chennai Rail Museum

Chennai Rail Museum

A Museum with excellent train exhibits from pre and post Independence era

Eco Parks

Adyar Eco Park

Adyar Eco Park

A rare Urban nature reserve with minimal human interference

Chetpet Eco Park

Chetpet Eco Park

A major Urban Eco Park around the only natural lake in the heart of Chennai city

Monuments and Landmarks

Valluvar Kottam

Valluvar Kottam

Highly Acclaimed Monument dedicated to the great Tamil poet, Thiruvalluvar

Chennai Lighthouse

Chennai Lighthouse

A rare elevator-equipped Lighthouse offering panoramic views of Marina

Victoria Hall

Victoria Hall

One of the Finest examples of British Architecture in India

Anna and MGR Memorials

Anna/MGR Memorials

Beautifully designed memorials to former leaders of Tamil Nadu