Heartfulness Meditation Center in Manapakkam
Earlier known as Madras, Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu. This rapidly growing city is a perfect blend of traditional and modern. Chennai offers you beaches, museums, temples, gardens, parks, lakes and much more.
How to reach Chennai?
Chennai is well-connected by air, sea, rail and road. It has an international airport, a seaport, 69 railway stations and around 20 bus terminals.
Hotels in Chennai
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Hablis
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Lemon Tree Hotel
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Ginger Hotel
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Hotel Brownstar
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Aravindar Residency
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Taj Coromandel
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The Pride Hotel
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Hotel Ambica Empire
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Sangeetha Residency
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Emarald Hotel
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The Leela Palace
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Trident Hotel
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Park Avenue Hotel
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Hotel Nachiappa Park
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Tourist Attractions in Chennai
More than 3.1 million people visit Chennai annually. Here are some popular tourist destinations in the city.
Babuji Memorial Ashram
Located in Manapakkam, this beautiful Ashram houses the World Headquarters of Shri Ram Chandra Mission. Positive vibrations, serenity and holiness of this beautiful Ashram attract visitors from all parts of the world. Here you have the opportunity to learn meditation and simple techniques to refine yourself and to evolve.
Prepaid taxis are the most convenient way to travel from the airport to the ashram. At the international airport you will find the prepaid taxi counter near the customs office. There is also a prepaid counter outside the national airport.
Center of light.
— Shiva ShankarBabuji Memorial Ashram Chennai Address
Babuji Memorial Ashram
Shri Ram Chandra Mission Road
Manapakkam
Chenna - 600 125
India
Phone: +91 44 4217 1111/ 2252 1099
Marina Beach
This natural urban beach is the longest beach in India (12 kilometers) and the second longest beach in the world.
Located in Kamarajar Salai Road, this popular beach is the most crowded beach (around 10,000 visitors daily) in India.
Marina Beach History
Since the creation of a promenade in the year 1884, there were several additions to this beach.
India's first aquarium was established here in 1909. Shortly after the nation gained independence in 1947, the Triumph of Labour statue and the Gandhi statue in 'march to Dandi' stride were erected on the beach.
Marina Beach Video
Marina Beach Timings
Marina Beach is open for general public for 24 hours on all days of the week.
Parthasarathy Temple
Parthasarathy is one of the many names of Lord Krishna. Located in Triplicane, the Parthasarathy Temple is a eighth century Hindu Vaishnavite temple. It is the oldest temple in Chennai.
Parthasarathy Temple Timing
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5.30 am
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12.00 pm
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4.00 pm
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9.00 pm
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Madras Crocodile Bank Trust
Located around 40 kilometers from Chennai, this reptile zoo and herpetology research station promotes the conservation of reptiles and amphibians and their habitats through education, scientific research and captive breeding. It covers around eight and a half acres.
Madras Crocodile Bank Contact Number
090800 00123
Kapaleeshwarar Temple
Located in Mylapore, this Hindu temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is also known as Kapaleeshwarar.
Kapaleeswarar Temple History
This Dravidian style temple was built in the seventh century.
Kapaleeswarar Temple Timings
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Ko Pooja
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5.00 am
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Vaikarai Pooja
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6.00 am
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3
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Kaala Sandhi Pooja
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8.00 am
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4
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Uchi Kaala Pooja
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12.00 pm
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5
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Ardhajama Pooja
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9.00 pm
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Arignar Anna Zoological Park
Also known as the Vandalur Zoo, the Arignar Anna Zoological Park covers 510 hectares. It houses around 170 species of animals, including lion, tiger, heyna, wolf, jaguar, jackal, panther, sambar, elephant, camel, giraffe, barking deer and nilgai.
Vandalur Zoo Online Booking
Breezy Beach
Located in Valmiki Nagar, this serene beach is clean. It is well-known for its delicious street food.
How to Stay Safe in Chennai?
Avoid roadside food. Do not drink tap water. Stay in shaded areas. Avoid petting street dogs. Avoid late night walks. Avoid overcrowded locations. Take generic precautions that one would take in a new place. Channai is one among safe cities.
Chennai Weather
Chennai has a dry-summer tropical wet and dry climate. The city is on the coast, which prevents extreme variation in seasonal temperature.
The hottest part of the year is late May to early June, with maximum temperatures around 35–40 °C (95–104 °F).
The coolest part of the year is January, with minimum temperatures around 19–25 °C (66–77 °F).
The lowest recorded temperature was 13.9 °C (57.0 °F) on 11 December 1895 and 29 January 1905.
The highest recorded temperature was 45 °C (113 °F) on 31 May 2003.
The average annual rainfall is about 140 cm (55 in).
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