Chennai
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Madras,
or Chennai as it is now called, is known as the
Gateway of Southern India. The East India Company
developed Madras as one of the major trading centres
in India. Chennai has a blend of Dravidian and Gothic
architecture in its buildings. The city might have
grown but it has never lost its traditional grace and
charm. The Tamil society might have incorporated
English culture but the Dravidian roots are as strong
as ever.
Chennai is the epitome of tradition, culture and
life-style of Southern India. But like the rest of
India, Chennai has over the years, developed its share
of urban style and modernity. Accommodation and
transportation are cheap and efficient. It is very
likely that the temples that you will visit in Chennai
are unlike any other that you have seen before. Visit
the 4.5-km long Golden Marina beach - one of the
longest beaches in the world.
Unlike Mumbai, the Chennai port is not a natural
harbour. Nevertheless, this man-made port is very
modern and efficient in handling cargo and other
traffic. Today Chennai is the fourth largest city in
India and commands a major share in the trade from the
South.
HOW TO GET THERE?
Air: Chennai is extremely well connected by air
with major cities in India and is served by Indian
Airlines, Jet airways and Sahara Airlines with
frequent flights. Madras is also an International
Airport as well and is served by several International
Airlines including British Airways, Lufthansa,
Malaysian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Airlanka,
Emirates, Indian Airlines, Air India and a few others.
Road: Chennai is well connected with almost
every major South Indian city.
Rail: Chennai is well connected to Delhi,
Bangalore, Mumbai, Hyderabad and to almost all other
cities in Southern India by a network of super fast
trains.
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