Modern Day Chennai
Chennai is the the capital city of Tamil Nadu, and Indian state, and the fourth largest metropolitan area in all of India. Formerly known as Madras, the city was founded in the 17th century and developed under British rule to become a force in commerce, industry, and culture. Its cultural mix of Hindu temples, music and film, classical dance shows, modern sports facilities, as well as numerous beaches and shopping make it an ideal vacation spot. Check out Five Star Hotels Chennai as well as the incredible restaurants that can make any visit memorable.
Modern day Chennai is a shopper’s heaven. Everything from traditional artwork, jewelery, and crafts to textiles, electronics, and designer labels are available. Wholesale markets in George Town and Parrys Corner literally offer almost anything you can imagine. Traditional handicrafts from Tirunelveli, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Mahabalipuram, and kanchipuram can be found in shops and boutiques. Modern shopping malls and department stores abound or shoppers can visit neighborhood markets where many streets are devoted to selling only one type of merchandise.
For those who prefer beaches, Chennai has numerous beaches and resorts along its coastline. These include Marina Beach (13 km long), Elliot’s Beach in Besant Nagar (preferred by the younger crowd), and Covelong Beach (featuring a fort built by the Nawab of the Carnatic). There is also a water sports park on the outskirts of Chennai.
Chennai one of the few cities in the world that encompasses a national park, the Guindy National Park, completely within the city. The park is home to a variety of species of deer, snakes, monkeys, and foxes, many of which are endangered. It also houses a large collection of snakes in the Guindy Snake Park, which is a vital resource of antivenoms. the Vandalur Zoo (official name Arignar Anna Zoological Park) includes a lion safari, a nocturnal animal house, and aquarium and an elephant safari. the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust is a center for herpetological research and is home to fresh- and salt-water crocodiles, gharials, alligators, snakes, and turtles. Plants and trees can be found at the Botanical Garden which features a fossilized tree trunk that is estimated to be twenty million years old.
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