 Capital
of the south-eastern state of Tamil Nadu, Chennai is one of the four major
metropolitan cities in India. Retaining much of its traditional charm,
this 350 year old city is the gateway to the south, providing many a fascinating
vignette of southern heritage. Chennai was the first British major settlement
in India. In the city, one cannot fail to notice the dominant British
influences in the form of old Cathedrals, buildings in the Indo-Saracenic
style of architecture and wide tree lined avenues. Chennai has a number
of attractions for the tourists to see. One of them is the beautiful Marina
beach, where the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal mingle with the golden
sands. The city also has its share of forts and palaces reminding the
tourists the glory of bygone eras. Best time to visit November to February.
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