Chennai
India · State of Tamil N?duIN
Capital of Tamil Nadu, India
Chennai, also known as Madras, is the capital and largest city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost state of India. It is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. According to the 2011 Indian census, Chennai is the sixth-most-populous city in India and forms the fourth-most-populous urban agglomeration. Incorporated in 1688, the Greater Chennai Corporation is the oldest municipal corporation in India and the second oldest in the world after London.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 452,518
- Coordinates
- 13.088, 80.278
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 6 m
Overview of Chennai
Chennai sits in State of Tamil N?du, India and reads as a busy regional city. The population is roughly 452,518. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Expect culture, water sports and nature to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Chennai
Culture in Chennai
(17)On the culture side, Chennai offers Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Chennai. Altogether 17 options are tagged here.
Water Sports in Chennai
(17)The water sports shortlist for Chennai: Bodyboard, Diving, Jet Skiing, Kayaking and Kiteboarding. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Chennai. That is 17 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Nature in Chennai
(13)Under nature, Chennai is tagged with Beaches, Caves, Forest, Geological Formations and Islands. In all, 13 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Chennai's own activity tags.
Adventure in Chennai
(9)Chennai's adventure entries include Abseiling, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Climbing and Escape Room. All of it is drawn from Chennai's recorded activities. 9 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Nightlife in Chennai
(9)The nightlife shortlist for Chennai: Bars, Clubs, Disco, Events and Festival. All of it is drawn from Chennai's recorded activities. 9 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Sports in Chennai
(8)Sports in Chennai covers Biking, Golf, Hunting, Running and Skateboard. In all, 8 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Chennai's own activity tags.
Family in Chennai
(4)Family lovers get Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Everything listed here comes from what Chennai is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Wellness in Chennai
(3)Our data lists Farms, Hammam and Spa as wellness options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Chennai's own activity tags.
Shopping in Chennai
(2)Chennai records Food and Shopping under shopping. All of it is drawn from Chennai's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Chennai
(2)For other activities, expect Fishing and Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Chennai's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Chennai
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Chennai is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is Asia/Kolkata.
Similar destinations
Places near Chennai that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chennai known for?
- Chennai is mainly a destination for culture, water sports and nature, set in State of Tamil N?du, India with around 452,518 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Chennai?
- You can plan around Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles in Chennai. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Chennai?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Chennai located?
- Administratively, Chennai sits in State of Tamil N?du, India — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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