TOP 10 PLACES TO VISIT IN CHENNAI
MARINA BEACH
EGMORE MUSEUMThe Government Museum also known as Egmore Museum or the
Madras Museum is the second oldest museums in India. The Government Museum
originated from the museum in Madras which was planned by the Madras Literary
Society in 1846. It is also the largest museum in South Asia rich in
archaeological and numismatic collection. It has the largest collection of
Roman antiquities outside Europe.
TIMINGS : 9:30 AM - 5 PM (FRIDAY HOLIDAY)
ENTRY FEE: RS 15 AND RS 10 FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN (INDIAN) RS 250 FOR FOREIGNERS & EXTRA CHARGES FOR CAMERA LOCATION: egmore museum
SEMMOZHI POONGHA
The
garden was opened on 24 November 2010 by then chief Minister M. Karuna Nidhi and
is the first botanical garden in the city. The garden is located in the
Cathedral Road–Anna Salai junction, opposite the American ConsulateEncompassing
an area of 20 acres (320 grounds), it was built at a cost of ₹ 80 million.
More than 500 species of plants are being grown in the area, in addition to the
80 trees that was already in existence during the development of the park, some
of them being more than 100 years oldTIMINGS : 10 AM - 7:30 PM (TUESDAY HOLIDAY)
ENTRY FEE: RS 15 FOR ADULT RS 10 FOR CHILDREN
LOCATION: semmozhi poongha
The Government Museum also known as Egmore Museum or the
Madras Museum is the second oldest museums in India. The Government Museum
originated from the museum in Madras which was planned by the Madras Literary
Society in 1846. It is also the largest museum in South Asia rich in
archaeological and numismatic collection. It has the largest collection of
Roman antiquities outside Europe.
PARAGLIDING ON EAST COASTAL ROAD
This place is situated in Kanchipuram area, located at a distance of 60 KM from Chennai Airport by fly2day and around 5 KM from Kanchipuram railway station. You can easily take any public or private transportation to the location The participant will be harnessed to a parachute
which is towed by a jeep and lifted in air. A flight takes you to 200-400 feet
according to flow of the wind that will last for 5-10 minutes. Permitted age is
12 years to 45 years and permitted weight is 40 kg to 110 kg.
TIMINGS : 9:30 AM - 6 PM
ENTRY FEE: RS 2500 APROX AND MAY VARY ACCORDINGLY (10 - 15 MIN )
LOCATION: FLY2DAY
BIRLA PLANETARIUM The Planetarium is considered in the modern world as an
Indoor - Universe. The Planetarium has provisions to execute diurnal, annual,
latitudinal and precessional motions. The special effect projectors inside the
Planetarium recreate some of the most awe-inspiring astronomical phenomena on
the specially perforated aluminium inner dome.
From the date of inauguration of the Planetarium on May 11,
1988 by the then President of India
TIMINGS : 10 AM - 5:45 PM
ENTRY FEE: RS 30 FOR ADULTS RS 15 FOR CHIDREN (EXTRA CHARGES APPLICABLE )
LOCATION: BIRLA PLANETORIUM
ANNA ZOOLOGICAL PARKThe first public zoological park of India, Arignar Zoological
Park aka Vandalur Zoo is located in Vandalur. It was established in 1855,
affiliated with the Central Zoo Authority of India. Thanks to its impeccable
management that it is still one of the most popular tourist attractions
locally; visited by large groups of tourists all year round. It is said that
within a year, the zoo had over 300 animals which included mammals, birds, and
even reptiles. And eventually, the zoological park ended up being a popular
tourist attraction in Madras. Later on, it was then transferred to the Madras
Corporation and was shifted to People’s Park near Chennai Central railway
station.
TIMINGS : 9 AM - 5PM ( TUESDAY CLOSED)
ENTRY FEE: RS 30 FOR ADULTS RS 10 FOR CHILDREN (EXTRA CHARGES APPLICABLE)
LOCATION: ANNA ZOOLOGICAL PARK
VEDATHANGAL MAHABALLIPURAM Vedanthangal is the oldest water bird sanctuary in the
country. Vedanthangal in Tamil language means 'hamlet of the hunter'.
This area was a favourite hunting spot of the local landlords in the early 18th
century Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary is a 30-hectare (74-acre) protected area
located in the Chengalpattu District and Madurantakam taluk of the state of
Tamil Nadu, India.
The sanctuary is about 75 kilometres (47 mi) from Chennai on
National Highway 45 ([NH45]). Easily reachable from Madurantakam and
Chengalpattu.
TIMINGS : 6 AM - 6 PM
ENTRY FEE: RS 25 FOR ADULTS RS 5 FOR CHILDREN (EXTRA CHARGES FOR CAMERA)
LOCATION: VEDANTHANGAL BIRD SANCTUARY
MUTTUKAADU BOATING AND CROCODILE PARKMuttukadu Lake is the backwater between MGM & Kovalam
beach and on the way to Mahabalipuram we can access it from the East Coast
Road. Muttukadu Lake is located around 30 KM from Chennai. You can enjoy
rowing, windsurfing, water skiing, Aqua scooters, and explore all other
watersports here. This boathouse was inaugurated in 1984 since then this place
has been a lucky weekend getaway for locals as well as outsiders. If you plan
to visit Muttukadu backwater and take a boat trip in the Lake of Muttukadu,
then do plan your trip between October and February.
TIMINGS : 9 AM - 5PM
ENTRY FEE: RS 120 FOR 2 SEATER PEDAL BOAT 30 MINUTES RS 550 FOR SPEED BOAT AND WATERSCOOTERS ( 2 SEATER )
LOCATION: MUTTUKAADU BOATING
VGP GOLDEN BEACH VGP Universal Kingdom is an amusement park located in East
Coast Road in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The park offering small rides during
the early days of its history became a full-fledged amusement park in 1997.
VGP Universal kingdom, spread over 44 verdant acres provides several fun and
adventure rides for children, youth and adults, including Attractions such as
our very own Statue Man, Tamil Nadu's first Snow park, Petting Zoo, Beach Live
Shows, Paneer fort, a massive water complex and more.
TIMINGS : 9 AM - 8 PM
ENTRY FEE: RS 500 FOR ADULT RS 400 FOR CHILDREN
LOCATION: VGP UNIVERSAL KINGDOM
VALLUVAR KOTTAMThe Valluvar Kottam, located in Chennai, is one such
historical monument which is dedicated to the well-known intellectual poet,
philosopher and saint, Thiruvalluvar, who penned his well-known Thirukkural
more than 2,000 years ago. All the 133 chapters of the Thirukkural comprise of
1330 verses.
It was built by M. Karunanidhi, the then Chief Minister of
Tamil Nadu, dating back to 1975 – 1976. It stands on the place of a lake which
was then used as a dumping ground for the garbage of the entire city
TIMINGS : 8;30 AM - 5:30 PM
ENTRY FEE: RS 3 FOR ADULT RS 2 FOR CHILDREN
LOCATION: VALLUVAR KOTTAM
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The first public zoological park of India, Arignar Zoological
Park aka Vandalur Zoo is located in Vandalur. It was established in 1855,
affiliated with the Central Zoo Authority of India. Thanks to its impeccable
management that it is still one of the most popular tourist attractions
locally; visited by large groups of tourists all year round. It is said that
within a year, the zoo had over 300 animals which included mammals, birds, and
even reptiles. And eventually, the zoological park ended up being a popular
tourist attraction in Madras. Later on, it was then transferred to the Madras
Corporation and was shifted to People’s Park near Chennai Central railway
station.
This area was a favourite hunting spot of the local landlords in the early 18th century Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary is a 30-hectare (74-acre) protected area located in the Chengalpattu District and Madurantakam taluk of the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
The sanctuary is about 75 kilometres (47 mi) from Chennai on
National Highway 45 ([NH45]). Easily reachable from Madurantakam and
Chengalpattu.
Muttukadu Lake is the backwater between MGM & Kovalam
beach and on the way to Mahabalipuram we can access it from the East Coast
Road. Muttukadu Lake is located around 30 KM from Chennai. You can enjoy
rowing, windsurfing, water skiing, Aqua scooters, and explore all other
watersports here. This boathouse was inaugurated in 1984 since then this place
has been a lucky weekend getaway for locals as well as outsiders. If you plan
to visit Muttukadu backwater and take a boat trip in the Lake of Muttukadu,
then do plan your trip between October and February.
VGP Universal kingdom, spread over 44 verdant acres provides several fun and
adventure rides for children, youth and adults, including Attractions such as
our very own Statue Man, Tamil Nadu's first Snow park, Petting Zoo, Beach Live
Shows, Paneer fort, a massive water complex and more.
The Valluvar Kottam, located in Chennai, is one such
historical monument which is dedicated to the well-known intellectual poet,
philosopher and saint, Thiruvalluvar, who penned his well-known Thirukkural
more than 2,000 years ago. All the 133 chapters of the Thirukkural comprise of
1330 verses.
kindly, tell us the content you visitors require so that we can let know what is required for our viewers thank you.
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