Whenever it comes to tourism in South India, the name of Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, definitely comes out. Chennai is known as East Madras. Chennai is a city with a rich cultural history, which is running balances with a modern lifestyle. The tall buildings here, temples built with ancient artifacts, and churches attract tourists. Every year millions of people choose Chennai to visit. If you are also planning a trip to Chennai, then today we are going to tell you about some of the best places here. Here you can go for your family or friends or even for a walk alone. Let us know about these places in Chennai ...

Marina Beach
To avoid the scorching heat of Chennai, the famous Marina here can go to visit the beach. This beach associated with the banks of the Bay of Bengal in Chennai is the longest in India and also comes among the world's longest beaches. If you want to see the beauty of the beach more well, then you should come here at sunset in the evening. With the stalls here, you can buy trinkets like artificial jewelry, and rock souvenirs. Here you can activate volleyball, sand house, etc. with your friends.

Ashtalakshmi Temple
This temple located in Chennai is dedicated to Maa Lakshmi. Here 8 incarnations of Maa Lakshmi are worshiped. Apart from this, this divine temple also has statues of Ganesha and Guruvayurappan. This temple is grand in terms of architecture. The Om design here makes this temple even more attractive. The temple is decorated very well during Navratri, Pongal, and Diwali.


Maylapur
Famous as the oldest residential area, this place reflects the colorful and rich culture of Chennai, which is also known as Vedpuri. The history of this place has also been very ancient, due to which you will get to see many historical temples, mosques, and churches here. Mylapur is also called the cultural center of Chennai.

Vivekananda House
One of the places worth seeing in Chennai is Vivekananda House in Chennai. If you are a big fan of Vivekananda, then you should come to visit this house. It is said that after returning from the West in 1900, Vivekananda stayed at this place for 6 weeks. This place is a pilgrimage site for fans and followers of Swami Vivekananda. It also has Vivekananda ji's gallery, meditation room, and Vivekananda Park where you can spend a few moments of peace.

Valluvar Kottam
Valluvar Kottam is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Chennai which is a temple built in honor of the famous Tamil poet and great saint Thiruvalluvar. It is a chariot monument whose architecture is worth seeing. The best time to see it is in the morning and evening. If you are traveling to Chennai, then go to see this wonderful monument.

MG Film City
MGFilm City was established in the year 1994 and is managed by the Government of Tamil Nadu. It was built in memory of MG Ramachandran, who was not only a famous Tamil actor but also the CM of Tamil Nadu. A huge 70 acres in Taramani, Chennai, MGR Film City is a popular tourist destination and has been a special place for many South Indian film directors. Film City also has a film school, indoor and outdoor shooting space, replicas from village and urban areas, temples, churches, mosques, post offices, police stations, and jails. There are also many gardens here.

Koli Hills
Kalli Hills or Kalli Malai is a mountain range located in the Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu, also known as the 'Mountain of Death'. Located at an altitude of 4265 feet, this picturesque mountain range is located in the Eastern Ghats, which is perfect for visiting the weekend. The mountains are not only famous for their natural beauty but also have religious importance due to the Arppaleshwar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The top can also be reached by road and the roads leading to it are quite curved.

Marundeshwar Temple
This temple is a very sacred place of religious faith of Hindus which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is located in Thiruvanmiyur near Chennai, which is also known as the god of medicines. Especially people with diseases come here to worship. If you are traveling to Chennai then you can visit this temple.

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