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Located along the Coromandel Coast, Chennai is the capital and the most developing city in state of Tamil Nadu. Also known as Gateway to South, this city boasts of a rich cultural heritage passed on to it by the history it beholds. An ideal place where you can see reminiscences of past beautifully entwined with the vivacity of modernity. In its history of more than 300 years it has preserved its charm so elegantly that still it delights every visitor with the unique combination of art, culture, literature, and utmost traditions. This ancient city has moved on graciously to become a contemporary metropolis beautified with exotic beaches and superb excursions adding thrill to the otherwise historic fervor of the city. Home to Carnatic music and Bharatnatyam dance forms, Chennai has a musical undertone to its bustling city life and so is the glitz of world renowned Tamil film industry. In a city blessed with culture to the hilt, there are also many historical monuments and religious places singing the untold stories of its varied past. A mix of ancient and modern is quite interesting to see in this place which is the center of learning in South India having some of the most prestigious educational institutes. To explore Chennai to the fullest, you must begin your trip from its famous Marina Beach, a long sandy beach with a splendid promenade. Along the beach, there are many historical edifices reminding of its colonial era. There are some other beaches too like Breezy beach, Elliot’s beach, and beach resort of Cavelong. Chennai has the multiplicity of religions too and that is evident in the religious places it has. There are churches including Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Thomas, St. Mary's Church and mosques like the big mosque also called Wallajah Mosque magnificently built in medieval architectural style. It also houses some of the most fascinating temples like Kapaleeswarar Temple, Parthasarathy Temple, Karaneeswarar Temple, and Sri Ramakrishna Math. Apart from all these, there is the ancient Fort St. George, Birla Planetarium, Arinjar Anna Zoo, National Art Gallery, Guindy national Park, Pallikaranai Wetlands, Guindy Snake Park, and Valluvar Kottam memorial. Best time to visit Chennai: Weather conditions of Chennai remain hot and humid mostly throughout the year. Chennai receives searing heat during the summer season. Being situated near the Sea, tourists prefer to stroll on beaches at the time of summer. Monsoon showers heavy rainfall in this region. Monsoon season get extended up to November also as it is positioned adjacent to Bay of Bengal. This time is appropriate to visit natural beauty and historical monuments, except beaches as they are quite prone to receive heavy winds. Winters are the best time to visit Chennai, as weather gives moderate to cool climatic conditions during this phase. Tourists can explore the entire beauty of Chennai and enjoy the adventures on beaches and shores of this city. During this period it also receives surprise showers, which enhances the beauty of this place. The cool and dry climatic conditions give opportunity to enjoy water sports also. This Article is being submitted on behalf of India's Best travel site. Get More detail about Chennai tourism, How To reach Chennai, Chennai Hotels,Places to see in Chennai.
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