Chennai

Overview

Chennai is a major coastal metropolis where living temples, colonial institutions, music, dance, cinema, food and long urban beaches occupy a city far larger than a compact tourist core. A successful itinerary groups Mylapore, the Marina–Fort corridor, Egmore museums and southern cultural districts separately.

This guide treats Chennai as a professional destination archive rather than a checklist or personal diary. Durable historical and planning context is separated from volatile prices, timings, ratings and transport schedules, which require a current official check.

At a glance