Chennai (prej Madras; Tamilsko: சென்னை), je glavno mesto juga Indijski zvezna država Tamil Nadu. Urbanizirano območje Čenaja je z 8,6 milijona prebivalcev (popis 2011) najbolj naseljeno v južna Indija in četrta po številu prebivalcev v Indiji. Nahaja se na vzhodni obali polotoka Indije.
Čeprav Chennai svojo zgodovino vodi do trdnjave St George in sosednje vasi Madrasapatnam, ki jo je leta 1640 ustanovilo britansko vzhodnoindijsko podjetje, so nekatera stanovanjska okrožja mesta starejša. Ime Madras je bilo leta 1997 s posebnim zakonom zakonodajalca Tamil Nadu spremenjeno v Chennai.
Chennai je dobro povezan s cesto, železnico in zrakom ter je počivališče za oglede templja Pallava iz 7. stoletja. Mahabalipuram, Unescova svetovna dediščina, hindujski templji v Kanchipuram, Sriperumbudur in Tirupati, ptičje svetišče Vedanthangal in ašram Pondicherry.
V Čenaju je izredno vroče in vlažno podnebje - zlasti v mesecu maju in med monsuni (od julija do novembra) obilno dežuje. Najhujši vročini se lahko izognemo z obiskom od novembra do februarja.
Razumeti
Zgodovina
Obalno območje, ki je bilo naseljeno že od kamene dobe, je danes Chennai večino svoje zgodovine vladal Trije kronani kralji (dinastije Cholas, Chera in Pandya). V srednjeveških časih je bila pod nadzorom cesarstva Vijayanagara.
Chennai je povezan z enim od dvanajstih apostolov v Ljubljani Krščanstvo, Thomas. Menijo, da je odšel na evangelizacijo v Indijo in umrl v Mylaporeju, danes soseski Čenaja. V čast Thomasu sta bili poimenovani dve sodobni predmestji Čenaja, St Thomas Mount in Santhome. Leta 1522 so na to območje prišli Portugalci, ki so zgradili pristanišče in ga v skladu s tem poimenovali Sao Tome po svetem Tomažu.
Sodobno mesto Chennai je leta 1639 ustanovilo britansko vzhodnoindijsko podjetje. Podjetje je zemljišče kupilo od lokalnega prebivalstva Nayak ali poglavar 22. avgusta 1639, zato Chennai danes praznuje svoj rojstni dan vsako leto 22. avgusta. Bila je ena prvih postojank britanskega vzhodnoindijskega podjetja v Indiji. Podjetje je zgradilo trdnjavo St. George, ki je zdaj upravni in zakonodajni sedež države Tamil Nadu. Čez čas, George Town absorbiral številna bližnja okrožja in prerasel v sedanjo metropolo Čenaja.
Leta 1996 je vlada Tamil Nadu spremenila ime mesta iz Madrasa - imena, sprejetega v času britanske vladavine - v Chennai, za katerega pravi, da je prvotno ime mesta.
Ime Madras prihaja iz Madraspatnam, kar so Britanci temu mestu rekli, ko so se tu naselili. Njegov izvor je negotov. Tradicija kaže, da se je ribiška vasica blizu mesta britanskega naselja imenovala Madraspatnam. Drugi mislijo, da so to območje morda poklicali zgodnji portugalski potniki Madre de Sois po zgodnjem naseljencu ali Madre de Deus po zgodnji cerkvi (sv. Marije).
Chennai izhaja iz Chennapatnam, ime s skoraj enako negotovim poreklom. Tradicija pravi, da je bilo Chennapatnam ime ribiške vasice v bližini Madraspatnama. Vendar ni jasno, ali je bila vas prej tam ali je odraščala okoli Ljubljane Britanski Naselje Madraspatnam.
Ko so naselja naraščala, je lokacija Ljubljane Chennapatnam in Madraspatnam zmedli, ko sta se naselji združili v eno samo mesto.
V času britanske vladavine je tedanji Madras postopoma postal pomembno upravno središče in je bil z drugimi velikimi mesti povezan z železnico, vključno z Bombajem in Kalkuto. Madras je bil glavno mesto Ljubljane Predsedstvo Madrasa, pododdelek, ki je urejal področja Južna Indija pod neposrednim britanskim nadzorom. Po neodvisnosti Indije je bilo mesto še naprej glavno mesto Madraška država. Potem ko so se številne indijske države preimenovale in reorganizirale na podlagi jezika, je Chennai postal glavno mesto države Tamil Nadu.
Kultura
Že stoletja je Chennai prehod v južno Indijo z zelo drugačno kulturo od drugih velikih mest v državi. Tamilska kultura in tradicija v svojem jedru praznuje lepoto. To se kaže v njenem plesu, kiparstvu in oblačilih. Demografski podatki v Chennaiju kažejo na bolj raznoliko prebivalstvo kot preostali del Tamil Nada. Tu uspevajo tradicionalne umetniške oblike, glasba in ples Tamil Nada. Kulinarika edinstveno združuje tradicionalno hrano, hitro hrano in filtrirno kavo. Arhitektura se razlikuje od starodavnih templjev, do kolonialnih zgradb in nebotičnikov enaindvajsetega stoletja. Zahodni in Indijska klasična glasba cvetijo v Čenaju, skupaj z cvetočim nočnim življenjem. Obstajajo plesne šole, ki učijo karkoli, od tradicionalnega Bharatnatyama do Salse. Obstajajo glasbene šole, ki vas učijo, kako igrati veeno, violino, kitaro ali bobne skoraj povsod. Chennai odraža svojo tradicionalno dediščino od decembra do januarja v času glasbenega festivala. Oblačila, ki jih nosijo domačini, so po zahodnih standardih na splošno konzervativna, mlajša generacija pa sodobna.
- Glasba - Klasična glasbena tradicija, ki se je pojavila v južni Indiji, vključno s Čenajem, je znana kot Karnatska glasba, katerih skladateljev je bilo veliko. Purandara Dasa, ki je živel v 15. in 16. stoletju, je zaradi svojih pionirskih prispevkov k tradiciji znan kot oče (Pitamaha) karnatske glasbe. Purandara Dasa slovi po oblikovanju osnovnih lekcij karnatske glasbe. Sodobniki Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar in Syama Sastri iz 18. in 19. stoletja zaradi visokokakovostne glasbe, ki so jo sestavljali, veljajo za trojico karnatske glasbe. The Glasbeni festival v Chennaiju Skladbe teh maestrov današnji umetniki pogosto igrajo v času glasbenega festivala. The Glasbeni festival v Chennaiju od sredine decembra do sredine januarja spominja na klasično glasbo Južne Indije, vključno s temi maestri. Festival, ki se je razvil v kulturno ekstravaganco z več kot 2000 umetniki, ki sodelujejo na več kot 300 koncertih, poteka po vsem mestu na številnih prizoriščih, vključno z avditoriji, znanimi tempeljskimi prostori in dediščinskimi bungalovi. Predstave sestavljajo vokalna in instrumentalna glasba, ples (solo in skupinski), tako mlajših kot starejših umetnikov. Glasba vključuje klasične glasbene izvedbe v različnih južnoindijskih jezikih, kot so tamilščina, telugu in kannada, ter inštrumente, kot so flavta, veena (velik godalni instrument), goottuvadyam (podobno kot veena, vendar brez prečk), nagaswaram (pipa), tavil (tolkala) instrument), mridangam (boben) in celo ghatam (lonec za blato). Informacije o vstopnicah in prizoriščih lahko dobite pri turističnem uradu v Chennaiju. Dandanes se je glasba v tamilski filmski industriji pokazala kot pomembna platforma za zabavo v Čenaju. Kollywood, kot je znan, razkriva tekoči razvoj in spremembe tamilske kulture skozi čas.
- Ples - Chennai in preostali del Tamil Nadu je povezan s svetovno znano obliko klasičnega plesa, Bharatnatyam. Ta klasični ples praznuje svet in vesolje s prikazom lepote človeškega telesa. Plesalka to predstavlja s popolnoma ravno držo, napihnjenim trebuhom, dobro zaobljenim in sorazmernim razmerjem med telesom in maso, zelo dolgimi lasmi in zavitimi boki. Položaji in poteze oživijo načela Natyashastra. The araimandi drža je še ena duhovna upodobitev, kjer plesalec pozira v polsedečem, fiksnem položaju s koleni, obrnjenimi vstran. V araimandi, razdalja med plesalčevo glavo in popkom je enaka razdalji med tlemi in popkom. Podobno je razdalja med desno in levo roko plesalca pri polnem raztezanju enaka razdalji med glavo in nogami. To pooseblja ustvarjanje in življenje.
- Kuhinja - Kot pri večini južne Indije je tudi v mestu glavna hrana riž. Chennai ponuja različne ne-vegetarijanske in vegetarijanske dobrote. Hrana v Čenaju dobi svoj okus zaradi kombinacije začimb, zelišč in začimb, ki se uporabljajo v Tamil Nadu. Tamarind, kokos in asafoetida so bistveni v skoraj vseh vegetarijanskih receptih. Rafinirano gingelly olje se običajno uporablja kot privzeto olje pri kuhanju. Mešane začimbe in chutney spremljajo obroke, da izboljšajo njegov okus. Kosilo v Čenaju je sestavljeno iz riža, vključno z različnimi jedmi sambar (curry iz leče), chutney, rasam (juha iz popra in tamarind) in jogurt / skuta. Nevegetarijanska kosila vključujejo obroke, kuhane s piščancem, ribami ali ovčetino. Apalami (papadumi) so bistvena priloga tamilskega obroka. V Čenaju je četinska kuhinja, ki izstopa od ostalih. Kulinarika je začinjena in pekoča ter ponuja razkošno raznolikost mesnih jedi, med katerimi je verjetno najbolj znana Chettinad Pepper Chickin. Čenajski pridih mughalai kulinarike lahko doživite v paya (začinjena kasača) in biryani. Zajtrk v Chennaiju je sestavljen iz idli (pečeni riž in leče), dosa (tanka in slana, krep podobna palačinka, pripravljena iz leče in riževega testa), vada (krofi iz testa iz črne leče), pongal (kuhana kaša iz leče in riža, začinjena z indijskimi oreščki, gheejem, semenom kumine in poprom), upma (praženi zdrob, okrašen z začimbami in oljem). Večino zajtrkov v Čenaju spremlja sambar, melagai podi (mešanica v prahu različne posušene leče, ki jo jemo z oljem) in kokosovega čatnija. Chennai je znan tudi pofilter kava, najbolj priljubljena vrsta kave v tamilski kulturi. Priprava kave iz filtra je mukotrpna naloga. Najprej fižol pražimo in zmeljemo. Nato kavo v prahu vlijemo v komplet filtrov skupaj z vrelo vodo, ki jo pustimo infundirati približno 15 minut. Nato decokcijo zmešamo s sladkorjem in mlekom. Enkrat pripravljena pijača se hitro prelije iz ene posode v drugo, kar naredi popolno, gazirano skodelico kave. Filter kava je osvežilna in ima dolgotrajen okus.
- Oblačila - Tradicionalno oblačilo za tamilske ženske je sari medtem ko moški nosijo dhoti, ki je lahko bodisi bela panča bodisi barvita pljuča s tipičnimi južnoindijskimi vzorci. Sari, ki je nešivan ovitek, izboljša obliko uporabnika, hkrati pa le delno prekrije sredino stene. V indijski filozofiji se popek Vrhovnega bitja šteje za vir življenja in ustvarjalnosti. Ta načela sarija veljajo tudi za druge oblike zavitih oblačil, kot so pljuča, ki jih nosijo moški. Pljuča lahko zavijemo v smeri urnega kazalca ali v nasprotni smeri urnega kazalca in jih lahko pritrdimo zadaj ali pritrdimo tik ob pasu. Včasih ga dvignemo do kolena in ga ležerno privežemo v pasu ali pa ga uporabnik preprosto drži za roko, da pospeši hojo. V tradicionalnih brahminskih domovih moški nosijo kachche panchey, kjer ga zadrgajo tako, da ga vzamejo med noge. Podoben vzorec je opazen pri ženskah.
Podnebje
Zaradi njegovega obalnega položaja in bližine ekvatorja je podnebje Čenaja vse leto vlažno in tropsko.
Chennai ima pretežno dve sezoni - poletje od aprila do junija (35–42 ° C (95–108 ° F)), najvišja zabeležena temperatura je bila leta 2003 45 ° C (113 ° F) in monsun od oktobra do decembra. Mesto komajda dežuje iz jugozahodnega monsuna (junij - september), a od njega prejme obilne količine severovzhodni monsun od oktobra do decembra vsako leto znaša med 125 in 150 cm (49 in 59 palcev) dežja. V nekaterih sezonah Chennai dobi več padavin, če so v Bengalskem zalivu depresije.
Obdobje od decembra do februarja je najblažje glede na temperaturo, kjer je dnevni razpon v povprečju 19-28 ° C (66-82 ° F). Vzemite s seboj tanka in lahka oblačila.
Preberite
Knjige o Čenaju
- Chennai, Not Madras: Perspektive mesta (2006) avtorja A.R. Venkatachalapathy
- Duh Chepauka (1998) S. Muthiah
- Znova odkrita Madras: Zgodovinski vodnik po ogledu (1999) S. Muthiah
- Zgodba o trdnjavi St. George (1945) polkovnik D.M. Reid
Postavitev fikcije v Chennai
- Zdravljenje (2008) avtorice Gite Aravamudan
- Tamarind City (2012) Bishwanath Ghosh
Zgodaj zjutraj mesto
Chennai je dobro jutro mesto kjer so vse restavracije, trgovine in objekti javnega prevoza v polnem razmahu že pred 6. uro zjutraj. Promet je v polni moči že pred 8. uro zjutraj.
Govori
Tamilsko je najbolj razširjen jezik v mestu in uradni jezik države Tamil Nadu. Vendar je angleščina v mestu dobro razumljena in precej dobro znana, večina dobro izobraženih višjih slojev pa tekoče govori angleško. Imenuje se tamilsko narečje, ki so ga uporabljali domačini Madras Bashai in vključuje nesorazmerno velik del angleškega, teluškega, sanskrtskega, hindujskega in urdujskega besedišča in njihovih izpeljank. Strokovnjaki z belimi ovratniki Tanglish, oblika pogovornega tamilščine, ki vsebuje veliko število angleških besed. Obe obliki tamilščine se razlikujeta od narečij, ki jih govorijo v drugih delih države, in tamilski puristi nanje pogosto gledajo prezirljivo.
Telugu govori četrtina mestnega prebivalstva. Čenaj je manj kot 60 km oddaljen od teluguščine Andhra Pradesh meja. Večina govorcev teluškega jezika je v Čenaju naseljenih že več generacij, običajno pa so dvojezični tako v tamilščini kot v telugu. Vendar je pisava v teluškem jeziku precej manj razumljiva in je le malo ljudi pismeno v jeziku. Kot središče protihindijskih vznemirjenj iz tridesetih in šestdesetih let je mesto gojilo globoko zakoreninjeno sovražnost do hindujščine. Od osemdesetih let, ko se je močno politizirana retorika proti hindujščini začela zmanjševati, strpnost do hindijščine narašča. Kljub temu domačini še vedno ne govorijo in ne razumejo hindijščine, zato, če ne govorite tamilščine, boste bolje poskusili angleščino. Učenje nekaj fraz v tamilščini bi lahko bilo koristno.
Vstopi
Z letalom
- 1 Mednarodno letališče Chennai (MAA IATA, Letališče Madras), GST Rd (Pribl. 19 km jugozahodno od centra mesta), ☏ 91 44 2256 0551. Četrta najbolj prometna v Indiji (po Bangaloreju, Mumbaiju in Delhiju). Vsi mednarodni leti prispejo na terminal Anna, domači pa na terminal Kamraj. Oba terminala sta na isti cesti in sta oddaljena 150 m (490 ft). To je drugo največje tovorno vozlišče v državi, za Mumbajem.
- Evropi in Severni Ameriki: British Airways (London-Heathrow) in Lufthansa (Frankfurt) letita brez prestopov v Chennai s povezavami do destinacij v ZDA in Kanadi.
- Jugovzhodna Azija: Thai Airways ponuja direktne storitve iz Bangkoka. Silk Air, Singapore Airlines in Scoot Tigerair povezati Chennai s Singapurjem skupaj s številnimi indijskimi prevozniki, kot je Air India Express. Air Asia leti od Kuala Lumpur, Penang in Bangkok medtem ko Malaysia Airlines ponuja direktne storitve iz Malezije. Cathay Pacific leti non-stop iz Hongkonga. Batik Air ponuja storitve od Džakarta in Denpasar, Bali s postankom v Kuala Lumpurju.
- srednji vzhod: Brez postankov so na voljo Chennai iz vseh večjih bližnjevzhodnih mest Air Arabia, Air India Express, Oman Air, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Kuwait Airways, Qatar Airways, Saudia in Gulf Air.
- Šrilanka: Chennai je središče za lete iz Colombo s Sri Lankan Airlines in Air India Express.
- Domače: Vsi večji indijski domači prevozniki (Spice, Go Air, Indigo) letijo v Chennai in iz njega ter povezujejo mesto z destinacijami po vsej Indiji. Večina domačih prevoznikov uporablja tudi Chennai kot vozlišče za lete v manjša mesta v južni Indiji.
Letališče do osrednjega poslovnega okrožja
- 2 Predmestna železniška postaja Tirusulam (neposredno čez cesto od domačega terminala. Sprehodite se po parkirišču, prečkajte cesto in pojdite levo, dokler ne vidite postaje. Zaradi oddaljenosti od letališča (500-600 m) in velikega prometa na cesti je sprehod do postaje priporočljiv le z omejeno prtljago.). To je najbolj ugodna možnost za vstop v središče mesta Chennai. Vlak se ustavi pri obeh Egmore in Chennai Park. Priti do Chennai Central, sledite množicam, ki izstopajo iz vlaka na postaji Chennai Park. Priporočljivo je, da dobite prvovrstne vozovnice, če na koncu pridete na letališče ob konicah. Prenatrpanost se pogosto zgodi v splošnih oddelkih, ko vozijo na delo in se odpeljejo z dela. V vrhuncu so lahko celo prvorazredni predelki natrpani. Redna vozovnica: ₹ 5. Vstopnica za prvi razred: približno 70 JPY od / do centra mesta.
Uporabi predplačniški taksi do osrednjega poslovnega okrožja. Vsak terminal ima veliko taksi postaj, ko zapustite letališče. Hitra proga ima najboljšega predstavnika, približno 560 JPY do središča mesta za Toyoto Innova ali enakovredno. Cene za mednarodne in domače terminale se razlikujejo, čeprav so terminali drug ob drugem. Izberete lahko običajne taksije (črne z rumenimi vrhovi) ali zasebne taksije (ki so lahko v kateri koli barvi). Pri plačevanju na okencih je bolje, če imate nekaj drobiža. Številka taksija je zapisana na položnici. Ena kopija je namenjena potniku, druga pa vozniku, ki mora vozovnico prevzeti s pulta. Pojdite do taksi postaje in dobite taksi številko, dodeljeno za določeno mizo. Pomagajoči vozniki vam bodo ponudili, da vzamete prtljago in vas odpeljejo do taksija, ki se hitro pripelje blizu pisalne mize.
Predplačniška taksi služba "Fasttrack" ima kabine v domačih in mednarodnih terminalih. V primerjavi s preostalimi taksiji je cena vozovnic in storitev precej dobra. Glede na vaše potrebe lahko pridete od kombija Maruti do Toyote Innova.
Predplačniški in rumeni taksiji niso klimatizirani, izdelani so bili v sedemdesetih in osemdesetih letih, so trhli in se na poti nagibajo ustaviti na pol poti. Vozniki se včasih pokažejo grobo nevarno in lahko zahtevajo pretirane cene. "Predplačniki" morda ne pomenijo ničesar in lahko zahtevajo več, ko se spustite. Izogibajte se tovrstnim taksijem.
Aviation Express je zelo predrag.
The Chennai Metro povezuje letališče z mestom do 50 JPY, npr. do avtobusne postaje CMBT ali Koyambedu s prestopom na Alandurju (januar 2017). Razširijo ga v središče mesta.
Ola in Uber sta postala vidnejša in popotniki lahko s pametnim telefonom enostavno rezervirajo potovanje s temi storitvami. Običajno so cenejši od vseh predplačniških taksijev.
Z vlakom
- 3 Centralna železniška postaja Chennai (koda: MAS, nekdanja: Madras Central, சென்னை நடுவம்) (Lahko prispete do predplačniškega taksija / avto postaje in rezervirate taksi, da vas odpeljejo do vašega natančnega kraja bivanja. Glavni vhod je v mestu Park Town na križišču glavne ceste Poonamallee High Road, Pallavan Salai in Wall Tax Road med Ljudskim parkom in sedežem Južnih železnic. Prostor postaje se nahaja na obeh straneh Buckinghamskega kanala, prej znanega kot Cochraneov kanal, ki ločuje glavno postajo in primestni terminal. S podzemno železnico povezan z železniško postajo Park.).
- 4 Predmestna železniška postaja Chennai Park, Poonamallee High Rd, Poongavanapuram. Južna črta. Peljite ga proti zahodu do osrednje plaže ali proti jugu (zahod) do prelaza Tambaram Tirusulam postaja (nekaj sto metrov stran od mednarodnega letališča Chennai).
- 5 Železniška postaja Chennai Egmore (koda MS) (Lahko prispete do predplačniškega taksija / avto postaje in rezervirate taksi, da vas odpeljejo do vašega natančnega kraja bivanja. Postaja s centralne železniške postaje Chennai s primestno železnico). Druga glavna železniška postaja na dolge razdalje. Ima vlake, ki pokrivajo vsa mesta v Tamil Nadu in tudi nekaj pomembnih krajev zunaj njega. Veliko vlakov na dolge razdalje do Egmoreja se ustavi pri Tambaramu (koda TBM).
- 6 Postaja na plaži Chennai, North Beach Road, George Town (V bližini pristanišča Chennai). Služi za primestne storitve primestne železnice v Čenaju (postaja južne proge) in sistema hitrega hitrega prevoza v Čenaju ter nekaj potniških vlakov.
- 7 Železniška postaja Perambur (koda PER), Perambur High Rd, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Bunder Garden, Perambu (SZ štiri km od osrednjega mesta Chennai). Služi v primestnih predelih Čenaja.
- 8 Železniška postaja Tambaram (koda TBM, தாம்பரம் இரயில் நிலையம்), Železniška postaja, vzhod Tambaram (SW 29 km od osrednjega mesta Chennai). Služi v primestnih predelih Čenaja. Vlaki do plaže Chennai (vsakih 5-10 minut), do Chengalpeta (vsakih 10-15 minut) in do Kancheepurama (približno pol ure)
Vlaki, ki Chennai povezujejo z večjimi vozlišči, kot je Bangalore, Mumbaj in Delhi običajno rezervirajo dneve vnaprej. Če nameravate potovati z vlakom, razmislite o predhodni rezervaciji, rezervacija se odpre 60 dni pred dnem potovanja. Oddelki za izmenični tok v vlakih so bolj zaželeni za nove potnike, saj so v oddelkih spalnega in sedečega razreda na splošno zelo gneče. 3-stopenjski AC privez od Chennai do Bangalore ali Coimbatore stane približno 700 JPY in to do Delhi približno ₹ 2500, vključno z obroki.
Z avtobusom
- 9 CMBT (Avtobusni terminal Chennai Mofussil je blizu), Potniška pot CMBT, Koyambedu (na 30 m dolgi obvoznici (cesta Jawaharlal Nehru) v Koyambedu med vasjo SAF Games Village in zelenjavno tržnico Koyambedu. - podzemna postaja Chenai Mofussil Bus Terminus), ☏ 91 44 24794705 (Povpraševanje). Ena največjih avtobusnih postaj v Aziji. Sedem različnih državnih korporacij vozi avtobuse na različne destinacije znotraj Južna Indija. Za kraje, kot so, vozijo urni avtobusi Tirupati, Pondicherry, Coimbatore, Tirunelveli. Za mesta, kot so mesta, boste dobili možnost A / C ali Non-A / C trenerjev Bangalore, Trivandrum, Hyderabad. Ima šest ploščadi v treh prstih avtobusa s 180 ležišči za avtobuse.
- 10 Omni avtobusna postaja (Avtobusni terminal za pogodbeni prevoz v Čenaju, CCCBT), Kaliamman Koil St, Virrugambakkam, Koyambedu (Zahod do ulice Kaliamman Koil. Vzemite avtobus, da ustavite avtobusno postajališče Arihant Towers. Podzemna postaja CMBT je oddaljena 400 m). Tega uporablja več zasebnih igralcev, ki vozijo tudi z avtobusi med večino južnih destinacij. Med vikendi je večina avtobusov polno zasedenih in vozovnico je bolje rezervirati vnaprej. Rezervacija avtobusa Omni: št: B-15, pritličje, veličastni kompleks Sriji (tik ob avtobusni postaji Omni).
Vsi avtobusi se končujejo v bližini Koyambeduja, obstajajo pa različni stojali za državne (CMBT) in zasebne avtobuse (Omni bus terminal). Oba terminala sta si blizu in bolje je, da natančno navedete svoj cilj vozniku taksija / avto-rikše. Avtobusi običajno spustijo potnike na različnih mestih v mestu, preden pridejo do postaje. Voznik ali sopotniki najbližje postajališče do cilja.
Več zasebnih igralcev upravlja tudi avtobuse med večino južnih destinacij. Med vikendi je večina avtobusov polno zasedenih in vozovnico je bolje rezervirati vnaprej. Vsi avtobusi se končujejo v bližini Koyambeduja, obstajajo pa različni stojali za državne (CMBT) in zasebne avtobuse (avtobusni terminal Omni). Oba terminala sta si blizu in bolje je, da natančno navedete svoj cilj vozniku taksija / avto-rikše. Avtobusi običajno spustijo potnike na različnih mestih v mestu, preden pridejo do postaje. Prosto vprašajte voznika ali sopotnike, ki so najbližje postajališču do vašega cilja.
Z avtom
Chennai je po cestah zelo dobro povezan in z drugimi deli Indije. Pet glavnih nacionalnih avtocest se širi navzven proti Kolkati, Bengaluru, Tiruchy/Maduraj, Tiruvallurin Pondicherry. Z napredkom Zlati štirikotnik Možnost je tudi vožnja navzdol iz Bangalorea. Na voljo je veliko podjetij za najem avtomobilov.
Obiti
Obiskovanje središča mesta Chennai pogosto zahteva čas zaradi prometa in velikih zastojev. Zato je priporočljivo, da svojo pot načrtujete v skladu s tem. Potovanje po Čenaju po indijskih metropolitanskih standardih ni tako poceni, po evropskih in ameriških pa precej.
Z vlakom
Chennai ima omrežje primestnih vlakov. Obstajajo štiri poti:
- 11 Osrednja primestna železniška postaja Chennai.
- 12 Predmestna železniška postaja Arakkonam, Railway Quarters Rd, Arakkonam North (V bližini pomorske letališke postaje INS Rajali - 60 km zahodno od središča mesta).;
- Osrednja primestna železniška postaja Chennai (glej zgoraj)
- 13 Predmestna železniška postaja Gummidipoondi (40 km severno od središča mesta).
- 14 Primestna železniška postaja Sulurpet, Sulurpeta, država Andhra Pradesh (84 km severno od središča mesta).
- 15 Železniška postaja Gudur (Telugu: గుడూరు, Newari: गुडूरु), Gudur, država Andhra Pradesh (N-SZ 58 km od Sulurpeta).
- 16 Predmestna železniška postaja na plaži Chennai.
- 17 Predmestna železniška postaja Tambaram (Tamil: தாம்பரம், koda: TBM), GST Road, Tambaram (SW 29 km od osrednjega mesta Chennai).
- 18 Predmestna železniška postaja Chengalpet, Državna avtocesta 58, J C K Nagar (Jugozahodna obala jezera Kolavai. - SW 29 km od Tambarama).;
- Predmestna železniška postaja na plaži Chennai (glej zgoraj)
- 19 Mestna železniška postaja Velachery (MRTS) (v bližini križišča glavne ceste Velachery in notranje obvoznice v Velacheryju; severno od močvirja Pallikaranai).
Primestni vlaki so na splošno zanesljivi in hitri. Pogostost primestnih vlakov je na splošno dobra in priporočljivo je vzeti vozovnico prvega razreda v času konic. Vlaki ponujajo zanesljivo alternativo za hitro doseganje cilja v primerjavi z avtobusi, ki bi lahko ujeli v zastojih. Cena vozovnic v primestnih vlakih v Chennaiju je najnižja v državi in ni vam treba ogrožati udobja zaradi skromnega zneska, ki ga plačate kot v drugih indijskih metrojih. V primestnih vlakih je ločen predel za ženske, v katerem je tudi v konicah manj sosede. Najnižja cena vlaka drugega razreda je ₹ 5. Vendar pa boste morda morali čakati celo pol ure v čakalni vrsti za vozovnico v času konic. Zato bi bilo najbolje, če kupite kartico, ki je na voljo na vseh postajah in jo lahko uporabite za nakup vstopnic iz prodajnega avtomata, ki je skoraj nihče ne uporablja. Ko potujete v primestnem železniškem sistemu, vedno imejte prtljago na varnem.
Chennai Metro Rail
Podzemna železnica Chennai se redno podaljšuje. Ostale proge so v gradnji in bodo kmalu obratovale. Povezali bodo letališče, železniško postajo, avtobusno postajo CMBT in večji del mesta. Pogostost je med Alandurjem in Shenoy Nagarjem 10 minut, letališče in park Nehru pa 20 minut. Podzemna železnica Chennai obratuje M-Sa 6 AM-10PM in Su 8 AM-10PM.
Najvišja cena med letališčem Chennai in parkom Nehru (ki je 1,5 km od Egmoreja in 2½ km od središča Chennai Central) je 60 ₹ na osebo. Turistična potovalna kartica ponuja neomejeno potovanje znotraj podzemne železniške postaje Chennai za en dan. Stane 100 JPY, od tega 50 JPY, ko je vrnjena. Podzemna železnica Chennai ima preverjanje prtljage kot letališče in je zelo varna.
Podzemna postaja letališča Chennai je od mednarodnega in domačega terminala Chennai oddaljena 400-500 m.
Turist lahko uporablja tudi aplikacijo Chennai Metro Rail (trgovina Google Play / Apple Itune). Aplikacija ponuja podrobnosti o času vlakov, izhodnih vratih in peronu, vozovnici med dvema postajama, najbližjo postajo podzemne železnice in kako do postaje pridete z avtomobilom, javnim prevozom in hojo.
Z avtobusom
Metropolitan Transport Corporation avtobusi vozijo po mestu. To so vladne in izredno poceni.
- 20 Postaja mestnega avtobusa na Broadwayu, NSC Bose Rd, Esplanade, George Town (V središču mesta - Parryjev vogal in trdnjava. Zelo blizu centralne železniške postaje Chennai. Najbližja primestna železniška postaja je utrdba Chennai.). Največja postaja mestnega avtobusa Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai), Chennai .; Leži nasproti Madras High Court ob Esplanadi v mestu George Town. Je povezovalna točka na več predelov v mestu. Avtobusna postaja je na južnem koncu Broadwaya.
Običajno se cena avtobusa po MTC giblje od -30 4-30. Državna družba ima tudi luksuzne in klimatske avtobuse za potnike v Čenaju. Cena vozovnice deluxe bus je skoraj dvakrat večja kot pri običajnem avtobusu. Za isto pot imajo luksuzni in običajni avtobusi enako število, vendar delujoči avtobusi vozijo na dolge razdalje, saj se bodo ustavili samo na glavnih avtobusnih postajališčih. Torej, če se vam zdijo običajni avtobusi prenatrpani, vzemite luksuznega. Non-AC deluxe imajo tudi električna vrata in boljše vzmetenje, ki ga v običajnem vodilu ne boste našli. Če imate s seboj prtljago, boste morda morali plačati stroške dodatne osebe, odvisno od njene velikosti.
MTC Chennai upravlja AC avtobusne prevoze med pomembnimi linijami, kot so Parrys - Tambaram, Parrys - CMBT, Chennai Central - CMBT, Chennai central - Tambaram itd. Najpogostejši avtobus AC vozi med CMBT proti Pondicherryju in so znani kot avtobusi East coast road (ECR). in je zelo priljubljen tudi za medkrajevna potovanja.
Dnevne in tedenske avtobusne vozovnice so na voljo turistom, ki stanejo 50 ali 300 JPY. Uporabljajo se lahko pri običajnih in luksuznih avtobusnih storitvah (ne pa tudi pri AC) na vseh progah znotraj mesta. Dnevno vozovnico se splača kupiti, če nameravate na dan obiskati več kot nekaj krajev in vam bo prihranilo težave pri ohranjanju ohlapnih sprememb. Dnevno vozovnico lahko kupite na prvem avtobusu, na katerega se vkrcate pri dirigentu, medtem ko se tedenska in mesečna vozovnica prodaja na kioskih v glavnih terminalih.
Informacije o avtobusni poti za MTC Chennai so na voljo na spletni strani uradna stran in Jaanlo.
Avtobusi State Express Transport Corporation vozijo v različne dele države. Zasebni prevozniki vozijo tudi v druga mesta v državi. Te avtobusne vozovnice lahko kupite na spletu na redBus ali readIndia ali RathiMeena ali Myticketbuddy.
Z avto-rikšo
Chennai ima približno 71.000 avto rikš.
Cena vozovnic za avtorikše v Chennaiju je že vrsto let izjemna politična tema in prispeva k prepričanju, da mestni vozniki avtomobilov z rikšo nikoli ne uporabljajo števcev in nenehno flisirajo potnike. Kljub ugledu pa so potovanja z avtomobilom dejansko hitra, vendar le redko temeljijo na izmerjeni ceni.
Najnižja cena je določena na ₹ 25 za prvih 1,8 km in ₹ 12 / km za vsak nadaljnji kilometer (2013). Stroški čakanja so bili določeni na 3,50 ₹ za vsakih pet minut in ₹ 42 na uro. Med 23. in 5. uro je cena vozovnice za 50% višja od običajne dnevne stopnje.
Avtomatski števci rikše so opremljeni z GPS-ji in elektronskimi digitalnimi tiskalniki potrdil. Od leta 2015 pa ima te funkcije le majhen del avtomobilov.
Kljub uradnim vozovnicam je stanje leta 2015, da se voznik in potnik pred začetkom vožnje dogovorita za ceno a) meter, b) meter nekaj dodatnega zneska ali c) fiksno ceno.
Ali se bo samodejni voznik strinjal z določeno ceno, je odvisno od številnih dejavnikov. Na splošno se mnogi vozniki strinjajo s ceno vozovnice in 10–30 JPY dodatnih. Toda v prometnih časih, kot so prometne konice ob delavnikih, skoraj noben voznik ne bo privolil v izmerjeno ceno in bo vztrajal pri fiksni ceni ali ob minimalnem povpraševanju vozovnice za meter plus 30–100 ₹. Po drugi strani pa se bodo številni vozniki ob počasnejših časih, na primer ob nedeljah, brez doplačila dogovorili za izmerjene cene. Nekateri vozniki preprosto ne bodo nikoli sprejeli merjenih vozovnic, ne glede na čas.
Fiksne cene, ki jih zahtevajo vozniki avtomobilov, so povezane z razdaljo. Na splošno imajo dober občutek, kolikšna bi bila cena vozovnice za določeno pot, in zahtevajo fiksne cene približno dvakrat več, kot bi stale na meter. Za krajše razdalje, ki bi stale 25-50 ₹ na meter, se zahteva fiksna cena -1 100-150. Za daljše razdalje, ki bi stale -1 50-150 na meter, bo zahtevana fiksna cena 200-300 ₹. Depending on the situation, it's possible to negotiate down the demanded fixed price.
For short distances up to 1.8 km, auto drivers as of 2015 very rarely will agree to the metered price of ₹25. Generally, ₹40-50 is the minimum most will require for any trip, although at off-peak hours, it might be possible with negotiation and speaking to many autos to find a driver who will agree to ₹30-40. For a typical trip in the city of 3-5 km, many drivers will demand ₹100-150, but at non-peak hours a fare of ₹50-₹0 will usually be sufficient after speaking to a few drivers.
At all times, the price agreed depends very much on the passenger's knowledge of the distance involved and price it would cost by meter, his/her negotiation skill, and the time s/he is willing to spend asking auto after auto. In almost any central area, there are many autos around, so if you have the time, it's possible to save quite a bit by speaking to many auto drivers until you find an acceptable fare.
Many passengers now opt for Ola, Uber or other similar taxi-order services simply to avoid the frustration and time involved with negotiating with auto after auto.
All autos in Chennai have meters, but at least a quarter of drivers have disabled their meter in some way in order to make it not functional and the passenger must agree to a fixed price if s/he wants to use that auto. For those meters which function, you can see the price, kilometres and waiting time, and thereby confirm that the meter is fairly following the official tariff structure.
Share autos have emerged as an alternative mode of transport in Chennai. They are over-sized three wheelers running on diesel and charge slightly more than the bus. There are four wheelers known as meter taxis, which don't have a meter and are not taxis. Another four wheeler, Magic (manufactured by Tata), has started running in and around the city, which operate similar to share autos and meter taxis. They are all over crowded and the drivers indulge in rash driving, owing to the competition. The only advantage is that it is cost effective.
If you are fascinated by the idea of going around in an auto, think about all those foreigners, who are riding an auto from Chennai to Mumbai.
A Chennai-based event management company, Chennai Event Management Services, has been having auto-rickshaw rallies from Chennai to Mumbai, or Kanyakumari, etc., and has developed a great fan following for them.
S taksijem
Taxis (locally called "call-taxis" since they must be pre-arranged) are available by phone. They are mostly reliable, can be ordered air-conditioned, and have digital fare meters, although time-based hire is also possible with some companies. Most companies charge a minimum fare of ₹150, which is for 5 km (3 mi) and for every subsequent kilometre they charge ₹18. Alternatively, you can hire a car for a half/full day for around ₹800/1300. These figures are for basic non-AC Ambassadors, add about 50% if you want a comfier aircon Tata Indica. Waiting charges are included in the meter cost but you are required to pay parking and toll fees additional to the fare displayed in the meter. If your trip is time-sensitive, it's best to book your taxi a few hours in advance and call shortly before your trip to confirm.
Most prepaid taxi operators have choice of vehicles. Indica is the ubiquitous hatch back that can seat 3 passengers, but it is almost impossible to find one of these well maintained. Opt for a Figo or Liva instead of the Indica when you book the taxi, these are newer models and likely to be in better state of maintenance. If you prefer a sedan, choices are Etios, Maruti Dzire and Ford Fiesta. SUV models Innova or Xylo have more space and are suitable for small groups (up to 7). Innova has a well deserved reputation with travellers for airport transfers due to the reliability, spacious seats and capacity to carry more luggage.
Tourist cabs - Are the best choice in case you want to tour the city all day or visit nearby places like Mahabalipuram, and Tirupati. Costs about ₹10 per kilometre and ₹100 per hour as hire charges. Also generally there is special price if you need to go Chennai Central or Chennai Airport.
Some radio taxi services are:
- Bharathi Call Taxi, ☏ 91 44 3000 2000.
- Friends Track Call Taxi, ☏ 91 44 3006 3006.
- Meru Cabs, ☏ 91 44 4422 4422.
- Taxi Chennai.
- Drop Taxi, ☏ 91-44-44 55 66 77.
- Vetri Drop Taxi, ☏ 91 63 8043 9733, ✉[email protected].
Z avtom
It is generally not advisable for foreign travellers to drive on their own as they might be unaware of the traffic rules and congestion in the city. The roads in Chennai are better maintained than the average Indian road. The main highway is Anna Salai also known as Mount Road.
The complex road routes may confuse novice driver and it is sheer waste of time. If you choose to rent a car, it's strongly advised to hire a driver as well. Typical driver fee comes to around ₹250 for 4-hour shift and an additional ₹50 every hour thereafter. Outstation trips cost a driver fee of ₹750 for a 12-hour journey.
Diesel and petrol are used as fuel in India and it varies with the model of the car. Some cars have identical models with only a D badge to indicate diesel. Make sure you find out what type of fuel the car uses from the rental company.
ECR or East Coast Road is one of the very few places around Chennai that is best enjoyed by car. There are a lot of scenic views with many sightseeing options along the route. For most of the sights within the city limits, travellers would be better served by public transport or a taxi.
Glej
Churches
- 1 Basilica of the National Shrine of St.Thomas, 38, Santhome High Road, Mylapore (Thirumayilai MRTS 1 km west), ☏ 91 44 24985455, 91 44 24980758, ✉[email protected]. Daily 5AM-9PM. In the whole world, there are only three churches built over the tomb of an Apostle of Jesus Christ- the Basilica of Saint Peter built over the tomb of St.Peter in Rome, Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela built over the tomb of St.James in Spain and Basilica of the National Shrine of St.Thomas built over the tomb of St.Thomas. Basilica of the National Shrine of St.Thomas is in Chennai, India. The present National Shrine of St.Thomas is built over the tomb of Saint Thomas the Apostle, who came to India in the year 52 AD. After preaching on the west coast, he came to Chennai (formerly Madras), and suffered martyrdom on a hill at the outskirts of the city, today known as "St. Thomas Mount." His body was buried on the spot over which the present Basilica stands. A valuable work of art kept in the Basilica is an ancient painting of Our Blessed Mother, in front of which the other great apostle of India, St. Francis Xavier, used to pray. There are two new structures today: the Tomb Chapel below the Basilica and 'Museum cum theatre'. The new underground chapel with a separate access outside the church structure, allows pilgrims to pray at the tomb and tourists to visit it, without disturbing the sacred functions in the church. The museum exhibits artifacts connected with St. Thomas and the Basilica, and the theatre is used for screening a short video on the life of the Apostle.
- 2 Church in honour of Our Lady of Health (Church of the Madonna of Velankanni, Annai Velankanni Shrine), Elliot's Beach, Beach Rd, Ashtalakshmi Garden, Besant Nagar (From Indira Nagar MRTS), ☏ 91 44 24911246, 91 44 365 263 421, faks: 91 43 65263 517. 5AM-9PM. Founded in the 16th century after the three miracles: the apparition of Mary and Jesus to a slumbering shepherd boy, the curing of a lame buttermilk vendor, and the survival of Portuguese sailors assaulted by a violent sea storm.
- 3 Church of Our Lady of Light (Luz Church). Built in 1516 by the Portuguese.
- 4 Descanso Church, St. Mary's Road, Mylapore (Mandaiveli MRTS Station 700 m). A cultural and religious centre. Built in the 17th century. This was where St. Thomas, one of the 12 apostles of Jesus Christ, took rest and also served the people.
- 5 Holy Cross Church (Church of South India), Perumal Nagar, Mogappair East (Thirumangalam Metro Station 2 km east). Or near to Golden Flats Bus Stop), ☏ 91 90431 13263 (Mobile). Built in the 1890s as the Perambur Railway Church, when it was under the railway authorities. Here was earlier a predominantly Anglo-Indian congregation though now there are also families from other southern states.
- 6 Lutheran Adaikalnathar Church (TELC), Tana St, ☏ 91 44 2642 4005. Protestant Church which is more than 100 years old.
- 7 St Andrews Church (The Queen of Scottish Churches in the East, Tamil: புனித அந்திரேயா கோவில்), Poonamallee High Road, New Bupathy Nagar (Chennai Egmore Railway Station 200m). Neoclassical church. Built in 1821. The St. Andrews Church has finely etched white Doric columns, black and white tiled marble roof, and a high, sky-blue dome of enviable beauty. On the inner surface of the dome, constellations of stars, as they can be viewed in Scotland, are painted realistically. The body of the church is a circle, with rectangular compartments to the east and west. The circular part 24.5 m in diameter, is crowned by a shallow masonry dome colored a deep blue. This is painted with golden starsand supported by 16 fluted pillars with Corinthian capitals
- 8 St. Anthony Armenian Church (Tamil: ஆர்மேனியன் தேவாலயம்), Armenian Street, Parrys (Chennai Beach Railway Station 400m). Opened for visitors 9AM-2:30PM. Constructed in 1712 and reconstructed in 1772. The graves of about 350 Armenians have been laid out throughout the Church. The founder, publisher and editor of the world's first Armenian periodical "Azdarar", Reverend Haroutiun Shmavonian, is buried here. The Belfry adjacent to the main church structure houses six large bells which are rung every Sunday at 9:30AM.
- 9 St. George's Cathedral, 224, Cathedral Rd (Next to U.S. Consulate), ☏ 91 44-28114261, 91 98409 31556 (mobile). Built in 1815. A neoclassical church. Showing elements of Georgian architecture. It has a towering 45-m spire and ionic columns. The highlight of this cathedral is the graveyard. Connected by a guardrail what was made up of war emblems of the capture of Srirangapatnam in 1799.
- 10 St. Lazarus' Church.
- 11 Cerkev sv. Marije, Rajaji Salai (Situated in the fort, south to Legislature and Secretariat). Sa-Th 10AM-5PM. This is one of the oldest surviving churches built by the British v Indiji. This is the first English church in India and the oldest Anglican church in the East. Designed by William Dixon, the then Master Gunner of the Fort, it was constructed under the supervision of the Governor Streynsham Master. Given the precarious nature of the English presence in India at the time (not to mention later attacks by the French and the locals), the church has a defensive stance- thick walls, castellated parapets and a well within the grounds - to withstand any bombardment or siege). The church was consecrated on 28 October 1680. The tower was completed in 1701; the steeple added in 1710 and the tower was connected to the main body of the church in 1759. Robert Clive - more famous as Clive of India - married Margaret Maskelyne here in 1753. The first but equally famous wedding was that of Governor Elihu Yale (who was to become the benefactor of Yale College) to Catherine Himmers in November 1680. The interior of the church contains many fascinating plaques and monuments to early British India evoking past glories and lives full of achievement. It also contains the old colours of the Madras Fusiliers, the first European regiment of the East India Company. The glass windows, wall frescos, teak plaques still shine with their all time glory.
- 12 St.Mary's Co-Cathedral, 63/110, Armenian Street,George Town, ☏ 91 44 2538 4848.
- 13 St. Mark's Church, Pedariyar koil Street.
- 14 St. Matthias Church, 7, Vepery Church Road, Vepery, ☏ 91 44 2532 3124. One of the oldest churches in Chennai which was built by the British. Its also has a higher secondary school in the campus which has boys and girls studying in the school.
- 15 Saint Patrick's Cathedral.
- 16 Saint Theresa Church Perambur, Siruvallur High Rd, Jagannathan Colony (Perambur Station 400m away).
- 17 St. Thomas Mount, Parangi Malai, St Thomas Mount, Chennai South. (OTA Metro Station ½ km away (2015), or take bus to stop Butt Road). St. Thomas, referred to as Didymus, in the Gospel of St.John is one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ. He is one of the prime witnesses to the resurrection of Jesus. St. Thomas Mount is associated with St. Thomas, the apostle of Christ, who is believed to have been martyred here. The mount is commonly called in Tamil "Parangi Malai" or "Bhringi Malai'.History says 2000 years ago, a saint 'Parangi' lived here ('parangi' in Tamil language is used to refer to a white person). According to local myth, St. Thomas was one of the first Christians to reach India and to preach Christianity. He is believed to have reached South India in AD 52, and spent the last years of his life in a cave on this hill. Tradition states that Thomas was assassinated by an arrow in AD 72, by persons hostile to him. Thus, the hillock acquired the name St. Thomas Mount. Over time Anglo-Indians predominated in this area. A small relic-filled Church built in 1523 by the Portuguese stands at the summit of the 300 feet (90m) high St. Thomas Mount. The place was visited by Pope John Paul II during his visit to India on 5 February 1986. At the northern foot of the mount, is a gateway of four impressive arches surmounted by a cross bearing the inscribed date 1547. A flight of 160 steps leads up to the summit of the mount. There are fourteen stations of the cross erected on the way to the summit.
- 18 Queenship of Mary Church, Vethagiri St, Chintadripet, Adikesavarpuram, Park Town.
- 19 The Tamil Baptist Church, 78/91, Medavakkam Tank Rd, Sanyasipuram, Kilpauk, ☏ 91 44 2640 0717. In Kilpauk is worth a visit. It is a 107-year-old monument.
- 20 Wesley Church.
Mosques
- 21 Bahram Jung Mosque, Anna Salai, Nandanam (Next to Witco). Late 18th century.
- 22 Big Mosque (Wallajah Mosque), Walajah Road in Triplicane (M: Government Estate Metro Station (2015) or take bus to Stop Adams Market). This is a historical landmark. Constructed by Wallajah family in memory of Nawab Muhammad Ali Walajah, in 1795. It is an imposing structure of symmetry and form of architectural magnificence with an imposing facade. The Mosque stands in extensive grounds, which are being used as a forum for religious and cultural activities. The magnificent grey granite structure is built without steel and wood. This architectural marvel is one of the important mosques in Chennai. The Nawab’s descendants are still living in a mansion known as Amir Mahal. One distinctive feature of this mosque is that the chronogram engraved in stone and fixed on the inside of the western wall of the mosque is by a non-Muslim, Rajah Makkan Lal “Khirad”, a Persian and Arabic scholar of repute, who was the private secretary to the Nawab. It may be mentioned in this regard that, as far as is known, no other mosque in the world has a chronogram composed by a non-Muslim. The Mosque has two minarets at the front. Medieval architecture is clearly visible in the construction of this great mosque. The Eid Prayer timing remains the same, 10AM, since 1749 A.D. This historic mosque is under the management of H.H. Adjoining the Wallajah Mosque is the tomb of the great Islamic saint Maulana Abdul Ali Bahrul Uloom, a divine scholar of the days of the Nawab Wallajah. In this enclosure also are the tombs of the late Nawabs of the Carnatic, the Princess of Arcot and other eminent Muslim scholars and theologians. Wallajah Mosque can be reached either from Ellis Rd (backside) or the Triplicane High Rd.
- Casa Verona's Mosque.
- 23 Dharma Kidangu Mosque, Angappa Naicken St, Mannady, George Town. Rebuilt 2008.
- 24 Hafiz Ahmad Khan Mosque (next to Vivekanandar Illam).
- 25 Makkah Masjid and Islamic Center, 822, Mt Rd, Anna Salai (Near to Mount Road Dhargah Bus Stop).
- Masjid Mamoor.
- 26 Masjid-o-Anwari.
- 27 Periamet Mosque (Masjid Periamet).
- 28 Thousand Lights Mosque, Peters Road, Peters Colony, Royapetta. 19th-century multi-domed mosque.
Templji
- 29 Adeeswar Temple (Vada Sabari), 82 Santhome Hwy Road, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai-28. This temple is the exact replica of Sabari Malai, Kerala where Lord Iyyappa is worshipped.
- Alamelumangapuram Anjaneya Temple.
- Anantha Padmanabhaswami Temple, Adyar Signal.
- Angala Parameswari Temple, Royapuram.
- Angalamman Temple, Choolaimedu.
- 30 Anjaneyaswami Temple (Anjaneya Temple), Nanganallur, Chennai-61 (Get down at St.Thomas Mount Railway station or Adambakkam Railway Station and catch an auto or walk for 15 minutes). This temple is very famous because of the deep veneration shown for Lord Hanuman. One amazing fact about this temple is the 32 feet (10m) idol of Anjaneyar that is moulded out of a single rock.
- 31 Apparswami Temple.
- Arulmigu Bala Subramanya Swamy Temple, Eldam's Rd.
- 32 Ashtalakshmi Temple (Ashtalakshmi Kovil), Elliots Beach, Besant Nagar, Chennai.. 9:30AM-12:30PM, 4PM-8:30PM. The temple is dedicated to Lakshmi, the consort of Vishnu. Astha, in Sanskrit, is the number eight and eight forms of Lakshmi are worshipped in the Ashtalakshmi temple.
- 33 Ayyappan Koil Temple, Anna Nagar.
- 34 Ayyappan Temple (R.A. Puram Ayyappan Koil), Madhavan Nair Street, Mahalingapuram, Nungambakkam, Chennai-34. This is the first temple dedicated to lord Ayyappan in Chennai city. The temple also houses Lord Vinayakar and Lord Subramanian with his consorts Valli and Devayani constituted the Parivarams.
- 35 Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple.
- 36 Chennakesava Perumal Temple.
- Chennai Om Sri Skandhashramam.
- 37 Chintadri Pillaiyar Kovil Ekambareswarar Temple, Ekambareshwar Agraharam St, Edapalaiyam, George Town.
- 38 Ettampadai Temple.
- 39 ISKCON Temple, Chennai (ISKCON Temple Puri). Injambakkam. Krishna temple built in 2012.
- 40 Jagannath Temple, Chennai.
- 41 Kachchaleswarar Temple. Shiva temple.
- Kali, Bari Mallikesvarar Temple, Madhya Kailash (near IIT Madras and Adyar Cancer Institute.).
- 42 Kaligambal Temple (Kamakshi Temple), Thambu Chetty Street, Chennai-1.. 6AM-1PM, 3PM-8PM. Dedicated to Kalikambal and Kamateswarar, this temple was built close to sea shore but was relocated in 1640 AD. The great Maratha ruler Shivaji came in the temple to worship on 3 October 1667.
- Kamaleswarar Temple.
- 43 Kamakshiamman Temple of Mangadu, 21, Permual Koil Street, Srinivasa Nagar, Mangadu. 6AM-1PM, 3PM-8PM. This temple is dedicated to the Divine Mother Shakti as Kamakshi Amman.
- 44 Kandaswamy Temple, Cheyyur village (About 29 km from Madurantakam.). The temple was built in 11th century AD and is home to some unique, rich inscriptions of that century, giving an insight into the architectural characteristics of the style adopted by Chola Kings, who dominated those times. Veera Rajendra Chola and Kulothungan III built the Kandaswamy Temple. More two temples built here, at same time, are dedicated to Vanmikhanathar, i.e. Lord Siva, and to Perumal or Lord Vishnu. The Kandaswamy Temple is situated between the Shiva and Vishnu temples and Lord Kandaswamy or Shiva is the principal deity of the temple. The temple has number of shrines of other demigods like Lord Someswara, Goddess Meenakshi, Vinayaka, Dakshinamurthy, Chandikeswara and Muthukumaraswamy, also called as Samharamurthy. The temple has an idol of Muruga, son of the Lord Shiva, standing on five different positions, called by distinct names like: Nrutta Skandar (dancing Muruga), Brahma Sastha (created from Brahma), Balaskandar (child Shanmuga), Sivagurunathar (as teacher to Siva) and Pulinthar (vedan hunter). This Kandaswamy temple of Chennai is the most distinctive one. Other than the deities of utmost belief and the tranquil environment, the temple has an image of Kazhukundran, who had made an artful creation of a temple car in 1521 CE, which is used during the Skanda Sashti festival.
- 45 Kandhazheeswarar temple, Kapaleesvarar Sannadhi Street, Mylapore. Shiva temple.
- 46 Kapaleeswarar Temple (Kapaleeshwara), # 12, North Mada Street, Mylapore (Thirumayilai MRTS). 6AM-1PM, 3PM-8PM. One of Chennai's oldest and best-known temples, said to date to the 8th century, although the present structure dates to the 1600s. Notable above all for its soaring, incredibly detailed 37m gopuram (entrance gate). There is a large water tank behind the temple, used for the Thaipusam festival (Jan-Feb), and plenty of flower shops all around and the famous street markets of Mylapore selling Indian handicrafts and brass vessels. Within easy striking distance of the city centre. This temple is for Goddess Karpagambal or 'Goddess of the Wish-Yielding Tree'. The goddess is one of the forms of Parvati, Lord Shiva's wife. Nearby the temple, there are pharmacy shops selling traditional Indian medicines of Ayurveda and Siddha.
- Karaneeswarar Temple (of Lord Siva), Mylapore.
- 47 Karaneeswarar Temple (of Lord Siva), Saidapet.
- Kasi Viswanatha Temple (of Lord Siva), Ayanavaram.
- Kasi Viswanatha Temple (of Lord Siva), Mambalam.
- Kothandaramar Temple (of Lord Rama wielding Kothandam - His bow), Mambalam.
- 48 Kothandaramaswami Temple (of Lord Rama wielding Kothandam - His bow), Nandambakkam.
- 49 Krishnaswami Temple (of Lord Krishna), Muthialpet.
- Kundrathur Shiva temple (Vada Thirunageshvaram), Kundrathur (kndrathur bus depot). Sekkizhar built this temple 1,000 years ago.
- Kumaran Kundram (The Deity of Lord Murugan in Kumaran Kundram is considered to be equivalent to the one in Swamimalai) (Very near MIT Fly over). small hillock at Kumaran Kundram near by Madras Institute of Technology, very near by the Chennai airport (around 9 km or 5 miles or 15-20 minutes). The temple can also be reached from the airport to Chromepet station by the MRTS train towards Tambaram.
- Kurungaleeswarar Temple.
- 50 Marundeeswarar Temple (Marutheeswarar Temple, Tamil: மருந்தீஸ்வரர் ஆலயம்), Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai-41. (in Thiruvanmiyur). 6AM-1PM, 3PM-8PM. Shaiva sidhantha lectures daily 7PM-8:30PM. This temple is believed to have been built in 11th century and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed that the temple was also visited by Saint Valmiki, who authored the Hindu epic Ramayana. The temple has two entrances, one from East Coast Road and the other from West Tank Street, both adorned by 5-tiered gopuram (gateway tower). The entrance from the West Tank Street has got three gates whereas the entrance from the East Coast Road has only one gate. The temple occupies an area of about 1 acre (0.40 hectares) - numerous images adorn the pillars of the temple, while stucco figures adorn the gopurams. The Mandapam (hall) housing the Somaskanda form of Shiva has 36 massive pillars adorned with carvings.
- 51 Marundeswarar Temple. A Shiva temple having a rich sthala purana or location history.
- 52 Mathyakailash Temple (Nadukailai), Sardar Patel Road, Adyar, Chennai-20.. 5:30AM-noon, 4PM-8PM. Very popular for locals. Ananda Vinayagar Lord Ganesha (the bestower of Happiness. Ananda, in Sanskrit, means Happiness) sits right in the centre of Parameshwar, Ambikai and Thirumal. The temple is very close to the IIT Madras and Adyar Cancer Institute.
- Mundaka Kanni Amman Temple (of Goddess Shakthi), Mylapore.
- Muthialpet Bairagimadam Temple.
- Nandeeswarar Temple.
- Neelagandeeswarar Temple.
- Parasuramalingeswarar Temple.
- 53 The Parthasarathy Temple, Tiruvallikkeni (Triplicane), ☏ 91 44 2844 2462. 6:30AM-1PM, 3PM-8PM. Parthasarathy means 'charioteer of Arjuna'. At Tiruvallikkeni (Triplicane) as the Britishers called it, is considered be the oldest temple in the Chennai and origins date back to the 8th century AD, the reference of which has been made in the Vaishnavite works of the Alwar saints. The existence of the Tiruvallikkeni village in referred in the Pallava records and before. The temple derived its name from the pond in front of the temple. It was built by the Pallavas. The temple was renovated by later dynasties, the Chola and the Vijayanagar kingdom. The Temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna. The name Parthasarathy has been derived from two Sanskrit words Partha and Sarathy. The former word refers to Arjuna and the later means Charioteer. Its architecture is a combination of several temple building styles. There are inscriptions of the Pallavas, Cholas and the Vijayanagar kingdom on the temple structure. The temple besides being dedicated to Parthasarathy is also revered for Venkatakrishnaswami and to Ranganathar. The temple, when it was built, housed five avataras of the deity Vishnu. The structure, as it stands today, houses the shrines of popular deities like Venkatakrishnan with Rukmani, Balaraman, Satyaki, Anirudha, Pradyumna, Rama, Lakshmana, Barata, Sita, Shatrugna, Varadaraja and Hanuman.
- 54 Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple.
- Ramapuram.
- Ravishwarar Temple Sethu Kshetram, Mylapore.
- 55 Saidapet Kamakshi Amman Temple.
- 56 Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Venkatesa Agraharam, Mylapore, Chennai-4.. 6:30AM-1PM, 3PM-8PM. Built in the memory of the revered saint Sai Baba of Shirdi, this temple is among the two shrines dedicated in Sai Baba's name in the city.
- 57 Sri Balaji Temple, T. Nagar..
- 58 Sri Ramakrishna Math - Universal Temple, 31 Ramakrishna Math Rd, ☏ 91 44 2462110, ✉[email protected]. 5AM-11:45AM and 3PM-9PM. Mylapore. Swami Vivekananda on his return from the west was requested by the devotees in Madras (now Chennai) to start a Math here. To fulfill their desire Swamiji sent his brother-disciple Swami Ramakrishnananda to Madras in March 1897. After reaching Madras, the first thing Swami Ramakrishnananda did was to set up a small shrine for Sri Ramakrishna at a rented house. He lived there and led a life of renunciation, service and austerities. Slowly he built up the institution as the present Sri Ramakrishna Math and thus Sri Ramakrishna Math, Madras, came into existence. This is the oldest centre of the Ramakrishna Order in the South. Srimat Swami Bhuteshanandaji Maharaj, the 12th President of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, laid the foundation-stone for this Universal Temple on 1 December 1994 in a grand function. It took five years for the project to take shape as the present grand Universal Temple. On 7 Feb 2000 the temple was dedicated by Srimat Swami Ranganathanandaji Maharaj, the 13th President of the Ramakrishna Order. Sri Ramakrishna Math completed hundred years of its service in 1997. The Math is regarded for its spiritual traditions, modern outlook, acceptance of all religions, service as the way of life. With its lushy green surroundings, the Universal Temple is the ideal spot for contemplation and meditation.
- 59 Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam Temple, Venkata Narayana Road, T.Nagar, Chennai-17. (on the seventh peak of Venkata Hill called Venkatachala of the Tirumala Hillocks, the temple lies on the southern banks of Sri Swami Pushkaarini.). 6AM-1PM, 3PM-8PM. Millions of devotees throng this world-renowned temple of Lord Venkatachalapathi. The temple is constructed and maintained by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. It is very crowded on Saturdays and Sundays. The temple contains a book store.
- 60 Thiruneermalai Vishnu Temple (Thiruneermalai Kaalabairavar Temple), Mallima Veedi, Thiruneermalai. This temple is one of the 108 places considered sacred by Vaishnatives. Legend has it that sage Valmiki prayed in the temple and saw the divine darshan of Lord Vishnu in three forms.
- 61 Thiruvalluvar Temple.
- 62 Thyagaraswamy Temple, Thiruvottiyur (Thyagaraja Temple) (north of Chennai.).
- 63 Vadapalani Murugan Temple (Sri Vadapalani Andavar Temple, Tiruvalithayam Vadapalani Andavar Temple), Near the Andavar Koil Street, Vadapalani, Chennai.. 6AM-1PM, 3PM-8:30PM. This ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Muruga. Renovated in 1920s, the temple has grown popularity due to the visits by many cinema stars.
- 64 Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple.
- 65 Vedagiriswarar Temple (Kazhugu Koil or 'the eagle temple', Vengeeswarar Temple), Thirukkalukundram. The main attraction here is the large temple atop the mountain which houses the deity of Vedagiriswarar, Lord Shiva.
- Velveeswarar Temple (Agasteeswarar Temple).
Other holy places
- 66 Royapuram Fire Temple (Jal Phiroj Clubwala Dar E Meher), Royapuram. A Parsi fire temple built in 1910.
- Sri Guru Nanak Sat Sangh Sabha Gurudwara.
Memorials
- 67 Valluvar Kottam, Valluvar Kottam High Rd, Nungambakkam. Valluvar Kottam marks the memorial of one of the renowned poet and saint of the region, Tiruvalluvar. The memorial is shaped like a temple chariot and is, in fact, the replica of the temple chariot in Thiruvarur. There is a 101-feet (30m) high temple chariot structure with a life-size image of the poet in it. This chariot is a replica of the temple car of Thiruvarur in Tamil Nadu. The monument stands as a massive auditorium and was open to public in 1976. Over 3,000 blocks of stone were used to create this memorial to Tamil culture. Valluvar Kottam has quite an extensive space. The auditorium at Valluvar Kottam is said to be the largest in Asia and can accommodate about 4,000 people. It is a revered place in the city as it is considered to bear the impressions of the Tamil culture. The auditorium is surrounded by granite pillars that have the inscriptions taken from the famous work of the poet. The epic Tiruvalluvar, written by the poet consists of 1,330 verses, all of which are inscribed on the granite pillar. The 133 chapters of his famous work Thirukkural have been depicted in bas-relief in the front hall corridors of the chariot. It stands as a modern memorial to the great poet who represents the glorious culture of the Tamils.
Spomeniki
- 68 Fort St. George (on the banks of Bay of Bengal). Sa-Th 10AM-5PM, closed on F. It was (formerly known as White Town) was established as the East India Company's fortified foothold in Madras and it was from this small trading post (or 'factory' as it was then known) that British influence spread throughout India. The establishment of Fort St. George marked the birth of the new city that is Madras, in the year 1640. The fort was named after St George who is believed to have preached in the region. The British East India Company, after buying the land from the Nayak of Vandavasi in 1639, led the establishment of what was called the Madrasemen, the permanent settlement of the company. One year later they built the fort as a commanding post in the region. With the increased trade activities of East India Company the region soon developed into a popular trade and commerce centre. The British enjoyed the supremacy in the region till 1746, when the French attacked the fort and captured it. After three years, in 1749 the British regained the ruling power by signing a treaty with the French. In the meantime they fortified the base in order to sustain the invasion of Hyder Ali and the French. The fort is believed to be the first establishment of the British in India. It is a military architecture marvel, which was started as a trading post and later evolved to be the origin of modern Indian Army. St. George Fort holds great historical importance and is looked after by the Archaeological Survey of India. It has a number of other monuments within its boundaries. Inside the Fort is the Fort Museum is decorated with cannons of Tipu Sultan. There are a lot of interesting artifacts showcased in the museum like coins, artifacts and so on. Apart from the museum, the southern division of the Archaeological Survey of India is located here. The place is famous for its exotic collection of books in the library. Today, Fort St George is famous for housing the legislative assembly and is known as the secretariat building. The fort in its present form looks more like a mansion, rather any fort. Various Government offices function inside this building, including the structure which used to be the residence of Robert Clive called the Clive House.St. Mary's Church, situated in the fort, is one of the oldest surviving churches built by the British in India. The tallest flag pole in the country can be seen here: its height is 150 ft (46 m). The pole is now made of metal. The original had been made entirely of teak wood. Fort Museum: for children under 15 years free. For Indians: ₹5/-. For foreigners: US$20.
Museums and art galleries
- 69 Birla Planetarium, Gandhi Mandapam Rd (close to Guindy National Park and Anna University), ☏ 91 44 24410025, 91 44 24416751, 91 44 24915250, 91 44 24918787. The Science and Technology Centre is open on all days except on national holidays. Program Timing 10:45AM–1:45PM and 3:45PM. English noon, Tamil 2:30PM.. Built in memory of B.M. Birla, the well known industrialist and visionary. Adjoining the planetarium is a Periyar Science and Technology Museum which will be of interest to students and other science scholars. Package cost ₹45, ₹20 for children.
- 70 Government Museum. Pantheon Rd, Egmore. Established in 1857, the Government Museum of Chennai is one of the popular tourist destinations in the city. It is a multi-purpose State Government Museum in Egmore, which is in the heart of the city, spreading over an area of 16.25 acres (7 ha) of land. Six independent buildings in this Museum campus has 46 galleries. There is an Archaeology Section, Zoology Section, Botany Section, Geology Section, Numismatics Section, Bronze Gallery, Children’s museum, art gallery and various other interesting sections and galleries. It is considered to be one of the oldest museums of India, since its inception dates back to the Colonial rule. There is history behind the origin of this museum. In 1846 AD, the Madras Literary Society debated the proposal of establishing a museum in the then Madras. The proposal was approved by the Court of Directors of the East India Company in London. The Chennai Government Museum was given this sprawling complex which is maintained by the State Government. There are six independent buildings in the Museum campus, which compose of 46 galleries. The museum was inaugurated on December 5, 1896 by the Sir Arthur Eli bank Havelock, the then Governor. He named it after the former Governor, Lord Connenmara. The museum was designed by H. Irvin, the consulting architect of the Government of Madras. The Government Museum has a splendid hall, marvellous reading room and striking Teak wood shelf and stands divided into a number of sections. Parts of the museum are often closed. Phone: 91 44 28193238, 9:30AM-5PM except holidays. A free guide service is available at 11AM and 3PM.
- 71 Integral Coach Factory. 10.00–18.00. The Railway Coach manufacturing unit of Indian Railways, which has a Rail Museum. The Regional Rail Museum is situated near ICF, Perambur, Chennai amidst the New Avadi Road/Anna Nagar Round Tana/ICF Bus Terminus and Villivakkam. Entry ₹40..
- 72 National Art Gallery, ☏ 91 44 28193238. The top floor, closed in May 2011, offers additional galleries. Sa-Th 9:30AM-5PM, closed F and national holidays. The building of National Arts Gallery was built in the year 1907. This magnificent red sandstone building was designed by Henry Irwin and built by T. Namberumal Chetty. The building represents a typical Indo-Saracenic structure and was initially famous as Victoria Memorial Hall. Built with sandstone and adorned with motifs, the building bears impressions of Mughal architecture. The structure as well as the gallery collections are key factors responsible for the much credited tourist place. The gallery exhibits medieval handicrafts, sculptures, metal ware and paintings belonging to various schools of art, all from the past. The gallery displays paintings belonging to different schools and eras. The gallery's collections are displayed in four different sections that are: Tanjore Painting Gallery, Decorative Art Gallery, Indian Traditional Art Gallery and Ravi Varma Painting Gallery. The Tanjore paintings on glass are wonderful. The miniature paintings from Rajput and Mughal eras are fascinating too. The handicrafts that are displayed in National Arts Gallery belong to the 11th and 12th century, Indian handicrafts, period.
- 73 Vivekananda House (Vivekanandar Illam), Triplicane (on Marina Beach Road), ☏ 91 44 28446188, ✉[email protected]. Th-Tu 10AM-12:15PM and 3PM-7:15PM. A colonial house where Swami Vivekananda stayed after his return from Chicago. It was also the location of the Ramakrishna Math for a decade before the Math was moved to its present location in Mylapore. The house now features a museum, painting gallery, photo gallery, book shop and video show on the life and teaching of Vivekananda. It is maintained by the Ramakrishna Math. Meditation and spirituality classes are arranged regularly at a nominal cost. Entry ₹10, classes charged extra.
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Chennai has several well known beaches:
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- 1 Breezy Beach, Water Land Drive Rd, Lakshmana Perumal Nagar, Valmiki Nagar (in the quiet neighborhood of Valmiki Nagar (Thiruvanmiyur)). It is smaller and less popular than the Elliot's beach. This beach is not as commercialized as the Elliot's beach, and is hence more quiet and peaceful. Evenings are very pleasant and with gentle breezy here, Lots of tourists are attracted towards this beach. Since the residential area around this beach is occupied predominantly by young professionals working in the IT/ITES industries (that thrive in the area), this beach has turned into a hot-spot for them. It is less polluted and environment friendly. Those who look for a calm, cool and breezy place to relax, this beach is the best place in Chennai.
- 2 Covelong, Kancheepuram (40 km south from Chennai on the way to Mahabalipuram). It was known earlier is a small fishing village. Now it is a luxury beach resort. There was a fort built by the Nawab of Carnatic, Saadat Ali. Now a luxury beach resort. It was here that the French General Labourdonnais landed his troops in 1746. Later it was taken by Robert Clive in 1752 and destroyed. The Beach is separated from the mainland by the canal running from Chennai to Mahabalipuram. Taj Group of Hotels runs the Fisherman's Cove Resort with rooms in the main buildings and cottages and the sandy beach here. A small public beach can also be accessed through a narrow drivable road. This beach is still mostly used by the fishermen, but gets crowded on weekend.
- 3 Edward Elliot's beach, Elliot's Promenade, Urrur Kuppam, Besant Nagar (near Besant Nagar. Take bus to stop 'Annai Velankanni Church Bus Stop' - From Indira Nagar Railway Station take 2nd Ave and walk ten min.). This is spread along the coast down south from Marina. It is also the night beach for Chennai youth. This beach is comparatively quieter. At the end of this beach are the Velankanni church and the Ashtalakshmi temple. Good roads, pavements, walking track illuminated sands, makes a visit to this beach a real pleasure.
- 4 Marina Beach, Water Land Drive Rd,Valmiki Nagar, Netaji Nagar (The South Beach Road runs past the Madras University, the Senate House, the Chepauk Palace (Nawabs of Carnatica once held their court here). - Take a train to Chepauk or Thiruvallikeni MRTS Railway Station). This is 12 km long and offers excellent opportunities for walks and has a very wide sandy foreshore. Its width is up to 300 m (985 ft). The Marina of Madras is the second longest beach in the world. it is an elegant promenade with flower beds along its lanes. Along the shore, there are many buildings built during the British colonial rule. - It is the most popular gathering place for locals, especially in the evenings and on weekends. It can also get very crowded at those times. The beach is relatively less crowded in the early mornings and more pleasant. Walk along the Marina in the evening to cool off and eat crispy sundal in murukku. Watching sunset and sunrise from the beach is an experience by itself. It's not a swimming beach, though you will see people fully clothed taking partial dips. Other lesser known places in the Marina: Anna Square: Dr. C.N. Annadurai, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu was a very respectable personality among the people of Tamil Nadu. The mortal remains of Dr. C.N. Annadurai were buried at Anna Square, which is situated at the northern end of the Marina Beach. Ljudje iz različnih delov države prihajajo sem, da se poklonijo velikemu vodji. Nahaja se v središču parka in vhod je privlačen. Čudovit lok je v obliki dvojčic, ki se združujejo, slonovih kljov. Grobnica dr. C.N. Annadurai je obdan z impozantnim spominskim stebrom in večnim plamenom. Prebivalci Tamil Nadu so ga ljubkovalno imenovali "Anna", kar pomeni starejši brat. Čeprav tukaj našteti Anna Square ni nujno videti mesto. Ni kaj dosti videti, razen če imate na voljo veliko časa.
Parki
- 5 Zoološki park Arignar Anna (Živalski vrt Vandalur), ☏ 91 44 22751089, faks: 91 44 22750741, ✉[email protected]. Z-M 9 AM-18P, zaprto pon. Ta zoološki park se nahaja na obrobju mestne četrti Chennai (skoraj 40 km od središča mesta). V Čenaju se odlikuje prvi živalski vrt v Indiji, ki je bil ustanovljen leta 1855. Ta park naj bi bil eden največjih v jugovzhodni Aziji. Populacija divjih živali je razstavljena v velikem odprtem ograjenem otoškem ograjenem prostoru s simuliranim naravnim okoljem. V tem parku je več kot 170 vrst sesalcev, ptic in plazilcev. Nekateri objekti so na voljo vozila Lion safari, vožnja s sloni in vozila na baterije. Najpogostejši čas je med pongalnimi in vikend prazniki. ₹ 30, brezplačno do 5 let, od 5 do 12 ₹ 10, fotoaparat ₹ 25, video kamera ₹ 150.
- 6 Narodni park Guindy (Otroški park), Sardar Vallabhai Patel Rd, Adyar, Guindy. M Z-Ž 9:00 - 17:30, zaprto pon. Območje parka je blizu 280 hektarjev. Guindy Park je verjetno najmanjši narodni park v državi in edini park v mestnem predmestju Indije. V parku živi več kot 20 vrst dreves, približno 14 sort grmičevja in več kot 14 vrst gozdnih sesalcev. V kraju je tudi veliko vrst redkih ptic in dvoživk. Suhi listnati gozdovi Guindy so obloženi z drevesnimi vrstami, kot so Amona Squamosa, Atlanta Monophylla, Feronia Limonia in Azadirachta India. Priljubljene parkovne živali vključujejo vrste, kot so indijska antilopa (črni buck), slon, pegasti jelen, indijska cibeta, mačka iz džungle, jež, pangolin in šakal. Nekatere redke vrste ptic, ki jih najdemo v parku, vključujejo črnega krilata zmaja, medenega piščanca in zmaja Pariah. V parku živijo tudi številne vrste plazilcev in dvoživk. ₹ 15, brezplačno do 10 let, od 11 do več kot 5 let, šolski otroci, stari od 5 do 12 let iz vladnih šol in šol children 2, otroci iz zasebnih šol, stari od 5 do 12 let, 10, fotoaparat ₹ 10, video kamera ₹ 75.
- 7 Guindy Snake Park (Zaupni sklad Chennai Snake Park) (ob narodnem parku Guindy). M Z-Ž 8:30 - 17:30, zaprto pon. Ustanovil ga je eden od uglednih naravovarstvenikov Romulus Whitaker. V parku živijo številne vrste kač, kuščarji, krokodili in želve. V parku goji več kot 30 vrst indijskih kač. Nekatere najbolj iskane vrste vključujejo King Cobra, Indian Rock Python, Reticulated Python, Adders in Vipers. V parku poleg kač gojijo tudi vrste kuščarjev, krokodilov in želv. V muzeju v prostorih parka so ohranjeni primerki mnogih plazilcev in dvoživk. Imajo a kačji prikaz Štirikrat na dan, občinstvu pa so prikazane žive kače različnih vrst z glasom v treh jezikih (angleščina, tamilščina in hindijščina). ₹ 15, ₹ 5 za otroke, mlajše od 12 let.
- 8 Semmozhi Poonga, katedralna cesta (ki se nahaja nasproti ameriškega konzulata). Botanični vrt z najrazličnejšimi rastlinami bonsajev. zelo nominalna vstopnina.
- 9 Krokodilska banka Madras, Post BAG No 4, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu 603104 (Croc Bank se nahaja približno 45 km južno od Čenaja in 15 km severno od turističnega mesta Mamallapuram. Nahaja se v predelu avtohtonih gozdov in stoji pred Bengalskim zalivom, do živalskega vrta je enostavno dostopati z enim izmed številnih avtobusov, taksijev in avtorikš, ki vozijo po slikoviti cesti East Coast.), ☏ 91 90800 00123, ✉[email protected]. Jutranji ogledi: od torka do nedelje od 9.30 do 17.30 (zaprto v ponedeljek) Nočni safari: od 19.00 do 20.30. Trust in center za herpetologijo bank Madras Crocodile Bank (MCBT) je živalski vrt in herpetološka raziskovalna postaja za plazilce, ki se nahaja 40 kilometrov južno od mesta Chennai v državi Tamil Nadu v Indiji. Center je tako registrirano zaupanje (NVO) kot priznani živalski vrt. Krokodilske banke Madras ne gre zamenjevati z živalskim vrtom. Da, zagotovo si lahko ogledate plazilce v ujetništvu. Vendar pa ima ta za razliko od živalskega vrta veliko bolj poglobljeno delovanje z ohranjanjem ex-situ in in-situ. Trenutno v njem živi približno 17 krokodilovih podvrst in nekateri drugi plazilci, kot so žabe, kuščarji, kače in želve, med katerimi jih je IUCN uvrstil med kritično ogrožene. Park lahko obiščete tako zjutraj kot zvečer. Pred obiskom na spletnem mestu parka poiščite informacije o času hranjenja krokodilov in drugih dejavnostih ter temu primerno načrtujte. Za nočni safari je potrebna predhodna rezervacija. Redni vstop: Adult-60 & Child-30 Night safari: odrasli-200 in otrok-100.
Drugi
- Poleti postane prevroče in vlažno, da bi se čez dan odpravili ven. Torej pojdite na pohod ponoči (7-9 PM) na Marina plaža in Plaža Elliots (Besant Nagar). Lepa ideja je spakirati večerjo in prirediti piknik na plaži, kot to počne večina domačinov. Če slučajno vozite avto, lahko razmislite tudi o tem, da vzamete nekaj zložljivih stolov. Po 22.00 nihče ne sme biti na plaži. Na plaži so policisti, ki zagotavljajo, da ljudje upoštevajo to pravilo, in včasih navadno ljudi izženejo do 21. ure. Če pa ste zgodnje vstajajoči, lahko razmislite o obisku plaž zgodaj zjutraj okoli 6 do 8 ure. Sončni vzhod je čudovit in tudi rahlo piha. Vendar bodite opozorjeni, da po vsem mestu ležijo psi in imate veliko možnosti, da vas kriket udari, če ne iščete.
- Sprehodite se po prenatrpani Pondy Bazaar in Ulica Ranganathan in preizkusite svoje spretnosti pri barantanju. Bodite opozorjeni, da je kraj z veliko gnečo, kamor se morate prebiti.
- Z avtobusom ali avtobusom do Tank Mylapore in se sprehodite naokoli Mylapore zlasti v in okoli Tempelj Kapaleeshwarar. Množice, zvoke, dišave tempeljskega kadila in cvetja ter drobne trgovinice je vsekakor treba doživeti, čeprav jih ob petkih držite stran. Tudi za izkušene Milaporejce postane preveč mučno.
- V Čenaju se nahaja tudi eno najbolje ohranjenih arhitekturnih predelov Art Deco v Indiji, Parry's Corner. To je tudi najstarejše osrednje poslovno okrožje v Chennaiju, čeprav je že zdavnaj umaknilo mesto Nungambakkam in T Nagar. Če vas arhitektura ali fotografija še posebej zanima, je to mesto, ki ga morate obiskati. Ne pozabite na kotičke.
Glasba in ples
Chennai slovi po svojih koncertih in predstavah, ki se skozi vse leto odvijajo v različnih avditorijih in templjih, ki so napovedani v Hindujski in drugih lokalnih časopisih. Med tamilskim mesecem Maargazhi (December - januar) obstaja vrsta klasičnih Karnatik glasbeni koncerti in nastopi klasičnih plesov v različnih delih mesta, najboljši pa so organizirani v različnih delih Sabhas (v ohlapnem prevodu pomeni "koncertna hiša"). Videli boste večinoma starejše znane osebnosti, čeprav bo občasno kakšen mlad virtuoz v svetovnem merilu. Brezplačne vstopnice se običajno delijo za nastope debitantk (imenovane Arangetram v tamilščini) in za nastope, ki potekajo ob delavnikih (pred 16.00, ko se množica začne polniti).
- Brahma Gana Sabha, ☏ 91 92821 06425, 91 98412 96684. Avditorij Sivagami Pethachi, šola M.Ct.M, 179, Luz Church Road.
- GK Parigi, ✉[email protected]. V Cine Abinayam zvezdni nočni program.
- Indijski glasbeni in umetniški inštitut, Avditorij R.K Swamy, Sir Sivaswamy Kalalaya, 5, Sundareswarar Street, Mylapore.
- Umetniška akademija Kalalayaa, 2. nadstropje, 100 ft Bye Pass Road, Velachery (Nasproti Bharat Petroleum Petrol Bunk, Above Nuts & Spices), ☏ 91 98408 77546.
- Kartik likovna umetnost, ☏ 91 44 2499 7788, 91 44 2495 2695. Dvorana Narada Gana Sabha, cesta TTk. (30. letni umetniški festival).
- Glasbena akademija, ☏ 91 44-2811 2231, 91 44-2811 5162, ✉[email protected]. Št. 168, T.T.K. Cesta, Chennai - 600 014.
- Trust kulturne akademije Nungambakkam.
- Koncertna dvorana Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Rao, Madras Seva Sadan, št. 7, Harrington Road, Chetpet, ☏ 91 44 43561198, 91 42146632, ✉[email protected].
- Šri Krišna Gana Sabha, Dr. Nalli Gana Vihar, 20. Maharajapuram Santhanam Road, T.Nagar, ☏ 91 44 2814 0806. 49. festival umetnosti in plesa & Pongal Nagaswara Isai Vizha ter 24. konferenca Natya Kala. ₹50-500 (dnevne cene).
- Sri Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha, Vani Mahal, 103, GN Chetty Road, ☏ 91 44 2815 2166. (25. Isai Iyal Nataka Vizha).
- Umetniška akademija VDS. MOP Vaishnava College for Women, Nungambakkam. Glasbeni in plesni koncerti Bharatanatyam skozi vse leto ob 18.30 vsak petek, soboto in nedeljo mladih umetnikov. Vstop: prost.
Chennai je glavno središče Ljubljane Bharata Natyam z več kot 1.000 plesnimi predstavami na leto. Zdaj se spodbuja in poučuje več plesnih oblik Kuchipudi (Tradicionalna plesna oblika iz Andhra Pradesh), Mohini Attamitd. Nekateri drugi plesi, kot so OdissiManipuri jih je mogoče najti, vendar so redkejši.
Kino
Ko ste v Čenaju, ne zamudite priložnosti za ogled filma. Vsak petek je objavljenih več novih tamilskih filmov ali sovpada s prazniki. Poleg tamilščine so filmi v drugih indijskih jezikih, kot so hindujščina, kannada, telugu in malajalam, tudi v Chennaiju objavljeni široko. Številni hollywoodski franšizni filmi uživajo veliko oboževalcev in jih predvajajo v nekaterih gledališčih (sinhroniziranih) v tamilščini. Vstopnice rezervirajte vnaprej, še posebej za konec tedna, saj bo večina kinodvoran razprodana. Chennai nudi tudi najboljšo kinematografsko izkušnjo z najnižjimi stroški ₹ 120 / - in manj, kar je zelo manj v primerjavi z drugimi mesti podzemne železnice, kot so Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad in Kolkata. Oglejte si kateri koli lokalni časopis ali spletna mesta, da spoznate filme v Čenaju in okolici. Nekatere kino dvorane so
- Abinerami Cine Complex. Purasawalkam, v nakupovalnem središču Abirami Mega.
- AGS Cinemas OMR, Coromandel Plaza 87 / 1A, 5. nadstropje, Navalur.
- AGS Royal. Villivakkam.
- Devi Cineplex. V osrčju Čenaja na Anna Salai. Cineplex je ogromen kompleks in velika arhitekturna lepota.
- Ega Cinemas (prej gledališča Ega), 810 Poonamallee High Road, Kilpauk, ☏ 91 9840499445 (rezervacije), 91 9940699336 (splošne poizvedbe), ✉[email protected]. Predstavlja hindščino, tamilščino, druge južnoindijske in angleške filme. Kino dvorane so klimatizirane.
- Escape Cinemas, Express Avenue, Royapettah, ☏ 91 44 4224 4224. 8 vrhunskih zaslonov s tehnologijo 3D, Dolby Atmos in RDX. Vsak od 8 zaslonov ima drugačen dekor, ki prispeva k večji slogovnosti prostora.
- Gledališki kompleks Ganga. Kolathur.
- Inox. Chennai Citi Center, R.K. Salai
- Kinematografi Kamala. Vadapalani, nasproti hotela Green Park.
- Kinološki kompleks Mayajaal, # 34 East Coast Road, Kanathur, ✉[email protected]. ECR. 14-zaslonski multipleks, daleč stran od mestnega vrveža. Razen v redkih primerih rezervacija ni obvezna in sedeže lahko rezervirate na pultu.
- PVR. Nakupovalni center AMPA SkyWalk, Nelson Manickam Rd. Grand Mall, Velachery
- 10 Gledališče Rakki. Ambattur.
- Kino kompleks Rohini. Koyambedu.
- Sangam Cine Complex. V kilpauku. Za vstopnice.
- Kinološki kompleks Sathyam, Thiru-vi-ka Rd, ☏ 91 44 42244224. Eno najboljših gledališč. Zagotavlja kakovostno hrano, glavni zaslon pa je eden največjih v Indiji. Znane osebnosti in kino zvezde so pogoste v tem kompleksu.
- Cine kompleks Shanti. Anna Salai
- Kinodvorane S2 Thiagaraya.
- Gledališče Udhayam. Ashokov steber.
- Gledališče Vetri. Chromepet.
- Palazzo IMAX (Palazzo Cinemas-Vadapalani), Nakupovalni center Forum Vijaya, NSK Salai, Arcot Road, Vadapalani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600026, Indija (Avto, taksi, avtobus, podzemna železnica), ☏ 91 44 4224 4224.
- Gledališče Prathana Drive-in, SH 49, vas umetnikov Cholamandal, Injambakkam, ☏ 91 44 2449 1402. Obalni kino na plaži, ki prikazuje trenutne filme in ponuja priložnostno restavracijo ter otroško igrišče. To gledališče predvaja dve predstavi na dan. Preverite vreme, preden se odpravite tja, saj oddaje v deževnih dneh pogosto odpovedo.
Šport
Chennai je bil ena najpomembnejših športnih lokacij v Indiji, saj se je skoraj povsod, od vseh ovinkov do velikih stadionskih tekem, igralo široko paleto športov.
- 11 Stadion M. A. Chidambaram (Znan kot stadion Chepauk).
Kriket je sam po sebi festival v Indiji. Vsak televizor v nakupovalnem središču je v sezoni tekem uglašen na kriket in celo mesto se tako ali drugače prilagaja športu. Chennai je mednarodno prizorišče za kriket in je tudi domači kraj kriket ekipe Chennai Super Kings. Medtem ko je v Chennaiju morda zanimivo ujeti igro in uživati v električnem duhu indijskega kriketa. V bližini Chepauka je nekaj trgovin s športno opremo, kjer lahko kupite kakovostno opremo za kriket po nizkih cenah.
- 12 Stadion Nehru. Stadion Nehru je bil zgrajen v devetdesetih letih in je gostil številne hokej in nogometne tekme. Poleg tega je poleg stadiona Nehru še ogromen pokriti stadion.
Nauči se
Chennai ima na desetine različnih visokošolskih inštitutov od umetnosti do tehnike. Mesto ponuja tudi veliko priložnosti za učenje joge, Bhartanatyama, karnatske glasbe in Bhagavad Gite.
- Alliance française de Madras, ☏ 91 44-28279803. Indo-francosko kulturno središče in kraj za učenje francoščine
- Aurobindo Ashram.
- Bharatia Vidya Bhavan.
- britanski svet, 737, Anna Salai, ☏ 1-800-102-4353, ✉[email protected]. Tečaji angleščine, tečaji za pripravo na IELTS. V kampusu je tudi velika knjižnica.
- Poslanstvo Chinmaya, 2 13th Ave Harrington Rd, Chetpet, ☏ 91 44 2826 5641, 91 44 2827 4046.
- Goethe Institut, No.4, 5th Street, Rutland Gate, Chennai 600 006, ✉[email protected]. Tečaji nemškega jezika, kultura in drugi dogodki
- Mednarodno društvo za zavest Krišne (ISKCON), Hare Krišna Land Injambakkam, ☏ 91 44 2501 9303, 91 44 2501 9147.
- Isha joga, Št. 117, Luz Church Road, ☏ 91-44-24981185, 91 9442515557 (mobilno), ✉[email protected].
- Kalakshethra, Fundacija Kalakshetra, Tiruvanmiyur, ☏ 91 44 2491 1836, 91 44 2491 4359, faks: 91 44 2491 4359.
- Kishnamacharya Joga Mandiram, 31, 4th Cross St, R.K. Nagar, ☏ 91 44 2493 7998, 91 44 2493 3092, faks: 91 44 2461 334.
- Fundacija Krishnamurthi, 124, 126 (stara # 64/65) Greenways Rd, ☏ 91 44 2493 7803, 91 44 2493 7596, ✉[email protected].
- Raja joga (Ishwariya Vishwa Vidhyalayam). Naučite se joge brezplačno.
- Misija Shri Ram Chandra (Meditacija na srcu), SRCM Road, Manapakkam, ☏ 91 44 4217 1111, brez cestnin: 1800-103-7726, ✉[email protected]. Brezplačno se naučite sprostitve, meditacije in joge. 0.
- Teozofsko društvo, Adyar, ☏ 91 44 2491 2815, faks: 91 44 2490 2706, ✉[email protected].
Nakup
Nakupovalna središča
- 1 Ampa Skywalk (Ampa Mall). Nakupovalni center v Chennaiju z zahodnimi in indijskimi blagovnimi znamkami, ki se pojavljajo v trgovinah. Najbolj priljubljena po svojem multipleksu PVR Cinemas, trgovini z živili Star Bazaar in enem redkih McDonald'sov v mestu. Ima tudi dvorišče za hrano in butični hotel.
- 2 Chennai Citi Center, 10, Radhakrishnan Salai. Večinoma moške blagovne znamke zahodne oblačila, kot so Adidas, Louis Philippe, Parx in Zodiac. Ima dobro dvorišče za hrano, indijsko restavracijo, kino INOX in supermarket.
- 3 Express Avenue, Royapettah High Rd.. To je drugo največje nakupovalno središče v Južni Indiji, v njem so edinstvene prodajalne, kot so Hamley's, Global Desi in Peekaboo, dizajnerska oblačila, kot so Guess in Diesel, in verige za visoke ulice, kot so Body Shop, Tie Rack, Esprit in Lush. Ima nekaj izvrstnih restavracij in eno največjih indijskih igrišč. V 3. nadstropju se nahaja 8-zaslonski multipleks Escape Cinemas, velik 40.000 kvadratnih metrov. Lokalna mladina ime običajno skrajša na EA, in sicer iz ogromnega znaka na vhodu v stavbo.
- 4 Ispahani Center, Nungambakkam Road.. Zgodnje nakupovalno središče - ima kavarno, bar in trgovine.
- 5 Tržno mesto Phoenix. Na Velacheryju s približno 2,4 milijona kvadratnih metrov (vključno z 0,45 milijona kvadratnih metrov parkirišča) razvitih površin. Poleg običajnih komponent Market City naj bi Market City Chennai vključeval tudi IT-park.
- 6 Prince Plaza, Pantheon Road, Egmore. Predstavljen je bil v številnih filmih.
- 7 Stop kupcev, 2, Harrington Rd, Chetpet.. To je ena največjih veleblagovnic v Čenaju in tukaj lahko kupite vse, od oblačil do čevljev do knjig.
- 8 Spencer Plaza, 769, Anna Salai.. Spencer je znamenitost v Čenaju, ki sega v kolonialne čase. Izvirnik je bil uničen v požaru, sedanja zgradba pa sega v leto 1983. Novi odsek III. Faze ima celo lažni Indosaracenski atrij v slogu izvirnika. Eno najstarejših nakupovalnih središč v Indiji je s prihodom elegantnih novih nakupovalnih središč nekoliko izgubilo svoj čar, vendar je še vedno odličen kraj za obrt, etnično oblačilo, indijski nakit in knjige (v njem je največja knjigarna Landmark v Čenaju. ). Na 2. stopnji faze I in faze III je razmeroma dobro igrišče za hrano.
- 9 Forum Vijaya (Nakupovalni center Vijaya), 183, Arcot Road, NSK Salai, Vadapalani, 600026 (Opp v gledališče Kamala), ☏ 91 44 4904 9000. 10.00–10.00.
Knjige
V številnih stojnicah rabljenih knjig ima Chennai širok izbor redkih knjig in zemljevidov.
- Alwarjeva knjigarna ob cesti. Nasproti gledališča Kamadhenu v Mylaporeju.
- Knjižno polje (nasproti stavbe LIC na Anna Salai, Mount Road).
- Higginbothams. Anna Salai.
- Kennedysova knjižna hiša. Anna Salai.
- Prodajalci blizu glavne postaje
- Prodajalci na Mount Rd pred gledališčem Devi Theatre in GPO (General Post Office)
Za novejše publikacije:
- Hihita se, Connemara Hotel Binny Rd. Splošne knjige prijaznega trgovca.
- Odiseja. Za avtobusno postajo Gandhi Nagar, Adyar in Express Avenue, Royapettah
Knjižni sejem:
- Knjižni sejem v Chennaiju (letni). Lokacija in datumi se lahko vsako leto razlikujejo. Če ste januarja v Čenaju, je knjižni sejem v Čenaju dogodek, ki ga ne smete zamuditi. Načrtujte, da ga obiščete v delovnem dnevu, saj pritegnejo manj množice, po zbirkah pa lahko mirno brskate. Če izberete vikend ali dopust, poskusite obiskati zjutraj namesto zvečer. Oglejte si vse trgovine, vendar je običajno bolje, da preskočite markirane stojnice in obiščete manjše, ki imajo knjige naokoli. Nagrajeni boste z nekaj odličnimi najdbami, saj imajo te trgovine manj znane, a odlične naslove z vsega sveta. Nosite gotovino, saj številne manjše trgovine ne sprejemajo kreditnih / debetnih kartic, gotovina pa tudi pomaga do neke mere znižati ceno knjig. V romantičnih trgovinah romani v mehkih platnicah stanejo od 100 do 200 JPY. Proračun v višini 3000 JPY bi moral zadostovati za nakup dobre zbirke knjig.
- Besede in vredno, Št. E28, 2. avenija, Besant Nagar, ☏ 91 44 2446 8659. 10:00 - 20:30.
Oblačila
- Aavaranaa, 27/14, C V Raman Road, Alwarpet, ☏ 91 44 4500 0020, ✉[email protected]. Butična oblačila iz naravnih tkanin za ženske.
- FabIndia, 3 Woods Rd. Lokacija Ilford House na nas je verjetno najboljša glede izbire in izbire. To je kraj, kjer se lahko odločite za vse vaše naravno obarvane, ročno zarisane in ročno izdelane tekstilije. Cene so se v zadnjih letih zvišale, vendar je FabIndia edini vir tovrstnega tekstila v Chennaiju na katerem koli prodajnem mestu.
- Razstave ročnega statva. Celo leto je vedno ročna razstava, ki profilira delo ene ali druge države. Te začasne naprave (preveriti morate lokalne časopise, če želite ugotoviti, kje so postavljene) imajo na splošno dober izbor zanimivih tkanin in tekstilnih izdelkov. In vedno obstaja možnost, da se pogajate, zaradi česar je boljša stava kot pogosto predrage prodajalne. Royapettah YMCA (nasproti bolnišnice Royapettah) ima redno razstavo ročnega statva.
- Samo priložnostne, Nungambakkam, 1, Sterling Rd., ☏ 91 44 28273882. Dober kraj za odhod, če ste razpoloženi za stvari Banana Republic / Abercrombie / Old Navy / Gap. Zdi se, da dobijo vse zavrnitve izvoza ali prevelike zaloge. Ugotovili boste, da so vse oznake blagovne znamke izrezane zaradi dogovora s proizvajalcem. Kakovost in cene so dobre, vendar na žalost pogajanja niso mogoča.
- Trgovina Raymond, 162 Anna Salai (Nasproti Spencersu). V okolici Čenaja je več trgovin Raymonda. Moške srajce, obleke in drugi dodatki za garderobo po meri.
- Kolonija Shanti. Annanagar je središče za "sekundna" oblačila, kot je v zgornjem opisu za "Just Casuals".
Obrt
- Ametist, Sundar Mahal, Padmavathi Rd, kolonija Jeypore, Gopalapuram, ☏ 91 44 2820 3582. Ročna dela.
- Ashvita - umetnost in predmeti, 11 2. Salam Radhakrishnan, Mylapore, ☏ 91 44 2847 6063. Umetnost, nakit, potiski fotografij.
- Obrt in tkanje, # 1, 1st Main Road, CIT Colony, Mylapore, ☏ 91 44 2466 0232. Ročna dela.
- Trgovine Giri. Ob templju Kabaleeswarar, (nasproti Radha Silk Emporium, Mylapore Tank). Hindujski duhovni predmeti, kot so venci Rudraksha, knjige, CD-ji in trakovi za petje, kadilne palčke, kafra in svetilke.
- Hidesign, Ispahani Center, Nungambakkam High Rd & Phase 3, Spencers Plaza. Usnjeni izdelki.
- Trgovina Jidoka, 1. pas, Nungambakkam High Rd, ☏ 91 44 2822 3516, 91 44 2822 3317. Obrt.
- Manasthala, 12 Cenotaph Rd, ☏ 91 44 2433 2842. Keramika iz terakote.
- Poombukar, 108 Anna Salai, Plandmark (nasproti stavbe LIC v Annasalai in poleg knjigarne Higgingbothams). Prodajajo obrt.
- Poppat Jamals, Mount Rd Anna Salai (opp. Spencers Plaza). Posoda.
- Tehnični inštitut Victoria, 180, (stara št. 765) Anna Salai (Blizu Spencer Plaza), ☏ 91-44-2852 3141. 10.00–19.30. Imajo ogromno razstavnih predmetov obrti, slik, lesenih rezbarij in kipov iz kovine. ₹ 20 na poljuben znesek.
- Umetniška galerija Vimonisha, 12 Khadar Nawaz Khan Rd. Obrt.
Umetnostna galerija
- Galerije Apparao, 7. St, Wallace Garden., ☏ 91 44 2827 226.
- Studio Chennai, 222 Peters Rd, ☏ 91 44 98405 43420. Royapettah.
- Razstavni salon sodobne umetnosti in obrti, 41 CP Ramaswamy Rd, ☏ 91 44 2499 7069, 91 44 2466 0159. Alwarpet
- Umetnostna galerija Lakshmi Ethiraj, 70 1. glavna ulica, ☏ 91 44 4359 223. CIT Nagar.
- Umetnostna galerija Prakrit, Dhandayuthapani Nagar, 2. St, Kotturpuram, ☏ 91 44 42188989.
- Umetnostna galerija Raasi, 1 Anna Ave, ☏ 91 44 2441 0389. Bakthavatsala Nagar, Adayar.
Sarees
- Aavaranaa, 15, ulica Ashoka, Alwarpet., ☏ 91 44 24988292.
- Co-Optex, Št. 350, Pantheon Road, Egmore (V bližini muzeja Govt in knjižnice Connemara), ☏ 91 44 28193175. Trgovina države. Dobro mesto za nakup verodostojnih svilenih sareejev in dhotisov. Prodajajo tudi druge predmete, kot so salwar garniture, zavese, posteljnine, prevleke za blazine itd.
- Radha Silk Emporium (Rasi). Svilene saree, etnična oblačila, umetnost in obrt na več lokacijah.
- 1 Sannadhi St, Mylapore, ☏ 91 44 2494 1906.
- 827, stavba Dhun, Mount Rd, ☏ 91 44 2852 0251.
- 23 1st Main Rd, Nanganallur, ☏ 91 44 2232 4176.
- Trgovine Revathy, Št. 7/8, RK Mutt Rd (Zgradba bazarja Luz), ☏ 91 44 24934328. Majhna trgovina s široko paleto sarajev iz rodu Kalyani in indijskih rok.
- Shilpi, 29. C.P. Ramaswamy Rd. Alwarpet.
- Vardhrams in Son's Silks. Harington Rd, Chetpat.
- Palam svila, Stara št. 67, Nova št. 153, Luz Church Road, Mylapore, ☏ 91 44-2499 0259. 10:00 dopoldan.
Nakit
- Aarthi Thanga Maligai, 60 East Kalamandapam Rd. Royapuram. Zlato po ugodnih cenah.
- Nakit Aishwarya. Tank Mylapore. Zlato in srebrnina.
- B.B Nakit, 6/127 Arcot Rd. Porur. Specializirano za zlato.
- Bapalal Jewellers. Stolpi Kakani, katedralna cesta. Trgovci z diamanti.
- Jaipur Gems, 50 Cathedral Rd. Ekskluzivni oblikovalec nakita StarFire Diamond, pristen nakit Jadau.
- Joyalukkas, 39 North Usman Rd. T'Nagar. Največji indijski ekskluzivni nakupovalni center, v katerem je med drugimi svetovno znanimi trgovci največji razstavni salon nakita mednarodnega trgovca Joyalukkas.
- Draguljarji Jugalkishore. CP Ramaswaamy Road, Alwarpet. Tradicionalni in starinski nakit.
- Kanishk. Usmanova cesta, T'Nagar. Odlično razmerje med ceno in kakovostjo.
- N. Gopaldas, Novo, št. 59, dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore. Draguljarji od leta 1929. Za ekskluzivni diamantni nakit.
- Narayana Biseri, Kasi Arcade, T.Nagar. Dobra zbirka.
- Rasvihar. 138 Luz Church Road, Mylapore. Za ekskluziven sodoben nakit.
- Tanishq, Obhodna cesta 100 Ft, blizu jezera Velachery, Velachery (blizu nakupovalnega središča Phoenix Market City). Iz hiše Titan. Zlati, diamantni in platinasti nakit. Trendovske zbirke, pregledne cene in jasno obračunavanje. Tanishq upravlja tudi z drugimi poslovalnicami v Adyarju, Anna Nagar in T.Nagar
- Nakit Vummidi Bangaru, Nungambakkam. Vsebuje diamante in zlato. Obstaja tudi lokacija T'Nagar.
- GRT Draguljarji (GR Thangamaligai), T.Nagar (Avto, taksi, avtobus, lokalni vlak).
Glasbila
- Lakshman shruthi, Vadapalanski signal, Vadapalani. Glasbila, zgoščenke.
- Muzikal Sapthaswara. Ima zahodna in indijska glasbila.
- Musiki Shruthi, 10 Harleys Rd., Kilpauk, ☏ 91 44 2660 3630.
- Sruthilayais, 93 Royapettah High Rd, Mylapore, ☏ 91 44 2499 4045, 91 44 2498 2625. Glasbila.
Poleg teh obstaja več razstav v Das Community Hall (Cathedral Rd) in Shankara Hall (TTK Rd), kjer obrtniki razstavljajo svoja dela. Podrobnosti in čas preverite v lokalnih časopisih.
Jej
V Čenaju se nahajajo številne restavracije, ki ponujajo izbor jedi. Restavracije na plaži so dobro vzdrževane in zvečer postrežejo z odlično hrano. Izhodi v Chennaiju segajo od proračunskih, srednjeročnih in do tržnih. Obstajajo elegantne restavracije z zvezdicami, odprte tradicionalne vegetarijanske ali ne vegetarijanske restavracije - kjer si delite mizo z neznanci, ulične stojnice, čajne kadi, centri za hitro prehrano, zahodni centri za hitro prehrano, igrišča za hrano, kavarne, pekarne do ekskluzivnih specialnih obratov. . V vegetarijanskih restavracijah strežejo tiffin in vegetarijanske jedi. Obstajajo tudi številne restavracije, ki strežejo raznolike vegetarijanske in nevegetarijanske jedi tamilske, andraške in keralske kuhinje. Številne od teh restavracij so danes raznolike in ponujajo tudi druge indijske in indijanske kitajske jedi. Običajno ček vključuje strošek storitve, napisan poleg "S.C." Če se storitev ne doda, je običajno, da pustite zmerno napitnino.
Proračun
Vse te proračunske restavracije strežejo samo vegetarijansko hrano in so zelo poceni.
- Cholayil Sanjeevanam, Nova številka 97, stara št. 45, Nungambakkam High Road v Nungambakkamu, ☏ 91 44 4549 0324. Priljubljena vegetarijanska "zdrava" restavracija, ki svojo hrano kuha po ajurvedskih načelih. Hrana je resnično okusna, koncept pa je, da so kuhani z majhno količino olja z uporabo zdravih sestavin. V verigi so tudi ajurvedski in jogijski tečaji.
- Jejte N pijačo, 570-N, Anna Salai, Teynampet (poleg dvorišča Marriott). Južnoindijska hitra hrana, od masala dos do uttapama in pongal. Hitro, poceni, okusno in higiensko. ₹20-40.
- Kavarna Geetha,. Pondy Bazaar. Južnoindijski tiffin.
- Vroči žetoni. T.Nagar in Anna Nagar za južnoindijski tiffin po ugodnih cenah, vključno s predmeti za klepet v severni Indiji (prigrizki).
- Hotel Saravana Bhavan. Verjetno najbolj znana veriga vegetarijanskih restavracij v Čenaju, s 25 poslovalnicami v samem Čenaju (vključno z eno ob templju Kapaleeswarar). Čista vegetarijanska indijska hrana z visokimi higienskimi standardi.
- Karpagambal Mess, Mylapore, nasproti templja Kapaleeswarar. Poceni in verodostojna južnoindijska hrana.
- Kebab Junction, Št. 19, Mount Road, Royapettah, NV (opp. Express Ave, blizu gledališča Melody), ☏ 91 44 4215 8036.
- Mansukovo, T.Nagar.. Najboljše za Bombay Chat, Lassi in neomejen gudžaratski tali.
- Palimar, Kompleks Parsn, Mount Rd, Anna Salai. Južnoindijska kuhinja.
- Rathna Cafe, Triplikan. tudi Thiruvanmiyur, nasproti RTO. Za puhaste vroče idlise, vroče vadaje, okusen pongal, ki kaplja v ghee in ga spremlja sambhar. Kakovost se ohranja več kot 100 let. Dražje od trgovine Murugan Idli.
- Sangeetha, 82, Nungambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam (na križišču Valluvar Kottam High Rd in Nungambakkam High Rd). Vegetarijanska restavracija z mešanico kakovostnih in okusnih južnoindijskih, severnoindijskih in "indo-kitajskih" jedi po zelo ugodnih cenah.
- Škatla za začimbe, Thiruvanmyur, ☏ 91 44 4304 2365. Dostava kosila in gurmanska gostinska ponudba na prostem. Celovito, inovativno kosilo in večerjo v 6 možnostih je super preizkusiti.
- Sri Krishna Sladkarije, Mount Rd, Spencers Plaza, Adayar, Anna Salai, tudi na MG Rd, Shastri Nagar. Indijske slaščice in solatni bar. Severnoindijski "chat" (prigrizek) predmeti.
- Vasantha Bhavan (v bližini avtobusne postaje Vadapalani). Veriga vegetarijanskih restavracij.
Srednji razred
- Aiwo (Vegetarijansko), 7 Rosy Towers, Nungambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam., ☏ 91 44 66514241. Fuzija in zdrava hrana. Obrok s 14 hodi, postrežen na tekočem traku, ki se premika po sobi. V oljčnem olju naj bi kuhali različne postrežene jedi. Zdrava okusna hrana za zdravstveno ozaveščene. Rezervacije za mize. Južnoindijski 199 JPY na obrok z vključenimi davki.
- Amaravathi (ne-vegetarijansko), 1 Katedralna cesta Gopalpuram, ☏ 91 44 28116416, 91 44 28110305. Vsak dan od 11.00 do 11.00. Južnoindijske kuhinje morske hrane in je znana po začinjeni Andhra hrana. Njihovi slavni Andhra obroki, piščančji in ovčji birjani. Vazahapoo in keerai vadi je treba poskusiti. Chilly chicken, chili paneer, momos, juhe, burgerji, zvitki itd. Pandžabske jedi, kot so piščanec kadhai, masleni piščanec, daal makhni, roti, maslo naan, maslo paneer masla, allu matar itd. jedi restavracije. Sedež: 135 prevlek. Parkirišče in odpeljite. Rezervacije za mize. Južnoindijski. Povprečno za 2 osebi ₹ 500.
- Kavarna in restavracija Amethyst, Sundar Mahal, cesta Padmavathi, kolonija Jeypore, Gopalapuram, ☏ 91 44 2820 3582, 91 44 28353581 (resv). Vegetarijansko. Multi-kuhinja. Vrtna in terasa kavarna in restavracija z mešanico zahodnjaške (testenine, hamburgerji) in indijske jedi. Kuhinje, ki jih streže Amethyst, so Coffee in International. To je prijeten, prijeten, romantičen kraj za konec tedna. Njihova kuhinja je prijetna, prav tako tudi njihova notranjost. Njegova kolonialna hiša se je spremenila v restavracijo. Na voljo so mizne rezervacije.
- Amma, 1 Dr. Giri Rd, T Nagar (v bližini bolnišnice Bharathi Raja), ☏ 91 44 28340242. 11:30 - 15:30 in 19:00 - 22:30. Nevegetarijanski južnoindijski. Znan po pristni chettinadu kuhinji. Rezervacije za mize (ne-vegetarijansko). Prehrana za 2 osebi, približno 350 JPY.
- Anjappar. nevegetarijanski južnoindijski. Posebnost: priljubljeni obroki Anjappar: beli riž, piščančja chettinad, ovčja omaka, ribje omake, Sambar, Rasam, Kootu, Porial, Keerai, skuta, pinjenec, appalam. Znan tudi po Spl. Ovčetina Dum Biriyani, Nattu Koli Biriyani in Chettinaad Fish Masala. Obroki za dva ₹ 500.
- JP Tower, 7/2, Nungambakkam High Rd., ☏ 91 44 28217200, 91 44 2825666, 91 44 42144573.
- Anna Nagar, ☏ 91 44 26264111.
- Letališče Chennai-Food Court - mednarodno letališče Anna, ☏ 91 44 22561793, 91 44 2256194.
- V bližini glavne postaje, ☏ 91 44 25382666, 91 44 25383334.
- Egmore, ☏ 91 44 42134111, 91 44 42179222.
- Purasaiwalkam, ☏ 91 44 42089188, 91 44 26400200.* T'Nagar, ☏ 91 44 224328444, 91 44 224328555.
- Mylapore, ☏ 91 44 224982883, 91 44 224981226.
- R.K Salai, ☏ 91 44 228114555, 91 44 28114666.
- Annalakshmi, 18/3, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Rd (Marshall Rd), stavba Sigapi Achi I nadstropje, Egmore (V bližini Raja Muthaiah & Rani Meyyammai Hall), ☏ 91 44 228525109. Tu-Su opoldne-2: 30 PM, 19:30 - 21:45. Vegetarijansko. To je draga južnoindijska restavracija s hrano, ki jo je treba poskusiti. Eleganten ambient, prijazna postrežba in dobra hrana. Porcije za polnjenje. Najbolj prodajane jedi - Elumichai Sevai, mlečni napitek iz Badam-žafrana. Elitna gneča. Rezervacije za mize. Južnoindijski. 1.000 for za 2 obroka.
- Južna začimba Anupama, 25, 1. nadstropje, G.N. Chetty Road, Thyagaraya Nagar, ☏ 91 44 31000733. Nevegetarijansko. Posebnost Andhra kuhinje. Rezervacije za mize. Južnoindijski.
- Cascade, ☏ 91 44 2834 3030. Quality Inn Sabari, 1. nadstropje, 29 Thirumalai Pillai Rd, T.Nagar. Kitajska hrana
- Dimnik (ne-vegetarijansko), ☏ 91 44 2472 5950. Liberty Park Hotel 9, 1st Main Road, U.I. Kolonija, Kodambakkam. Strežejo pretežno severno-indijski kebab in kitajske kuhinje. Zelo prijetno mesto ob hladnejših večerih, ko vedno pihlja. Rezervacije za mize. Jedilnica na strehi
- Curry House, 2, Blok AB, 11. avenija, Anna Nagar, ☏ 91 44 42611167, 91 44 42611168. Opoldne-15 PM, 19:00 - 23:00. Nevegetarijansko. Multi-kuhinja. Chettinad in dobrote Kerale. Dobra tandoori ponudba ne-zelenjavne sorte, priljubljene med pandžabi, ki jo najdemo po vsem Delhiju. Rezervacije za mize. Obroki za dve osebi okoli 350 JPY.
- Dinastija, 315, Valluvarkottam High Rd, Nungambakkam (Hotel Harrisons), ☏ 91 44 22227775. Nevegetarijansko. Kakovostna kitajsko-indijska kuhinja. Na voljo rezervacije. Kitajska hrana.
- Šanghaj Annaachi, 9B, 1. nadstropje, stolp Kakani, nova številka 34, stara številka 15, Khader Nawaz Khan Rd, ☏ 91 93 2357063. Kitajska hrana
- Dhaba Express (ne-vegetarijansko), 9 Cenotaph Rd, ☏ 91 44 2432 8212. Od 11.00 do 15.00, od 19.00 do 23.00 na dan. Teynampet in Nungambakkam High Rd. Kuhinje, ki jih streže Dhaba Express, so severnoindijske. Strežejo Chicken Tikka Masala, Mutton Rogan Josh, Tandoori Aloo (starter), Naans in Roomali Rotis. Parking služba. Rezervacije za mize. Prehrana za dva ₹ 500.
- ECR Dhaba, 9/76, Kunnukadu, East Coast Rd (V bližini Muttukadu Boat House), ☏ 91 44 44 27472943. 11.00–11.45. Nevegetarijansko. Pandžabska hrana. Rezervacije za mize.
- Obalna črta (ne-vegetarijansko), 118, dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, ☏ 91 44 28251128. Južnoindijski morski sadeži. Sveže narejena notranjost, počasna postrežba, a okusna hrana. Rakov rašam, kozice iz kozic ali ribe. Videti raznoliko ponudbo morske hrane. Morate poskusiti mesto. Rezervacije za mize Prehrana v dvoje 600 JPY.
- Nacija z žara, Hotel Sri Devi Park, ✉[email protected]. Bife stane 1.000 JPY na osebo, toplo priporočamo predhodno rezervacijo.
- Eden's, Hotel Harrisons, 315, Valluvarkottam High Road, Nungambakkam. Čudovita kontinentalna kuhinja, popolnoma vegetarijanska.
- Galopin kosmulje. Burgerji, sendviči in predjedi. Ima dve prodajalni:
- 4/359, vas Gatsby, Mgr Road, 91 44 24493924
- 11, trgovina 2, 2. nadstropje, Greams Road, znamenitost: policijska postaja v bližini tisoč lučk Telefon: 91 44 28291077, 28292190
- . Mount Road, blizu gledališča Anand. Severnoindijski.
- Kadalivanam. Mogappair, 100% naravna, popolnoma vegetarijanska restavracija.
- Karaikudi, ☏ 91 44 2815 1021. VeeraRaghava Road, T. Nagar (also at Anna Nagar, Besant Nagar, Mylapore, Thiruvanmiyur) Chettinadu cuisine.
- Murugans Idli Shop. 2 locations: GN Chetty Road T. Nagar and Besant Nagar. Murugan Idli Shop is a chain restaurant, and the GN Chetty Road shop in particular is a well-kept secret among locals as a purveyor of high-quality food; on weekends, there is a long line for entry. South Indian. One meal is ₹20-40.
- Noodle House. A chain restaurant, whoese locations include: 1. Spencers Plaza, Anna Salai (Mount Road) and 2. the Intersection of Sterling Road and Nungambakkam High Road in Nungambakkam. Kitajski.
- Pizzaurant. Velachery Road, Little Mount, Saidapet. Cuisine pizza & pasta. (Without MSG.) Home delivery for nearby areas, very Indian.
- Poonamallee, Breeze Hotel, 850, Poonamallee High Road, ☏ 91 44 2641 3334. 91 44 2643 0596. Multi-cuisine.
- Ponnusamy, Commander-in-Chief Road (opp Ethiraj College), Egmore. Chettinadu cuisine
- Rangis, Nungambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam. Kitajski.
- Swati and Swayam, At Saravana Bhavan, Peters Road. South Indian.
Splurge
- 1 Peshawri (ITC Grand Chola Hotel), No. 63 Mount Road, Guindy, Little Mount, Guindy, ☏ 91 44 2220 0000. The award winning Peshawari is the Indian speciality restaurant with the rugged flavours of the North-West Frontier and the art of tandoori cooking. The food is cooked in clay ovens or tandoor in the traditional style which is viewed through the open kitchen. (5-star hotel) Rated Expensive.
- 2 Pergola, The Accord Metropolitan Hotel, 35, G N Chetty Road, T Nagar, ☏ 91 44 28161000, 91 44 43911000 (Table reservations). 7PM-midnight. The highest open to sky restaurant in the city, featuring grills and Indian cuisines. Seating capacity 120.
- 3 Bella Ciao, Lounge Beach Garden, #4, Shri Krishna Enclave, Kottivakkam, ☏ 91 44 24511130. Italian-owned and run, authentic Italian food. The famous wood fired oven pizza, home made pastas, steaks and salads.
- 4 Little Italy, Eldorado No 112, Nungambakam High Road, ☏ 91 44 42601234, 91 44 42601230 (Table Reservations). Italian restaurant. Italian classic cuisine with a perfect wine. Chef's favourites: Pizza Mellino, Pasta del Fattore and In Wines- Brunello di Montalcino.
- 5 Prego (Taj Coromandel), Nungambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam, ☏ 91 44 5500 2827. Gourmet Italian dining, replaced Patio.
- 6 Teppan, 146, TTK Road, Alwarpet, ☏ 91 44 32216635. Hibachi style, the cook prepares your meal with a show right in front of you. Very entertaining especially for younger diners. Excellent sushi and sashimi. ₹2000 for a meal for two.
- Cedars, Wallace Garden Road, Nungambakkam, ☏ 91 44 42182397. Dim lit ambience is beautiful with exquisite furnishing in Mediterranean style. They serve the most authentic Lebanese, Middle Eastern delicacies and some interesting Mediterranean cuisines.
- 7 Don Pepes, 73, Cathedral Road, Gopalapuram, ☏ 91 44 28221461. noon-2:45PM, 7AM-11:45PM. Mexican. Above Hot Breads as an extension, they are best known for their fajitas (sizzlers) and enchiladas (a tortilla wrap with some Mexican rice). Expensive.
- 8 Cream Centre, 55, 2nd Main Road, Raja Annamalaipuram (near Kaliappa Hospital), ☏ 91 44 42815777, 91 44 42815776 (reservations). 11AM-3:30PM, 7PM-11PM (11AM-11PM on weekends). Cream Centre offers a wide range of vegetarian food choices- North Indian and Mexican, to American, Italian and even Lebanese. Nachos, Channa Bhatura, American Corn Cheese Ball, Sizzlers & Sizzling Brownie. A specialty here is the Mera Thali, where you have a choice of dishes from which you can make your own thali.
- 9 Entree Restaurant, Emall hotel, Express Avenue Mall, Gate No 1, Pattullous Road, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002., ☏ 91 44 28463333, 91 44 28463358. 100% vegetarian multi-cuisine restaurant. Serves fare from all around the world - Thai soup, Mexican main course, Indian spices tadka, French pastry for desserts.
- 10 Copper Chimney, 74, Cathedral Road, Gopalapuram (opposite the Chola Sheraton), ☏ 91 44 28115770. noon-3PM, 7PM-midnight. Mainly North Indian and Iranian inspired dish. Specialities: Bagani Bahar, Paneer Musselum. Rated expensive.
- 11 The Great Kabab Factory, Radisson G R T Hotel, G.S.T. Road, St Thomas Mount, ☏ 91 44 22310101. noon-2:45PM, 7PM-11:45PM. Specialities: Galoutti Kabab, Tangri and Murgh Malai Kababs, Fish and Mutton Kababs. They serve alcohol and have valet parking. drago.
- 12 , 1 GST Rd, Le Royal Meridien, St. Thomas Mount (Le Maridien), ☏ 91 44 22314343, 91 44 43534545 (reservations). Noon-3PM & 7PM-11:45PM. India Restaurant serving Royal Indian Cuisine. Live Ghazal performances. A Private dining room is available for up to 12 persons and an intimate bar for pre-dinner drinks. very expensive.
- Kayal, Le Royal Meridien, 1, G.S.T. Road, St. Thomas Mount, ☏ 91 44 22314343, 91 44 43534545 (reservations). 7PM-11:30PM. Seafood restaurant. Coriander prawn, seafood platter, Kadia lobster, prawn biryani. Nice complimentary garlic bread with butter. very expensive.
- Dakshin, Park Sheraton Hotel and Towers, 132, T.T.K. Road, Alwarpet, ☏ 91 44 24994101. 12:30PM-2:45PM, 7:30PM-11:45PM. South Indian Cuisines- Dakshin offers the 'rare' pleasures of ethnic coastal and regional cuisines. The choicest cuisine of the four Southern states served in a regal setting. Live Carnatic Music. Expensive but excellent food- Starters include traditional, kuli paniyaram. Try the Idi appam or Appam with mutton stew. Desert: Kulfi.
- Southern Spice, Taj Coromandel, Nungambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam, ☏ 91 44 55002827.
- 13 Benjarong, 146, TTK Road, Alwarpet, ☏ 91 44 24322640. 12:15PM-2:45PM and 7:15PM-11:45PM. The authentic flavour of Thailand. Seating capacity 68.
- 14 The Good Spot (Good Spot), 30/31, Second Main Road, Kasturibai Nagar, Adyar, ☏ 91 44 48622727, ✉[email protected]. 11AM-11PM.
Pijte
Chennai is a difficult place to drink. Government rule states that only establishments with a minimum of 21 rooms can obtain a bar or liquor license. Hence there are no standalone bars or pubs here. All the bars that are around are part of some hotel or the other and in general overpriced.
Government run liquor stores called TASMAC are all over the place but in general not at all a pleasant experience. They usually have unpleasant staff and environment and usually will have local brands. Also they always tend to mark up each bottle by ₹5-10 over the listed price. Go for it if you want a one time war like experience in order to obtain some booze!
Nightclubs close at 11PM, even on Fridays and Saturdays, according to government rule.
Proračun
- Paradise Bar, 20 South Usman Rd. Aruna Hotel, T Nagar, 91 24346565/0834
- The Pub, Liberty Park Hotel, 1st Main Road, UI Colony, Kodambakkam, ☏ 91 98 4172 1110. Very nice decor and good service for the price. It gets crowded on important cricket match days as the local sports fans gather for a drink here.
Srednji razred
- Bike and Barrel. Residency Towers, T.Nagar.nice ambience there are 2 levels lower level for couples and upper level for stags. Nice sitting arrangement but can get crowded Expect to spend around ₹1,000 for 2 people for drinks and food.
- Cambridge. Hotel Dee Cee Manor, GN Chetty Road, T.Nagar
- Kristal. Hotel Ranjit, Nungambakkam High road, Nungambakkam.
- Diesel. G.N Chetty Road, T.Nagar
- Grammy. Hotel Sabhari, Thirumala Pillai Road, T.Nagar
- Hudson, Harrisons Hotel, 315, Valluvar Kottam High Road, Nungambakkam, ☏ 91 44 4222 2777. Has two levels. Hudson Upper and H2O. Cramped seating providing very little privacy. The liquor stable is limited to the local brands and a bottle or two of scotch.
- Million Dollars, 100 Feet Rd. Hotel Ambica Empire, Vadapalani
- Star Rock. Kodambakkam High Road (Next to Palmgrove hotel), Nungambakkam
- Zero° bar, 29 Thirumalai Pillai Rd. Quality Inn Sabari, ground floor, T.Nagar
Splurge
- Distil Bar. Taj Connemara, Binny Road
- Dublin. Park Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Chamiers Road, Alwarpet, 91 24994101
- Durrants Bar. Chola Sheraton, Cathedral Road, 91 28110101
- Above Sea Level, Hotel Raintree, St.Mary's Road, Alwarpet.
- 10 Downing Street, Kences Inn Hotel, North Boag Road, T Nagar.
- The Westminister, ☏ 91 44 2499 4101. Park Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Chamiers Road, Alwarpet
- Zara. Cathedral Road.
- Zodiac- Lounge Bar, The Accord Metropolitan, 35,G.N.Chetty Road, T'Nagar, ☏ 91 44 28161000. 11AM–midnight. Popular labels, ingenious cocktails, rare blends of liquor & a wide selection of hot and cold canapés. Seating capacity 76.
Local specialities - soft drinks
- Fruit Bizz (Adyar signal), left corner building from ananda bhavan road to guindy. This is one of the best juice shops very famous in adyar region. Shop open from morning 10AM till 1AM. ₹30-50.
- NeerMoar. Spicy butter milk, with local seasoning. Available at most South Indian restaurants.
- Tender Coconut. Definitely try a tender coconut on a hot summer's day. Available on roadside stalls at ₹35 to 40, a coconut.
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Proračun
- 1 Broadlands lodging house, No 18, Vallabha Agraharam Street (opp Star Theatre,Triplicane), ☏ 91 44 2854 8131, ✉[email protected]. Very popular with the backpacker crowd, leafy courtyard, a rustic feel to the whole hotel, good rooms are in the back of the hotel and two of the most recommended rooms are room # 43 and 44, which are roof cottages. Single room ₹250, double ₹400.
- 2 Cristal Guest House, 34, CNK Road, Triplicane (From the Central Train station, get out and take a pre-paid Auto Rickshaw for a total of ₹50 (₹2 fee ₹48) to Triplicane.), ☏ 91 44 285 13011. Very clean and friendly place with western toilets. No towels provided; bring your own. Near good/inexpensive eateries. This place is walking distance from the beach and a bus stops to reach various sites. Double room is ₹300 with ₹10 hot water bucket.
- 3 Hotel Chennai Gate, 37 Gandhi Irwin Road, ☏ 91 44 2819 4377, ✉[email protected]. Deluxe room is ₹1500 with A/C with internet socket available for ₹100 for 24 hours.
- 4 Hotel Impala Continental, 12 Gandhi Irwin Rd, ☏ 91 44 2819 1423, 91 44 2819 1778.
- 5 Hotel Karpagam International, South Mada Street, Mylapore., ☏ 91 44 2495 9984.
- 6 Kanchi, 28, Ethiraj Sala, Egmore (C-in-C Road), ☏ 91 93600 17001.
- 7 New Woodlands Hotel, 72-75, Dr Radha Krishnan Salai, CIT Colony, Mylapore, ☏ 91 44 2811 3111. It is sometimes crowded and a tad busy. There is a nice quiet art gallery and cafe nearby.
- 8 Old Woodlands (a.k.a Royapettah Woodlands/Woodlands Hotel that is next to Woodlands Theatre), Shop No: 25, West Cott Road, Royapettah (Pay no more than ₹40 to get there from the railway station), ☏ 91 44 2848 2150, 91 44 2848 2152. Little known, but an excellent place to stay. The hotel building is at least one hundred years old and stands in the middle of sprawling grounds and surrounded by massive trees. The main building was once the palace of Raja of Ramnad. The auto-rickshaws and taxis will not tell you about the place as the hotel does not pay a commission to middlemen.
- 9 Palace Lodge, new No. 69, old No. 32, Egmore High Road, Egmore (Walk from Egmore Railway Station), ☏ 91 44 28190687. Reasonably clean, staff okay. Single, bathroom outside: ₹295.
- 10 Sri Krishna Residency, South mada St, ☏ 91 44 24643617. Mylapore.
- 11 Zam Zam Guest House, 41 Subathral St, Triplicane, ☏ 91 44 42664508, 91 80566 74964 (mobile). Clean spotless rooms and nice staff. It is about 100 m behind Thaj Regency Hotel on the small street. Look for the black marble entrance and sign. All rooms have bath, fan, sat TV and intercom. Squat toilets only. No mosquito nets on the windows though. Prices are ₹200 for a single person, ₹250 for two persons and ₹300 for 3 persons per 24 hours. Predominantly an Indian clientele. Close to Broadlands Lodge, Comfort Hotel, and the great Gee Gee Internet and Surya Restaurant (old name Maharaj). The whole spot is about 300 m from the T-junction of Triplicane High Rd and Walaja Rd where there is a bus stop of 27B bus to CMBT under the big tree (every 5 minutes).
- 12 Hotel Krishna Bhavan, 53 New Avadi Road, Kilpauk, Aspiran Garden Colony, Kilpauk, ☏ 91 4425615211. ₹300.
- A/c Dormitory, Retirement Room @ Central Railway Station. ₹265.
- Stay Easy Serviced Apartments, No:10, 1st Main Road Bharathi Nagar Thiruvanmiyur, Adyar, (opposite LB road near Thiruvanmiyur post office) Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600041, ☏ 91 9841771792, ✉[email protected]. budget serviced apartments in chennai.
Srednji razred
- Alcove Service Apartments Chennai, ✉[email protected].
- 13 Maple Tree Hotels, # 77 Jawaharlal Nehru Rd, 100 Feet Rd, Vadapalani., ☏ 91 44 2362 2284. Nearby to Chennai Metropolitan Bus Terminus and Vadapalani Lord Murugan Temple. 51 rooms.
- 14 Dee-Cee Manor, 90 Nagapattinam-Chennai Hwy, Gopalapuram, Chintadripet,, ☏ 91 98841 85500.
- 15 GRT Grand, 120 Sir Thyagaraya Road, T. Nagar.
- 16 Harrisons, 315, Valluvarkottam High Road, Nungambakkam, ☏ 91 44 5222 2777.
- 17 Lemon Tree Hotel, Chennai, 72 Sardal Patel Rd, Guindy, ☏ 91 44 4423 2323.
- 18 Liberty Park Hotel, 9, 1st Main Rd, UI Colony, Kodambakkam, ☏ 91 44 2472-5950, 91 44 4232 1231, ✉[email protected]. 5 min away from the heart of the shopping district - T.Nagar. Ask for a 15% discount before you make a reservation. They sometimes have a better deal for the multiple night stays listed on their website. ₹2,000-3,000.
- 19 Mowbrays Inn, TTK Road, Alwarpet.
- 20 Victoria Hotel, 3 Kenneth Lane, Egmore, ☏ 91 44 2819 3638.
- 21 Oriental Inn, 71 Cathedral Rd, Gopalapuram, ☏ 91 44 28114941. 32 rooms in central Chennai. ₹1,500-2,800 plus taxes.
- 22 Peninsula, 51 GN Chetty Rd, T. Nagar, ☏ 91 44 2815 0005.
- 23 Clarion Hotel President, 25 Dr Radhakrishna Salai, Mylapore, ☏ 91 44 2847 2211.
- 24 Raj Residency, 22 Kennet Lane, Egmore (2 min walk from the Egmore railway station), ☏ 91 44 2819 2219. US$17-147.
- 25 Ranjit, 15 Nungambakkam High Rd., ☏ 91 44 2827 0521.
- 26 The Residency, 49 GN Chetty Rd, T.Nagar, ☏ 91 44 28253434.
- 27 Residency Towers, Boag Rd, T.Nagar (close to Pondy Bazaar).
- 28 Somerset Greenways Chenna, No 94 Sathyadev Ave, MRC Nagar, ☏ 91 44 7100 0001, ✉[email protected]. The residence is 10 minutes away from the Chennai CBD. Studio through to 3-bedroom apartments. Each apartment features kitchens, separate living rooms complete with home entertainment systems.
- 29 Vestin Park, 39, Montieth Road, Egmore., ☏ 91 44 2852 7171.
- 30 Savera Hotel, 146, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore.
Splurge
The closest hotels to the airport are The Trident, Le Royal Meridian, Hilton in Radisson GRT Hotel all five star properties.
- 31 The Accord Metropolitan, 35, G N Chetty Road, T Nagar, ☏ 91 44 2816 1000-4391 1000, faks: 91 44 2816 1001, ✉[email protected].
- 32 Aloft Chennai OMR - IT Expressway, 102, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Sholinganallur, ☏ 91 44 3966 5500. From ₹4,000.
- 33 Ambassador Pallava, 30, Montieth Road, Egmore, ☏ 91 44 2855 4476, faks: 91 44 2855 4492, ✉[email protected]. Friendly staff.
- 34 Courtyard Chennai, 564, Anna Salai, ☏ 91 44 66764000. Known by locals simply as the Marriott, this is a gorgeous renovated business hotel on the western edge of the city core, near the airport. Two restaurants, gym, no pool. ₹7100 and up.
- 35 Emall Hotel (E hotel, Chennai), Express Avenue Mall, Gate # 1, Patullos Rd, ☏ 91 44 2846 3333, ✉[email protected].
- 36 Hyatt Regency, 365 Anna Salai, Teynampet, ☏ 91 44 6100 1235.
- 37 ITC Grand Chola, No. 63, Mount Road, Guindy, ☏ 91 44 2220 0000, ✉[email protected]. New 5-star hotel in Guindy. Grand design cues taken from Chola architecture.
- 38 WelcomHotel Chennai (My Fortune) (Cathedral Road), ☏ 91 44 2811 0101, faks: 91 44 2811 0202, ✉[email protected].
- 39 The Park, 601, Anna Salai, Nungambakkam (next to the Anna Flyover), ☏ 91 44 5214 4000, faks: 91 44 5214 4100. Modern style with a film theme.
- 40 Park Plaza Chennai OMR, #531, GST Road, St. Thomas Mount (Near Kathipara Junction), brez cestnin: 1800 1080 333, ✉[email protected].
- 41 Ramada Egmore, Gandhi Irwin Bridge Road, Egmore,Chennai,Tamil Nadu-600008, ☏ 91 44 3000 4777, faks: 91 44 3000 4888, ✉[email protected]. Near the Egmore railway station, providing easy access to central business areas. Includes a restaurant. Road facing rooms can be noisy.
- 42 Le Royal Meridien, 1 GST Road, St. Thomas Mount (Near Kathipara Junction) (Business District), ☏ 91 44 2231 4343, faks: 91 44 2231 4344.
- 43 Taj Connamera, Binny Rd, ☏ 91 44 5500 0000.
- 44 Taj Coromandel, 37, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, ☏ 91 44 5500 2827.
- 45 Trident Chennai, 1/24, G.S.T. Rd, ☏ 91 44 2234 4747, faks: 91 44 2234 4555, ✉[email protected].
- 46 The Leela Palace, MRC Nagar,Adyar, ☏ 91 44 3366 1234, brez cestnin: 91 124 4425 444, faks: 91 44 3366 1212, ✉[email protected].
- 47 Crowne Plaza Chennai Adyar Park (formerly Sheraton Park Hotel & Towers), 132, TTK Road, Alwarpet, ☏ 91 44 2499 4101, faks: 91 44 2499 7101.
- 48 Fisherman's Cove (Vivanta by Taj). luxury beach resort
- 49 Hilton Chennai, 124/1, Jawaharlal Nehru Rd, Guindy.
- 50 Kohinoor Asiana Hotel, 1/238 IT Expressway, Semmencherry.
- 51 Park Hyatt Chennai, 39, Velachery Road, Guindy, ☏ 91 44 7177 1234.
- 52 Radisson Blu City Centre, 2 Ethiraj Salai, Egmore.
- 53 Raintree Hotel, St Mary's Road, 120, St Marys Road, Alwarpet, ☏ 91 44 4225 2525.
- 54 Taj Club House Chennai, 2, Club House Road, Anna Salai.
- 55 The Raintree Hotel Anna Salai, 636, Anna Salai, Teynampet, ☏ 91 44 4393 9999.
- 56 The Westin Chennai Velachery, 154 Velachery Main Rd, ☏ 91 44 6633 3777. Prijava: 2PM, preveri: opoldne.
- 57 Turyaa Hotels Chennai, 144/7, Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR), Kottivakkam, ☏ 91 4466970000, ✉[email protected]. 5-star hotel. Offers 10% discount with free Wi-Fi and breakfast on online bookings.
Ostani varen
Chennai is generally a safer area of India in terms of crime, although pickpocketing, muggings, and robberies sporadically occur. Keep your doors and windows shut and locked at night and do not carry or display large amounts of cash if possible.
It is advisable for women, especially unaccompanied ones, to dress modestly and limit their interaction with unfamiliar local men. Foreigners are generally overcharged by autorickshaws simply because they are ignorant of the prevailing fares. It is necessary to confirm whether the driver knows the exact destination and to fix the fare before boarding. 'Autos', as autorickshaws are known in Chennai, are notorious for fleecing customers, tourists and locals alike.
Be alert to your surroundings and watch where you step, especially if you get caught in a large crowd where it is difficult to look at what is in front of you. Cross streets extremely carefully as traffic is generally heavy. On major roads, use the underground crossings (locally called "subways"). Avoid using underground road-crossing/ subways in the night or if you notice them to be empty. Traffic signals are frequently ignored by drivers and pedestrians alike, and it is not at all advisable for tourists to try driving in Chennai.
Ostani zdrav
While in Chennai it is advisable to drink bottled water keep a bottle handy as it is EXTREMELY HOT. Eating fresh vegetables and fruits that have sat outside in the presence of insects can also be unhealthy, although bananas and coconuts are usually safe because they are opened only immediately before eating. Hot drinks in restaurants such as tea, coffee, and other local specialties are safe, as are packaged/bottled drinks such as Aquafina water, Frooti (a popular local mango drink) and others. If you have access to a stove, boiling tap water before drinking is also an option.Chennai summers are humid and sultry; it's better to step out with an umbrella, bottled water and some oral rehydration salts (available from pharmacies, the brand name is Electral). These come in handy if you happen to get dehydrated.
Chennai is the medical capital of South Asia.
Hospitals
- Apollo Hospitals, Greams Lane, Nungambakkam, ☏ 91 44 2829 3333.
- 1 Aysha Hospital, 91A Millers Rd., ☏ 91 44 4228 8500.
- Balaji Hospital, G.S.T Road,Guindy, ☏ 91 44 2234 5282.
- New Hope Medical Centre, 814, Poonamallee High Rd,, Kilpauk, ☏ 91 44 4344 1544, ✉[email protected].
- CSI Rainy Hospital, Royapuram, ☏ 91 44 25951329.
- 2 Hindu Mission Hospital, 103, G.S.T. Road, Tambaram West, ☏ 91 44 2226 2244.
- 3 Madras Medical Mission, Moggapair 37, ☏ 91 44 2656 8000.
- Ramachandra Hospital, Porur, ☏ 91 44 2476 8403.
- Dr.Kamakshi Memorial Hospital, No1, Radial Road, Pallikaranai, ☏ 91 44 6630 0300.
- Dr.Mehta's Hospital, No2,McNichols Road,3rd Lane,Chetpet, ☏ 91 44 42271000.
- Devaki Hospitals (Opposite to Rangachari cloth store mylapor).
- 4 MIOT International, 4/112, Mt. Poonamalee High Road, ☏ 91 44 22492288, 91 44 42002288, ✉[email protected].
- 5 Fortis Malar Hospital, No. 52, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, ☏ 91 44 4933 4933 (For Emergency), ✉[email protected].
- 6 Santosham Hospital, 155,Egmore High Road, ☏044 - 28193578 (For Emergency), ✉[email protected].
Pharmacies
- Apollo Pharmacy, All Over the City
- Health & Glow, Spencers Plaza (Phase 3), Mount Road; Nungambakkam High Road
- Madras Medical Mission, 24 Hr. Pharmacy, Mogappiar
- The Psychotherapy Clinic,26/1, Arcot Street,T.nagar
- My Mother Pharmacy,E.B.Colony
- Parasu Dental Pharmacy 11, 3rd cross st kasthurbha nagar adyar chennai - 20 ph 4211 5000
- MedPlus India, All Over the City
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Landlines
BSNL in Airtel Reliance, Tata, are main providers of terrestrial telephone lines in Chennai. You can make long distance calls from one of the many booths that display NSD/ISD i.e. National Subscriber Dialling (National Long Distance) and International Subscriber Dialling (International Long Distance). Calling cards are also available with these providers which are considerably cheap.
Mobile phones
Cell phone rates are among the cheapest in the world. There are 10 GSM service providers:
- BSNL GSM Triband with 3G services
- AirTel GSM Triband with 4G services
- Vodafone GSM Triband with 4G services
- Jio 4G Services with Advanced High Speed Network
You can buy a sim card with a photo and a copy of your passport. For making long distance calls Aircel is cheaper with ₹49 card calls to US and Canada will be ₹1.50/Min. this will work only in home network. For other destinations Please check with operator.
CDMA service providers are Reliance,TATA Indicom, Virgin Mobile in MTS.
Starter packs and top-up cards can be picked up from numerous outlets. Seemles roaming across the country is provided by all providers.
Internet
Obstaja več Internet cafes from where you can access the internet for sending email or uploading your digital photos.
- Reliance WebWorld, incorporating JavaGreen coffee shops, Spencers Plaza, Anna Salai (Mount Road); TTK Road, Alwarpet, Besant Nagar, L.B.Road, Adyar. The TTK Road branch has free wifi if you use the coffee shop.
- MTS MBLAZE High Speed Broadband Internet Through USB Modems. Call 91 9150-955-955
Apart from that you can access Internet provided in your hotel or if you are staying long you can buy Internet packs from all mobile providers.
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Bankomati
- ABN Amro, Harrington Road, Opp Residency Hotel on GN Chetty Road, Adyar - Sardar Patel Road, TTK Road, next to Citibank branch
- Andhra Bank, All over Chennai
- HSBC, Adyar, Mylapore, Pondy Bazzar, Tidel Park, Kadar Nawaz Khan Road, Annanagar, Rajaji Salai, Kathipara Junction
- American Express, Near Anand Theatre, Anna Salai (Mount Road)
- Citibank, Opp Spencers Plaza, Anna Salai (Mount Road); Opp Hotel Parthan, GN Chetty Road, Opposite Citi Centre, Velachery Highway, near Vijaya Nagar Bus terminus, Nanganallur.
- HDFC Bank, ITC Centre, Anna Salai (Mount Road),Anna Nagar(West); All over Chennai
- ICICI Bank, All over Chennai
- Axis Bank, All over Chennai
- Standard Chartered Bank, Haddows Road
- State Bank of India, All over Chennai. They have an ATM locator online.
- Indian Overseas Bank, All over Chennai,they have InstaCash ATMs.
- Indian bank, All over Chennai
- Oriental Bank of Commerce, Adyar LB Road, Mylapore, G N Chetty Road T nagar.
ATM cards issued by any bank will work with ATM of any other bank, but they may impose restrictions on number of transactions, amount per transaction and may also charge a small transaction fee of ₹20.
Money changers
Many hotels will change money for you at the front desk. However, they may not have the best rates.
It is best to change money at the city-based money changers than the ones at the airports. The ones at the airport offer much less for exchanging forex into Indian rupees (₹) and sell forex for a much higher rate than the market rate.
- American Express, Spencers Plaza, Anna salai
- Thomas Cook, Spencers Plaza, Anna salai
Beauty parlors & hair salons
- Ayush, Anna Nagar ( 91 26223102/26223446/26203862), Kilpauk ( 91 52179635/26472298), Mylapore ( 91 52067071/30907691) - Therapy includes Abhyangam, Abhyangam with Pichu, Abhyangam with local Pizhichil, Abhyangam with Thalam, Udvartanam, Abhyangam with Nasyam, Abhyangam with local Navarakizhi, Muka Lepam
- Anushka,6,Thyagaraya Road,Pondy Bazaar, T.Nagar, 91 52179197
- Celeste Beauty Salon, Spencer Plaza,(Mobile -9941130508) F-26, Phase 1, First floor
- Dollys beauty parlour, Elcanso Plaza, Egmore, 91 9840118882
- Green Trends, 1576, 13th Main Road, Anna Nagar ( 91 26161534); Ashok Nagar ( 91 52193636); Adyar ( 91 24451759); Purusawakkam ( 91 52174414); Taylors Road, Kilpauk ( 91 26453331); T. Nagar ( 91 28143886); Velachery ( 91 22445590); Virugambakkam ( 91 55511973) - Exotic natural treatments like Strawberry facial, Avocado Butter Massage Facial, Red Banana Facial, Baby-Corn under eye treatment! itd.
- Jazzy, North Boag Road, T. Nagar
- Lakme, Adayar ( 91 24469730), Alwarpet ( 91 24662481), Anna Nagar ( 91 26268841), Ashok Nagar ( 91 23750207), Kilpauk ( 91 52179634), Nungambakkam ( 91 28333050), T. Nagar ( 91 28155577)
- Naturals, Unisex beauty salon with more than 100 salons around Chennai.
- Salon Nayana, GN Chetty Road, T. Nagar, 91 28256064
- Style Mantra- Makeover Concepts, Nungambakkam ( 91 28280066), R.K. Salai ( 91 28110707)
Gyms
- Blue 'Boutique Gym'-329, TTK Road, Alwarpet.#24996045,24996064.
- Body Sports Gym-Govindan Road, Saidapet. #9841151091
- Gold's Gym 17, Kasturi Rangan Road Alwarpet, 91 44 42088201
- Mind N Body 360 degree Fitness Studio - Ramapuram & Mugalivakkam. #9600030058, 8754409900, 044-42014949
- O2 Gym, Kader Nawaz Road, Nungambakkam, Velachery
- Soldiers Gym, Triplicane High Road, Triplicane (and on Anna Salai)
- Talwalkars, Near Khader Nawaz Road, Nungambakkam
- Talwalkars, 23rd Cross Street,Indira Nagar, Adyar
Post & telegraphs
The telegraph office on Anna Salai (Mount Rd), near Higgin Bothoms accepts letters and parcels up to 8PM with a small late fee. Snail Mail in India is by a Post Card (25Ps), Inland Letter ₹5, or envelope ₹5. Speed Post facility allows you to send mail more conveniently than a courier service. They have a pan India coverage and also provide international service. International delivery is considerably slower than private competitors like FedEX or UPS but it is also much cheaper. Telegraph services have been discontinued from July 2013 citing very poor response.
Due to proliferation of mobile phones and VOIP, the public telephones are fast disappearing. Telephone Booths or public telephones in India can still be found near travel hotspots like the airport, railway station or CMBT and usually painted with the letters PCO (Public Call office,local calls), STD (Subscriber Trunk Dialling) and ISD (International Subscriber Dialling). All booths have electronic metering and you pay what's displayed on the meter (included in the metering is a nominal ₹2 as service charges). You'll also get a receipt if you insist on one. Coin operated phones ₹1 are located in many busy junctions (easily identified by bright yellow or red colour) but support only local calls.
Libraries & cultural centres
- American Information Resource Center Library (within the American Consulate - see list of consulates)
- Anna Centenary Library - Kotturpuram, ☏ 91 44 65515031
- British Council - Anna Salai, ☏ 91 44 52050600 Ext 350.
- Connemara Library - Pantheon Road, Egmore, ☏ 91 44 28193751.
- Max Mueller Bhavan (German) - Khadar Nawaz Khan Rd., Nungambakkam.
Consulates
Kanada, 18 (Old 24), 3F, YAFA Tower, Khader Nawaz Khan Rd, Nungambakkam, ☏ 91 44-28330888.
(Honorary) Čile.
Finland, 202 Anna Salai, ☏ 91 44-2852 4141, faks: 91 44-2852 1253, ✉[email protected]. 24 ur.
Nemčija, 9 Boat Club Rd, ☏ 91 44-24301600. M-F 8AM-11:30AM.
Grčija, Νο 37 Sterling Road, Nungambakkam, ☏ 91 44-8203663, faks: 91 44-8200038, ✉[email protected].
Japonska, No.12/1 Cenetoph Rd Ist St, Teynampet, ☏ 91 44-24323860.
Malezija, New no.7,Old no.3, Cenotaph Road, 1st street, teynampet, Chennai-600018 (Near SIET College), ☏ 91 44 28226895. 9.00–17.00.
Rusija, Santhome High Rd, Santhome (Next to St. Bedes School).
Singapur, 17-A, North Boag Road, T Nagar, ☏ 91 44 28158207, faks: 91 44 28158209, ✉[email protected].
Združeno kraljestvo, 20 Anderson Rd, Nungambakkam, ☏ 91 44 42192151, faks: 91 44 42192322, ✉[email protected]. M-F 8:30AM-1PM and 1:30PM-4PM.
Združene države, 220 Anna Salai, Gemini Circle (Near Gemini Flyover), ☏ 91 44-2857-4000.
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Pojdi naprej
The East Coast Road, also known as the New Mahabalipuram Road, leads south from Chennai to Pondicherry in naprej. One of India's most famous temple towns is 60 km (about 40 miles) along it and definitely worth a visit:
- Mamallapuram ali Mahabalipuram has many temples, mostly built during the Pallava Dynasty (275-897CE), including several on the Unescov seznam svetovne dediščine. The town is also famous for stone carving, and has schools that train most of India's carvers. Carvings and other handicrafts are sold all over town.
- It is easy to visit Mahabalipuram as a day trip from Chennai, but there are enough attractions to make staying overnight or for a few days an attractive proposition as well, and the town has extensive tourist facilities. One of the most famous temples here is the Shore Temple, next to the beach; if coming from Chennai ensure you reach this temple between 6AM and 6PM, as it is shut down after 6PM.
The East Coast Road could very well be termed the entertainment highway of Chennai. The road is new, flanked by the sea on the left and dotted with amusement spots through the entire stretch. Driving down ECR is an experience. Really! You can pick and choose from amusement parks, water sports centres, beaches, eco conservation, cultural and religious centres, restaurants or resorts to spend your day in. The road caters to practically every type of pastime that one could think about. Be prepared to pay a small toll fee.
- Ahaa Water Park: A spot for frolicking in water, the Ahaa Water Park offers a variety of water sports and fun activities. It has a wave generator, which can generate waves of up to 3.5 ft.
- Beach Resorts: Another convenience that is found in plenty on the East Coast Road is the presence of several comfortable, pleasing, beach resorts, which enable you to take a break, and enjoy a seaside environment. Take your pick from those mentioned below:
- - Buena Vista - Blue Lagoon - Green Country Resort - Fisherman's Cove - Casuarina Bay -
- Cholamandalam Artists Village: Set up by a group of artists to serve as a recluse for artists of all genres. This village offers the ambience needed for creativity to flow and is inhabited only by artists. The village offers guesthouse facilities exclusively for artists from elsewhere so that they could also benefit from the environment provided by the place. A must visit for those who appreciate the finer things of life.
- Madras Crocodile Bank (Crocodile Park). Tue-Sun 8:30AM-5:30PM. 25 km from Chennai. The brainchild of Romulus Whittaker, the acknowledged specialist on reptiles, this center has gained fame as an endeavor for the preservation and propagation of endangered species of crocodiles. The center also houses a large variety of snakes. To get to Crocodile Bank from Chennai (Triplicane), you need to get on the PP19/B/X bus (runs along the beach) to Kovalum, which is the last stop for ₹14 (75mins/30 km). Then at this same intersection, get on 588/C/X bus to Mamallapurum (7 km/7mins) for ₹14/18AC. Night Safari: Tue-Sat (by advance booking only) 7PM-8:30PM. Adult: ₹200/-, Children (below 10 years): ₹100/- ₹40 for adults, ₹20 for children.
- Dakshinachitra: , Muttukadu. A venture of Deborah Thiagarajan and her associates from the Madras Craft Foundation. Dakshinachitra is an amazing place to visit, as various kinds of traditional houses have been transported to Chennai from interior parts of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala and rebuilt here piece by piece.
- Golden Beach: The first amusement park in Chennai, just about 11 km away from Adyar. Still a landmark of Chennai, this park offers over 40 odd rides for the fun seeker. The only park with an access to the beach
- Hill stations od Tamil Nadu, vključno z Yercaud, Yelagiri, Ooty in Kodaikanal
- Hotels and Restaurants in ECR: The ECR road abounds with restaurants and eating spots, which offer a wide range of cuisines and tasteful ambience. And you can plan your dinner or lunch in one of these hotels. A few of the food outlets are listed below:
- - Basera - Blue Lagoon - Thanjavur Restaurant - Food Village - Coastal Kitchen - Hot Kitchen -
- Jagannathan Temple: An exact replica of the Puri Jagannath Temple. Those who have not been to Puri can take a look at this temple.
- Kanyakumari — Site of the famous Vivekananda memorial.
- Kart Attack: A centre dedicated to fulfilling the speed maniac's desire for thrill in a safe and secure environment. The first go karting centre of Chennai, this has placed Chennai on the go karting map of India, and has been instrumental in creating a few go karting champions also.
- Little Folks Specifically aimed at providing entertainment for the children, this park has a longer history than MGM. (Dolphin city was closed after all of its dolphins and sea lions had died. It is no longer operational now.)
- Marina Beach (17 km. Take a bus or a train)
- Mayajaal: 100,000 sq.ft of air-conditioned space that houses movie theatres, bowling alleys, video games parlours and multi-cuisine food courts. This is Mayajaal, a multidimensional entertainment centre, on par with any entertainment zone found abroad. Open from 11AM to 11PM you can easily spend the entire day here.
- MGM Dizzee World: Spread over 27 acres, this theme park offers joy rides, food stalls and other games. It features one of the first roller coaster rides of Chennai, and many of the rides offered could make your hair stand on edge. On the softer side, you have the dashing car drives, and the swimming pool with its water slides. MGM Dizzee World is in Muttukadu next to MGM Beach Resort.
- Muttukadu Boat House: 23 km from Adayar, this backwater area is maintained by the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation, and offers rowing and speedboat riding.
- Pondicherry (163 km. Take a bus) — Go on a spiritual trip or volunteer at Auroville - an experimental township with no religion or politics. The drive down the East Coast Road (ECR) is delightful, with lovely beaches all along the way, and on the way you can stop over at the Botanical Gardens.
- Prarthana Drive In Theatre: Approximately 10 km out of Adyar, this complex offers both a drive in theatre and a drive in restaurant VGP.
- Radio Control Car Racing at ECR RC Track: Chennai has the only active RC Car race track in India. On a weekend, you can find several RC car racers at the ECR RC Track located near Hot Kitchen Resatuarant on the ECR Road. It is very close to Kart Attack track. Visit IRCRA on Facebook for more details.
- Rameswaram (569 km. Take a bus or a train)
- Sai Baba Temple: Approximately 8.5 km from Adyar, the temple is peaceful, clean and breezy.
- Tiruvannamalai (185 km. Take a bus)
- Tirupathi (158 km. Take a bus or a train)
- Tiruvidanthai Nithya Kalyana Perumal Koil: As the name denotes, a temple dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara found on East Coast Road.
- Vedanthangal: (85 km. Take a bus) Around 80 km south from Chennai, Vedanthangal is one of the oldest bird sanctuaries in India. Built around the Vedanthangal Lake, it is home to thousands of native and migratory birds. Best time to visit between November and March.
Templji
South India is famous for its temples. Even if you aren't on a pilgrimage, these are worth a visit if you are interested in grand buildings and architecture. There are 33, 000 temples in and around Chennai. Some of them are -
- Chidambaram — Approximately 250 km from Chennai. The famous Lord Nataraja temple which has the golden roof for the moolavar which was offered by Parantaka Chola I.
- Kanchipuram — (6 km. Take a bus or a train). Kamakshi temple, seat of one of the Shankaracharyas - the closest Hinduism comes to a spiritual head.
- Maduraj— Home to the famous Meenakshi temple.
- Swamithoppe— Ayya Vaikundar Pathi, religious headquarters of Ayyavazhi.
- Thanjavur — Brihadeswara temple (Big Temple).
- Tiruchirapalli — It's situated 350 km south of chennai. By NH45 Trichy can be reached in 5-6 hrs and it has lot of attractions including the Srirangam temple (Sri Renganathar), Ucchi Pillayar (Rock Fort temple) and the river Cauvery.
- Tirunelveli— Home to the Tamil Nadu's largest Shiva temple, "Nellaiappar Temple".
- Tirupati — Approximately 150 km from Chennai, in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
- Tiruvallur — Approximately 45 km from Chennai. It is famous for its Vaidhya Veera raghava Swami Temple and Sri Viswaroopa Panchamukha Anjaneya Swami Ashram which has a 40 ft tall Murti of Hanuman.
- Tiruvannamalai — Arunachala Temple famous for full moon day girivalam and Deepam