Chennai or Madras is the
fourth largest metropolis in India. Located on a 17 km stretch of
the Coramandel coast, the city is trisected by the waterways of
Cooum and Adyar and the Buckingham Canal. Popularly regarded as the
'Gateway to the South', Chennai presents culture that is distinctly
different from that of northern India.
Chennai
Information Chennai,
earlier known as Madras, is the capital city of Tamil Nadu. It
is also the gateway to other popular destinations of South
India. It is also considered among the four metropolitan cities
of India. Once a small village of fishermen, Chennai attained a
significant place during the British Rule. Chennai has retained
its traditional Tamil heritage even today and has effectively
blended it to create a unique synthesis of cultures. Chennai has
many destinations of tourist interest, such as ancient temples
and museums, churches and forts.