Chennai Travel Guide
India
Chennai is a large city in southeastern India, with a population of 11,776,147, on the Bay of Bengal. It is a major urban centre in the country and uses Indian Standard Time.
Most international and domestic visitors arrive through Chennai International Airport (MAA). The nearby coast includes Marina Beach, 3.5 kilometres away, Edward Elliot's Beach, 9.2 kilometres away, and Golden Beach, 19 kilometres away.
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Weather in Chennai
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Know before you go
Pays in INR
Plug type Type C & Type D & Type M (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +91
Tipping: Tipping is customary in India for good service, but not obligatory. A service charge may be included in restaurant bills, so check before tipping.
Best time to visit Chennai
Jan
28°6Feb
31°1Mar
32°3Apr
34°4May
35°12Jun
36°12Jul
34°19Aug
34°21Sep
34°20Oct
31°21Nov
29°21Dec
28°15Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Chennai
Marina Beach
3.5 km away
Edward Elliot's Beach
9.2 km away
Golden Beach
19 km away
Things to do in Chennai
Fort St. George
museum
1.8 km
St. George's Cathedral
anglican or episcopal place of worship
3.9 km
Vivekananda House
museum
3.8 km
Jayalalitha Memorial
monument
2.6 km
Tamil Nadu Police Museum
museum
1.3 km
Anna Memorial
monument
2.5 km
MKB Nagar
park
4.7 km
Semmozhi Poonga
park
4.1 km
Getting there
Chennai International Airport · 16.1 km
Frequently asked Questions
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