Chennai in your hands
Chennai CityInfo is a travel guide with information and insight on Chennai, even before you step foot into the shining city. CityInfo Chennai is a comprehensive guide to Chennai for visitors, both business visitors and tourists on where you are going to Stay, Shop, Eat, Play and Heal.
Chennai has much to See and do, and there are several aspects essential to a fabulous trip here. The best fixtures on the cityscape are Fort St. George which was built around 1640 by the British East India Company, the world headquarters of The Theosophical Society, Corporation Campus which is the oldest city corporation in India. Marina Beach is the world’s second largest beach in the world with a wide, sandy shore.
Chennai is a Shopping hub which makes a Shopping spree here an absolute delight. From designer wear to street browsing, the city is teeming with all types of shops. Take a stroll down T Nagar and Mount Road; you’re bound to find something you like. Chennai is famous for its traditional artwork such as Tanjore paintings. The hand-woven silk fabric is a must-buy and considered as the finest quality in India.
Malls in Chennai are more than just a collection of stores and brands; they are the pulse of the city’s massive consumer lifestyles with a staggering choice of souvenirs or bargain sales. Of all the malls in Chennai, Citi Centre is poised to become the snazziest shopping destination in Chennai by offering a splendid shopping experience. Spencer Plaza continues to be the largest shopping complex in South India housing the best-known brands in the country.
After a hectic time shopping, you will enjoy a day-long of pampering at the very popular services of spa treatments. Whether you want a dental-polish, alternative therapy or just a haircut, CityInfo Chennai will set you in the right direction with our Body & Soul section.
Chennai offers an extraordinary variety of rice preparations as the staple food of most Chennaites is rice. Andhra, Chettinad and South Indian cuisine is popular although traditional vegetarian food dominates the menu. Woodlands Drive-in is a popular vegetarian restaurant in Nungambakkam which is frequented by TV and film stars. Chennai is also famous for its filter coffee, and many shops will offer fresh ground coffee powder. When you are on Marina Beach, don’t forget to grab a brace of Shundal (chickpeas with onions and other tangy elements).
A conservative Chennai is a thing of the past with pubs and discos becoming popular. Five star discotheques like Distil, The Leather Bar, Geoffrey’s and The Dome are haunts of the rich and famous in Chennai. A popular venue for concerts, Chennai witnesses regular performances by world-class artists like Ustad Zakir Hussain. The Tamil entertainment industry is headquartered in Chennai with top actors like Rajnikanth, Kamal Hassan, Vijay, Vikram, Surya, Silamarasan, Vijaykanth, Nayandhara, Mira Jasmine and Trisha based here.
Chennai’s Real Estate costs and efficient infrastructure have drawn business from across the world. IT corridor on Old Mahabalipuram Road houses several technology parks, the largest being Tidel Park which houses many national and international companies. With a large companies like Hyundai, Ford, Nokia and Mitsubishi closing sights on the city, Chennai has increasingly become an important centre for Business.
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