CHENNAI

The entire history of Madras, now Chennai is made of events that reflect various important events such as the history of south India and colonialism.  Initially Chennai was no more than a bunch of villages, paddy fields and palm trees.   It was in the year 1639 that Chennai became the first Metropolitan city.  In the late 19th century, Chennai got connected to Kolkata and Mumbai via Railways. Chennai experienced various drastic changes under the British rule and this was the main reason behind it coming up as a string naval base.

Chennai being recognized as the entrance way to South India has a rich cultural heritage to boast about. The life of the people living in Chennai is always filled with harmony and impressions of joy, entertainment and celebrations.  Apart from the admirable characteristic of harmony and peace, the culture of Chennai reflects love for both education and cultural unity.

Sightseeing in Chennai

Chennai is one of the hot spots of the country and the sightseeing here offers a wide varieties of options to the tourists. Being a three hundred and sixty eight years old city, Chennai is marked by a number of edifying sites, historical landmarks and striking sceneries. Chennai is definitely an abode of rich south Indian culture that is made up of classical music, various dance forms and theater performances.

Some of the interesting and exciting things that the tourists can do while they are in Chennai include shopping for stone sculptures and bronze icons from the Cottage Emporium, poomphuar emporium and raahat plaza, enjoy the nightlife at the sparkling bars, discos, nightclubs and pools and enjoy the theater performances at Little Theater, Natakhapriya theater and Swingers.

It can be said that a trip to Chennai is jam packed of cultural heritages and the present-day lifestyle of the people living here.

Airlines flying to Chennai

Air India,Lufthansa Airlines , Emirates and British Airways offer cheap flghts to t Chennai.

Passport and Visa requirements for US Citizens

A valid passport and visa are required to enter India. Americans arriving without valid passports and the appropriate visa may not be permitted to enter and will be subject to a fine and immediate deportation at the traveler’s expense