Introduction:
Chennai is a gracious city that has a clear skyline, long
sandy beaches, parks, historic landmarks and tourist facilities
which make it a convenient entry point or base to start your
tour of Tamil Nadu and South India. Where religion is concerned,
history has certainly left its mark on this city, which is
believed to have been the place of St. Thomas, in the out
skirt of the city. There are a number of churches in Chennai
that are connected with the life and times of this apostle.
There are also several ancient temples around the city, and
within the city itself are two magnificent temples - a temple
in Triplicane and another in Mylapore. The city is a leading
commercial and industrial center in India, and has a diverse
cultural heritage. From traditional vegetarian fair to fast
foods, from nine-yard sarees to the latest in fashion, from
ancient temple architecture to modern high-rise - with Indo-Saracenic
and Victorian as stops along the way - from classical music
and dance to discos throbbing to heady beats, Chennai has
them all and many more vivid contrasts that are a pleasant
surprise.
Sightseeing:
Crocodile Bank
The Crocodile Conservation Center that is considered the largest
croc-breeding site in India is the main attraction of the
Crocodile Bank in Chennai. Crocodile Bank plays an important
role in spreading awareness that crocodiles play an ecological
role in feeding on the weak and sick fishes. Crocodiles are
considered one of the most horrifying and unloved creatures
and the Crocodile Bank is an endeavor in spreading love for
these creatures.
Valluvar Kottam
Valluvar Kottam comprises of a massive auditorium that is
large enough to accommodate up to 4000 people at a time. Valluvar
Kottam is constructed on a land that was filled with the city’s
garbage and debris in Chennai. Eliminating the pillar support,
the auditorium in Valluvar Kottam was built with grid type
roofing. Stone in the corridor running inside and outside
the auditorium are engraved with couplets from the Tirukkural.
Anna Zoological Park
Known as one of the biggest zoological parks in South East
Asia, Anna Zoological Park is a house to more than 170 species
of mammals, reptiles and birds. Watch around 47 mammal species,
63 bird species, 31 reptile species, 5 amphibian species,
25 fish species and 10 insect species at none other than the
Anna Zoological Park in Chennai. Every measure is taken by
the veterinary section to take care of the species living
in the Anna Zoological Park.
Birla Planetarium
The main attraction of Birla Planetarium includes the sophisticated
and versatile GM II projector. Get to see the most inspiring
heavenly phenomena on the aluminum inner dome of the special
effects projector at none other than the Birla Planetarium
in Chennai.
