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Created Date: 28 January 2016
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About Chennai
Chennai is the capital city of Tamil Nadu and the fourth largest city in India. Located on the
Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, Chennai is popularly known as the gateway to the
South as it is the seat of culture and learning in South India. Hailed as the automobile capital of
India, Chennai is the third largest commercial and industrial hub of India.
As per folk lore, the name Chennaipattinam arrived from the Chenna Kesava Perumal temple.
It is also believed that the region was named after Damarla Chennappa Nayakudu, who was the
Nayaka of Kalahasthi and Vandavasi. Several tools related to the Stone Age recovered from
Pallavaram of Chennai, by the Archaeological Survey of India, points to the fact that Chennai
region held a megalithic cultural establishment.
The recorded history of Chennai can be dated back to 1st century AD, when it was regarded as
an important military and economic hub. Later Chennai was ruled by many South Indian
dynasties like the Pallavas, Cholas, Pandyas and Vijayanagara. The Portuguese arrived at
Chennai during 1522 and they were followed by the Dutch in 1612.
The British East India Company came to Chennai in 1639. It was the adjacent village of
Madraspattinam that was chosen as the place to settle in by the British. The town of George
Town, with the fort of St. George became their stronghold in the South. George Town was
granted its first municipal charter in 1688, which makes it the oldest municipal corporation in
India.
In the 17th century, Madraspattinam and Chennaipattinam were merged by the British and it
was renamed as Madraspattinam. By the end of 18th century, most of Tamil Nadu came under
their control. Under British rule Chennai was transformed to become a major urban centre and
naval base in South India. It was in 1996 that Madras or Madraspattinam was renamed as
Chennai by the Tamil Nadu State Government.
Chennai, today, is one of the major tourist destinations in South India. Chennai is famous for its
temples and churches which are considered as fine examples of architecture and
craftsmanship. Parthasarathy Temple, Kaapaleshwar temple, Ashtalakshmi temple, Santhome
Cathedral Basilica, Velankanni Church, etc. are some of the famous religious attractions in
Chennai.
The highlight of Chennai tourism is its beaches. Chennai is home to one of the longest urban
beaches in the world, Marina Beach, which is 12 km long. The months from November to March
are the best time to visit Chennai, when the weather is pleasant.
The city also enjoys a vibrant culture, which is an amalgamation of the old and new. Of the
many festivals celebrated, Tamil New Year is one of the biggest. It is celebrated by locals with
great pomp and fervour. Festivities, feasting and giving gifts mark the occasion. The festival is
also known as Puthandu in many parts of Tamil Nadu. Tamil New Year is considered an
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auspicious time by Tamilians to start something new.
The vicinity of Chennai to Mamallapuram, Pondicherry, Kanyakumari, Chidambaram, Tiruvallur,

Tirupati, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Swamithoppe, Kanchipuram, Thanjavur, Tiruvannamalai and
Tiruchirapalli makes it a hotspot among tourists.
Anna International Airport lies 7 km south of Chennai. The airport is connected by several
international airlines including Air India, British Airways, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Air Lanka
and Malaysia Airlines. Pre-paid taxis and airport coaches are available at the airport.
Chennai has three major railway stations - the Chennai Central is the biggest, Egmore station
and Tambaram station. For quick access across the city, the recently introduced north-south
MRTS (Mass Rapid Transport System) can be boarded. Chennai Central and Egmore are the
main railway stations that link north and west India, respectively with south India.
At Chennai, most government bus services for Tamil Nadu which is TSTC and other private
buses ply to all the cities in the state. The interstate bus service now operates from the newly
opened Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Koyembedu and is believed
to be the largest bus station in Asia. Private bus services along with deluxe Volvo bus services
are available from Bangalore, Hyderabad, Cochin and Coimbatore.
Information
State: Tamil Nadu
Famous for/as: City
Altitude: 6M
Pincode: 600001
District: Chennai
Language: Tamil
STD code: 044
Weather: Summer 23 To 37C, Winter 20 To 28C
Featured review about Chennai

A Great metro city-Chennai
"Chennai is excellent city. Chennai is capital city of Tamil Nadu. It is the biggest industrial and
commercial centre in south India. It is major cultural and educational centre. You can say it's IT
hub and I like south Indian food. People are simple in nature. Best southern food and best for
shopping. Sarees are best, gold is pure, saravana store is also an another attraction. Don't
forget to eat at saravana bhavan. I really enjoy staying there. Idle, dosa, dosai etc. And you
must visit swami vivekanand house opposite marina beach. And so many historical place.
Chennai is a very clean city. And marina beach is a second longest beach in Asia. And over all
its my best experience in my life." - Brijesh Kapadiya, Ahmedabad, 3 months ago
Well connected transport & elevated temperature
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"The city is well connected but beware of auto drivers. They drain your wallet with a huge
charge even for short distances. The radio taxis are great solace. Use radio taxis from station to
any destination, and if you want a cab for the whole day try cab services for the 6-8 hours
duration. Many places of interest to visit, lot from many temples to some parks to see. The
beaches in Chennai are horrible and dirty. Some interesting beaches are a little drive away as
you drive towards Mahabalipuram. Mahabalipuram is about 60 kms from Chennai and it's a nice
drive. Along the route, you can visit a crocodile park. In Chennai there's a zoological park and
also a snake park. The new business attraction in Chennai is the Old Mahabalipuram Road
(OMR) or IT Corridor, a major road in suburban Chennai. There is no dearth of excellent
restaurants especially if you you prefer south Indian meals and foods. It's cheap and mouth-
watering. Try the Saravana Bhavans and others are strewn around everywhere in Chennai. The
soft idlis and vadas, pongal are all hot and tasty. The lunch menu of thali meals has hot sambar
and rasams are too good and filling. All fine except for, the thick crowds in popular places and
the hot weather. The worst of all is the entry into Chennai, as you come out of the station you
are welcomed with the strong sewage stench, a large sewage river flows right through the city
near the station, and that's unfortunate." - Travelforfun, Bangalore, Oct 4, 2015
Chillax in Chennai !
"Chennai is hot in the literal sense and also in an experiential manner! Hot places to see, hot
food to cherish and hot experiences overall. Right from the cuisine, the hustling busy shopping
experience and the buzz around the beach, everything stays with you forever. To explore the
adrenaline rush don't miss the cattamaran ride on the beach. The temples are divine and the
shopping around T-nagar can get you really crazy! A holiday in Chennai is truly delicious, spicy,
sporty, exciting, literally and otherwise!
We started our drive from Bangalore on a Friday morning and took the Hosur - Krishnagiri-
Vellore - Chennai road. Smooth highway; the toll cost pinches you a bit but its worth the drive.
The outskirts were busy with traffic expecting the crowds to move in and out on a Friday. After a
brief break for breakfast and lunch we drove into the city of the Super Kings. Busy roads, metro
construction, movie posters and a hot weather welcomed us; which we expected.
We had taken a guest house in the busy T Nagar area almost the center of the city. A good 3
bedroom house that could accommodate 10 of us. We ventured out in the evening to catch a
glimpse of the shopping and drove to the happening Besant Nagar Beach. A place known for its
young crowd and a superb view of the beach. A nice walk with the typical boiled peanuts in your
hand and a stroll into the beach area to get a superb view of the ocean is a must. On your way
out do try a piece of the spicy mirchi bajjis fried hot there. Do carry a bottle of water just for your
safety.
We drive again to T Nagar and feasted at the popular Murugan Idly shop with some different
variety of Idlys and then headed to the room for an early sleep by 11! We were woken up with
the wonderful Chennai filter coffee. The very smell itself is hugely addictive. Got ready quickly
and went for a good breakfast at a nearby joint and headed by 10ish to the popular
Renganathan Street in Tnagar, known for its wide variety of dress shops and a large crowd all
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the time. Even though we walked away with half a dozen bags each it dint quite pinch our
pockets that much. Don't forget to bargain and get your negotiating skills a test !
After a meal at Anjappar joint, a must try for non vegetarians for the huge variety of dishes and
cuisines on offer, we headed to the 2nd longest sea shore in the world, the Marina Beach. A
walk around the evening is pleasant and this beach is more crowded and more activities
options to choose from. The balloon shooting and the gala games are an added attraction.
Post that we drove to the popular East Coast road, to go to Mayajaal, a multiplex with lot of
eating options. Had good food in the food court and went to Prathana Drive in Theatre. A one of
a kind experience of watching movie in a driving mode. Seated in your cars or just walking
along or coming and siting on the floor, this movie watching experience is unique and will stay
with you for long. A long drive back at 1st with empty roads gave us a good glimpse of the city
by night.
The next day was a leisurely start at 10 AM, and a heavy meal directly at the ever popular
Saravana Bhavan joint in T Nagar and post which we hit the East coast road again for an even
more crazy experience. We went to the Muttukaadu Lake area and had a good time. After this
wonderful experience we headed to Blue Bay resort on ECR and stayed for a night. Refreshed
and we were ready for the beach yet again. A long walk along the beach and a night dinner
along the beach was a heavenly feeling and a nice time to talk and chit chat with friends with a
fresh sea breeze giving you company. The next morning we got up early around 7 to have a
swim in the beach and that was a great start to the day. After a sumptuous breakfast at the
resort, we headed our way back via Tambaram towards the Vellore and Bangalore highway with
some crazy memories.
Truly in its own style the land of the Super Kings was a crazy experience; amazing food, great
hospitality, diverse experiences, adrenaline rushes, serene beaches and a hot climate to top it
all." - M.s. Murali, Chennai, Apr 26, 2014
The Wonderful Chennai !
"Chennai is a historical place and played important role from ancient times in history. This place
is an important centre for the British.The Marina beach is a beautiful place to spend evenings.
Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Chennai has an array of restaurants and hotels which serve
tasty food,notably, the Seasons, the restaurant attached to the Accord Metropolitan.The good
spread for the brunch on Sunday was quite enormous and catered to every taste both Indian
and western.
Apart from this, Chennai has a good number of nice restaurants catering to different taste buds
and in international cuisine.The restaurant in Park Sheraton,Taj Coramanal,Connemara to
mention a few, do not disppoint you for the tasty food. Of course for the middle level travellers
the Saravana Bhavan and Sangeetha do a good job providing good food at a reasonable price.
For shopping,are nice place.The shopping arcades like Spencer Plaza, and Express Mall are
nice places to ang out for shopping.
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Activities & things to do: In the city of Chennai,apart from spending time in shopping,the
Museum is a place not to be missed as it contains a very good collection of artifacts and items
of historical importance.
At a distance of 55 KM from the lies Mahabalipuram, an ancient port place.This was an
important Port during reign of the Pallavas. There are many monolithic caves here carved
during time of the Pallavas.The basfrelief called \'Arjuna\'s Penance\' you will find here is the
biggest in the world.Also Pondycherry the erstwhile French settlement, is 150 KMs from here.
This place is famous for the Arabindu ashram Auroville,the international village.A visit to
Chennai is not complete without visit to these places.
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: Chennai is well connected with all countries in the
world by air.The city can be accessed from any part of India by air,rail and road." -
Parthasarathy Rajendram, Bangalore, Apr 25, 2011
Visiting Chennai
"Crowdy, yet cleaner than Delhi (except beaches). Good public transport including AC buses for
local travel, local trains (very good network). if you want to experience the city without putting
load on your pocket, above is a very good option. But beware of the language problem. Good
infrastructure, markets, beaches, makes this city a must for your holiday.
Food, sight-seeing and shopping: My not to be missed list includes: Hot Chips (for authentic
vegeterian chennai food, you can have meal for 4 for Rs.50 but the quality is great), Elliot's
beach locally known as gandhi beach or besant nagar beach, would recommend staying in
Adayar as this is the central place, T nagar for shopping (you may visit 4 storey mall just selling
sarees), Parthasarthy Temple which is walking distance from Marina Beach.
Activities & things to do: You can enjoy at Marina beach or Elliot Beach. However, I would
recommend Elliot Beach because it is cleaner & less crowdy. Enjoy local delicacies (fish) on the
beach or visit lifestyle mall which is remarkable in it's architecture, there are many temples
spread across the city
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: DO NOT TRAVEL IN SLEEPER CLASS IF
TRAVELING BY TRAIN, one can reach easily by train (would recommend Delhi Chennai Garib
rath, good train at fare 25 percent less for AC 3 tier) or if you want to speed things up catch a
flight. Since there is a major language problem, auto in Chennai would try to overcharge but
stick to Rs. 100 for 5 to 15kms & Rs. 60 for distances up till 5kms. For distances more than that
use public transport or call taxi (clarify at the time of booking that you would pay by the meter).
Beaches are a must visit specially Marina Beach in the night." - Paras Bhatia, Delhi, Jun 9,
2010
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Top attractions in Chennai recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellers
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1 Marina Beach
Type: Beach
Entry: Free
Ranked: 1 Of 501
Ratings: 5.74/7 (312 Reviews)
"Fabulous Beach !!! I am a citizen of Chennai and I think I am very lucky to be born in
Chennai and enjoy this wonderful beach as and when I am free , I have been here during
Sunrise with my family at 5.30 am and the Golden ball (SUN)..." - S.m.bega Raaj, Chennai, 2
weeks ago
2Besant Nagar Beach
Type: Beach
Entry: Free
Ranked: 2 Of 501
"beach is good but not as good as marina beach where food is available of large varieties but
coming to besant beach available of food is not as much " - Krishnamoh Vojjala,
Hyderabad, 3 weeks ago
3 VGP Golden Beach
Type: Beach
Entry: Free
Ranked: 3 Of 501
"It is very much interest to visit VGP with my kids they enjoy very mich in the games in VGP they
enjoyed swimming in the swimming pool with the dress provide insife it is very safe to swim with
the guidence of thr guides my kids enjoy very much..." - Saravanan , Delhi, 2 months ago
4Elliott Beach
Type: Beach
Entry: Free
Ranked: 4 Of 501
"The beach is a nice place to visit and it is quite different from Marina beach. In this beach you
can find lot of restaurants nearby the beach and the beach is very near to road and not far like
marina beach." - Arun Rajan, Chennai, 3 weeks ago
5Guindy Snake Park
Type: Park
Entry: Paid
Ranked: 5 Of 501
Timings:
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Timings: Monday - Friday - 09:00 To 17:30 , Saturday - 09:00 To 17:30 , Sunday - 09:00 To
17:30 , Public Holidays - 09:00 To 17:30
"This snake park was established in 1970s, by Romulous Whitaker, the American zoologist,
who also set up the crocodile park or called crocodile Bank, out side Chennai. Today, the well
maintained snake park houses numerous species of snakes, among..." - Rizwanuddin
Rafiq, Bhopal, 2 months ago
6 Arignar Anna Zoological Park
Type: Zoo
Entry: Paid
Ranked: 6 Of 501
"Biggest and Beautiful !!! Huge and Humongous Zoo with lots and lots of Animals, Birds
and insects, we need one full day to completely see all the sections of this wonderful Zoo. Hats
off to the Maintenance team for maintaining this..." - S.m.bega Raaj, Chennai, 2 weeks ago
7 MGM Dizzee World
Type: Theme Park
Entry: Paid
Ranked: 7 Of 501
"this was very nice to see lots of entertaining equipents and fun moments. Very dangerous
riding also at there. Im very fear person but if i took my foot at there, i lose my fear and likely go
for all ridews." - Suresh maxx P, Chennai, 1 month ago
8 Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
Type: Temple
Entry: Free
Ranked: 8 Of 501
"Since I live in Chennai, I used to go to this absolutely pleasant temple every month, located in
Mylapore and close to MRTS and city bus stand, So it is easily accessible from all parts of
Chennai. Must visit for all age groups when you are in..." - S.m.bega Raaj, Chennai, 3 months
ago
Queens Land
9
Type: Park
Entry: Free
Ranked: 9 Of 501
Ratings:
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"Stupendofantabulous !!! I have been to Malaysia,Singapore,Bangkok,Pattaya,Phuket
Taiwan and travelled all over India , In my opinion Queens Land is a wonderful Theme park
equivalent to international standards with lots and lots of rides..." - S.m.bega Raaj, Chennai, 4
weeks ago
10 Ashtalakshmi Temple
Type: Temple
Entry: Free
Ranked: 10 Of 501
"This is my 2nd visit for the same place. 1st time visit there in 2011. religious temple located on
the bank of the sea.very good place to visit.situation of the temple is good. getting peace of
mind and also in the heart.very good religious..." - Vyom pathakc am , Delhi, Aug 27, 2015
Popular hotels in Chennai recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellers

1 ITC Grand Chola
Price: Rs. Upto 9,000
Ranked: 1 Of 1174
Address: 63, Mount Road
Guindy, Chennai
Phone: 4422200000
Website: Www.itchotels.in
"Value for money, good location not very far from the airport. Good food, clean
environment. Good service, ample parking. Ambience & interiors is awesome.
Room facilities is great and all latest technology is available. Will go back again
& will..." - Balaji narayana , , 2 days ago
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2 The Leela Palace
Ranked: 2 Of 1174
Address: Adyar Seaface
M.R.C Nagar
Chennai
Phone: 4433661234
Website: Www.theleela.com
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"I loved this hotel.... Me and my family came to this hotel for an holiday....
Awesome hospitality And awesome
location........."
- Aakash Sasikumar, Chennai, 4 days ago
3 Taj Coromandel
Price: Rs. 16,500 - 90,000
Ranked: 3 Of 1174
Address: 37, Mahatma Gandhi Road,
Nungambakkam,
Chennai
Phone: 4466002827
Website: Www.tajhotels.com
"This is the one of the best hotel in tamilnadu, India. This is one of the vvip
hotels. They are different types food available. Cricketer are stay in that hotel.
Swimming pool are available. Rooms are large space. Serving are very kind.
Car..." - Deepak Endiyur, Chennai, 2 days ago
4 Trident Chennai
Price: Rs. 9,500 - 10,300
Ranked: 4 Of 1174
Address: 1-24, G.S.T. Road,
Chennai
Phone: 4422344747
Website: Www.tridenthilton.com
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5 The Rain Tree- St Marys Road
Price: Rs. 6,900 - 13,000
Ranked: 5 Of 1174
Address: 120, St. Mary\\\'S Road,
Alwarpet,
Chennai
Phone: 44-42252525
Website:
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Website: Www.raintreehotels.com
"A real class Hotel. We stayed at this Hotel to make it easy for us to attend to a
marriage reception being held at the same hotel. Other than our experience with
the front desk staff and room service we had no time to try out other facilities..." -
Kannan , Delhi, 2 weeks ago
6 Park Hyatt
Ranked: 6 Of 1174
Address: 39 Velachery Road
Near Raj Bhavan
Chennai
Phone: 4471771234
Website: Www.chennai.park.hyatt.com
"Hotel is located in a good location and close to the airport. Front office staff are
badly co-ordinated. I didn't get a specific room even after my mention during my
earlier check out just a week ago. Front office staff gave me 2 different..." -
Kaur mounisha , , 3 days ago
7 Radisson Blu Hotel
Price: Rs. 9,500 - 30,000
Ranked: 7 Of 1174
Address: No: 2, Ethiraj Salai
C-In-C Road
Egmore
Phone: 44-30404444
Website: Www.radissonblu.com
"Amazing, New, Chic Hotel. Spacious rooms, Quiet even though its in city
centre. Staff is very courteous. Buffet breakfast is excellent. wifi is good. walking
distance from lots of main places. gym is good.. spa service was excellent, a
bit..." - Thahir jabir , , 2 weeks ago
8 Hilton Chennai Hotel
Ranked: 8 Of 1174
Address:
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Address: 124/1 J.N. Salai,
Ekkaduthangal,
Phone: 44-22255555
Website: Www.hilton.com
"I went here for inter office meeting. It is all about strategic planning of my
organisation. Once i reached there really felt like going inside the palace not for
just a review really you feel the difference Atmosphere and the arrangements
made..." - Karthik Kumar, Chennai, 4 weeks ago
9 Hyatt Regency
Price: Rs. 8,000 - 9,000
Ranked: 9 Of 1174
Address: 355, Anna Salai, (Mount Road),
Teynampet,
Phone: 4461001234
Website: Www.chennai.regency.hyatt.com
"The entrance of the hotel is not customer friendly and it reminds that we are in
a local market place. No proper discharge of water in the bath room as it gets
stagnant. The breakfast is very ordinary which is not commensurate with the
star..." - Anabaya s , , 2 weeks ago
10 The Raintree Hotel- Anna salai
Price: Rs. 8,500 - 25,000
Ranked: 10 Of 1174
Address: 636, Anna Salai,
Teynampet,
Phone: 44-28309999
Website: Www.raintreehotels.com
"Very pleasure stay, I picked up familly from airport early morning and we got
room before 10:00 without any issue ????. Just only one inconvinien was
slightly to loud music play by DJ when we visited roof bar especially when I
wanted to speak to..." - Jerzy jusiega , , 5 days ago
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Best way to travel from Bangalore to Chennai
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Chennai is located at a distance of about 345 km from Bangalore. Chennai, known as
the'Gateway of the South', is well-connected to Bangalore by air, rail and road. However, the
best way to reach Chennai from Bangalore is by road, a journey of around 5 hours. The places
covered during the journey are Bangalore - > Hosur 45 km - > Krishnagiri 50 km - >
Vaniyambadi 55 km - > Ambur 20 km - > Vellore 55 km - > Ranipet 20 km - > Kanchi 50 km - >
Sriperumbudur 30 km - > Chennai. There are several petrol pumps along the route like BP, HP
and many more. Several eateries like Mc Donald's with drive in facilities are on the way.
Transport options from Bangalore to Chennai

Bangalore to Chennai By Car: Take a car or hire a cab from Bangalore to Chennai. The cost of
cabs ranges from INR 9 to INR 24, depending on the type of car. Additionally, you also need to
pay toll tax. Ideal for families, senior citizens and groups.
Bangalore to Chennai By Train: Take a direct train from Bangalore to Chennai Central, a
journey of about 7 hours. Daily express and Shatabti trains ply from Bangalore to Chennai
regularly. Several taxis, cabs and auto rickshaws are available outside the railway station. You
can hire them to travel within the city. It is suitable for families, senior citizens and kids.
However, advance reservations are required.
Bangalore to Chennai By Flight: There are several direct airlines that fly from Bangalore to
Chennai. The journey is about 50 minutes and the travel time may vary depending upon the
airline. The Chennai Airport is located 20 kilometers away from the main city. You can hire a
pre-paid taxi from the airport to reach the city. Auto rickshaws and cabs are also available.
Suitable for families with kids and senior citizens as it is fast and convenient.
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Chennai weather
Best Season / Best Time to Visit Chennai
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Located in the southern part of the country, Chennai has a tropical climate. Given the fact that
the city is located very close to the equator and is a coastal area, the temperature more or less
remains constant and does not vary much with changing seasons. The weather remains hot
and humid almost throughout the year, except for the short winter during which time the
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mercury dips a little.
The summer starts around end of March and continues till June, with late-May to June being the
hottest months. During this time, temperatures often cross 40 Celsius. In fact, the average
maximum temperature is usually 38 Celsius to 42 Celsius which is testament of the heat the
city experiences during the summer months. Due to its close proximity to the sea, the weather is
warm and humid.
The southwest monsoons which bring in the rains throughout the country, doe not impact
Chennai. So, there is not much rainfall during the traditional monsoon months of June to
September. Rather, the city experiences late monsoons, usually during the months of October
and November. It is in fact the northeast monsoons which bring in the eagerly anticipated
rainfalls in the city. Chennai receives an annual rainfall of 1300 mm. During the monsoons, the
city is at times is hit by cyclones which are brought on by the Bay of Bengal.
The city enjoys a short winter with January being the coolest month when the temperatures dip
to around 18 to 20 Celsius. During the winter months the people in Chennai enjoy the pleasant
breeze and the slight chill in the evenings. During the winter months which last through
November to February, the weather remains pleasant and the temperature remains around 20
Celsius.
The best season to visit Chennai is during the winter. In the month of January, the rains recede
and the humidity goes does. At this time of the year, the weather is pleasant and visitors can
enjoy the cool pleasant sea breeze that blow across the city.
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