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Chennai
The largest city in southern india located on the coromandel coast of the bay of bengal, developed after 1639 when the British East India company established a fort and trading port at the small fishing village of Chennai. Therefore Madras is again renamed as Chennai. besides the modern city itself, there are several interesting towns like Mamallapuram and Kanchipuram, each with a rich collection of ancient temples and an array of traditional handicrafts which are very much their own.
Fort St. George: Built by the East India company in 1639-1640, the fort marks the beginning of Madras as a modern city. Built around 1653 by the British East India company, the fort has undergone much alteration. Presently houses the secretariat and legislative assembly.
Fort Museum: This museum contains many relics pertaining to the tenure of the East India company and British India. Included is a picture of Sir Arthur Havelock (Governor of Madras in 1896) painted by Ravi Varma. This self taught artist produced many paintings, often on mythological themes.
St. Mary's Church: This is the oldest anglican church in Asia. Built in 1678 - 80, was the first English church in Madras and is the oldest surviving British church in India.
National Art Gallery and Government Museum: Well worth a visit the buildings originally belonged to a group of eminent British citizens, known as the pantheon committee. the main building has an excellent archaeological section also houses a good ethnology collection. Has a superb collection of Chola Bronze.
Film Studios: The film industry in Chennai is now bigger than the Bolywood (Mumbai).
The Marina Beach: This is supposed to be the Second Longest Beach in the world and runs to a length of 12 km.
Kapaleeswarar Temple: This ancient Shiva temple, was constructed in pure Dravidian style and displays the same architectural elements - Gopuram, Mandapam, a tank.
Santhome Cathedral: Roman Catholic church is said to house the remains of St. Thomas the apostle (doubting thomas).
St. Thomas Mount: The small hillock is believed to be the place where the apostle was killed by his assassins.
The Snake Park and Children's Park: The Snake Park will intereuarters.
Elliots Beach: This Beach is comparatively quieter.
Valluvar Kottam: Erected in memory of the poet saint Thiruvalluvar, the shrine constructed after the temple car of Thiruvarur.
Cholamandal Artists: This an Independent Community about 30 artisans dedicated to the practice and development of contemporary art.
Dakshinchitra: The Village is a showcase of traditional art, craft, architecture and lifestyle from the four states of south india.
Muthukadu: The boat house.
Kovalam: Also known as Covelong is a fishing settlement with a fine beach.
Crocodile Bank: Can see crocs and alligators of all sizes as well as turtles.
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