Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu is one of the main cities in south India. The population of Chennai is 5.9 million. Apart from other Indian languages, Tamil is the main language being spoken by the natives of Chennai city. Chennai has much worth exploring and with the facility of abundant transport operations; accessibility to other parts of the country becomes easy.

The thirteen kilometers of marvelous Marina beach that wears a festive look on weekend evenings adds more beauty to the Chennai city. The state secretariat of the St. George Forte in Chennai is a splendid building. The variety of British and French antiques and other commemorations in the museum are popular amongst tourists. The first English church in Chennai, St Mary's Church gives peace to mind and soul. A tour to Chennai would introduce us to some of the important places like, the 8th century Parthasarthi temple of the Pallavas dedicated to Lord Krishna and the Kapaleeswarar Temple of Lord Shiva.

For the nature and animal lovers south India is the best place to go. In Chennai, there are the Guindy National Park and the Snake Park where one can have adventure with lots of fun. Important landmarks in Chennai include the Santhome Cathedral, Birla Planetarium, Elliot Beach, Valluvar Kottam, National Art and Government Museum, Anna Zoological Park, Kalakshetra and the Theosophical Society. Close to the city of Chennai are the port cities of the Pallavas known as Mamallapuram or Mahabalipuram. The crocodile banks, Covelong beach, Muttukkadu, Thirukkalukundram, Vedathangal bird sanctuary are the other places of interest in Chennai.

The main festivals of Chennai include the Arubathimoovar festival, in which a colorful procession is carried out thru the streets. Dance festival of Mamallapuram, Kanthuri festival, Pongal and Navratri are the other festivals celebrated in the Chennai city.

The cuisine of the city is almost the same as that of the other cities of South India.But the non-vegetarian Chetlinad cuisine is hot, spicy, and delicious.