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The small fishing village has evolved not only into a beautiful city, Chennai is considered as the most peaceful and green metropolis in India. Chennai has a plethora of attractions for the tourists to cherish. The city has its fair share of forts and palaces reminding the tourists the splendor of bygone eras along with the modern innovation Most of the tourist attractions in the city do have a distinct colonial influence. Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu is the abode of numerous historical landmarks and cultural sites and is engulfed with picturesque natural beauty which makes it a popular tourist spot in South India and in the entire country. Chennai, located at the shores of Bay of Bengal is one of the four major metropolitan cities in India and one of the most renowned holiday destinations in the golden triangle of the Southern India. The 13 km long and 400 to 500 meter wide Marina Beach which is also the second largest beach of the world is the pride of Chennai along with the city Light House, memorials, statues, walkways, gardens and drives alongside the beachfront. The Elliot's Beach located at further south along the coast from Marina in Besant Nagar is immensely popular among the younger generations with its promenade, restaurants and coffee shops. Some of the popular tourist destinations in Chennai include Kapaleeshwarar temple, Parthasarathy temple, Fort St George, Guindy National Park and Snake Park of Chennai and such others. Chennai is one of the major trade centers of south India and is a fantastic place to shop for a diverse variety of items. The tourists can indulge in a vigorous shopping spree for traditional bell metal items, bronze icons, and stone sculpture, as well as other crafts of the southern region at the local shops of Chennai. Besides these the city of Chennai is renowned for the beautiful Kancheepuram hand woven silk sarees. Accommodation and dinning facilities in Chennai also includes a great variety of options and it can accommodate people with varying choice and budget with any hassle.
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