Sightseeing in Chennai

Chennai in India is a hot spot for tourism in southern part of the country.
This capital of Tamil Nadu has been enticing the attention of millions of tourists from all across the world, with varieties of sightseeing destinations. A 368 year-old city, this city is dotted by various historical landmarks, picturesque scenery and other cultural sites. Sightseeing in Chennai is a perfect package of history, beauty, luxury, religion, fun and frolic. So you have forts, churches, beaches, parks, fauna, religious societies and even mountains.

The abode of academics, classical music and dance performances, theatre and other performance arts in south India, all these sightseeing spots in Chennai will offer you the essence of Dravidian culture.

Places of Sightseeing in Chennai

Sightseeing in Chennai remains incomplete without a visit to Fort St. George, founded by the British administration and now hosting the offices of the Tamil Nadu Secretariat and the Legislative Assembly.

Doveton House, once used as the residence of the English officials, reflects the grandeur of the colonial regime as well as the beauty of the Romantic period. This house got its name from Lt. General John Doveton who was the soldier-in-charge who supervised Tippu Sultan's sons when they were kept as hostages in Madras.

Sightseeing in Chennai also includes St. Thomas Mount where St. Thomas, the apostle of Jesus Christ, is said to have been martyred. St. Thomas Mount also has a Church built by the Portuguese in 1523.

For Sightseeing in Chennai, also visit Thousand Lights Mosque, which radiates architectural splendor and is a famous pilgrimage site for the Shia community in the country.

Snake Park is a central location for breeding of endangered pythons in the country, which was founded by the wildlife conservationist Romulus Whitaker. This park, another site for Sightseeing in Chennai promotes propagation of information about the reptiles, which are otherwise perceived with fear and myths.