City Information:
There
are several places worth visiting on
your trip to Chennai. There are the
thirteen kilometers of marvelous Marina
beach that wears a festive looks on
weekend evenings. The state secretariat
of the St. George Forte is a splendid
building. Do not miss the variety of
British and French antiques and other
commemorations in its museum and the
first English church in Chennai- St
Mary's Church. The 8th century Parthasarthi
temple of the Pallavs dedicated to Lord
Krishna and the Kapaleeswarar Temple
of Lord Shiva are worth more than a
visit. For the nature and animal lovers
there are the Guindy National Park and
the Snake Park. The list of landmarks
in Chennai includes 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
city of the Pallavas, Mamallapuram or
Mahabalipuram, the crocodile bank, Covelong
beach, Muttukkadu, Thirukkalukundram,
Vedathangal bird sanctuary may be checked
out.
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