Chennai Map, India
If you feel like you need some help to find your way in your destination city, you are in the right place. This Chennai Map will certainly help you to seek out the best restaurants, clubs and sights in town. You want to know what is the best place for a walk? Or what you should be watching out for during your visit? Learn more about the best things to do in the city reading our travel tips and then get around in Chennai with Travelgrove's map. While searching for places, you can also check some cheap flights or deals or you can take a look at our user's galleries about the city. We hope you will find our city map of Chennai useful. Enjoy your trip and come back to share your travel experience about Chennai!
Chennai History
The Pallavas were the one of the first settlers and rulers of Chennai. For several years—from 3000 AD to ninth century—they led the people except for those years when the entire region was under the control of the Kalabhras. However, the Pallavas were later overthrown by the Chola, with Aditya I, as the leader in 879 AD. Since then Chennai, known then as Madras, was under the Chola pseudo-government. The Cholas... read moreChennai Travel Guide
During World War I Chennai was the main target of the Central Powers because of the presence of an oil depot of the Germans. It was also under the British rule until it achieved its independence in 1947 and became the official capital of Tamil Nadu in 1969. read moreChennai Sightseeing
Chennai city also has a number of historical buildings and monuments as well as a few landmark structures that are famed for their architecture. There is Fort St. George for instance as well as Vivekananda Illam, Bharathiyar Illam, Valluvar Kottam, Ripon Building, Theosophical Society, Kamaraj Memorial House, Senate House and Raj Bhavan, etc. The MGR Film City is a must-visit for tourists. read moreChennai Nightlife
You may also spend a portion of your night for some good meals in cafes and restaurants. However, make sure that you don’t get to waste a lot of your time in these places, as they are normally closed by midnight. You must also don’t forget to ask clubs if they require membership. Otherwise, you will not be allowed to get in. read moreThings about Chennai you may be interested in
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