Is
the capital of Tamilnadu. Marina is the second longest
beach in the world. You can visit the statues of Anna, MGR Memorial
(statues who were Tamil leaders) and poets also can be seen. Santhome,
St.Thomas churches, Museum, National Park and Snake Park, Planetarium at
Adyar, Film city at Taramani, Valluvarkottam, temples at Mangadu, Thiruverkadu
are some of the popular places.These places are well connected by road and
rail. Chennai Air port is one of the major airports. It also
has an International Airport for direct flying from major countries.
One
of India's seven great mythologically famous Hindu cities, Kancheepuram
has a plethora of temples, each one unique in its own way.Besides being
the Golden City of temples,Kancheepuram has for over four centuries, been
famous for its weavers who till today weave sarees using the best quality
silk and pure gold thread. It has been the centre of culture and learning
and Adhi Shankaracharya, one of the famous Gurus of India has established
his ashram (Kamakoti Peetam) here.
Spread
over an area of 1,265 acres, the Anna Zoological Park at Vandalur is the
largest in South Asia and has a rich variety of different species of mammals,
reptiles and birds. The animals roam in natural surroundings and there is
also a special enclosure for nocturnal creatures.
Mammalapuram
(mahabalipuram) is one of the important place to visit . It was a flourishing
port town during the time of Pallavas. This thriving port city was given
the lease of life through the chisels of Pallavas. The monuments of Mamallapuram
are excellent specimen of Dravidian temple architecture and Pallava art.A
very famous beach resort, Shore-temple,Five Rathas, Arjunas Penance, Mahishasuramardhini
temple and the Tiger Cave.Place is full of sculptures and historical importance.
VGP
Golden Beach Resort created history when it establised the first Beach Resort
in India and is celebrating this year its Silver Jubilee. Located on the
World's second longest beach, it attracts over two million visitors every
year. This unique resort is designed like a mini township and offers
cottages of different designs which reflect the culture of traditional India
but provide worldly luxuries. The cottages respect the guest's desire for
privacy and provide an exclusive paradise. 
Is
a large lake formed out of the back to topwaters, with boating and wind
surfing facilities. It is located at a distance of 30 Kms from Tambaram.
The back to topwaters of Muttukkadu have been developed by the Tamilnadu
Tourism Development Corporation to serve as a picnic spot and a centre for
water sports. Training and demonstration programmes are organised for beginners.
Beach
water sports. 40 Kms from Tambaram by road on the way to Mamallapuram.
It
is one of the major Water Bird Sanctuaries in India.It's 48 Kms from Kanchipuram
. The birds nest on the branches of submerged trees. Storks, Egrets, Cormorants,
Darter, Flamingos, Pelicans, moor hens,herons, kingfishers, sandpipers, white ibis,spoonbills, swans and grey wagtails are some of the birds which arrive here during season.The best season time is between October and March, when a large number of migratory birds visit. The birds can be viewed from the bank or from the watch tower.