Guidebook for Chennai
Food Scene
Yummy continental & North India veg food available here. Note: There's quite a long waiting time on weekends.
Eden Vegetarian Restaurant
35 2nd AveYummy continental & North India veg food available here. Note: There's quite a long waiting time on weekends.
Haven Sampoorna
5 2nd AveVeg food. Interesting offerings available here
For those of you who want to have South Indian Tiffin - this is the place to go.
10 locals recommend
Murugan Idli Shop
1 6th AvenueFor those of you who want to have South Indian Tiffin - this is the place to go.
Want to have Italian food for a change? Visit Little Italy. Quite place and quite a place!
Little Italy
E-50 17th Cross StWant to have Italian food for a change? Visit Little Italy. Quite place and quite a place!
Curtnnys Cakes
I like the cupcakes here!
Arts & Culture
Kalakshetra Foundation is an arts and cultural academy where you can take a tour or watch live performances (in the evenings, typically during Kacheri season).
Tours are offered: Mon-Fri (8.30 AM-11.30 AM)
* Guided Tours require advance reservation and a group of min 5 people.
* Non-Guided tours permit Visitors to explore the campus on their own. They can sit through the Morning Prayer at the Banyan tree, and then loop through various spots They can also get a chance to see classes in progress subject to the schedule. Visitors will also have a chance to purchase Crafts products here.
Price: http://www.kalakshetra.in/site/booking-details/
12 locals recommend
Kalakshetra Foundation
Kalakshetra RoadKalakshetra Foundation is an arts and cultural academy where you can take a tour or watch live performances (in the evenings, typically during Kacheri season).
Tours are offered: Mon-Fri (8.30 AM-11.30 AM)
* Guided Tours require advance reservation and a group of min 5 people.
* Non-Guided tours permit Visitors to explore the campus on their own. They can sit through the Morning Prayer at the Banyan tree, and then loop through various spots They can also get a chance to see classes in progress subject to the schedule. Visitors will also have a chance to purchase Crafts products here.
Price: http://www.kalakshetra.in/site/booking-details/
This UNESCO World Heritage Site stands testimony to the regal heritage of India and it is popular for its architecture and rock-cut sculptures.
This rock-cut granite temple, overlooking the sea, was built in 7th century A.D. Take a guided tour here by a certified guide to explore this monument.
16 locals recommend
Shore Temple
Beach RoadThis UNESCO World Heritage Site stands testimony to the regal heritage of India and it is popular for its architecture and rock-cut sculptures.
This rock-cut granite temple, overlooking the sea, was built in 7th century A.D. Take a guided tour here by a certified guide to explore this monument.
DakshinaChitra is a living-history museum in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, dedicated to South Indian heritage and culture. Visit here if you would like to get a flavor of the traditional side of South India.
Http://dakshinachitra.net/main (Tuesday holiday)
41 locals recommend
Dakshina Chitra Museum
State Highway 49DakshinaChitra is a living-history museum in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, dedicated to South Indian heritage and culture. Visit here if you would like to get a flavor of the traditional side of South India.
Http://dakshinachitra.net/main (Tuesday holiday)
Sightseeing
This beach buzzes with life. Lots of activities here in the evenings makes it look like a mini fair in itself!
It's a popular hangout spot for younger people given it has a chain of fast food restaurants on the other side of the road.
32 locals recommend
Elliot's Beach
This beach buzzes with life. Lots of activities here in the evenings makes it look like a mini fair in itself!
It's a popular hangout spot for younger people given it has a chain of fast food restaurants on the other side of the road.
Shopping
Everything here is Indian! Right from clothing/jewellery to green teas/ready-to-mix soups.
It's a great place to buy things that are ethnic in design. Be it bed sheets/clothes.
Fabindia
25 7th AveEverything here is Indian! Right from clothing/jewellery to green teas/ready-to-mix soups.
It's a great place to buy things that are ethnic in design. Be it bed sheets/clothes.
This is a local market near the famous Kapaleeshwarar temple. One side of the market is for vegetables and other side is a local market for bindis,bangles,accessories,beaded jewellery etc. Visit Giri Traders if you are looking for Indian gift items such as idols, bronze/silver articles etc.
Mylapore
This is a local market near the famous Kapaleeshwarar temple. One side of the market is for vegetables and other side is a local market for bindis,bangles,accessories,beaded jewellery etc. Visit Giri Traders if you are looking for Indian gift items such as idols, bronze/silver articles etc.
Entertainment & Activities
I simply loooove the butter popcorn here and visit this movie hall just for that :P
Do try it! Ask the guy at the counter to add lots of butter :D
S2 Theyagaraja
60 LB RdI simply loooove the butter popcorn here and visit this movie hall just for that :P
Do try it! Ask the guy at the counter to add lots of butter :D