History of Chennai | Tourist attractions in Chennai | Tours form Chennai

Chennai offers various sites to be visited in and around the city. These sites attract a large number of tourists every year. You can enjoy watching the archeological sites, religious sites, historical sites and more on your tour to Chennai .We at India tours and travel offer you tours for local sightseeing in Chennai, these include some of the famous sites of Chennai as under:

Parthsarthy Temple

The Parthsarthy temple is one main of the tourist attractions in Chennai.It was built in the 8th century by the Pallava kings of South India. The mighty Vijayanagar kings renovated it in the 16th century. The temple is situated near Triplicane in Chennai. It was one of the major harbors during Pallava time and is famed for the beauty of its Gopuram and its architecture. The temple is a must visit on your tour to Chennai.

Kapaleeshwar Temple

The Kapaleeshwar Temple is another famous temple in Chennai, which is visited by tourists in large numbers. This temple was constructed in the 13th century and is a living example of the architectural skills of the Dravidians. Situated in the Malaypore area of Chennai, the temple is the nucleus of the local tank market and residential quarters around it. The main entrance facing east is painted in red, blue, and yellow with Puranic legends sculpted on the sanctum sanctorum. You can visit the Kapaleeshwar Temple on your tour to Chennai.

Santhome Cathedral

You can visit the Santhome Cathedral, which forms an important pilgrimage center in Chennai. The Cathedral is built over the tomb of apostle St. Thomas. According to legends, St. Thomas arrived in India from Palestine in AD 52 and died after 26 year. The church was built after a millennium, probably by the Persian Christians, and his remains were moved inside. The church was refurbished in 1606 and made into a cathedral. Again, in 1806, it was rebuilt as a basilica. On your tour to Chennai you can visit the Santhome Cathedral.

Fort St.George

Fort St. George was the first piece of real estate for British in India. You can visit the Fort St.George on your tour to Chennai. The fort is an important symbol of British Rule in India. The site for the construction of this Fort was chosen by Sir Day. The fort has a grey granite exterior unlike the Mughal forts that has lavish ornamentation and luxury. It housed barracks for the British army, a parade ground, and the St. Mary's Church of Chennai.

Marina Beach

Marina Beach is a popular beach in Chennai. The beach extends from Fort St. George all the way to Mahabalipuram. The beach looks spectacular at dusk when the setting sun casts colorful glow. You can visit the Marina beach on your tour to Chennai.

National Art Gallery

National Art Gallery was built in 1906; the gallery is situated in a splendid Indo-Saracenic edifice. The building was initially known as Victoria Memorial Hall and was designed by Henry Irwin. There is a good collection of old paintings and sculptures including Tanjore paintings on glass; Rajput and Mughal miniature paintings; Deccan paintings from 17th century; and handcrafts, metalware, and ivory carvings from 11th and 12th century. You can visit the National Art Gallery on your tour to Chennai.

History of Chennai | Tourist attractions in Chennai | Tours form Chennai