Chennai, the capital state of Tamil Nadu is one of those cities that remained under the influence of British rule for almost 350 years but successfully preserved its Tamil Hindu Culture. Like any other city in India Chennai has the perfect blend of its cultural Heritage and rising cosmopolitan life. This place is abound with natural Beauty and provides full scope for sightseeing.
The tourists can enjoy the sprawling beaches with the most famous being the Marina Beach which is second largest beach in the world. One can also surf through the Eliot Beach and Cove Long Beach and laze around and relax for the whole day. In Chennai, one can view the British architecture that reflects through its cathedrals and buildings, like Fort ST George that grew into George Town and the Corporation Complex or Ripon Building.
Chennai is a place where temples and churches co-exist. Famous among them are the Parthsarthy Temple, Kapaleeshwar temple and Santhome Cathedral. Along with this there are other famous tourists attractions, the Government Museum gives tryst to the past, National Art gallery has good collection of some of the finest old paintings. Those having special interest and inclination to science the Periyar Science and Technology can be the best option to them. Nearby is the Birla Planetarium completely modernized with computerized projector.