Chennai Tourism

Chennai is also known as the Gateway of Southern India and also the 'Queen of the Coromandel'. Chennai has the privilege of housing two major rivers, the Coovam and Adyar river as well as the historic Buckingham Canal. Airy and spacious with verdant green patches and beaches, It is for this reason that Chennai is also called as the 'Gateway to South India'. The city been blessed with the wealth of arts and literature. It is famous for its various cultural events, showcasing the performing arts such as Dance, Music and Drama at its best. Tamil literature is very rich in content and preaches ancient morals and values. Chennai is also popular for the glitz and glamour of Kollywood, the 'Tamil film industry'. Many Tamil films have won acclaim in the international film festivals and have brought fame to India. Chennai is the largest city in Tamil Nadu and is located on the southeastern coast of India. The city was formerly known as Madras and was established by the British.. The growth and expansion of British Empire led to development of the city. It has been endowed with the rich heritage of art and culture.Agra Tourism, Chennai Tourism, Delhi Tourism, Jaipur Tourism, Kashmir Tourism, Kerala Tourism, Kolkata Tourism, Ladakh Tourism, Mumbai Tourism, Uttarakhand Tourism, Varanasi Tourism