Chennai

Chennai, the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu, is one of the four major metropolitan in India. Till 1639 what was a small fishing village on the coast of the Bay of Bengal, is today the most peaceful and green metropolis in India. Chennai has numerous attractions including the beautiful Marina beach, where golden sands are kissed by the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal. The city has its share of forts and palaces reminding the tourists of its antiquity.

Chennai was originally a cluster of small villages until English merchants of the British East India Company selected it as the site for a factory and trading port in 1639. The British developed it as a major urban center and naval base, and by the 20th Century the city had become an administration hub. In recent years, Chennai has achieved booming industrial growth across a range of sectors, encouraged by the city's favorable infrastructure and availability of space.

Chennai can also serve as the base for excursion to visit the places around. Ancient temple towns like Tirupati and Mahabalipuram (in Andhra Pradesh), traditional handicraft making townships like Kanchipuram, and golden beaches like Covelong are some of the major attraction to be enjoyed.