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• Madras (Chennai)
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CHENNAI (MADRAS)

     A sprawling city on the coasts of Bay of Bengal, Madras was renamed as Chennai a few years back. Before the Britishers came and developed the place as a port town for trade purpose in the 17th century, it was a village of fisherfolk known as Chennai. Today it is a blend of British, South Indian and cosmopolitan cultures. The beaches and the South Indian dishes are the enjoyable attractions.        

The Marina: The sprawling beach

The various places of interest in the town are: Fort St. George, Fort Museum, Kapaleeswarar temple, Sri Parthasarathy temple, Santhome Cathedral, Little Mount Shrine, St Thomas Mount, St Mary's Church, Snake Park and Children's park, Marina beach, Theosophical Society, Kalakshetra, Birla Planetarium, Aquarium, Anna Square.

How to reach: The city is well-connected by air, rail and road. It has an international airport. There is also shipping services. A passenger liner connects the town with Port Blair.
Season: round-the year
Climate: In May-June summer temperature goes up to 40 deg C. South-east monsoon brings rain and floods in October, it rains in June-July also; Clothing: Tropical; languages: Tamil, English.

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