"Chennai is a great city, and if they had great weather it could be paradise, but it is not. Everything is top volume, be it heat, humidity, or crowd's ability to whistle. It is not a place for faint hearted."
- Yuvraj Singh,, famous Indian Cricketer
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About Chennai
Chirala to Chennai distnce : 360 km
Estimated travel time : 6.5 hours
Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, is one of the most visited tourist destination in South India. It is also known as Madras and crowned with names like 'Gateway to South India'. Chennai is a perfect blend of the modern early metropolitan city, a rugged ruins of history having legendary temples, memorable artistry and wonderful beaches.
Overlooking the waves of Bay of Bengal, Chennai offers hi-tech infrastructure consisting of luxury hotels, bars, clubs, shopping malls, spas. Along with the rich cultural history consisting of oldest temples like Parthasarathy temple, Kapaleeshwarar temple and Ashtalakshmi temple. It has the second largest beach in the world, the Marina Beach. Apart from being the tourist hub in itself, it is also a central place or gateway to the most beautiful tourist destinations of South India like Tirupati, Bangalore, Pondicherry, Mysore, Vellore etc.
Taxi from Chirala to Chennai is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Chirala to Chennai by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Chirala to Chennai distance is 360 Km and is 6.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Sriharikota - If you are interested in space exploration, you can visit the Satish Dhawan Space Centre located on the island of Sriharikota, which is off the coast of Andhra Pradesh.
2. Pulicat Lake - A large saltwater lagoon located along the coastline, Pulicat Lake is a peaceful place to take a break and enjoy nature. You can also spot various migratory birds here.
3. Nellore - Nellore is a historical city with attractions like Nellapattu Bird Sanctuary, Ranganatha Temple, and Penchalakona.
4. Prakasam Barrage - Located near Vijayawada, the Prakasam Barrage is a major attraction. It is a large dam built across the Krishna River and offers a beautiful view.
5. Guntur - Guntur is known for its historical sites like the Amaravati Buddhist Heritage site, Kondaveedu Fort, and Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary.
6. Vijayawada - Vijayawada is a bustling city and a potential stopover. Attractions in Vijayawada include Kanaka Durga Temple, Prakasam Barrage, Bhavani Island, and Undavalli Caves.
7. Machilipatnam - Machilipatnam is a coastal town known for its beautiful beaches and historical sites like Machilipatnam Fort and Manginapudi Beach.
Tourist Attractions
Marina Beach
Breezy Beach
MGR Film City
Marundeeswarar Temple
Arignar Anna Zoological Park or Vandalur Zoo
Valluvar Kottam
Ashtalakshmi Temple
Connemara Library
Elliot's Beach
VGP Golden Beach
ISKCON Temple
Vivekananda or The Ice House
Akkarai Beach
Santhome Cathedral
Dakshinachitra Museum
Chennai Sangamam festival
Madras Crocodile Bank
Thousand Lights Mosque
Fort St. George
Madras War Cemetery
MGM Dizzee World
Shirdi Sai Baba temple
Royapuram Fishing Harbour
San Thome Church
Nettukuppam
Kapaleeswarar Temple
Mylapore
Express Avenue mall
Vadapalani Murugan Temple
Parthasarathy Temple
Anjaneyaswami Temple Nanganallur