"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
Kanyakumari to Chennai distnce : 706 km
Estimated travel time : 11.6 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 Kanyakumari to Chennai is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Kanyakumari to Chennai by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Kanyakumari to Chennai distance is 706 Km and is 11.6 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Nagercoil - Located about 17 km from Kanyakumari, Nagercoil is known for its temples, such as the Nagaraja Temple and the Thanumalayan Temple.
2. Madurai - One of the oldest cities in South India, Madurai is famous for the Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, and the Gandhi Memorial Museum.
3. Trichy (Tiruchirappalli) - Trichy is home to the iconic Rock Fort Temple, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, and the Jambukeswarar Temple. The city also boasts a rich cultural heritage.
4. Thanjavur - Known for its historical importance, Thanjavur is famous for the Brihadeeswarar Temple, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Thanjavur Royal Palace and Art Gallery are also worth visiting.
5. Pondicherry (Puducherry) - A former French colony, Pondicherry is famous for its French architecture, Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, and beautiful beaches.
6. Mahabalipuram - Renowned for its UNESCO World Heritage Site monuments, including the Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas, and the Descent of the Ganges, Mahabalipuram is a popular stopover.
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