"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
Pollachi to Chennai distnce : 541 km
Estimated travel time : 9.7 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 Pollachi to Chennai is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Pollachi to Chennai by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Pollachi to Chennai distance is 541 Km and is 9.7 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Palani - Famous for the Palani Murugan Temple, it is a sacred pilgrimage site for Hindus. The temple is located atop a hill and offers beautiful views of the surrounding area.
2. Dindigul - Known for the Dindigul Fort, this town is rich in history and culture. The fort offers panoramic views of the city and houses various architectural wonders.
3. Madurai - A major city in Tamil Nadu, Madurai is famous for the Meenakshi Amman Temple, a significant Hindu temple built-in Dravidian architecture. It is also known for its vibrant markets and unique street food.
4. Thanjavur - Home to the famous Brihadeeswarar Temple, one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, Thanjavur is renowned for its grand architecture and cultural heritage. The town also has several art galleries and museums worth visiting.
5. Mahabalipuram - Located on the East Coast Road, Mahabalipuram is known for its UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Group of Monuments. These ancient stone-carved temples and sculptures attract tourists from all over the world.
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