"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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Venkatagiri to Chennai Cab
About Chennai
Venkatagiri to Chennai distnce : 146 km
Estimated travel time : 3.2 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 Venkatagiri to Chennai is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Venkatagiri to Chennai by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Venkatagiri to Chennai distance is 146 Km and is 3.2 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Pulicat Lake - Located around 60 kilometers from Chennai, Pulicat Lake is one of the largest saltwater lakes in India and a haven for birdwatchers.
2. Sriharikota - Sriharikota is India's primary spaceport and the site of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. Visitors can take a guided tour of the spaceport and learn about India's space achievements.
3. Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary - Situated around 20 kilometers from Venkatagiri, this sanctuary is home to various migratory bird species. Visitors can spot flamingos, pelicans, and many other birds here.
4. Ubbalamadugu Falls - Also known as Tada Falls, it is a beautiful waterfall located near the Venkatachalam village. It is a popular picnic spot and offers a refreshing break on the journey.
5. Pavurallakonda Buddhist Excavations - Situated near Bheemunipatnam, these ancient Buddhist excavations offer a glimpse into the region's rich historical past.
6. Kailasagiri - Located in Visakhapatnam, Kailasagiri is a hilltop park with beautiful views of the city and the Bay of Bengal. It has various attractions like gardens, statues, and a ropeway ride.
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