Access
AIR :Chennai's Airport at Meenambakkam, 20 km SW from the
city centre, has Anna International Terminal and Kamaraj Domestic Terminal
Airport. There are regular international flights to and from major hubs in
South Asia, South East Asia, the Middle East, Europe and North America and
local flights to all major destinations in India.
International Airlines serving direct flights to
From Europe: British Airways, Lufthansa
From Africa: Air Mauritius
From Middle East: Oman Air, Iran Air, Saudia Arabian Airlines, Gulf
Air, Kuwait Airways, Emirates
From South Asia: Sri Lankan Airlines
From Far East and SE Asia: Thai Airways, Malaysian, Singapore
Airlines
RAIL :There are two major railway stations. Chennai Central
(Georgetown) is the bigger one and is connected to major destinations around
the nation, while Egmore Railway station handles trains within Tamil Nadu or
Kerala. Some trains from within the state now also pull in at Tambaram
Station, an hour from Chennai. Information on the arrival-departure status
of trains can be had from the Indian govt. Official site
(www.indianrail.gov.in or www.southernrailway.org).
ROAD :Tamil Nadu is a fairly massive chunk and traveling from one
spot to another within it can be quiet tiresome by road. Touring is best
done in a rented coach/car with a driver who knows the way to the best
sights, and has a fair knack of the peak traffic hours. State Transport has
regular buses interstate buses from the newly opened Chennai Mofussil Bus
Terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Koyembedu. It is claimed to be the
largest bus station in Asia. Private cars, luxury coaches can also be hired.
Our agents will take care of the bookings, if you are traveling with us -
that is. If you are traveling to Bangalore, it is better to opt for the
Shatabdi Express, because the 8 hour by road might be tiring.
Distances from nearby cities :
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Kancheepuram - |
75km |
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Bangalore - |
334 km |
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Pondicherry - |
162 km |
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Tirupati - |
154 km |
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Mamallapuram - |
58 km |
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Vellore - |
145 km |
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Thirukkazhukundram - |
74km |
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Vedanthangal - |
85 km |
Stay At
This beach city has some very cool resorts and if you have the
moolah, why not! Those who want to save more for the tour, also have some
good staying choices. The real fun is always more at the sights, but we also
cannot sideline the comfort of a great bed to retire for the night after a
tired day of sightseeing, can we?
The Fisherman's Cove Resort (50 min from the airport) is one exciting
lodging option for a laid-back vacation. Check in at Taj Connemara if you
want your stay to be camouflaged in some regalia and antiquity. For
back-packers, its always the YMCA International Guest House, which is the
best option.
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Five Star Deluxe Hotels in Chennai : |
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Le Royal Meridien |
Taj Coromandel The Park |
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Five Star Hotels in Chennai : |
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Radisson GRT Hotel |
Taj Connemara |
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The Accord Metropolitan |
The Raintree |
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Four Star Hotels in Chennai : |
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Benzz Park Tulip |
Quality Inn Sabari |
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Ramada Rajpark |
The Residency Towers |
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Heritage Hotels in Chennai : |
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Sterling Swamimalai |
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