Showing posts with label chennai tourism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chennai tourism. Show all posts

Thursday, 23 January 2014

Rush in Chennai Public Transport

Now a days every city has expanded its city limit due to the increase in population. Especially metro cities like Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi. The newly developed areas doesn't have a proper public transport connectivity, even though it has it is in a regular timing interval and hardy in a far distance from our residence. In cities like Chennai traveling in public transport becomes very difficult during peak hours i.e the starting time of offices, colleges and schools the time around 8.30am to 10.30am.

Once I traveled in MTC bus during the peak hours and the one hour travel was my most troublesome travel. The path of travel was from LIC to Poonamalle. Insufficient bus service for the population is the reason for this hectic rush in public transports.

Chennai Public transport during Peak hours

MTC Buses:




If you are a regular traveler/office employee you will be using either an individual transport or public transport. If you are an occasional traveler it is advised to book a taxi or rent a car in Chennai. In today's trend there are various car renting companies who compete each other and provide the best service for their customers. Some popular Car Renting Companies for you
  • Ntl call taxi
  • Fast Track
  • Clear Car Rentals
  • Savaari
  • Avis
You need to pay according to the vehicle you choose, the rental and the cost/KM depends upon the vehicle you choose. Also they provide the below packages for customer's convenience.
  • 4hr/40KM Rental
  • 8hr/80KM Rental
  • Airport Pickup Rental
  • Outstation Cab Rental

Thursday, 9 January 2014

Beaches in Chennai

Chennai one of the most nicely presented metropolises of India, Chennai includes the particular pure elegance of the past with the vibrancy connected with modernism. Chennai has become rightfully known as ‘Gateway to the south India’. Having landmarks as well as buildings dating back to help centuries, remote as well as sun-kissed seashores, wonderful temples, as well as a number of cultural as well as artwork revolves.

These are the places visited by me last time when I was in Chennai.

Marina Beach

When Chennai is considered for tourism, the first place given importance for visiting is its Marina Beach. Marina Beach in 14kms long and it is considered to be one of the biggest beaches in Asia. List of places to be viewed in marina beach are listed below
  • MGR Memorial
  • Anna Square
  • Light House
  • Santhome Church 
Here are some pictures of Marina Beach


Marina Beach top view from Light House

 Anna Square



Marina Beach top view including Chepauk Cricket Stadium




Besant Nagar

Besant Nagar beach is a famous beach and it is frequently visited by Chennaites and Urban of Chennai. It has a clean and tidy appearance when compared to Marina beach. There are lot of Inns and hotels to have south Indian traditional food items. Ice Creams and kulfis are more famous here to have. Reaching here is so simple by following ways. Boarding the bus 23C from Egmore, hiring a car rental company in Chennai, tour packages in Chennai include Besant Nagar as an important tourist location, from the nearest Madhya Kailash railway station and also by hiring a locat taxi in Chennai.

Here are some few pictures of Besant Nagar Beach




Mahabalipuram


Mahabalipuram is an adjacent town to Chennai belonging to Kancheepuram district. It is located 60kms from Chennai. It can be reached by driving on the ECR(East Coast Road) from Chennai. The way along the ECR has a lot of shops, beaches and resorts for making the travel comfortable for tourists and travelers. Mahabalipuram is famous for the below mentioned spots and they shouldn't be missed out on going there
  • Pancha Rathas
  • Sea shore temple
  • Beach
  • Beach side shopping
  • Hand made crafts
  • Descent of Ganges
  • Light House






Other places to be viewed in Chennai: Express Avenue, Ampa Skywalk, Thiruvanmiyur beach, Parthasarathy temple, Broken Bridge near Besant Nagar and various theme parks.