Chennai Life
The Journal
Every guide we’ve written, organised by category. Food, nightlife, culture, travel and the neighbourhoods that make Chennai worth knowing.
Things to Do
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VGP Universal Kingdom: Rides, Water Park and Visitor Guide
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Muttukadu Boat House: Boating, Watersports and Timings
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Best Beaches Near Chennai: Kovalam, Covelong and More
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Places to Visit in Chennai with Family: The Best Spots for Kids
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The Best Malls in Chennai: A Guide to the City’s Top Shopping Centres
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Semmozhi Poonga: A Visitor Guide to Chennai’s Botanical Garden
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Vandalur Zoo (Arignar Anna Zoological Park): Complete Visitor Guide
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Guindy National Park: Visitor Guide to Chennai’s City Wildlife Park
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DakshinaChitra: A Visitor Guide to Chennai’s Heritage Museum
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Birla Planetarium Chennai: Sky Shows, Science Centre and Visitor Guide
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Fort St George Chennai: History and Visitor Guide
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Phoenix Marketcity Chennai: Shopping, Dining and Visitor Guide
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Marina Beach Chennai: A Complete Visitor Guide
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Places to Visit in Chennai in One Day: A Practical Itinerary
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Top 10 Tourist Places in Chennai You Shouldn’t Miss
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Spencer Plaza, Chennai: A Shopping and Visitor Guide
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VR Chennai: Shopping, Dining and Visitor Guide to the Anna Nagar Mall
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Besant Nagar Beach (Elliot’s Beach), Chennai: Complete Guide
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Wonderla Chennai: Tickets, Timings and Rides Guide
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Kishkinta Theme Park, Chennai: Rides, Water Park and Visitor Guide
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Express Avenue Chennai: Shopping, Dining and Visitor Guide
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MGM Dizzee World: Rides, Tickets and Timings
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Queensland Chennai: Amusement Park and Water Park Guide
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Thiruvanmiyur Beach, Chennai: A Local Visitor Guide
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Kovalam Beach Chennai (Covelong): Surfing, Resorts and Visitor Guide
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VGP Marine Kingdom, Chennai: Timings, Tickets and What to Expect
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Pondy Bazaar, Chennai: Shopping, Street Stalls and Visitor Guide
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The Best Things to Do in Chennai: A Local’s Guide
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Chennai Itinerary: The Perfect 3 Day Sightseeing Plan
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Places to Visit in Chennai: The Top Tourist Spots
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Beaches in Chennai: A Local Guide to the City’s Coastline
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Cholamandal Artists Village, Chennai: A Visitor Guide
Food & Dining
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Tamil Nadu Famous Food: A Guide to the State’s Iconic Dishes
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The Best Biryani in Chennai: Styles, Spots and What to Order
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Best Buffet in Chennai: Five Star Brunches to Value Spreads
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Dakshin Chennai: Refined South Indian Fine Dining
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Murugan Idli Shop Chennai: A Mylapore Institution
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Southern Spice Chennai: Taj Coromandel Fine Dining
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Avartana Chennai: ITC Grand Chola Tasting Menu
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Buhari Chennai: Home of Chicken 65 on Anna Salai
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Cafes in Chennai: From Filter Coffee to the Third Wave
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Ratna Cafe Chennai: Triplicane’s Legendary Idli
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Telangana Famous Food: From Hyderabadi Biryani to Jonna Rotte
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Andhra Pradesh Famous Food: A Guide to the Spiciest Cuisine in India
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Kerala Famous Food: A Guide to the Cuisine of the Spice Coast
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Karnataka Famous Food: A Guide to the State’s Best Dishes
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The Best Restaurants in Chennai: Where to Eat Well
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Where to Eat in Chennai: From Filter Coffee to Fine Dining
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Chennai Famous Food: The Dishes You Have to Try and Where to Eat Them
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Rooftop Restaurants in Chennai: Where to Eat and Drink With a View
Culture & Festivals
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Kanchipuram Silk Saree: A Guide to the Queen of Silks
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Festivals of Tamil Nadu: A Guide to the State’s Great Celebrations
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Aadi Perukku: A Guide to Tamil Nadu’s River Festival
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Chithirai Festival: A Guide to Madurai’s Grand Temple Celebration
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Brihadeeswarar Temple: A Guide to Thanjavur’s Great Chola Temple
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Thaipusam: A Guide to the Great Murugan Festival
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Karthigai Deepam: A Guide to Tamil Nadu’s Festival of Lights
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Tanjore Painting: A Guide to Thanjavur’s Gold-Leaf Art
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Meenakshi Amman Temple: A Guide to Madurai’s Great Temple
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Pongal: A Guide to Tamil Nadu’s Great Harvest Festival
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Temples in Chennai: The Best Ones to Visit and What to Know
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ISKCON Temple Chennai: Timings, Aarti and ECR Visitor Guide
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Ashtalakshmi Temple, Chennai: A Seaside Guide to the Besant Nagar Kovil
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Vadapalani Murugan Temple, Chennai: Timings, Weddings and Visitor Guide
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Valluvar Kottam: A Visitor Guide to Chennai’s Monument to Thiruvalluvar
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Government Museum Chennai (Egmore): Visitor Guide
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Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Mylapore: A Visitor Guide
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Telangana Festivals: A Guide to Bathukamma, Bonalu and More
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Andhra Pradesh Festivals: A Guide to the State’s Great Celebrations
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Kerala Festivals: A Guide to the Celebrations of God’s Own Country
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Karnataka Festivals: A Guide to the State’s Great Celebrations
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San Thome Basilica, Chennai: A Visitor Guide
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St Thomas Mount, Chennai: A Visitor Guide
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Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur: A Visitor Guide
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Connemara Public Library, Chennai: A Visitor Guide
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Pongal Festival in Chennai: A Visitor’s Guide
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Karthigai Deepam in Chennai: Festival of Lights
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Parthasarathy Temple Chennai: History & Visitor Guide
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Mylapore Sai Baba Temple, Chennai: A Visitor Guide
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Chennai’s Festivals: A Year-Round Guide to the City’s Celebrations
Nightlife & Bars
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Neighbourhoods & Travel
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Chennai Airport Guide: Terminals, Transport and Facilities
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Egmore, Chennai: A Guide to the Heritage and Museum District
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Nungambakkam, Chennai: A Guide to the City’s Smartest Neighbourhood
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Adyar, Chennai: A Guide to the Green, Cultured Neighbourhood
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Chennai Metro Guide: Routes, Map, Timings and Fares
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Chennai Metro Phase 2: New Corridors and Route Guide
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A Guide to Chennai’s Neighbourhoods: Where to Go and Why
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Chennai Central Railway Station: A Travel Guide
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Velachery, Chennai: A Local’s Guide to the City’s Buzzing Southern Suburb
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Anna Nagar, Chennai: A Local Guide to the Neighbourhood
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Mylapore, Chennai: Exploring the City’s Oldest and Most Traditional Quarter
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T Nagar, Chennai: The Ultimate Shopping District Guide
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Parrys Corner and George Town, Chennai: A Guide to the City\u2019s Wholesale Heart
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Besant Nagar, Chennai: Beach, Cafes and Neighbourhood Guide
Day Trips & Getaways
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South India Tourist Places: The Best Places to Visit in the South
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Divya Desam: A Guide to the 108 Sacred Abodes of Lord Vishnu
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Srivilliputhur: A Travel Guide to the Town of Andal
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Pancha Bhoota Sthalam: The Five Element Temples of Lord Shiva
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Karaikudi: A Travel Guide to the Heart of Chettinad
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Tamil Nadu Tourist Places: The Best Places to Visit Across the State
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Chennai to Tirupati: Train, Bus, Car and Darshan Guide
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Chennai to Bangalore: Trains, Flights, Buses and Driving
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Arupadai Veedu: A Guide to the Six Sacred Abodes of Lord Murugan
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Chennai to Hyderabad: Trains, Flights, Buses and the City of Pearls
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Chennai to Yelagiri: Complete Travel and Trip Guide
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Chennai to Goa: Flights, Trains and the Beaches Guide
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Hill Stations Near Chennai: The Best Weekend Escapes
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Chennai to Chidambaram: The Temple of the Cosmic Dancer
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Chennai to Kochi: Trains, Flights and the Fort Kochi Guide
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Chennai to Yercaud: The Closest Hill Station Weekend Guide
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Chennai to Munnar: Tea Hills Getaway Guide
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Suryanar Kovil: A Travel Guide to the Sun (Surya) Navagraha Temple
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Chennai to Trivandrum: Trains, Flights and the Complete Guide
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Thirunageswaram: A Travel Guide to the Rahu Navagraha Temple
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Chennai to Nagercoil: Trains, Buses and the Gateway to Kanyakumari
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Chennai to Trichy: Temples, Rockfort and Travel Guide
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Chennai to Vellore: Trains, Buses and a Day Trip Guide
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Thiruvenkadu: A Travel Guide to the Mercury (Budhan) Navagraha Temple
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Chennai to Thanjavur: The Big Temple and Chola Country Guide
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Chennai to Erode: Trains, Buses and the Complete Guide
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Chennai to Tiruvannamalai: Temple Town Trip and Girivalam Guide
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Nagapattinam: A Travel Guide to the Historic Delta Port Town
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Chennai to Nellore: Trains, Buses and the Complete Guide
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Pichavaram Mangrove Forest: Boat Rides, Timings and How to Reach It
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Chennai to Kanyakumari: Sunrise at India’s Southern Tip
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Nagore Dargah: A Travel Guide to the Sufi Shrine of the Tamil Coast
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Chennai to Tuticorin: Trains, Flights and the Pearl City Guide
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Chennai to Dindigul: Trains, Buses and the Biryani City Guide
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Weekend Getaways from Chennai: The Best Trips Near the City
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Navagraha Temples of Tamil Nadu: A Guide to the Nine Planetary Temples
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Chennai to Salem: Travel Guide and the Gateway to Yercaud
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Pondicherry Guide from Chennai: French Quarter, Auroville, Beaches and How to Get There
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Tourist Places Near Chennai: The Best Day Trips From the City
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Vaitheeswaran Koil: A Travel Guide to the Temple of the Divine Healer
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Chennai to Kumbakonam: Temple Town of the Kaveri Delta
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Thiruparankundram: A Travel Guide to the First Abode of Murugan
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Velankanni: A Travel Guide to the Lourdes of the East
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Chennai to Ooty: The Nilgiris and Toy Train Guide
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Kanchipuram Day Trip from Chennai: Temples, Silk Sarees and How to Get There
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Tiruchirappalli (Trichy): A Travel Guide to the Rock Fort City
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Chennai to Courtallam: Train, Bus and Road Guide
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Chennai to Karaikal: Train, Bus and Road Guide
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Nagarjuna Sagar: A Travel Guide to the Dam and Buddhist Island
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Bekal: A Travel Guide to North Kerala’s Great Sea Fort
Hotels & Stays
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Resorts in ECR: Best Beach and Day-Pass Stays Near Chennai
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5 Star Hotels in Chennai: The City’s Best Luxury Stays
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Beach Resorts in Chennai: The Best Stays and Day Trips on the ECR
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Hotels Near Chennai Airport: Where to Stay for Early Flights and Layovers
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Beach Resorts Near Chennai: The Best of the East Coast Road
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The Best Hotels in Chennai: A Local’s Guide to Where to Stay
Lifestyle
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Living Well in Chennai: A Lifestyle Guide to the City
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From Chennai to London: Finding a Taste of India in the UK Capital
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Park Hyatt Chennai: Luxury Hotel Guide
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Taj Coromandel Chennai: City Centre Hotel Guide
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ITC Grand Chola Chennai: Luxury Hotel Guide
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The Leela Palace Chennai: Seafront Luxury Guide
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Hyatt Regency Chennai: Hotel Guide, Dining and Q Bar
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Shopping in Chennai: Markets, Malls and Where to Buy Silk
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T Nagar Shopping Guide: Chennai’s Busiest Shopping District
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Koyambedu Market, Chennai: A Local’s Guide to Asia’s Wholesale Giant
Entertainment
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Entertainment Places in Chennai: The Complete Guide to Fun
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Bowling in Chennai: Where to Play, Lanes and Prices
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Escape Rooms in Chennai: Themes, Prices and How to Play
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Go Karting in Chennai: Tracks, Prices and What to Expect
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Trampoline Parks in Chennai: Jumps, Tickets and Tips
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Events in Chennai: A Complete Guide to What’s On
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Things to Do in Chennai at Night: The Complete Evening Guide
