# Chennai Life

> Chennai Life is an independent travel and lifestyle guide to Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu, India. It covers the best things to do, where to eat, neighbourhoods, nightlife, culture and festivals, day trips, and practical visitor information.

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## Start here
- [Chennai Travel Guide (home)](https://chennaiescortagency.com/): The main hub for exploring Chennai.
- [Venues](https://chennaiescortagency.com/venues/)
- [Sitemap](https://chennaiescortagency.com/sitemap/)
- [The Journal](https://chennaiescortagency.com/journal/)
- [About](https://chennaiescortagency.com/about/)
- [Contact](https://chennaiescortagency.com/contact/)

## Things to Do
- [VGP Universal Kingdom: Rides, Water Park and Visitor Guide](https://chennaiescortagency.com/vgp-universal-kingdom/)
- [Muttukadu Boat House: Boating, Watersports and Timings](https://chennaiescortagency.com/muttukadu-boat-house/)
- [Kapaleeshwarar Temple Guide: History, Timings and the Mylapore Neighbourhood](https://chennaiescortagency.com/kapaleeshwarar-temple-guide/)
- [Vandalur Zoo Guide: Timings, Tickets and How to Reach Arignar Anna Zoological Park](https://chennaiescortagency.com/vandalur-zoo-guide/)
- [Best Beaches Near Chennai: Kovalam, Covelong and More](https://chennaiescortagency.com/best-beaches-near-chennai/)
- [DakshinaChitra Guide: Timings, Tickets and How to Visit Chennai's Heritage Village](https://chennaiescortagency.com/dakshinachitra-guide/)
- [Fort St George Chennai: History and Visitor Guide](https://chennaiescortagency.com/fort-st-george-chennai/)
- [Guindy National Park Chennai: Wildlife, Timings and Tips](https://chennaiescortagency.com/guindy-national-park-chennai/)
- [Top 10 Tourist Places in Chennai You Shouldn't Miss](https://chennaiescortagency.com/top-10-tourist-places-in-chennai/)
- [Semmozhi Poonga Chennai: A Complete Visitor Guide](https://chennaiescortagency.com/semmozhi-poonga-chennai/)
- [Besant Nagar Beach (Elliot's Beach), Chennai: Complete Guide](https://chennaiescortagency.com/besant-nagar-beach-chennai/)
- [Wonderla Chennai: Tickets, Timings and Rides Guide](https://chennaiescortagency.com/wonderla-chennai/)
- [MGM Dizzee World: Rides, Tickets and Timings](https://chennaiescortagency.com/mgm-dizzee-world-chennai/)
- [The Best Beaches in Chennai: From Marina to the Blue Flag Coast](https://chennaiescortagency.com/best-beaches-in-chennai/)
- [Marina Beach, Chennai: A Complete Visitor's Guide](https://chennaiescortagency.com/marina-beach-guide/)
- [VGP Marine Kingdom, Chennai: Timings, Tickets and What to Expect](https://chennaiescortagency.com/vgp-marine-kingdom-chennai/)
- [The Best Things to Do in Chennai: A Local's Guide](https://chennaiescortagency.com/best-things-to-do-in-chennai/)
- [Chennai Itinerary: The Perfect 3 Day Sightseeing Plan](https://chennaiescortagency.com/chennai-itinerary/)
- [Places to Visit in Chennai: The Top Tourist Spots](https://chennaiescortagency.com/places-to-visit-in-chennai/)

## Food & Dining
- [Dakshin Chennai: Refined South Indian Fine Dining](https://chennaiescortagency.com/dakshin-chennai/)
- [Murugan Idli Shop Chennai: A Mylapore Institution](https://chennaiescortagency.com/murugan-idli-shop/)
- [Southern Spice Chennai: Taj Coromandel Fine Dining](https://chennaiescortagency.com/southern-spice-chennai/)
- [Avartana Chennai: ITC Grand Chola Tasting Menu](https://chennaiescortagency.com/avartana-chennai/)
- [Buhari Chennai: Home of Chicken 65 on Anna Salai](https://chennaiescortagency.com/buhari-chennai/)
- [Ratna Cafe Chennai: Triplicane's Legendary Idli](https://chennaiescortagency.com/ratna-cafe-chennai/)
- [The Best Restaurants in Chennai: Where to Eat Well](https://chennaiescortagency.com/best-restaurants-in-chennai/)
- [Where to Eat in Chennai: From Filter Coffee to Fine Dining](https://chennaiescortagency.com/where-to-eat-in-chennai/)
- [Chennai Famous Food: The Dishes You Have to Try and Where to Eat Them](https://chennaiescortagency.com/chennai-famous-food/)
- [Rooftop Restaurants in Chennai: Where to Eat and Drink With a View](https://chennaiescortagency.com/rooftop-restaurants-in-chennai/)
- [The Best Cafes in Chennai: From Filter Coffee to Third Wave Brews](https://chennaiescortagency.com/best-cafes-in-chennai/)

## Neighbourhoods & Travel
- [Chennai to Tirupati: Train, Bus, Car and Darshan Guide](https://chennaiescortagency.com/chennai-to-tirupati/)
- [Chennai to Bangalore: Trains, Flights, Buses and Driving](https://chennaiescortagency.com/chennai-to-bangalore/)
- [Chennai Airport Guide: Terminals, Transport and Facilities](https://chennaiescortagency.com/chennai-airport-guide/)
- [Resorts in ECR: Best Beach and Day-Pass Stays Near Chennai](https://chennaiescortagency.com/resorts-in-ecr/)
- [Chennai to Yelagiri: Complete Travel and Trip Guide](https://chennaiescortagency.com/chennai-to-yelagiri/)
- [Chennai Metro Guide: Routes, Map, Timings and Fares](https://chennaiescortagency.com/chennai-metro-guide/)
- [Chennai Metro Phase 2: New Corridors and Route Guide](https://chennaiescortagency.com/chennai-metro-phase-2/)
- [Pichavaram Mangrove Forest: Boat Rides, Timings and How to Reach It](https://chennaiescortagency.com/pichavaram-mangrove-forest/)
- [Weekend Getaways from Chennai: The Best Trips Near the City](https://chennaiescortagency.com/weekend-getaways-from-chennai/)
- [Pondicherry Guide from Chennai: French Quarter, Auroville, Beaches and How to Get There](https://chennaiescortagency.com/pondicherry-guide-from-chennai/)
- [Tourist Places Near Chennai: The Best Day Trips From the City](https://chennaiescortagency.com/tourist-places-near-chennai/)
- [A Guide to Chennai's Neighbourhoods: Where to Go and Why](https://chennaiescortagency.com/chennai-neighbourhoods-guide/)
- [Kanchipuram Day Trip from Chennai: Temples, Silk Sarees and How to Get There](https://chennaiescortagency.com/kanchipuram-day-trip-from-chennai/)
- [Things to Do in Mahabalipuram: A Local's Guide to the Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas and Beyond](https://chennaiescortagency.com/things-to-do-in-mahabalipuram/)
- [Mahabalipuram Temple Timings: Shore Temple Opening Hours, Tickets and How to Get There](https://chennaiescortagency.com/mahabalipuram-temple-timings/)
- [Chennai to Coimbatore: Train, Flight and Bus Guide](https://chennaiescortagency.com/chennai-to-coimbatore/)
- [Chennai to Madurai: Train, Flight, Bus and Road Guide](https://chennaiescortagency.com/chennai-to-madurai/)
- [Chennai to Rameshwaram: Train, Bus and Road Guide](https://chennaiescortagency.com/chennai-to-rameshwaram/)
- [Chennai Central Railway Station: A Travel Guide](https://chennaiescortagency.com/chennai-central-railway-station/)
- [Velachery, Chennai: A Local's Guide to the City's Buzzing Southern Suburb](https://chennaiescortagency.com/velachery-chennai-guide/)
- [Mylapore, Chennai: Exploring the City's Oldest and Most Traditional Quarter](https://chennaiescortagency.com/mylapore-chennai-guide/)
- [Vellore Fort Day Trip from Chennai: History and Travel Guide](https://chennaiescortagency.com/vellore-fort-day-trip-chennai/)
- [Beach Resorts Near Chennai: The Best of the East Coast Road](https://chennaiescortagency.com/beach-resorts-near-chennai/)
- [Best One Day Trip from Chennai: 8 Easy Escapes](https://chennaiescortagency.com/one-day-trip-from-chennai/)
- [Mahabalipuram: The Complete Guide to the Shore Temple Town](https://chennaiescortagency.com/mahabalipuram-complete-guide/)
- [The Best Hotels in Chennai: A Local's Guide to Where to Stay](https://chennaiescortagency.com/hotels-in-chennai/)

## Nightlife & Bars
- [Dublin Nightclub Chennai: The Park Guide](https://chennaiescortagency.com/dublin-chennai/)
- [Q Bar Chennai: Hilton Rooftop Bar Guide](https://chennaiescortagency.com/q-bar-chennai/)
- [The Flying Elephant Chennai: Park Hyatt Bar Guide](https://chennaiescortagency.com/the-flying-elephant-chennai/)
- [10 Downing Street Chennai: Pub Guide](https://chennaiescortagency.com/10-downing-street-chennai/)
- [Chennai After Dark: The City's Best Bars and Nightlife](https://chennaiescortagency.com/chennai-after-dark-nightlife/)

## Culture & Festivals
- [Government Museum Chennai (Egmore): Visitor Guide](https://chennaiescortagency.com/government-museum-chennai/)
- [San Thome Basilica Chennai: History and Visitor Guide](https://chennaiescortagency.com/san-thome-basilica-chennai/)
- [Pongal Festival in Chennai: A Visitor's Guide](https://chennaiescortagency.com/pongal-festival-chennai/)
- [Karthigai Deepam in Chennai: Festival of Lights](https://chennaiescortagency.com/karthigai-deepam-chennai/)
- [Parthasarathy Temple Chennai: History & Visitor Guide](https://chennaiescortagency.com/parthasarathy-temple-chennai/)
- [Chennai's Festivals: A Year-Round Guide to the City's Celebrations](https://chennaiescortagency.com/chennai-festivals-guide/)

## Lifestyle
- [Living Well in Chennai: A Lifestyle Guide to the City](https://chennaiescortagency.com/living-well-in-chennai/)
- [From Chennai to London: Finding a Taste of India in the UK Capital](https://chennaiescortagency.com/chennai-to-london-taste-of-india/)
- [Park Hyatt Chennai: Luxury Hotel Guide](https://chennaiescortagency.com/park-hyatt-chennai/)
- [Taj Coromandel Chennai: City Centre Hotel Guide](https://chennaiescortagency.com/taj-coromandel-chennai/)
- [ITC Grand Chola Chennai: Luxury Hotel Guide](https://chennaiescortagency.com/itc-grand-chola/)
- [The Leela Palace Chennai: Seafront Luxury Guide](https://chennaiescortagency.com/the-leela-palace-chennai/)
- [Hyatt Regency Chennai: Hotel Guide, Dining and Q Bar](https://chennaiescortagency.com/hyatt-regency-chennai/)
- [Shopping in Chennai: Markets, Malls and Where to Buy Silk](https://chennaiescortagency.com/shopping-in-chennai/)
- [T Nagar Shopping Guide: Chennai's Busiest Shopping District](https://chennaiescortagency.com/t-nagar-shopping-guide-chennai/)
- [Koyambedu Market, Chennai: A Local's Guide to Asia's Wholesale Giant](https://chennaiescortagency.com/koyambedu-market-chennai/)

## Entertainment
- [Events in Chennai: A Complete Guide to What's On](https://chennaiescortagency.com/events-in-chennai/)
- [Things to Do in Chennai at Night: The Complete Evening Guide](https://chennaiescortagency.com/things-to-do-in-chennai-at-night/)

## Dating & Couples
- [Romantic Places in Chennai: The Best Spots for Couples](https://chennaiescortagency.com/romantic-places-in-chennai/)
- [Date Night in Chennai: Where to Go for the Perfect Evening](https://chennaiescortagency.com/date-night-chennai/)