Chennai is one of the best cities that India has to offer. Sadly, tourists coming here are disheartened by the overly crowded city and would like to leave with the first available transport leaving the city. In this article, we will tell you exactly what you can do to make your stay a memorable one.
Looking back at history, Chennai was the first place of preference for the British. If you take a closer at the city of Chennai, you will note that is made up of many cities. A point to note for this fact is that the city lacks a city center. One of the best things to do while in Chennai is to walk around and enjoy the scenic beauty that the city has to offer. This walking is only advised in the later parts of the evening. The air will be populated with all sorts of noises from car horns to vendors shouting out. One of the sights that would amaze you is the funeral processions that take place in Chennai, and the ritual that goes along with it.
The restaurants in Chennai will also attract you, and give you a mouth-watering aroma. The cooking of chicken and rice are generally the two aromas that will get to your nose first.
The women in Chennai wear bright and attractive colors. The famous article of clothing worn by most women is known as a sari. You should try some of the local clothing to fit in with the local culture. You will also notice that a lot of flowers are also sold for honoring the gods at the temple or in the house.
If you are a cricket lover you can watch and participate in the game which is regularly played in the streets. Another activity that is commonly seen on the streets of Chennai is kite flying. While you are on the streets do not be surprised when someone greets you with “Which Country”?
One best place to spend your time is at Spencer’s plaza. You will find relief here from the chaos and the disorder of the city. Here you will enter in a world that is much like Singapore. It is air-conditioned and with all the luxuries such as one that you will find at the finest shopping malls in Singapore.
