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hi i need different varieties of fabrics materials in meters for designing. can any one help me out?? suggest shops in chennai.......

hi i need different varieties of fabrics materials in meters for designing. can any one help me out?? suggest shops in chennai.......

Hi vt members,
I will be in chennai for short biz trip 27-31 march.
Wondering where to get best mango in chennai to bring back to Malaysia.

Rgds
Dhanik

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I would like to visit Chennai somewhere in June.I planned to stay there for 5days and 4nights. I would like to appoint a tour guide just for 2days basis who can ptake me around to lvisit the temples,historical places,beaches ang shopping spot. Could anyone tell me on how to go about it since it is my first visit there. I would like to know roughly the charges as well.Since i already booked the hotel i dont want to stay anywhere else in that 2days.I want it like daily trip.Pls advice.

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Im planning to come to Chennai next month. Since it is my first visit i need a travel guide just for 2days.First day to few of the temples in Chennai and the second day to the shopping places. Could u advice me on how to go about it?

hi there does anyone know where "cotton street" is in relation to egmore. apparently its a side street known for selling all cotton goods and i want to get some sort of outfit when i arrive there. i think the real name is pantheon st but not sure. any ideas guys and gals ?

hi guys im off next saturday for my india adventure. i start in chennai.i am staying in the egmore ara. i wish to go to marina beach and the parek hotel and also the residency for a drink along with the other things to see. can i walk to these places from egmore or shall i get a tuk tuk/bus or taxi. cheers guys

hi there anyone know what bars and clubs in chennai are open past midnight ? ive heard that the drinking laws are changing and a lot more relaxed but do not know any specific bars/clubs that are open late. thanks for the input or advice received

hi vt'ers when in chennai i will be staying near to egmore station. of course i want to sample the night life and was wondering how far all the best places are from egmore. the mixx club in dead opposite but, for example, how far is pasha which is in the park sheridan hotel ? will we have to get taxis all the time or can we walk. i dont mind what clubs we go to but it looks like the 5 star ones require a large entry fee so it might be best if i can decide which ones to go to before i arrive i could go to one a night as ill be there 3 nights. it would be a shame if i pay say 1000 rupees entry then the club is rubbish and i have to go elsewhere. thanks in advance huys and gals

hi guys when i am in chennai for 3 days i will want to try some local cheap bars. most of the ones online are at hotels and quite expensive. are there local bars that i will come across while touring around as these are batter places to meet normal local people rather than paying loads at a 5 star hotel. thanks

hi guys further to my earlier post, when getting a taxi from chennai to puducherry. about how much would it cost and do you tell the driver you will be stopping off on the way or do you hire them for the half a day ? what the best way to go about it ? we will be in chennai for 3 nights before we go so will have time to look around at different options/prices thanks

hi guys im thinking of getting a taxi from chennai to puducherry to take advantage of the scenery down the coast. is this worth it or better to get the train ? what are the good points of puducherry. thanks

hi guys when im in chennai i will go to get some indian clothes from a mall. how far is empress mall from egmore station and will i find what i am looking for there. thanks

hi vt'ers what will i expect when i arrive at chennai airport at 3am in the morning. is it easy to get a prepaid taxu then ? i will be going to my hotel which is close to egmore station. do i tell then my hotel name or just say the station. it is literally across the road from the train station. thanks

Hi VTers, Does anyone know of any cargo/freighters that sail from Chennai to Singapore ? Any and all help appreciated. Steve

hi anyone know about the new express train to bangalore ? has it started yet and is it true that it only takes 2 hours ?

hi vt'ers when i get to chennai (nov) it will be on a sunday and i intend to go to pasha in the evening. what bars should i enjoy beforehand to get some cheap drinks as i dont want to have many in pasha as they will be too expensive. also are there any places that open past midnight. any advice appreciated

hi guys when i arrive in chennai it will be on the 17th nov at 5 in the morning. i have booked for the 17th and they say it is 24hr check in. what do you think the chances of me getting in my room then or is it likkely i will have to wait. i have sent the hotel an email but havent heard from them which is usual. anyone got experience of this kind of thing. its only a 3 star hotel by the way so it might make a difference thanks

By stroke of luck, I shall be spending some time in Chennai for 3 days with very little knowledge about the place. What is the most essential thing to do there that captures the real Chennai?

Has anyone had good experience with a tailor in Chennai ? I want to have a salwar kameez made.

What good hotels are recommended near the Madras University campus? I will be travelling with a small child for a week in Feb. Is New Woodlands anywhere nearby or easily accessible? Thanks!

my wife will soon be travelling to chennai on business & is worried about what is acceptable to wear,any advice wouyld be gratefully welcolmed,thanks

Hallo, We will stay in Egmore in Chennai, and would like to go to Queensland Amusement Park, Dakshina Chitra, Crocodile Bank, Vandalur Zoo. What is the cheapest and best way to go there, to all these places - by riksha? by bus? I guess there is no metro in Chennai as in Delhi. What is the price of a trip by taxi or by riksha? Leo

Hi, I am planning my trip from Chennai to Mamallapuram. Some people here recommended to use Tamil Nadu Tourism Tours. What is better: Hop-off-hop-on Tour Chennai to Malla or 1 day tour Malla (round trip)? Or it is better just to hire a taxi, and go there by taxi? I saw that 1 day tour is on NON A/C Bus. How bad is it for a child? I guess Taxi will cost some more expensive but we will be more free to spend time in Mallapuram. Is it a good idea? Leo

Hi, I will be only a few days in Chennai. If I need to choose Kanchi or Mamma...- where should I go for a day trip? What is more impressive? And by the way, what is Tirupati - no one Western guide book mentions it, but it seems to be a hit in India. Leo

Hi, I just googled for day trips from chennai and found some travel agencies offering the trips, not very expensive, - http://aptdc.in, Southern Travels, sbvtravels.co.in/tripatitour.... Had anyone experience with them? Do you pay beforehand - and do they arrive? Or it is cheaper to take taxi? Are there any reliable, state travel agencies? Best Regards Leo

Hi, I will be a few days in Chennai and would like to visit Kanchipuram and Mammalapurami. I guess the transportation is about 2 hours each part (Chennai-K, K-M, M-Chennai). How much will trip trip cost by taxi (as full day trip)? Is it better to do it in one day, or should it be expanded to two days (one day trip Chennai-M, overnight stay there, trip M-K, evening trip to Chennai)? Are there any organized excursions (from some state organizations) and how much they cost? Best regards Leo

I didn't receive any replies for my Central Station hotel needs so I'll broaden my request: rs 1000 - 2000 for a single room, preferably non a/c in the northern part of Chennai. Any suggestions? Thanks, Chris

I will be in and out of Chennai several times next July/August and will therefore need a fairly sympathetic hotel re late arrivals. Does anyone know of a fairly decent hotel close to the Central Station? My budget is flexible, though I'm fairly hardy so don't mind roughing it, indeed I prefer non a/c: perhaps rs 1000 - rs 2000 or there about. Thanks, Chris