Chennai (Madras) Travel Forum

Hello there! I am visiting Chennai for 12-15 days on business trip. I wish to know what are the places of interest I must not miss during the evening as well on a weekend. I am from Manila.

Thanks a lot

Anyone know the easiest/economical way to fly from KL to Chennai?


thanks

Air France has cancelled their flight to Cennai/Madras and now I am rerouted via bangalore with an additional 12 hours at hand, before connecting to KL.. arriving at Cennai/madras airport at 7 am and leaving for KL at around 7 pm.
I have been to Cennai/Madras before so sightseeing after a long and overnight trip is not a priority. Two things come to mind:
Day use at a nearby hotel?
Call Taxi to go to Mahabalipuram for a leisurely lunch and a little rest?
Any help would be appreciated..Muchas Gracias..

This is the first time i coming to India with my wife for leisure purpose, between sept 2009 and mid november 2009

I would like to get some suggestion the mode of transport( which is cheap, affordable, and convinent) May be its sound a bit different caused i assumed the hospitality there would be as same as malaysia. i dont want to get cheated by the touts

where should i get the first class bus ticket from Thirupathi to chennai in Thirupathi.
(mode of transport suggested, frequent of transport, journey time and estimated cost).

Hotel ( Budget range from Rs.1100 to Rs 1350 must be safe and clean with attached toilets and easy to access the city.

Im planning to spend about 3 days 2 night in chennai, the places are as follows:
T. Nagar
Mylapore
Vadaphalani
Ampa mall
Tidel Park
Spencer Plaza
Mount road(Richie street)
AVM studio(if possible got a chance to see a film shooting)
Charlie Grammam
Mayajaal

To airport cheap and save mode in the night

best mode of transport(afforable and convinient) for above mentioned place or is that cheap to arrange a ground work with the tour agents.

Pls advice me, i hope this first visit will make me india is very nice place to visit again

July/August destinations in India (with less rain/less humidity)

I am planning to spend April, and May in the Indian Himalayas (both NE India, and the far NW), but since I have a six month Indian visa, I am allowed to stay until the end of September, my question is where should I spend June, and then July, and August? I know these months are very rainy almost everywhere, and since I am visiting dry places like Ladakh in April/May, the question remains where else in India can I go that's relatively dry (though a nice downpour now and then COULD be nice, just to see it, but not everyday, and not if it's going to affect photography), and where is the heat, and humidity relatively lower (in July, and August)? Please don't say Ladakh because I will have already seen it in April/May. I am looking for other alternatives, with less rain, less humidty, and fewer hazy/overcast days (in July, and August).

Can someone please give me some addresses and prices of hotels/hostels or guest houses which are safe and clean (and where is showers and toilets) in Adyar or around (30 min from there), for one person with medium-sized budget for two weeks?

Thanks!

PS: The one deleting my posts, please write me WHY i'll be really gratefull.

Heya! ..am in Chennai now! ..it's been poetically chaotic but fun!

Just wondering before the weekend pops up? Does Chennai have any good ol' Irish Pubs / sports bars that play the EPL in the weekends? I have been having real trouble finding a nice pub to hang out till late...everywhere I have been shuts down at 11.00?, I am more of an evening / night person and it' would be nice to end the day with a few pints before I crash out...

Chelsea is playing Bolton on Saturday and I intend to watch somewhere out there :-)

Any info at all ..would be helpful!

I am arriving early morning and would like to know the approximate cost from the airport any help is greatly appreciated.

Helo guys

Please suggest a good budget hotel/hostel near the US consulate, priced around Rs. 600-1000

Thanks

Helo Vt'ers

I will be in Chennai in the first week of Dec (3-4), anyone interested in a VT meeting?

Sign up on the Chennai meetings page if you are interested.

Ali

I'm looking for a Resturant around Mount Road to get my collegues, which serves lunch after 3pm.. Any suggestions? I do not want to get into a KFC or Burger king,neither to a coffee shops in star hotels, but an authentic one...

Hello,

I will be traveling to India (Chennai) for the first time next month and would like some suggestions as to what is/isn't appropriate for women to wear. I have heard that dress is more conservative than in the US, but would appreciate any feedback from anyone, particularly women, who have traveled there.

For example, I have heard that skirts should be knee-length or longer. Would capris (mid-calf) or knee-length shorts be inappropriate in any way? I have heard the weather will be warm, but should all sleeveless shirts be off-limits, or just avoid ones with thin straps?

Any recommendations would be much appreciated.

Hi All,
Does anyone know any budget hotels in Purasavakkam area (Close to Kumudam Jothidam Office) in Chennai.
Best, safe and not too expenvice hotels in this area. please let me know.
my budget is without food 1300- 2000 rupess. would like to stay minimum 2 weeks.
Thanks,

I am planning to make a trip to Chennai in early January.
Looking for a reasonably priced guest house. Budget around Rs.500 per day
Checked on the SMK Guest House in Anna Salai.
Anybody can tell me how is the place.
Going with family so looking for a safe place.

Hi I am arriving at chennai airport and then have a 7 hour wait before catching the train from Egmore. Can anyone guide me on on safe area to wait during mid-night without having to bear expensive hotel cost? does the chennai international airport arrival lounge have a waiting area? Since i will be spending my time at night there are very few options available. PLease help

Hi I am arriving at chennai airport and then have a 7 hour wait before catching the train from Egmore. Can anyone guide me on on safe area to wait during mid-night without having to bear expensive hotel cost? does the chennai international airport arrival lounge have a waiting area? Since i will be spending my time at night there are very few options available. PLease help

Hi All!
I am student and visiting to Chennai. Would like to know how much expense for a month?
THanks.

Hello

I would like to know whether Chennai has any luggage minding facilities and a rough indication of costs for a month storage? Or if a better safe option would be available near the airport.

Also, does anyone know of any direct flights from Chennai to Phuket? At the moment I am looking at flying to Bangkok first and then changing for a flight to Phuket which seems like a waste of time.

thanks

Will be arriving in mid January 2009 but it will bee 11pm when my flights land and was wondering if anyone knows of any 24 hour check in hotels that are not to pricey. Also, what is the safest way to get from the airp[ort at that time of night, cheers.

Hi,

I am leading a group of english speaking students to Chennai in November and December and hope for advice on the best hospitals/ health clinics in the area.

Thanks!

Can anyone please tell me what the facilities and services are like on the TN Express to Delhi. I'm planning to take my parents there but considering it is a 33 hour journey wondering if it's a good idea because of their age. I want to be sure that they will be comfortable all the way. Appreciate any advice.
Thanks
Mara

I am from Sri Lanka and I intend visiting Chennai (T Nagar- Pondy Bazaar area) for shopping end of this month. I will spend 4 nights in T Nagar. Can anyone please tell me whether Hotel Sudhara, 87, Usman Road, T Nagar is O.K.? Thank you.
Jay

I am arriving in Chennai by train from Trivandrum on Monday morning (June 23rd).

I am looking for a decent, clean, fan-cooled room with own bath in the 500 Rs range. Is this possible?

I want to attend the auto expo at the Chennai Trade Centre. It is in Nandambakkam - which I understand is some 8km from the city centre. Can anyone give me options and costs to get there - i.e. bus, rickshaw, taxi, train?

Thanks very much for your help.

Susan Z. Martin

What would be the price for good quality silk suit in Chennai ?
And where could I buy it ?
Do you recommend any shop with silk stuff for men in reasonable prices and good quality ? Do you know an example prices ?

Thanks for help

Hi there,
Does anyone have any information about the palm leaf library in Chennai? Address details and any available information would be great. Many thanks.

Hi VT members!

Is visiting to Tamil Nadu in December best time?

there is a travel agency called either rk travel or ramakrishna travel, adjacent to the ramakrishna math in mylapore, chennai.
could someone pls give their address/tel no. or web/email address.
many thanks.

Hi everyone!
Vincent and I are two French students who are going to stay 3 months in Chennai for work. Our office will be in the industrial zone of Chengelpattu.
Where do you advice us to stay? Chennai seems too far away (1 hour); is Chengelpattu nice? What about Tambaram? Do you know other nice city to stay?
Is furnished rental the best?
Tks for any advice.
Best

Clémence and Vincent

Hi VTers:

Which train should I take from Chennai going to Mumbai? How many hours?
How much? Is there a comfortable cabin or first class cabin?
Anything that I should know like do's and don'ts or something I should watch out for?

Thanks

Ken

Hi Fellow VT's,

I will be traveling to Mumbai via Chennai this April with a one-night stop-over. Can anyone suggest a decent, clean with A/C budget hotel near the airport? (i know that the airport is way out of the city). I was informed to check out hotels in Kennet Lane.

And would you also know if that budget hotel can arrange an airport transfer from and back?

Thanks so much.

Ken