Magnificent temples, intriguing churches and historical monuments stand as the specimens to the ancient art and architecture. Explore Chennai comfortably with our one day Chennai Local Sightseeing tour by car.
Ruled by prominent dynasties that include Pallavas, Cholas, Pandyas, Cheras and Vijayanagara empires, this ancient piece of land has attracted the attention of Portuguese and the French in the 16th and 18th century.
In 1969 British East India Company came to Chennai for trading purpose and gradually it flourished as the key administrative centre for the Britishers. It was named as Chennai from Madras in 1996.
Today Chennai is known as the cultural, industrial and educational centre of the state. This capital city of Tamil Nadu is a captivating holiday destination that fascinates its visitors with its majestic beaches, religious sites and cultural centres. A look in to the St. George Fort provides an opportunity to learn about its significance in shaping it as the administrative centre for the Britishers.
