CHENNAI TRAVEL TIPS
HOW TO GET THERE
Chennai (Madras) by Air
Chennai is
an international arrival point and an important domestic airport. The Anna
International Airport is well organised and not too heavily used, making
Chennai (Madras) a good entry or exit point. There's rarely more than one
plane on the ground at any given time. Right next-door is the relatively
new Kamarajar Domestic Airport, which connects flights with all the major
cities of India.
The International Airport of Chennai (Madras) has flights to/from
Colombo, Dubai, Frankfurt, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, London, Penang, Riyadh,
and Singapore.
Chennai (Madras) by Rail
The Chennai Railway Station is one of the most important railheads in
southern India. Regular train services connect Chennai (Madras) directly
with all the major cities of the country. Trains link Chennai to
Jammu in
the North, Guwahati in the East and Ahmedabad in the West. Suburban
electric trains run from Beach station to Tambaram and from Central to
Gummidipoondi and Arakonam.
Chennai (Madras) by Road
National highways connect the city with other capitals and major tourist
places in India. There are bus services from the city to the nearby areas
and interstate services are also available. Both state transport and
private operators have their buses on various routes from Chennai. For
local transportation, taxis, vans, auto rickshaws and city buses are
available.
The
Tamil Nadu state bus company, Thiruvalluvar Transport Corporation (TTC),
and its bus terminal (also known as the Express bus stand) are on
Esplanade Road in George Town, around the back of the High Court building.
Interstate buses, which are run by the affiliated Jayalalitha Jayaram
Transport Corporation (JJTC), also leave from here.
The state bus stand is on the other side of Prakasam Road. The main
reason to use this stand is for buses to Mahabalipuram. There are a number
of services, the most direct being No 188 and 188A / B / D / K. The
journey takes two hours.
There are also a number of private bus companies with offices in the
Egmore area, which run super deluxe video buses on a daily basis to cities
such as Bangalore,
Coimbatore,
Madurai
and
Trichy.
Prices are similar to the state buses, although the private buses tend to
be more comfortable.
Chennai (Madras) by Sea
There is a sea line to
Andaman and Nicobar islands. There is currently on boat, the MV
Nancowry, which sails from
Chennai every 10
days to Port Blair, on South Andaman. The trip takes about 52 hours. Once
a month, the boat sails via Car Nicobar. This voyage takes an extra two
days; foreign nationals are not allowed to disembark at Car Nicobar.
Tickets are issued at the Directorate of Shipping Services at Rajaji
Salai (opposite the Customs House) in George Town. Foreigners must get a
permit for the islands before they buy a boat ticket.
TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES
Department of Tourism, Government of India (DOTGOI)
154, Anna Salai, Chennai
Department of Tourism, Government of India (DOTGOI)
Airport counter, Domestic Terminal, Chennai Airport, Chennai.
Department of Tourism, Government of India (DOTGOI)
Airport counter, International Terminal, Chennai Airport, Chennai
Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC)
143, Anna Salai, Chennai
Indian Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC)
29, Commander-in-Chief Road, Chennai
Department of Tourism
Government of Tamil Nadu, Panagal Building, Sidapet, Chennai
GENERAL INFORMATION
Area: 174- sq-kms
Population: 5.9 million (1991 Census)
Latitude: N 12° 9' and 13° 9'
Longitude: E 80° 12'and 80° 19'
Clothing: Light Cottons
Languages Spoken: Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and English.
STD Code: 044
Climate: Tropical
Temperature Range (deg C):
Summer: Max - 37.3ºC, Min - 27.6ºC
Winter: Max - 28.2ºC, Min-21.0ºC
Rainfall: 1,272 mm
NEARBY CITIES OF CHENNAI (MADRAS)
Bangalore
- 334-km
Kancheepuram
- 75-km
Mamallapuram
- 58-km
Pondicherry
- 162-km
Thirukkazhukundram - 74-km
Tirupati -
154-km.
Vedanthangal - 85-km
Vellore
- 145-km
BANKS IN CHENNAI: -
American Express
LIC building, Mount Road, Chennai
Thomas Cook
20, North Beach Road, Chennai
Bank of America
748,
Mount Road, Chennai
CitiBank
768, Mount Road, Chennai
Grindlays Bank
164, Mount Road, Chennai
The State Bank of India
International Airport, Chennai
Standard Chartered Bank
40 Royapettah Road, Royapettah, Chennai
ATM CENTERS: -
Citibank ATMs
164, Anna Salai - 600002 Also Promenade, Ground Floor, No. 149, AA Block,
3rd Avenue, Anna Nagar - 600040; No. 2/1, Pushpa Shoppe, 1st Floor,
Lattice Bridge Road, Adyar, Chennai- 600020; 68/3, G N Chetty Road, Near
Pangal Park, T.Nagar - 600017
HDFC ATM's
ITC Centre, 759 Mount Road, Chennai - 600002 ; Arunachala Apts, Plot No.
12, MG Rd., Shastri Nagar, Adyar, Chennai - 600020; Block Y, Number 206,
Plot No. 4522, Annanagar, Chennai - 600040; Plot No. 8, Arcot Road,
Valsaravakkam, Chennai - 600087
HSBC ATM's
30, Rajaji Salai - 600001; 96, Dr Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore - 600004;
Challa Mall, No 11, Sir Theyagaraya Road, T Nagar - 600017; Pushpa Shoppe,
No 1, L B Road, Adyar - 600020; Yeses Supermarket, T-101 3rd Avenue, Anna
Nagar - 600040
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK ATM's
29/30, Raja Rajeshwari Towers, Dr Radhakrishna Salai - 600014
ATM's of Times Bank Limited
40, Nungambakkam High Road - 600034; AA-8, 2nd Avenue, Anna Nagar -
600040
ATM's of UTI Bank Limited
82, Dr. Radhakishan Salai - 600004; Gr.Floor, 47, Thirumalai Pillai Road
- 600017; Wheels India Ltd., Padi - 600050; J 14, III Avenue, Anna Nagar -
600102
ICICI ATM's
1, Cenotaph Road, Teynampet, Chennai - 600018; 110, Prakash Presidium,
Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai - 600034; Annapurna No.3, 17th Street,
Nanganallur, Chennai - 600061
ATM's of State Bank Of India
22, Sardar Patel Road, Adyar, Chennai 600020; 73-C, M.T.H. Road,
Venkatapuram, Ambattur 600053; Y-211, II Avenue, Anna Nagar (W), Chennai
600040; 103A, Anna Salai, Chennai 600002
24 Hours Medical Shops: -
National Hospital
Devaki Hospital
Appollo Hospital
Vijaya Hospital
Raju Hospital
Aysha Hospital
Malar Hospital
Balaji Hospital
HOSPITALS IN MADRAS: -
Government General Hospital
Stanley Hospital
Royapettah Hospital
Government Kasturbha Gandhi Hospital for Women and Children
Government RSRM Hospital
Railway Hospital
Apollo Hospitals
K.J. Hospital
Tamil Nadu Hospital
Vijaya Hospital
Raju Hospital
EMBASSIES /CONSULATES /HIGH COMMISSIONS
Austria - 20, N.H. Road, Chennai
Denmark - 8, Collage Road, Chennai
Finland - 742, Anna Salai, Chennai
Germany - 22, Ethiraj Road, Chennai
Italy - 548, Anna Salai, Chennai
Japan - 11, Rutland Gate, 4th Street, Chennai
The Netherlands - 739, Anna Salai, Chennai
The Philippines - 97, Anna Salai, Chennai
Singapore - 3, N.H.Road, Chennai
Spain - 8, Nimmo Road, Chennai
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