Posted by: DestinationIndia
in Travel on Mar 31, 2011
Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is the capital city of Indian state of Tamil Nadu in South India. It is widely acclaimed for its rich culture & tradition. It is a major hub for music, art and culture in India. It is noted for its classical dance shows and magnificent Hindu temples. Located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, it is the gateway to south India tours and travels. Most south India tours are started from this metropolitan city of India.
Parthasarathy Temple: Dedicated to Lord Krishna, the Parthasarathy Temple is an 8th century Hindu temple located in Triplicane, Chennai. This magnificent temple was originally built by Pallavas in the 8th century. The temple is considered as one of the oldest architectural structures in the city. Today it has been one of the most popular tourist attractions Chennai city tours in South India.
Snake Park – The Snake Park is one of the most sought after tourist attractions of Chennai South India Tour. It is home to a wide variety of snakes including poisonous and non-poisonous snakes both. It also has some species of tortoises, turtles, crocodiles and gharials. This famous Snake Park is highly regarded for the purpose of education and exhibition.