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Chennai

Tamil Nadu

South India's biggest city, with Marina Beach, Fort St. George, Kapaleeshwarar Temple and a great music season.

Best Time to Go
Nov–Feb
Our full guide to Chennai is being written. It's on the South India list as Must-See.

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If You're Nearby
Beaches · Beaches

Elliot's Beach

Tamil Nadu
About 5.6 miles away

Chennai's calmer city beach at Besant Nagar, with evening food stalls.

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Worth a Detour
Beaches · Beaches

Covelong Beach

Tamil Nadu
About 21 miles away

A fishing village and surf spot on the road from Chennai to Mahabalipuram.

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Worth a Detour
Heritage · UNESCO

Mahabalipuram

Tamil Nadu
About 32 miles away

Pallava shore temples and giant rock carvings on the sea, a UNESCO site south of Chennai.

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