Need advice

where is it chennai??????

i think chennai is in india

maybe i can give you contacts of my colleagues or friends who have houses in chennai but will ask them first

i can give you what ever details u require

Airline code for Chennai is MAA and the airport area is called meenampakam. there are buses auto rickshaw and taxi available from outside the airport to take you where ever you want.

Taxi fare from airport to city is around 300 to 400 indian rupees and auto rickshaw is half the fare like say 100 to 200 rupees to city.

hope this info is useful to you. Also if you need to find out famous temples go to google and search for cheenai india tourist or places to see.. good luck

Chennai is in India and is close to cities like kerala and bangalore.

thank you meagan, i will send a personal mssge

within the city there is nothing much to see . You can plan your trip immediately to mahabalipuram (it is a small hamlet ) .you will like the sea shore .Incase you want to taste south indian food then chennai is the best . within chennai you can also visit a couple of temples like parthasarathy temple .

Yes, i will try to stay @ triplicane area while im in chennai, that much temple around there, and also saint thomas basilika. Than next day i will go to mahabalipuram, can you tell me if just a day in mahabalipuram its enough time?.

Im still confused, about budget hotel and transport, im reach chennai airport @ 11 am , do you have advice?

thanks
reta

A day is good enough for mahabalipuram . Another day is fine for pondicherry . Hotels are in the region of Rs600 -Rs2000 a day . Transport is not really a problem . From the airport call taxi is avaliable or alternatively you can book some rooms close to the airport as yours will be a short stay .

how about train or bus from airport to triplicane area? (its good place to stay for women?) i just know this are from google :)or you have recomended area to stay that save for women? near temple and some interesting place around city

There is no direct bus to triplicane from the airport . You will have to get to mount road and from there get an auto . Triplicane is off mount road and very close by . There are no direct trains as well . You will be better off with a prepaid auto or call taxi from Mount road . Staying at triplicane is cheaper compared to mylapore . You can try the broadlands at triplicane .That lodging is cheap and quite comfortable , i believe .

thank you i will try search broadlands , mybe the women hostel too

Welcome to Chennai...I hope you will have a comfortable stay here.
Mahabalipuram is not far from Chennai. You can easily reach there by bus.

How long are you planning to stay? Safty is not a big concern for women in Chennai.

Hi pachuchu1977, i will stay 3 its enough time right?, i just check your blog and its interesting , i love photography too, its save bring a big camera in hand when we around the chennai city?

and mybe give me advice about culture there, like what cloth we must wear? the attitude etc?

because i know you are women and foreigner too

regards.
reta

If you mean 3 weeks about your stay here, it's good, 3 months - plenty and if it is 3 days not enough. Thanks for the comments on my blog too.

It is a good idea to bring your camera along with you. You dont want to miss any.

If you have done a bit of home work about Indian culture, Chennai has almost the similar. People are pretty cool, friendly. Food is really great here, vegetarian. When you travel you should try new food and I think thats the best adventure you can do in a city.

It is going to be really hot...I mean Really HOT when you are here, so try some summer cloths. I wouldn't recommend mini skirt or shot shots( You will stick out like a sore thumb)but go for some loose pants or jeans and comfortable top. Get ready with some sun-lotions.

Try public transport if you really want to feel the city and auto rickshas do over charge foreigners. And if your budget lets you, you can get some peaceful time in some beachside resorts in Mahabalipuram. There are some not very expensive ones there.

Good luck to you
Madama

hey there am daniel here nice to know your comin to chennai ,well would wana make some new frenzz,and hey life in chennai is cool party life ,food,everything is good my number is 9176215398

I have just saw your requirement.I am from Chennai. You may call me any time and I can guide you.There is no difficulty in Chennai.You can stay safe.Pl send me a mail to cscs7in@hotmail.com any time.Bye

Hello everyone...thank you for all response...very very helpfull..mybe we can make meet and great while im in chennai..

Mahabilapuram will take a very full day.  Between the cultural center and the Shore Temple complex, it is a lot to cover but well worth it.  Chennai has at least two days of stuff as well.  Do your research as you will need tight scheduling and you do not have time to see it all.  The city is very large and the traffic is very bad.  Plan on at least 10min/km when scheduling transit times.

Pondicherry will take 1-2 days depending on how efficient you are.  The Botanical Garden is beautiful, just remember your DEET.  Pondy has a completely different feel from Chennai.  Big Indian city vs. little French village.  Great food and hotels.

On the womens hostels, it depends on what you are looking for.  They are very reasonable but can come with a lot of rules.  There are conventional hotels all over Chennai that are reasonably priced.

BTW, Bangalore and Kerala are only close if you consider an 8 hour train ride short.  They are not a day trip from Chennai/

Better to stay in heart of the city to cover all places.If you are looking for good hotel you can see in google.Or you can prefer serviced apartment which are very good and rent on daily basis.

Traffic is very much in the morning and evening hours.So plan your programme accordingly.You can visit Pondicherry also by road from Mahablipuram.From Podycherry you can directly go to Banagalore by bus.It is almost 8-9 hours travel.

If you need any more info don't hesitate to ask

Hi CJ..

Yes, i try to search in google, too much temple around chennai, which is the big one? are foreigner allow to come inside?

I just search, women hostel, look good, i hope i can rent a day

thnks for your suggest

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             I hope you done wonderful tour ın Chennaı

Tamilnadu is amazing i will back there someday...

hi cinna
you write to the local health authority of mamallapuram-dr senthil
his  email is ask.dr.sen@gmail.com
he will be helpful
do not get  friendly with touts

hi reta ...are you still in chennai....?

dear i am at chennai india only.  what is ur budget and what would be ur transport mode.  if u want very cheap one u can go by govt mode.  or if u want very comfortable one u have to pay more.  pl feel free to ask any help ok.  raretocare@gmail.com  what is possible surely i will do.  i will not charge u anything so dont worry.

Hello all im not in chennai anymore, already back to my country, but i will back to Varanasi next week

dear.  how u propose to go to varanasi.  by train and if so from chennai.  give ur berth no and coach and train no i will ask my people to come to railway station and to help u.  Pl note that from 1.11.11 to 10.11.11 they are all coming to chennai for the marriage of their daughter.  but still they will try u can also meet them at chennai.  I will see u at chennai and do what is possible by me that too only if u want ok.  pl give ur personal id.  if inconvenient u can tell that.  this site i am new.

dear...!! Varanasi is very holy place in indain history..it is very nice place indeed..you'll find man y sadhu and all there ..you can roam easily there but be lil carefull of your things ..people of varanasi are good and kinda religious..reach there and pray to god and god will listen your prayer..i'd like to know how and when you are reaching to varansi so that i can help you ealily..my email id is jatan_rahul@yahoo.co.in and you can also find me at facebook as cute_slimboy@yahoo.com.
may god bless you and have safe trip ..all the best...waiting for your reply..till then cya...

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Hello Thecinnamonjourney,

It seems that you have interest in visiting spiritual India, the temples and the holy places.

If you want any assistance for your Varanasi tour please mention. I feel happy to help you out.

are you in india...?

hello everything is done in Varanasi, it's such a great place.. thank you all..

Hi guys,
  I'm in chennai since 12/3 but haven't seen any places around since I'm staying 24km away from the city (I'm staying in IT Highway).
  Just want to know what is worth place to go around for only a day?
  Please share, 'casue I'll be leaving soon.  Thanks!

dear thanks for asking. it depends of ur taste, ur views and ur age pl.  without knowing this if i say it may not suite u.  if u r relegious type i can tell all temples, churches and mask.  otherwise u see mariena beach, ashtalakshmi temple and church near that, santhome church, adayar eliats beach, central station, airport, lic building at mount road, high court, General hospital, egmore musium, annanagar tower, fort(without fail) and there are many other which are according to your choice.  if my assistance or advice is needed u may call  9444947927.  you can see SriRamachandra medical college also. thanks.