What do I need to know before going to Chennai?


What do I need to know before going to Chennai?

Dos & Don'ts
  • Your research. ...
  • Learn a bit about the culture before going. ...
  • Visit Chennai's monuments. ...
  • If you're going to travel long distances from Chennai to elsewhere, you'll want to travel by train, it's much more comfortable than the overcrowded buses.
  • Try the local dishes!
  • Drink bottled water only.


Is Chennai walkable?

To be a pedestrian in Chennai is sometimes no different from being in an obstacle course. Where footpaths exist, pedestrians have to often hop, skip, and jump over obstructions or broken platforms.