Formerly known as Madras, the city of Chennai is known for its humid, if not infamous, tropical climate. In fact, most travel guides in Tamil Nadu, India (capitalized in Chennai) say that you need to plan your visit in December, January, or February, the coolest and driest month of the year. Chennai has some attractions that are as enjoyable in the rain as in the clear sky. You can enjoy it even more without being crowded with the biggest tourists of the year. In addition, most Chennaities will tell you that the warm rains that fall throughout the summer make the city attractive.
Visiting Chennai’s main attractions at the peak of your trip makes you feel like you’re about to catch a suburban train during rush hours. If you enjoy this experience, or at least its sights, the beautiful Chennai Central Station, built by the Igiris in 1873, is worth a visit.
The quaint but fascinating Chennai Railway Museum and the magnificent Well, the majestic Government Museum will be more comfortable and accessible. The same applies to Chennai’s famous crowded Ranganathan Street. This is a must-have for bargain hunters. However, if the rain turns into a downpour, we recommend going to one of the many luxury indoor shopping malls in Chennai, such as Phoenix Marketcity and Spencer Plaza. Here, meals and spectators can easily spend a rainy afternoon.
Chennai is famous for its cheap and spicy street food, but when it rains it’s a great opportunity to visit a seated restaurant in the city. Traditional South Indian cuisine-small meats, lots of dosa, samba (lentil soup), and fluffy flat rice balls known as idli-is well represented in Chennai. Ratna Café, in the heart of the city, has been a popular facility since the middle of the last century. But today, an army of fast-growing, energetic young foodies in Chennai could go out for Thai food in Benjarong or Chinese food for a pure white modernist from the Tao city of Penn.
Chennai overlooks the Bay of Bengal, where the water is always warm.Marina Beach is the city’s most popular beach and the second longest city beach in the world. Bathing at Marina Beach is prohibited due to rough seas and dangerous undercurrents. Instead, most Chennaities head down the coast to Kovalam or Mahabalipuram for swimming or more adventurous water sports. It is one of the few surf culture outposts in India.
I’ve always been fond of the beach and its ambience. It was my first time seeing the other side of a beach. It was when I visited Fisherman’s Cove beach. I’ve never really been to the beach at night, but this was my first experience spending time on the beach late at night. I, along with my four cousins, visited the place after sunset, and it was dark. We reached the rock and started to climb that sharp and rugged rock. As we reached the end point, we moved to the next The entire place is still in my memory as if it was photographed. It was one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen. The waves made noise as they touched the sand, collided with the rocks, and made sound. That was the moment I realized how huge the ocean was and it made me scared. I felt the volume of the ocean and it felt like I was on top of it. I observed some crabs crawling on the rocks. The salty air gushing over me, the sound of the waves hitting rocks and the glimmering ocean will always be the best memory in my heart.
Standing on the beach and soaking your feet in the water is a ritual we always do. This was the day I realized how beautiful the bond between the moon and the ocean was. It was the full moon, and the tides were rising. Slowly, the reflection of the moon started to glimmer on the water. The distorted shine on the water was a treat for the eyes. The moon was reddish in color, which made the water shimmer like gold. It was like gold flowing from the moon and reaching the shore. It was a lovely sight to see. It was something that the camera couldn’t capture, but my eyes could! I still have the picture crystal clear recorded in my memory.
The beach has always been a part of my leisure routine. It has been a part of all my emotions. From my childhood, the constant hangout place has been the beach. It’s a place suitable for everyone and to enjoy with anyone. As soon as we enter, we run towards the bajji shop, the corn shop with fire sparkles as they roast it. Palm reading, balloon shooting, and ice cream are the typical fun routine we follow when we go to the beach. It will always be the go-to spot no matter what time of day it is.
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