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South India

Chennai

The cultural capital with temples and beaches

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Famous For

Marina Beach
Kapaleeshwarar Temple
Fort St. George
Filter Coffee
Best Time to Visit: November to February

Right Now in Chennai

33°C

Overcast

Feels like

38°C

Humidity

54%

Wind

7 km/h

WEATHER IN Chennai

Summer

March - May

30°C - 40°C

Hot and humid, hill stations offer relief

Monsoon

June - September (SW), Oct - Dec (NE)

25°C - 32°C

Two monsoons - Southwest and Northeast, lush green landscapes

Winter

December - February

20°C - 30°C

Pleasant and mild, best time to visit

Snowfall

N/A

None

No snowfall in South India

Accommodation

Prices per night in Indian Rupees

hostel₹350-700/night
budget₹900-1800/night
mid range₹2500-5000/night
luxury₹6000-10000/night
ultra luxury₹12000+/night

Public Transport

Getting around the city

metro₹10-50/trip
bus₹5-30/trip
auto₹30-200/trip

Shopping Guide

Where to shop and what to buy

T Nagar

Silk sarees, jewelry

Pondy Bazaar

Fashion, electronics

George Town

Wholesale goods, spices

Food Guide - Chennai

Street Food

Idli Sambar

₹30-60

Steamed rice cakes with lentil soup

Dosa varieties

₹50-150

Crispy fermented crepes with fillings

Kothu Parotta

₹80-150

Shredded layered bread stir-fried

Filter Coffee

₹30-60

South Indian style drip coffee

Local Cuisine

Chettinad Chicken

₹280-450

Fiery pepper-based curry

Meen Kuzhambu

₹250-400

Tangy tamarind fish curry

Mutton Biryani (Ambur)

₹200-350

Tamil-style aromatic rice dish

Payasam

₹60-120

Sweet milk and vermicelli dessert

Foreign Cuisine

Chinese at Dynasty

₹400-800

Fine dining Chinese

Lebanese at Zaitoon

₹300-600

Authentic Middle Eastern

Italian at Tuscana

₹500-1200

Wood-fired pizzas, fresh pasta

Safety Tips

Stay safe during your visit

Avoid beaches late at night

Use prepaid taxis from stations

Stay hydrated in hot weather

Respect temple customs and dress codes

Emergency Numbers in India

100
Police
102 / 108
Ambulance
1091
Women Helpline
1363
Tourist Helpline
FOR ANY EMERGENCY
📱 Dial 112
All-in-one emergency number (like 911 in USA)

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