Chennai is not only the capital of Tamil Nadu but also one of the most happening commercial places of India. As per Forbes, it is one of the "Top 10 Fastest Growing Cities in the World". More than 34,000 companies have offices in Chennai. Software services, automobile, health care, hardware manufacturing, electronic manufacturing, telecom manufacturing, and financial services are the major drivers of the economy. Important automotive companies present here are Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Ashok Leyland, Renault, BMW, Nissan Motors, Ford, and others. Chennai is expected (as estimated by CII) to become a US$ 100 billion economy by the year 2025. GAWC has regarded Chennai as a global city.
Flight Information, Airport Services, and Connectivity
The Chennai Airport has two terminals: Kamaraj Domestic Terminal and Anna International Terminal. Flights are managed by important airlines such as Air India, SpiceJet, Jet Airways, Aeroflot, Emirates, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa German Airlines, etc. The most-popular destinations from Chennai airport include Mumbai, Bangalore, Jaipur, Agartala, Kolkata, Delhi, Visakhapatnam, Ahmedabad, Pune, Trivandrum, etc. The most noted facilities in Chennai Airport include Reserved Lounge, Escalator, Baggage Trolleys, Baggage Wrapping Machine, Duty Free Shops, Snack Bar/Restaurants/Tea and Coffee Vending Machines, ATMs, Book/Magazine Shop, free WiFi facility, and others. Prepaid taxis, hired cabs, Metro Rail system, and suburban railway network help passengers to visit different parts of the city and other places of Tamil Nadu.
More Information on Chennai
This metropolis is spread over 164.8 square miles, having a total population of 6,500,000. People speak and understand Tamil and English. The must-visit places in Chennai include:
- Marina Beach
- Arignar Anna Zoological Park
- Golden Beach
- St. Thomas Mount
- San Thome Basilica
- Queens Land
- Kapaleshwar Temple
- Parthasarathy Temple
- Edward Elliot's Beach
- Thousand Lights Mosque
- Madras War Cemetery
- Church of our Lady of Light
The best time to visit Chennai is between October and March.
