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India - Chennai
Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is the capital city of Tamil Nadu. Chennai is one of India’s major ports and the commercial hub of South India. The city’s main attractions are temples and forts, churches, beaches, mosques, parks and mountains.

Chennai is also the gateway to renowned tourist attractions like Mahabalipuram, Puduchery (formely known as Pondicherry and the seat of French ambitions in India), Tiruttani (famous for its Murugan temple) and the world famous Tirumala - Tirupathi shrines, which is a few hours drive from Chennai.

 
 
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Flying time from Singapore 4 hours
Flight frequency Check our flight frequency here
Airport to city 20 km
Airport tax Passenger service fee of INR 229 (collected at time of ticketing)
Climate Summer Season (April - May)
Monsoon Season (June - September)
Winter Season (November - February)
Best time to go Winter
Flavours Luscious banana leaf thalis and excellent dosas.
Currency Indian Rupee (INR)
Activities Strolling along the Marina Beach or explore the wonders of Kapaleeswarar rich history.
Events & festivals January - Tamil New Year's Day and Pongal. Thiruvalluvar Day, Uzhavar Thirunal, Republic Day

February - Meelad-un-Nabi

March - Telugu New Year's Day, Mahaveer Javanthi
April - Good Friday, Dr B.R. Ambedkar birthday

August - Independence Day

September - Krishna Jayanthi, Ramzan, Vinayakar Chathurthi

October - Gandhi Jayanthi, Ayutha Pooja, Vijayadhasami

November - Deepavali, Bakrid

December - Muharram, Christmas
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