Chennai is blessed with the wonders of nature, the bliss of spirituality, the grandeur of old architecture, and a vibrant fishing community. If you want to experience them all, visiting Chennai is a great choice. Simply catch a Kochi to Chennai flight and these tourist attractions will be waiting to delight you.
Marina Beach
It is the second-largest urban beach in the world that you must visit in Chennai. Here, you can behold enthralling sunrises and sunsets that will enchant you with their vibrant colours spanning the sky and reflecting on the shimmering water. The beach is also an escape from the Chennai heat to enjoy some fresh breeze and tranquil time.
Location: Along the Bay of Bengal
Royapuram Fishing Harbour
How about seeing fishermen at work? If you have never experienced that, drop by this fishing harbour. Here, you will see how the fishermen trade with the bidders and try to get the best deals. You can also catch wonderful views from this place. Accommodating around 570 boats, Royapuram remains a major attraction for fish lovers.
Location: Kasimedu, Royapuram
Nagalapuram Waterfalls
If you are a nature lover, don't miss visiting this place after your Kochi to Chennai flight ends. A visit to this waterfall can soothe your senses and relieve you from the city's heat while amusing you with nature's beauty. Here, you can trek in the wilderness if you love adventure or simply watch the water cascading from a high vantage point.
Location: Arai
Fees: ₹20 (for adults)
Timings: 8 am - 3 pm
Ashtalaxmi Temple
Seekers of peace and spirituality find bliss in visiting this temple. It is devoted to the Goddess Laxmi, symbolic of abundance and wealth, and is popular for its serene and divine ambience. The temple lies near the sea and therefore, you can hear the crashing of the waves on the shores resonating through the temple walls. The entire experience can relax and ground you.
Location: Kalakshetra Colony, Basant Nagar
Timings: 6:30 am - 12 pm and 4 pm - 8 pm
Guindy National Park
This place lies almost in the heart of Chennai and has added to its architectural significance. It houses a wide variety of mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds, trees, and more. This makes Guindy a favourite place for animal lovers. If you walk in the snake park, you can find myriad species of snakes like cobras, pythons, and more. What's more, the place is away from the hustle and bustle of the town for a pleasant experience.
Location: Rangeguindy
Fees: ₹20 (for adults)
Timings: 9 am to 5:30 pm
Velankanni Church
This church is renowned for its splendid blend of Christian, Gothic, and Portuguese architectural styles. The magnificent white structure with tall towers overlooks the Bay of Bengal for a picturesque view. Also called the Annai Vailankanni Shrine, it is the ideal place for peace-loving souls.
Location: 4, Anna Velankanni Road, Besant Nagar
Timings: 9 am - 1 pm and 4 pm - 8 pm
Take plenty of pictures of all the places you visit in Chennai and show them to your loved ones back home after you return on your Chennai to Kochi flight.
