My routes across India, city by city. Kept for memory, shared if you plan to backpack around India too.

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Trips
128
Cities
193
Total stops

Chennai, Tamil Nadu: places to visit, food to try, travel notes, and map.

State: Tamil Nadu Region: Southern Category: Metro, Coastal, Forts and Palaces, Monuments and Museums, Base Camp Accommodation: Zostel, Bloom Travel: Metro, City Bus, Auto, Ola/uber

Must visit

  • Marina Beach
  • Kapaleeshwarar Temple
  • Government Museum & Egmore
  • Fort St. George
  • Mahabalipuram (day trip)
  • San Thome Basilica

Must try

  • chettinad chicken curry at Anjappar
  • filter coffee at Saravana Bhavan
  • Marina Beach sundal (boiled chickpeas snack)
  • Mylapore street walk at dawn
  • Parotta and egg curry at local mess
  • Besant Nagar beach evening
  • Kothu parotta at 1am