Dawn in Chennai....

ecoremo · Oct 21st, 2009, 04:01

I will arrive alone by train at 4am in Chennai on the 10th of November. What should I do?

Straight to hotel, leave my bags and....... ?

is something interesting to do so early in the morning? markets? beach? . . .

thanks! ;-)

Raghu.Kumar · Oct 21st, 2009, 12:27

Hi,

Welcome to Chennai. Its a good idea to venture out early in the morning. Which hotel are you going to stay ? accordingly I can suggest the beach thats clsoer to the hotel.

You can take a walk on the promenade in the beach and also view the sunrise. However it is not advisable to walk closer to the sea shore as it would not be clean.

Walking on the beach road ( platform ) is really good by about 5.30 AM

Raghu

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecoremo

I will arrive alone by train at 4am in Chennai on the 10th of November. What should I do?

Straight to hotel, leave my bags and....... ?

is something interesting to do so early in the morning? markets? beach? . . .

thanks! ;-)

ecoremo · Oct 21st, 2009, 19:33

Thank you Raghu-

I still need to find a hotel, which area should I chose?
I am happy to hear that life starts early also in Chennai....!

stocklotgarment · Oct 21st, 2009, 23:52

I still need to find a hotel, which area should I chose?
I am happy to hear that life starts early also in Chennai....![/quote]

What kind of a hotel are you looking for ? If you post a lil more info abt the kind of hotel , prices etc .. I am sure IM ers will be able to guide you to a nice place
Are you jst visiting chennai as a tourist or on Business and do you need to be close to any area in particular ?

ecoremo · Oct 22nd, 2009, 00:02

Hi-
I will be at the end of my 2 weeks travel in Tamil Nadu. Arriving at 4am in Chennai and departing the next day to Goa (by air). Taxi within the City.
My intention is to stay around 2000INR if possible. I just don't know which part of the City is central and attractive for such a short stay.
Thanks for your help-

stocklotgarment · Oct 22nd, 2009, 00:08

Ok , since you will be leaving in just a days time , I think it would be better if you got an accomodation near the Airport .
Within the INR2000 I think mount manor is a good hotel .

http://www.businesslive.in/html/HOTEL_DETAILS.htm

It is near the airport and they offer drop /pick up service as well .

Raghu.Kumar · Oct 22nd, 2009, 13:17

Hi

If your budget is around 2000 Per day, then you can opt for New Woodlands Hotel on Radhakrishan Road , which is considered central. the beach is just 5 minutes by rick and about 10 minutes fast walk. An AC room on single status would cost 1400 INR inclusive of taxes. Its better to stay in the city limits so that commuting within is easier. Mano of our IMers have stayed here and if anyone is reading this can offer their comments.

Building : No 72/75
Street : Dr Radhakrishnan Salai
Location : Near Music Academy
Area : Mylapore
Pin : 600004
Tel. : 91-44- 28113111, 91-44 28111015, 91-44 28239719, 91-44 28113214

Email : newwoodland@vsnl.com
Website : www.newwoodlands.com

What time is your flight to Goa the next day ? If you want to do shopping you can do it all through the day, if you want to see places, then May be you can take the Hop off , hop on bus to see places of tourist interests.

Given below is the weblink for the Online booking of the Hop On Hop Off tour to Mahabalipuram.

http://www.ttdconline.com/

http://www.tamilnadutourism.org/hopontour.html

Marundeeswaar Temple ( Your choice being a temple )
VGP Golden Beach ( Skip )
Mayajaal ( Skip )
MGM Dizzee World ( Skip )
Dakshina Chithra ( Visit )
Muttukadu Boat House ( Visit )
Nithyakalyanaperumal Temple (Thiruvidandhai) ( optional depending on ur interest)
Crocodile Bank ( Visit )
Sea Lion Show ( Not seen it myself, check with the guide)
Tiger Cave ( Visit )
Shore Temple ( Must Vist )
Arjuna Penance and Five Rathas ( Must Visit )

You can do the reservation online and you get a 25 % discount too and also complimentary boat ride in Muttukadu. The last bus leaves abt 11 AM ,

Hope the above helps,

Raghu

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecoremo

Hi-
I will be at the end of my 2 weeks travel in Tamil Nadu. Arriving at 4am in Chennai and departing the next day to Goa (by air). Taxi within the City.
My intention is to stay around 2000INR if possible. I just don't know which part of the City is central and attractive for such a short stay.
Thanks for your help-

ecoremo · Oct 22nd, 2009, 20:16

Oh this is fantastic!
thank you so much for your info. I am leaving the next day at 15.00 so I'll have plenty of time to give a superficial look at the city. the Hop-On/Off sounds like a good idea. And the hotel too. thank you very much!

Raghu.Kumar · Oct 23rd, 2009, 12:06

Great, in that case you can use the time the next day to visit Citi Centre and Spencers Mall and do some window/actual shopping. If you like Indian Curios / small gifts for giveaways, you may visit the Victoria Technical Institute ( VTI ) located a few minutes from Spencers Plaza.

Enjoy Your trip.

Raghu

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecoremo

Oh this is fantastic!
thank you so much for your info. I am leaving the next day at 15.00 so I'll have plenty of time to give a superficial look at the city. the Hop-On/Off sounds like a good idea. And the hotel too. thank you very much!

Nick-H · Oct 23rd, 2009, 16:33

I went to Citi Centre this week. Believe it or not, Landmark there was the only place (including Nokia "Care Centres") to have a replacement batter for my phone, and I urgently needed one

There is a Landmark, and there is a Lifestyle. Apart form that, there are Western fashion shops. There is absolutely nothing for the visitor, who would be better off buying their Western clothes at home. The entire place is for the Wannabe-Western young Indian --- there are not even any silk or sari shops.

Spencer Plaza gives you the same Landmark (Lifestyle? Not sure, but again, who comes to India to take home Western-style household stuff?) along with dozens of other shops selling just about everything from gems to gods to gadgets.

The only disadvantage of Spencers, is that it is hard to window shop without those damn-fool touts trying to drag you by the neck into their Kashmiri shops --- which is a shame, as there are some wondrously beautiful things in those windows, and one might well gravitate into the shop anyway if their owners weren't so rabidly anxious to get you in there!

Anyway, the message from this shopoholic is:

Citi Centre: Forget it.
Spencers: Visit, but be ready to show your earplugs to the touts

Oct 21st, 2009, 04:01	#1
ecoremo Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 18	Dawn in Chennai.... I will arrive alone by train at 4am in Chennai on the 10th of November. What should I do? Straight to hotel, leave my bags and....... ? is something interesting to do so early in the morning? markets? beach? . . . thanks! ;-)

Oct 22nd, 2009, 00:02	#5
ecoremo Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 18	hotel chennai Hi- I will be at the end of my 2 weeks travel in Tamil Nadu. Arriving at 4am in Chennai and departing the next day to Goa (by air). Taxi within the City. My intention is to stay around 2000INR if possible. I just don't know which part of the City is central and attractive for such a short stay. Thanks for your help-

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Oct 21st, 2009, 19:33	#3
ecoremo Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 18	Thank you Raghu- I still need to find a hotel, which area should I chose? I am happy to hear that life starts early also in Chennai....!

Oct 21st, 2009, 23:52	#4
stocklotgarment Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chennai Posts: 123	I still need to find a hotel, which area should I chose? I am happy to hear that life starts early also in Chennai....![/quote] What kind of a hotel are you looking for ? If you post a lil more info abt the kind of hotel , prices etc .. I am sure IM ers will be able to guide you to a nice place Are you jst visiting chennai as a tourist or on Business and do you need to be close to any area in particular ?

Oct 22nd, 2009, 00:08	#6
stocklotgarment Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chennai Posts: 123	Ok , since you will be leaving in just a days time , I think it would be better if you got an accomodation near the Airport . Within the INR2000 I think mount manor is a good hotel . http://www.businesslive.in/html/HOTEL_DETAILS.htm It is near the airport and they offer drop /pick up service as well .

Oct 22nd, 2009, 20:16	#8
ecoremo Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 18	Oh this is fantastic! thank you so much for your info. I am leaving the next day at 15.00 so I'll have plenty of time to give a superficial look at the city. the Hop-On/Off sounds like a good idea. And the hotel too. thank you very much!

Oct 23rd, 2009, 16:33	#10
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,213	I went to Citi Centre this week. Believe it or not, Landmark there was the only place (including Nokia "Care Centres") to have a replacement batter for my phone, and I urgently needed one There is a Landmark, and there is a Lifestyle. Apart form that, there are Western fashion shops. There is absolutely nothing for the visitor, who would be better off buying their Western clothes at home. The entire place is for the Wannabe-Western young Indian --- there are not even any silk or sari shops. Spencer Plaza gives you the same Landmark (Lifestyle? Not sure, but again, who comes to India to take home Western-style household stuff?) along with dozens of other shops selling just about everything from gems to gods to gadgets. The only disadvantage of Spencers, is that it is hard to window shop without those damn-fool touts trying to drag you by the neck into their Kashmiri shops --- which is a shame, as there are some wondrously beautiful things in those windows, and one might well gravitate into the shop anyway if their owners weren't so rabidly anxious to get you in there! Anyway, the message from this shopoholic is: Citi Centre: Forget it. Spencers: Visit, but be ready to show your earplugs to the touts