first timer to chennai

nitya108 · Aug 18th, 2009, 14:00

hi, heard that triplicane is the best place to stay in chennai for backpackers, can anyone recommend a clean, safe and reasonable $ place, also how do i get from intl airport to triplicane, is there a bus? will arrive around 10am...thanks

dineshpkm · Aug 18th, 2009, 16:14

Triplicane is not a best place to reach airport

i would suggest Henkala hotel. Tambaram- 8 km from Airport

Nick-H · Aug 18th, 2009, 17:25

It depends. If you are just stopping off, then staying closer to the airport is fine. If you want to see any of the city, then don't even consider Tambaram, as it is further away.

It is easy to reach Chennai from the airport. If you want to do it low-budget, you can take a train. If you can spend a few hundred Rs, take a pre-paid taxi from the airport. Arriving at 10.00am, by the time you leave the airport, the morning office rush will have subsided, and you can enjoy seeing the Chennai streets.

For budget accommodation, Broad Lands in Triplicane comes recommended by quite a few members. They have rooms as cheap as Rs.200, and an interesting ambience in an old building. You will be central for seeing any Chennai sites.

Raghu.Kumar · Aug 19th, 2009, 15:15

Hi Nitya,

Mylapore is also simiar to Triplicane in terms of locality but a better place to stay. There is the Picnic Plaza hotel near Luz, then the Karpagam Hote on south mada street opposite the Kapaleswarar temple, where one of our members are currenty staying. there is a IM meet up also scheduled today.

The rates for singe non ac room is around 500 INR.

Take the pre paid taxi from the airport and reach your destination as it is the best way when you are not familiar with the town.

Raghu

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Originally Posted by nitya108

hi, heard that triplicane is the best place to stay in chennai for backpackers, can anyone recommend a clean, safe and reasonable $ place, also how do i get from intl airport to triplicane, is there a bus? will arrive around 10am...thanks

Nick-H · Aug 19th, 2009, 18:49

I'd prefer Mylapore too; it depends on the budget.

If the budget has to be severely restricted, Broad Lands in Triplicane is unbeatable. If not, then Mylapore is nicer.

nitya108 · Aug 20th, 2009, 09:14

thanks, can i get the train from the intl airport to mylapore? is the train station within walking distant to the airport?

also are there travel agents or tourist offices where i can book my bus or train to start travelling, only tend to spend 2 days or so in chennai?

bsprasad · Aug 20th, 2009, 17:59

There is no direct train from the International airport to Mylapore.

Yes, Railway Station (Tirusulam) is right opposite and walkable from International Airport.

You may have to get down at Kodambakkam and take a auto to Mylapore.

There is one more option also. You can Take a train from tirusulam towards Chennai Beach and get down at Fort Station. Change platforms and take a train to mylapore. That way you can also see the MRTS route which takes you on the coastal line of Chennai.

Nick-H · Aug 20th, 2009, 18:07

Mylapore station on the MRTS line is called Thirumayilai

girlfromvenus · Aug 20th, 2009, 20:46

I have paid 300 for the prepaid taxi from the airport...I think that's an ok price and it safes time and hustle.

Hotel Karpagam in Mylapore is ok, not the cheapest but good location.
I think chosing a location depends on the budget and the purpose and length of stay in Chennai.

Raghu.Kumar · Aug 21st, 2009, 12:38

my suggestion again would be to take the tamilnadu goverments black taxi and head to the hotel instead of walking up and down and changing trains with your baggage. it is not worth it.

the travel desk at the hotel would help you plan your travel. otherwise post your query here, member would help.

raghu kumar

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Originally Posted by nitya108

thanks, can i get the train from the intl airport to mylapore? is the train station within walking distant to the airport?

also are there travel agents or tourist offices where i can book my bus or train to start travelling, only tend to spend 2 days or so in chennai?

Aug 18th, 2009, 14:00	#1
nitya108 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: AUSTRALIA Posts: 18	first timer to chennai hi, heard that triplicane is the best place to stay in chennai for backpackers, can anyone recommend a clean, safe and reasonable $ place, also how do i get from intl airport to triplicane, is there a bus? will arrive around 10am...thanks

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dineshpkm Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hyderabad-Miyapur Posts: 32	hi Triplicane is not a best place to reach airport i would suggest Henkala hotel. Tambaram- 8 km from Airport

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Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,213	It depends. If you are just stopping off, then staying closer to the airport is fine. If you want to see any of the city, then don't even consider Tambaram, as it is further away. It is easy to reach Chennai from the airport. If you want to do it low-budget, you can take a train. If you can spend a few hundred Rs, take a pre-paid taxi from the airport. Arriving at 10.00am, by the time you leave the airport, the morning office rush will have subsided, and you can enjoy seeing the Chennai streets. For budget accommodation, Broad Lands in Triplicane comes recommended by quite a few members. They have rooms as cheap as Rs.200, and an interesting ambience in an old building. You will be central for seeing any Chennai sites.

Aug 19th, 2009, 18:49	#5
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,213	I'd prefer Mylapore too; it depends on the budget. If the budget has to be severely restricted, Broad Lands in Triplicane is unbeatable. If not, then Mylapore is nicer.

Aug 20th, 2009, 09:14	#6
nitya108 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: AUSTRALIA Posts: 18	thanks, can i get the train from the intl airport to mylapore? is the train station within walking distant to the airport? also are there travel agents or tourist offices where i can book my bus or train to start travelling, only tend to spend 2 days or so in chennai?

Aug 20th, 2009, 17:59	#7
bsprasad Account Closed Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 468	There is no direct train from the International airport to Mylapore. Yes, Railway Station (Tirusulam) is right opposite and walkable from International Airport. You may have to get down at Kodambakkam and take a auto to Mylapore. There is one more option also. You can Take a train from tirusulam towards Chennai Beach and get down at Fort Station. Change platforms and take a train to mylapore. That way you can also see the MRTS route which takes you on the coastal line of Chennai.

Aug 20th, 2009, 18:07	#8
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,213	Mylapore station on the MRTS line is called Thirumayilai

Aug 20th, 2009, 20:46	#9
girlfromvenus Seeker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 290	I have paid 300 for the prepaid taxi from the airport...I think that's an ok price and it safes time and hustle. Hotel Karpagam in Mylapore is ok, not the cheapest but good location. I think chosing a location depends on the budget and the purpose and length of stay in Chennai.