The capital of Tamil Nadu, Chennai, was founded in 1639 and is all things culture, cuisine, and craft to ensure your day here packs a punch.
- Start your day with a guided walk with Madras Inherited.
- Breakfast at Carnaby at the Residency Towers.
- Shopping in T Nagar and Pondy Bazaar.
- Government museum Chennai.
- Lunch at Jolly Indian.
- Fort St George.
- Sunset on Marina Beach & Vivekananda House.
- Dinner at Up North Pullman Chennai Anna Salai.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Between November and February, the city has better weather compared to the rest of the year. It is also the Margazhi season in mid-January when there are several classical music and dance performances across the city.
WHERE TO STAY
Pullman Chennai Anna Salai is one of the newer swanky properties in the city. The Residency Towers in T Nagar is also a great place in the heart of the city.
Read the full story that first appeared in Spice Route’s Jan 2026 issue here:
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