Chennai is located in the northern region of Tamil Nadu and often referred to as "Gateway to South India". Located on the Coromandel Coast, on the Eastern Coastal Plains, Chennai touches the Bay of Bengal Sea. The ground elevation is 6.7 metres. Being located very close to the equator and along a coastline, Chennai experiences a tropical wet and dry climate. Summers are extremely hot while winter months are moderate. The precipitation during monsoon ranges from moderate to heavy.
Just like other metro cities, Chennai also has a developed transportation infrastructure. It is easy to get as well as get around the city.
Air: There is an international airport in the city which is one of the busiest ones in India with flights to many countries and major cities in India.
Rail: Chennai has two main railway stations. One connects it to the major cities of the country and the other for cities in Tamil Nadu and nearby places.
Roadways: Chennai is linked with other cities through five national highways. There are several bus services from many cities in south India going towards the city.
Local Transport: To get around Chennai, local trains, buses, auto-rickshaw and taxis can be used. All these modes are readily available at most spots.
Chennai offers numerous options for shopping around. There are many shopping malls to flock and plenty of showrooms selling silk sarees, ethnic jewellery, items of handicrafts. There are many multiplexes showing Hindi, English and Tamil films where one can get entertained. Also, tourists can look out for live Bharatanatyam and Carnatic music performances.
