Welcome to our Chennai, India travel page. Chennai, which was formerly known as Madras, is the main city in the state of Tamil Nadu and is the Gateway to South India. It was founded at Fort St. George in 1640 by Francis Day, an employee of the East India Company.
Chennai, today is one of the great metropolitan cities of the World, and the fourth largest city in India. In the city, it's hard to miss the dominant British influences in the form of old Cathedrals, buildings in the Indo-Saracen style of architecture and wide tree lined avenues.
The city is home to much of India's automobile industry and is the country's second-largest exporter of Software, information technology and information-technology-enabled services, behind Bangalore.
When planning your next trip anywhere in India, don't forget to visit the Ministry of Tourism web site developed by the government of India which can provide invaluable information for your next visit. Also, the Embassy of India web site in Washington D.C. can be very helpful.
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Airline and Airport Codes - Find airport codes for India as well as other airline industry jargon at this site. A great resource for the traveler is the Maps of India web site which is filled with India tourism maps.
The U.S. State Department publishes the consular Info Sheet for India which provides important up to date information regarding travel to India. Also, the U.S. passport services office provides information and services to American citizens about how to obtain, replace or change a passport. Finally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides detailed information about specific diseases that affect foreign travel, you will also find tips on traveling with children and much more. |
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