TOUR TO CAPITAL OF TAMILNADU "CHENNAI"

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The beach runs from near Fort St. George in the north to Foreshore Estate in the south, a distance of 6.0 km (3.7 mi), making it the second longest urban beach in the world, after Cox's Bazar Beach. It is a prominent landmark in Chennai.\nAll along the length of the promenade, stone statues adorn the roadside area of the beach starting from the Triumph of Labour statue, the first statue erected on the beach, near the memorials at Anna Square to the Mahatma Gandhi statue near the lighthouse.\n Most statues are of national or local legends while others have symbolic significance like the Triumph of Labour statue. The statues along the promenade are (from north to south)."},{"type":"link","content":"https://youtu.be/Esk413OWFJA"}]},{"address":"Vivekananda House","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":13.049515653680722,"longitude":80.28047584999999},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":750,"height":498},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F9Q6DDXIjHxvbspAoopAM%2FVHouse.jpg?alt=media&token=cd5013b3-7aad-4214-a860-f1f497a5e4d0"},{"metadata":{"width":400,"height":300},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F9Q6DDXIjHxvbspAoopAM%2Fth%20(1).jpg?alt=media&token=2aac4782-d6fb-425f-95a5-025b272d0926"},{"type":"text","content":"Vivekananda House also popularly known as The Ice House, is a shrine and pilgrimage center for the admirers and followers of Swami Vivekananda. It is in this house that Swami Vivekananda stayed for six weeks in 1900. \nThe bedroom where Vivekananda spent six weeks is now a safe haven for all those who want to meditate and attain inner peace."},{"type":"link","content":"https://youtu.be/L5-Ij_RRVRo"}]},{"address":"Santhome Cathedral Basilica","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":13.033747003676094,"longitude":80.27759354999999},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":1500},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F9Q6DDXIjHxvbspAoopAM%2FSANTHOME_CATHEDRAL.jpg?alt=media&token=da496da8-2fa8-42d1-b91b-798af60d1a8e"},{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":667},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F9Q6DDXIjHxvbspAoopAM%2FSANTHOME_CATHEDRAL_-_JUST_BEFORE_EVENING_MASS.jpg?alt=media&token=52e23422-37a8-4076-ad2b-ce2a2167f30c"},{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":1391},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F9Q6DDXIjHxvbspAoopAM%2FChennai%2C_basilica_di_san_tommaso_apostolo%2C_museo%2C_reliquiario_dell'osso_di_s._tommaso_e_della_lancia_che_lo_uccise%2C_02.jpg?alt=media&token=d37a28b5-0f17-4090-9ada-bb2183ef8a3a"},{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":1280},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F9Q6DDXIjHxvbspAoopAM%2FSanthome_pipe.jpg?alt=media&token=0fd2f1ef-10cd-4cef-95ca-9f38168f485e"},{"type":"text","content":"San Thome Church, officially known as St Thomas Cathedral Basilica and National Shrine of Saint Thomas, is a minor basilica of the Catholic Church in India, in the Santhome neighborhood of Madras (Chennai), in Tamil Nadu\nSanthome Church has an attached museum containing a lot of historical things belonging to Saint Thomas the Apostle and Santhome Church and the tomb.\n It has the oldest Cross of the 7th-8th centuries and Inscription. It is located at the backside of Santhome Church. And that is the way to enter the tomb of St. Thomas erected under Santhome Church. The museum has an information center about Saint Thomas the Apostle, the Tomb of St. Thomas and Santhome Church, and more."},{"type":"link","content":"https://youtu.be/sx3tJ_lhsro"}]},{"address":"Fort Saint George","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":13.080017611420002,"longitude":80.28505944330034},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":800},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F9Q6DDXIjHxvbspAoopAM%2FFort_St._George%2C_Chennai_2.jpg?alt=media&token=12fee498-a3f8-4549-8fea-6002cdb79351"},{"type":"text","content":"Situated at a distance of 5 km from the city center, Fort St. George can be easily accessed by public transport. Choose to travel by road if you’re staying in/around the neighboring areas of Chennai. You can either opt for a bus journey or choose to self-drive all the way. Being a metro city, it provides good road connectivity to the other cities of the country."},{"type":"link","content":"https://youtu.be/ilddB8VeN_U"}]},{"address":"War Memorial Tomb","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":13.105695353697119,"longitude":80.284722},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":665},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F9Q6DDXIjHxvbspAoopAM%2FWar_Memorial_Madras.jpg?alt=media&token=1ac147a3-a98e-41b5-a3f0-f9ca8f48a11e"},{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":563},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F9Q6DDXIjHxvbspAoopAM%2FA_view_inside_the_cemetery.jpg?alt=media&token=48ecad10-6b79-429e-a6be-5fdfd9a8af6b"},{"type":"text","content":"Madras War Cemetery was built to honor the lives of all the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives in World War II. The Madras Military Cemetery has memorial stones of people from Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and many other countries, including India.\nMadras War Cemetery is on Mount Poonamalle Road, in the Nandambakkam area of Chennai. It is about 17 km away from Chennai Central railway station, and 10 km away from the bus stand in Koyambedu. From the Chennai airport, the cemetery is about 7 km away.\n\n"},{"type":"link","content":"https://youtu.be/Jql8zRxGqBc"}]},{"address":"Greater Chennai Corporation Office - Ripon Building","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":13.08172295369014,"longitude":80.27158205},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":474,"height":338},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F9Q6DDXIjHxvbspAoopAM%2Fth%20(15).jpg?alt=media&token=df937eb4-c8f9-44fd-b517-ca895a8f8ea4"},{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":453},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F9Q6DDXIjHxvbspAoopAM%2FRipon_Building_panorama.jpg?alt=media&token=bbe76ff5-004e-4935-b7d9-eedccb06e242"},{"type":"text","content":"Ripon Building Chennai is among the most magnificent architectural buildings in Chennai. It’s a dazzling white construction built during the British India era. The building is a part of the complex that includes parks, gardens, and public meeting places.\nRipon Building is the headquarters of the Chennai Municipal Corporation. The entry to the Ripon building is restricted to only the employees of the corporation and is open from 10 am to 6 pm on all days except weekends. But you can visit the Ripon Building site and lawn throughout the year.\nIt is best to visit this place during winter, from November to February. The weather is pleasant during those months. Plan your visit during the weekends to avoid the daily office rush."},{"type":"link","content":"https://youtu.be/-eHv8iWLHdw"}]},{"address":"Connemara Public Library Chennai","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":13.070233653686765,"longitude":80.25703364999998},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":750},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F9Q6DDXIjHxvbspAoopAM%2FConnemara_Public_Library.jpg?alt=media&token=638a83ff-ff3a-476d-9164-8d266460a45d"},{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":667},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F9Q6DDXIjHxvbspAoopAM%2FCONNEMARA_PUBLIC_LIBRARY_03.jpg?alt=media&token=4084d12e-6af8-417a-8058-fed21689555a"},{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":750},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F9Q6DDXIjHxvbspAoopAM%2FConnemara_Public_Library%2C_Chennai-8.jpg?alt=media&token=476c20d4-d6fa-41df-9d40-0e14a5ce051f"},{"type":"text","content":"The Connemara Public Library at Egmore is one of the prominent heritage buildings in Chennai. It has everything that a literature aficionado or book lover could wish for.\nIt is one of the four National Depository Libraries which receive at least one copy of all books, newspapers, and periodicals published in India.\nConnemara Public Library is open to visitors on all days of the week with the exception of National holidays or state holidays. It stays open from 9.00 am to 7.30 pm from Monday to Saturday and from 9.30 am to 6.00 pm on Sunday.\nThere is no entry fee to visit the Connemara Public Library and surf through the collection, though to borrow books one must have a library membership."},{"type":"link","content":"https://youtu.be/eZ4qAvVhANM"}]},{"address":"Thousand Lights Shia Mosque","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":13.055070803682352,"longitude":80.25498554999999},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":474,"height":357},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F9Q6DDXIjHxvbspAoopAM%2Fth.jpg?alt=media&token=9478e657-302c-4b3a-be5e-33860805ad4d"},{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":664},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F9Q6DDXIjHxvbspAoopAM%2FThousand_Lights_Mosque_(6708375421).jpg?alt=media&token=40d3e85e-a25b-4b6f-95c4-ca82f0db6ab6"},{"type":"text","content":"Thousand Lights Mosque in Chennai is among the most revered mosques in the city. It’s a prominent gathering place for daily prayers and other festive occasions.\nThe mosque got its name from a legend that thousands of oil lamps were needed back in the day to illuminate the prayer hall.\nThe mosque is open every day, from 5.30 AM to 9 PM. And it should take only about an hour to explore the mosque complex. You don’t need to pay any entry fee to visit Thousand Lights Mosque Chennai."},{"type":"link","content":"https://youtu.be/Zv7-Owixoko"}]},{"address":"Valluvar Kottam","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":13.054598503682197,"longitude":80.24201939999999},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":800},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F9Q6DDXIjHxvbspAoopAM%2FValluvar_Kottam_Entrance.jpg?alt=media&token=6c6973ee-252a-4f16-9fd4-b5aa5e954f75"},{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":1333},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F9Q6DDXIjHxvbspAoopAM%2FValluvar_Kottam_Edit1.jpg?alt=media&token=47205026-c095-4f42-bf79-c57492b4ee39"},{"type":"text","content":"Valluvar Kottam Monument is the memorial monument of the Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar who wrote the famous Thirukkural. \nValluvar Kottam memorial monument is open to the public every day. It remains open from 8.30 AM to 5.30 PM. Valluvar Kottam entrance fee is ₹3 (for adults) and ₹2 (for kids)."},{"type":"link","content":"https://youtu.be/lcIeSXgzvl8"}]},{"address":"GOVERNMENT MUSEUM-CHENNAI","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":13.070778456319664,"longitude":80.25672434176472},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":750},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F9Q6DDXIjHxvbspAoopAM%2FMadras_museum_theatre_in_October_2007.jpg?alt=media&token=edd70be0-2665-4606-9a3d-bfc0f0447351"},{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":669},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F9Q6DDXIjHxvbspAoopAM%2FEgmore_Museum%2C_Chennai.jpg?alt=media&token=1b75b8d7-7790-473a-b170-513f2dd94adb"},{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":750},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F9Q6DDXIjHxvbspAoopAM%2FChennai_Museum_Canon.jpg?alt=media&token=09512806-fbbb-4af4-8021-d66cfedd41c5"},{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":1333},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F9Q6DDXIjHxvbspAoopAM%2FArtifacts_from_Assam's_Tribes_exhibit_at_Government_Museum%2C_Chennai.jpg?alt=media&token=66ae5046-4ca3-4c79-b04e-5e8c0547eac4"},{"type":"text","content":"The Government Museum Chennai, or Madras Museum, is among the oldest museums in the world, and the second oldest in India. It has a rich collection of artifacts detailing human history and culture.\nThe museum is known for artifacts and bronze sculptures belonging to different South Indian dynasties. But the exhibits also include items from archaeology, geology, numismatics, and other varied subjects. Government Museum Chennai even has the largest collection of Roman antiquities outside Europe.\nThe Government Museum opens at 9.30 AM and closes by 5 PM. It is open throughout the year, except for Fridays and National holidays.\n\nGovernment Museum Chennai entry fee is ₹15 per adult and ₹10 per kid (below 12 years). For school kids and teachers (in a group), the entry fee is ₹5 per person. The ticket prices for foreigners are ₹250 (adults), ₹125 (kids), and ₹75 (for students and teachers in groups).\nThe fee for still photography is ₹200, and ₹500 for videography. Commercial photography is not permitted in the complex."},{"type":"link","content":"https://youtu.be/T9aQZIwCYwQ"}]},{"address":"Guindy National Park","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":13.004737953667627,"longitude":80.23784844999996},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":750},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F9Q6DDXIjHxvbspAoopAM%2FGuindy_national_park.jpg?alt=media&token=229a6e17-7da9-4765-a817-3fdb38e9c13e"},{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":667},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F9Q6DDXIjHxvbspAoopAM%2FGuindy_national_park_09_Rosy_Pelican.jpg?alt=media&token=ce387db6-d6ed-4c63-a1a1-2f609d6932d6"},{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":667},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F9Q6DDXIjHxvbspAoopAM%2FDeer_at_Guindy_National_Park.jpg?alt=media&token=2fe20189-e5fe-4b1f-bc36-f842ceae8233"},{"type":"text","content":"The capital city of Tamil Nadu Chennai brims with modern delights and coastlines adorned with beautiful beaches. Visitors flock to the fourth largest city in the country to discover the amazing ancient culture. It has a few spots of interest for wildlife aficionados too.\n\nOne of the natural spectacles of the city is a small but renowned Guindy National Park. Spanning over an area of 2.70 square kilometers, it is a great habitat of varied species of fauna coupled with the tropical dry evergreen forests of the Coromandel Coast.\nThe main attraction of the park is the 20 million years old Specimens of Tyrannosaurus.\nThere is no entry fee for children below ten years. Entry Fees for children above 10 years is Rs. 5 and for adults is Rs.15. Entry fee is charged for School Children between 5 to 12 years as Rs.2. National Park and Snake Park are open for all from 9:00 AM in the morning till 5:30 PM in the evening on all days. Children’s Park is accessible from 9:00 AM in the morning till 6:00 PM in the evening except for Tuesdays.\nPhotography is permitted within the park at a reasonable cost. Charges for still cameras are Rs.10 and for a Handy Camera is Rs.75. Visitors can use Video Camera by paying Rs.75 and the charge for a documentary production is Rs.2000."},{"type":"link","content":"https://youtu.be/zCqH6xtG2fU"}]},{"address":"B.M. Birla Planetarium","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":13.011943353669722,"longitude":80.2437721},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":667},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F9Q6DDXIjHxvbspAoopAM%2FPeriyar_Science_and_Technology_Centre_and_Birla_Planetarium%2C_Chennai_43.jpg?alt=media&token=11fde566-ff23-4843-8958-52b2297b769b"},{"metadata":{"width":480,"height":640},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F9Q6DDXIjHxvbspAoopAM%2FPLANITORIUM.jpg?alt=media&token=d63668d6-70a9-491d-a2a5-5024f42b06e5"},{"type":"text","content":"BM Birla Planetarium Chennai is on the premises of Periyar Science and Technology Centre. And it’s considered the most modern planetarium in India.\nIt has a sky theatre, with a hemispherical dome, where you can see various astronomical objects in the universe. These shows are run in both Tamil and English. It also organizes audio-visual programs on different astronomical themes.\nThis place lies close to Guindy National Park, making it a wonderful place for stargazing, too. Away from the glaring city lights, the night-sky observation is easy here.\nThe Birla Planetarium in Chennai is open every day from 10 AM to 5.45 PM, even during the weekends and festivals. It is closed only during the national holidays.\n\nThe 3D show timings are 10.45 AM, 1.15 PM, and 3.45 PM for the English language shows. The Tamil show timings are 12 PM, 2.30 PM, and 4.30 PM. And the Saturday night sky observation show runs from 7 PM to 9 PM.\n\nChennai Birla Planetarium entry fee is ₹30 per adult and ₹15 per kid (below 12 years). The ticket price for 3D shows is ₹20 per person for adults and kids both. And the Science on a Sphere exhibition is priced at ₹20 for adults and ₹10 for kids.\n\nYou can even buy the package ticket to visit both Birla Planetarium and Science Centre. The tickets are priced at ₹60 for adults and ₹30 for kids. The price includes the charges for exhibits, 3D shows, and Science Park. The entry to Science on a Sphere show isn’t included."},{"type":"link","content":"https://youtu.be/Hz16mXJLILM"}]},{"address":"Arignar Anna Zoological Park","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":12.879343303631051,"longitude":80.08182284999998},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":563},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F9Q6DDXIjHxvbspAoopAM%2FVandalurZoo_18Aug2012_MainEntrance.jpg?alt=media&token=6e7ddd5f-7c21-485a-8db2-0214e673eeb4"},{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":563},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F9Q6DDXIjHxvbspAoopAM%2FVandalurZoo_18Aug2012_EntranceFountain.jpg?alt=media&token=d8c472f3-6d40-4aab-be8d-de3b5e584f30"},{"type":"text","content":"An ideal destination for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, nature admirers, and experience seekers, the Arignar Anna Zoological Park offers a relaxing environment along with a serene ambiance to tourists of all ages. Located at a distance of 32 km from the city center, the park boasts more than160 different species of creatures and is considered one of the best places to explore the popular wildlife habitat in India.\nThere is also a Jurassic Park and a Children’s Park for families to have an unlimited dose of entertainment. Other special aspects that double your excitement on a visit to this park are a Butterfly House, a Reptile House, an Amphibian House, the Shark-shaped Aquarium, and Elephant joy rides.\nThe entry fee to visit Arignar Anna Zoological Park is INR 30 per person for adults and INR 10 per person for children above 2 to 10 years. It is open for its visitors from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on all days of the week except on Tuesday.\nPlease note that there is no entry charge for kids less than 2 years. Also, if you are carrying an electronic item like a Camera, iPad, Camera Mobile, or Tab along with you, you need to pay INR 25 for it."},{"type":"link","content":"https://youtu.be/ZuNRPwLeRuU"}]},{"address":"The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":12.743165803591367,"longitude":80.23923699999999},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":750},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F9Q6DDXIjHxvbspAoopAM%2FCrocBank_Reptales.jpg?alt=media&token=d29d2568-4d18-48f6-aba2-c0120a208bb4"},{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":750},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F9Q6DDXIjHxvbspAoopAM%2FCrocBank_CrocsOnDisplay.jpg?alt=media&token=89d29fe6-3373-4ada-9b45-66f56c5ffb9b"},{"type":"text","content":"One of the popular tourist attractions, Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology (MCBT), commonly known as Crocodile Bank has located 40 km from the city of Chennai. It is one of the largest reptile zoos in the world, spread across over 8.5 acres of land.\nIt is the largest crocodile sanctuary in the country and a major tourist attraction in Chennai.\nCrocodile Bank is open to visitors on all days of the week from 9.00 am to 5.30 pm and entry tickets are issued till 5.00 pm only. It is closed on Mondays which is weekly off for the staff of the Bank.\n\nThe entry fee of Crocodile Bank is Rs. 100 for Adults and Rs.50 for children below 10 years of age.\nNight safari is organized from 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm, you can even book it online from the official website of Madras Crocodile Bank."},{"type":"link","content":"https://youtu.be/es1FaARyE-Q"}]},{"address":"Besant Nagar Beach","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":12.998893403665942,"longitude":80.27189515000002},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":667},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F9Q6DDXIjHxvbspAoopAM%2FElliots_Beach_at_Besant_Nagar%2C_Chennai.jpg?alt=media&token=43cbaaac-3f57-4e0d-afe7-488fa3b90855"},{"metadata":{"width":800,"height":600},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F9Q6DDXIjHxvbspAoopAM%2FBesant_Nagar_Beach.jpg?alt=media&token=ccc50762-5df8-4f84-862a-8c7418a0cbbe"},{"type":"text","content":"The capital city of Tamil Nadu has exciting treasures to uncover including mesmerizing beaches, intriguing art centers, and magnificent temples. Chennai boasts of some fantastic beaches that are often visited by tourists to explore its surreal beauty.\nOne of the popular beaches of this amazing city is Edward Elliot beach. This dramatic stretch of sand, situated at the end of the Marina Beach in Besant Nagar is frequently visited by tourists to enjoy its glittering waters and take a relaxing stroll along the striking shoreline.\nWitnessing the sunsets and sunrise at Edward Elliot Beach is a pleasant experience. Quite prominent as Besant Nagar Beach or Bessie, the beach has been a major draw for travelers owing to its tranquillity and cleanliness.\nVisitors can witness the majestic Edward Elliot’s Beach anytime and do not have to pay any entry fees. To avoid the scintillating heat of the city travelers prefer visiting the state capital during the months of November to February."},{"type":"link","content":"https://youtu.be/iIJAOF-3-R0"}]}]