This expansive beach is Chennai's most famous tourist attraction, though the undercurrent is too strong for all but the strongest swimmers. Look out for the "Kannagi" statue on Marina Beach, which tells the story of the legendary character from a South Indian epic.

In addition to over thirty Indian snakes, this specialty zoo is home to domestic and exotic crocodiles, turtles and tortoises. A library and museum are also on site.

Presenting India’s largest and coolest walk-in Aquarium with a 70 Mtr under water tunnel.Exotic species from 5 aquatic zones,Experience live feding shows and touch Pool exhibits.

A largely industrial district, Guindy is also home to Guindy National Park, a tropical forest inhabited by blackbucks, jackals and dozens of butterfly species. Pythons and cobras are the main attraction at the Chennai Snake Park on the edge of the forest. Nearby, St. Thomas Mount is a Christian pilgrimage site, where the apostle is believed to have been martyred. The site has

A tranquil walk in the Huddleston Gardens of the Theosophical Society of India might be needed after grappling with the city din of Chennai. The Theosophical Society is spread over 260 acres but you can certainly cover the garden, which is home to migratory birds, fruit bats, snakes, jackals, wild cats, mongooses, hares and a variety of spiders. A 450-year-old banyan tree resides in the garden with aerial roots covering 60,000 square meters.