How to Reach
How to reach Chennai
- By Air
- By Road
- By Rail
- By Sea : Chennai is conveniently connected to all major cities in India and major international destinations. Domestic carriers like Indian, Jet Airways and Sahara Airlines, Spicejet, Kingfisher and other airlines connect Chennai with Bangalore, Hyderabad, Delhi, Thiruvananthapuram and other major Indian cities. The domestic and international airports are located at Meenambakkam, about 20 kms from the city center. Click here to check Chennai Flight Schedule
: An extensive network of roads connects Chennai with major cities and towns in Tamil Nadu and other parts of the country. The Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Koyembedu is regarded as the largest bus station in Asia.
: Chennai has two major railway stations, Chennai Central and Egmore. It is well connected by rail with all the major cities in India.
: Ships ply regularly between Chennai and Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Traveling within Chennai
Buses are available for travel within the city. Vehicles are also available for hire from private tour and cab operators. Pre-paid taxis and airport coaches are available for hire at the airports and railway stations. The north-south MRTS (Mass Rapid Transport System) provides quick connectivity within the city.
Chennai Economy
Chennai has a bustling economy. The main industries in Chennai are automobile, software services, petrochemicals, textiles, hardware manufacturing and financial services. Since the liberalization of the Indian economy, software development and business process outsourcing have emerged as key sectors of Chennai’s economy. Software giants like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Satyam, IBM, Accenture, Sun Microsystems, HCL and others have their presence in Chennai. Many of the leading international names like Dell, Nokia, Motorola, Cisco, Samsung, Siemens, Flextronics and others are already in Chennai or are in the process of setting up shop in the Sriperumbudur electronics SEZ (Special Economic Zone). The city has two biotechnology parks
Many of leading Indian and foreign names in the automotive industry are in Chennai. Companies like Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Ford, TVS, Ashok Leyland, Royal Enfield, TAFE, Dunlop, MRF have plants in and around Chennai The Heavy Vehicles Factory in Avadi in the outskirts of Chennai produces India's main battle tank, Arjun. Chennai is one of the leading Indian cities for banking and finance. It is also home to the Tamil film industry, which is a major revenue earner
Travel Tips
- Wear light cotton clothes
- English is widely spoken, though it helps to know a smattering of Tamil.
- Drink only bottled water. Where bottled water is not available, drink boiled water.
- Traffic is a problem, so drive with care.
- Carry a torch, batteries and a radio for weather information and news
- Avoid traveling by bus or train during the morning or evening rush hours
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