City / District in Tamil Nadu · Hampi, Mysore, Bengaluru, Pondicherry & Tamil Nadu Temples

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) Travel Guide 2026

Chennai is a city / district in Tamil Nadu (Hampi, Mysore, Bengaluru, Pondicherry & Tamil Nadu Temples), India, with a population of 4,681,087 and regional transit links via Mumbai & Goa Coast Central Station and Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Airport (BOM) & Goa Manohar / Dabolim (GOX/GOI).

Province / StateTamil Nadu
Population4,681,087
Rail HubMumbai & Goa Coast Central Station
Airport GatewayMumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Airport (BOM) & Goa Manohar / Dabolim (GOX/GOI)

Highlights & What to See in Chennai

  • Chennai Historic Center & Cultural District
  • Chennai Central Market & Local Gastronomy Street
  • Tamil Nadu Architectural Landmark & Park
  • Regional Transit Connection via Mumbai & Goa Coast Central Station

Transit & Getting There

Connect to Chennai via Mumbai & Goa Coast Central Station (Indian Railways Vande Bharat Express (AC Chair & Executive Class), Gatimaan Express (Delhi–Agra in 1h 40m at 160 km/h) & IRCTC Foreign Tourist Quota (FTQ — Code 'FT')) and local transit using IRCTC Foreign Tourist Quota.