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  • Vinodh Menon
    Chennai (Madras), India1 contribution
    Review of: VGP Snow Kingdom
    Unique and adventurous place of Chennai
    The best place to beat the heat of Chennai Summer.
    Recommended even for elderly parents and also children
    Friendly and trained staff
    Written 8 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Mohan S
    Mumbai148 contributions
    Review of: VGP Universal Kingdom
    Great place
    It is a good place for family and kids.kids will enjoy the maximum rides.one of the best amusement park.
    Written 1 September 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Abdul wahaab
    Chennai (Madras), India175 contributions
    Review of: Express Avenue Mall
    Best mall in Hotspot location
    Always a special place in the hot spot of the city and easily approachable from all ends of city. All the branded showrooms are available in this mall. Fun city and food court also available. Good place for couples, family, friends, kids too
    Written 29 August 2021
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  • Shankar B
    New Delhi, India3 contributions
    Review of: Kapaleeshwarar Temple
    Excellent place for worship with family clubbed with shopping around. Plenty of eatables available around the temple.
    Excellent temple in Chennai with all deities and facilities are great.you cannot see such type of temples with surrounding areas with shops and establishments. Not to be missed.
    Written 4 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • anu_v
    Singapore, Singapore655 contributions
    Review of: Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
    Holy Baba
    I visited this temple with my parents and friend. The place is quiet and holy for anyone who knows Baba. It is well known among locals and tourists.
    Written 21 August 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • niluanu
    Chennai (Madras), India443 contributions
    Review of: ISKCON Chennai, Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple
    Nice Temple
    ISKCON Temple in Chennai is conveniently located just off the East Coast Road. A large and aesthetically pleasing temple, the place is clean and well maintained. Car parking is available. There is a food court which opens at 11am and a shop where one can buy books and souvenirs. Prasadam is given out free. You do need to climb quite a few steps in order to reach the main temple hall.
    Written 1 March 2022
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  • Mohamed Meeran
    Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia307 contributions
    Review of: Chennai Metro Rail
    Fast
    Best Transportation in Chennai City, Time Saving and cool to travel, On Time Arrival, very comfortable to Travel
    Written 21 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • lachmychinta-voiron-france
    4 contributions
    Review of: St. Thomas Mount National Shrine
    small visit of chennai
    really good experience for a short visit of CHennai City with a very good driver, Mr ARUL who made me discover this cute gem of Chennai ; i m Hindu but i love this place of faith ...
    Written 19 October 2021
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  • Pradeep K
    3 contributions
    Review of: Chennai Rail Museum
    Visit with kids
    Visited in 2019 with my kids..
    One of the best places to visit in chennai.
    Kids enjoyed a lot..
    Well maintained
    Very informative
    Kids enjoyed the toy train which is actually a bonus. Didn't expect that funfilled ride..

    Highly suggested place to visit
    Written 27 December 2021
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Suba Divya
    1 contribution
    Review of: VGP Marine Kingdom
    Nice marine experience
    Awesome place to visit. Entered the marine world with no expectations, exited with so much nice memories. You get to forget rest of the world when you are here. Lots of fish varieties. Most of which are a surprise to watch. You can spend atleast 3 hrs here peacefully. They have a good court and a popcorn stall too. Those who want to spend half a day outside city life, pls try visiting here once.

    The day we visited, we had a long queue in all counters for the tickets. But I booked online in a minute and entered the premises without wasting time. Sometimes they give offer while we book online too.

    Take kids and have fun.
    Written 9 May 2022
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  • megu
    Chennai (Madras), India5 contributions
    Review of: Guindy Snake Park
    Best place for kids
    A vast expanse of green, Guindy National Park is a one-of-a-kind park in Chennai, which is home to many species of animals and birds. A perfect location for a picnic with family and friends, the park offers a variety of amusement for kids including slides and swings. Have a look at the green side of Chennai with the biggest diversity of plants in the city.

    It is located about 9 kms from Chennai Central Railway Station and houses a wide of variety of birds and animals including peacocks, swans, cranes, flamingos, owls, bears, and a whole lot of monkeys and langurs.

    The entry fee is reasonably low and the paths inside are wheelchair friendly
    Written 31 October 2021
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  • megu
    Chennai (Madras), India5 contributions
    Review of: Besant Nagar Beach
    Peaceful beach
    Talking about Besant Nagar Beach it is the chennai biggest and crowded beach of the state. The beach is very good and every year people from country and outside tourist comes to this beach to have fun with family and friends. The travel convince to the beach is very good and once can easily reach there. The accommodation and hotel and also present and nearby to the beach area and once can easily find a hotel in their budget. The local sightseeing is done with the help of local guides and individuals. Talking about the safety the safety measures are quite good developed at that area.
    Written 31 October 2021
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  • karthik c
    Chennai (Madras), India44 contributions
    Review of: Parthasarathy Temple
    Beautiful temple
    Excellent temple of lord Vishnu in Chennai city near Maria beach.
    Very ancient temple
    Around 800 years back
    Well maintained
    Written 20 February 2021
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  • Anubhab Arko Dey
    Jalpaiguri, India70 contributions
    Review of: T Nagar, Ranganathan Street
    Great Place To Shop
    We went to shop few things. which included Tamil Traditional clothes, visited a large store Pothys, Which housed every thing we sought. days later I wanted to backpack and went to neighbouring store called Saravana.

    Both the places, were extremely cheap, choice was wide and Staff behaviour was very good.
    Written 10 February 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Krishnan N
    Suva, Fiji461 contributions
    Review of: Mylapore
    Nostalgia
    I spent my childhood in Mylapore and hence returning for a visit was nostalgic, although it has become extremely commercial and crowded. But walking through the streets around Kapaleeswarar temple tank and by lanes brought back memories, not to forget the relegious fervor of the Markazhi month
    Written 23 December 2021
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