About Chennai

Chennai (formerly known as Madras), is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu. It is the fourth largest metropolis in India. Modern Chennai grew out of a small fishing village called Madraspatnam, when the East India Company chose the location for a new settlement way back in 1639.

There are 4 Taj hotels in Chennai.

Vivanta by Taj - Fisherman's Cove, once an impressive Dutch Fort, is now one of the finest beach resorts in Southern India. Vivanta by Taj - Connemara is the only heritage hotel in Chennai. The Taj Coromandel situated in the heart of the city offers the best business and leisure facilities. It is also a member of the exclusive "Leading Hotels of the World". and the vibrant and contemporary new addition Taj Club House promises an unique experience to the new-aged traveller.

Quick Facts

Average temperature in
Chennai in Celsius.

Jan-25°c,Mar-28°c,
May-33°c,Jul-30°c,
Sep-28°c,Nov-27°c,
Dec-26°c. 

Area: 174 sq km
Population: 7 mn
Altitude: Sea Level
Language: Tamil,Telugu, Malayalam,Hindi, English


Taj Hotels in Chennai

» Taj Coromandel
» Taj Club House
» Vivanta by Taj - Connemara
» Vivanta by Taj - Fisherman's Cove


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The Kanchipuram Silk Saree is hand-woven, interleaved designs made with 'Jari' - a Silk thread twisted with a thin Silver wire and then gilded with pure Gold.