Chennai is a workaholic place for professionals and a place for less entertainment and drama.That Time and Patience are two powerful warriors of nature is being taught here so one has to adapt himself if he/she is planning to settle here.
I planned my trip from Delhi in train which took about 28 hrs to reach Chennai.There are lot of hotels nearby station or in Chepauk region which are quite cheap and affordable.One can complete the city tour in 2 days time covering all the sea beaches and the temples of historical importance.
Pondicherry the Union territory which boasts about its beaches and the Mission Ashram is easily accessible at a distance of 3 hrs from Chennai..One can even plan trips to Mysore,Coorg,Kodaikanal,Yeracud,Munnar,Kannyakumari from Chennai in weekends.Volvo buses which operate from Chennai to the above places are quite cheap and within the reach of common man.Above all,The city which teaches one to have Self Respect,Dignity and Honour is Chennai..