With a population of over 10 million people, Chennai the capital city of Tamil Nadu, is certainly not a small metropolis! It is India’s fifth largest city and one that has firm roots in storied history and culture. Interested to learn about what you should know before visiting Chennai? 1). The Local Lifestyle Chennai doesn’t have any iconic landmarks or global attractions that tourists flock to see. Chennai is also not renowned for an extraordinary …
If you are looking to shop and soak up some local culture when in Chennai then plan to explore the area known as George Town with its colourful markets and bazaars! A Bit of History George Town dates back to British colonial times when it was referred to as “Black Town”. The city’s first settlement (then called Madras), this locale came up near Fort Saint George and is very much a part of Chennai’s history. …
Bodhagaya is mostly known for its significance in Buddhism and is popular among pilgrims as the place where the Buddha obtained enlightenment. The sacred Mahabodhi temple is surrounded by temples from majority Buddhist countries, the likes of Thailand, Sri Lanka and China. Thai-India relations The Thai Monastery of Bodhgqaya is the only Thai temple in India and was built by the patronage of the Monarch of Thailand upon the request of Prime Minister Jawahal Nehru …
