What’s the first thing that comes to your when we say Chennai? Marina beach? Rajinikanth? Filter coffee? But if you ask a Chennaite, T Nagar would sure top the list. In fact, Thyagaraya Nagar was the first ‘planned' town in Chennai.
Here is a curator list of why one should stay in T Nagar to experience best of Chennai.
1. Shop till you drop If you love shopping, just head to T Nagar without apprehension. Ranganathan street, Pondy bazaar, Usman road, phew, the list goes on. From high-end shops to street vendors you will find a repository of things ranging from Kancheepuram silk saris to ripped jeans, there is nothing these two streets don’t have.
2. Party all night Free cocktails anyone? The people of Chennai know how to party right. Drag your squad to popular pubs in T Nagar join the party. Classics, on the house drinks, you name it they have it.
3. Pranaams Contrary to what’s said above, T Nagar also serves as home to famous temples, religious centers, staying true to its cultural roots. Shiva-Vishnu temple near Pondy Bazaar, Canaan City of Refuge Church, Hebron Castle Church, Apostolic Christian Assembly, and Elim Glorious Revival Church are popular places to name a few.
4. Finger licking good. Foodies rejoice because T Nagar has that covered as well. It shatters the stereotype that Chennai food doesn’t go beyond Idly Sambar. With a wide variety of fusion food, satisfy your palette with diverse cuisines ranging from rice to risotto
5. Almost everything is a hop away. T Nagar is located minutes away from major transit hubs such as Chennai Airport, Egmore and Central station, and share boundary with prime locations of the city. Malls, theatres, recreational centers are a comfortable 10 minute ride away.
6. Gloat in the Green In such a developed, packed up area, would you really expect some open space to walk around or play cricket? Voila! T Nagar doesn’t disappoint you there as well. Visit Natesan Park, Jeeva Park and let it speak to the environmentalist in you.
7. Constructed to captivate Vowing to its rich cultural heritage, T Nagar houses many legendary names in Arts, Politics and Cinema. From many palatial homes to new row houses designed aesthetically with elements in vogue, T Nagar is a heaven for any architecture lover.
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