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Queensland Amusement Park
Located in Poonamallee in Chennai, Queensland Amusement Park is spread over an area of 70 acres. Boasting 51 magnanimous rides both water and regular, the park also has a play area, a green space and an enormous food court.
Quibble Island
Based in the Adyar River in Chennai in Tamil Nadu, Quibble Island is the largest of the four tiny islands formed in the salt water lagoon. The island is famous for the large European cemetery situated in the centre. This cemetery is believed to have been built here after a battle was fought between French-led Indian soldiers and Nawab forces. Quibble Island abuts the southern stretch of Marina Beach. The tranquil place boasts of utter serenity along with the soothing sound of the waves crashing against the shores.
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Ripon Building
A classic example of Neoclassical style architecture, Ripon Building was constructed in the year 1913 to seat the Madras Corporation. Currently, it is occupied by the Greater Chennai Corporation. The building is splendid to look at and can only be visited with prior appointment.
Rock climbing In Chennai
The fitness aspect for the people of Chennai has been taken up by Rock Climbing and Bouldering, rather than regular gyms. Climbing is the coolest way of being fit as well as getting a regular dose of adrenaline. But Rock Climbing doesn’t mean you put yourself under the raging sun all the time! You can opt for Indoor Climbing too and get into the daily chores after the session.
LocationOutdoor rock climbing is usually in Kambakkam and Indoor Climbing are provided by Climbing Gyms in the city like Fit Rock Arena.Cost: INR 700 for 2-hour session (Approx)
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Royapuram Fishing Harbour
Under the administration of Chennai Port Trust, Royapuram Fishing Harbour is one of the most popular fishing grounds in Chennai. Located in a region which is famous for seafood, this harbour surely has its name among the busiest fishing hubs of Tamil Nadu. If you visit the Royapuram Fishing Harbour, you will almost always find the place crowded with different types of fishing vessels. From the full length, 45 feet boats to the smallest of catamarans, you will see them all.
Run by mostly the local fishing community, the harbour holds a daily sale quantity of 200 tonnes. A unique feature of the Royapuram Fishing Harbour is the auction hall, where most of the day's catch is sold off for further retail selling. The hall gets a footfall of more than 30,000 every day. Not just local fishmongers, but wholesale traders from neighbouring states like Kerala and Karnataka also visit to stock top quality sea fish. Almost 30 percent of the catch is sold away to the other states; the remaining is sold off to the local sellers. If you are a fan of the Pisces, you definitely should visit this place. Here and there you will find heaps of shimmering, silvery saltwater fish as well as crustaceans, all caught fresh and soon to be sold off to the highest bidder in the auction hall. You cannot get a share from here, but you can certainly go around clicking as many pictures as you want of the fishermen doing their daily chores. For doing a bit of shopping on your own, visit the Kasimedu Fishing Harbour Market, adjacent to the harbour, with around 90 stalls selling all varieties - seer, Pomfret, prawn, lobsters, shark, sardine, crab, silver bellies, carangids, mackerel and even snails, oysters and mussels. If you are interested in shipbuilding, you can witness a glimpse of it at the pier area where fishing boats are built to cater to the fishermen of the harbour.
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Santhome Beach
The southern part of the Marina Beach is known as the Santhome Beach. With immaculate clean sands, azure blue waters and gorgeous sweeping views of the sea, Santhome Beach is a one among the most visited beaches of the sea. You can also find several eateries and sports activities at the beach.
Santhome Cathedral Basilica
Santhome Cathedral is a historical and ancient pilgrim centre, which was built during the 14th to the 15th century A D by the then reigning, Portuguese.
The cathedral, near Chennai beach, got its name from St Thomas, the apostle of Jesus Christ. A museum is located in the grounds nearby. It was designed in Neo-Gothic style, favoured by British architects in the late 19th century. The main attraction of the museum is a 16th century map of South Asia. Santhome Cathedral is one of the prominent attractions in Chennai. People with Christian faith visits this place and attend the Mass.
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Santhome Church
The significance of San Thome Church is unparalleled in the history of Christianity in India. The church, which was once constructed as a mausoleum in memory of Saint Thomas, has now grown to be a Basilica, as stated by the then Pope in 1956. San Thome Church is among the only three in the world that house the tombs of one of Christ's original disciples. The other two are St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City and Santiago de Compostela Cathedral in Galicia, Spain.
If you visit the St Thomas Church in Mylapore, you will be stepping into a historical tale that will take you back a couple of centuries. Beneath the towering white structure of the basilica minor lies the last remains of the saint, who once used to be one of the twelve apostles of Christ and came over to India in 52 AD to spread the religion. He is considered to be the patron saint of Christianity in India, as he converted a large population of locals in Kerala and Tamil Nadu with his wise words and preaching, and formed the community which now calls themselves Syrian Christians. The museum inside the church displays souvenirs of the great saint and his legend so that the visitors can be acquainted with the glorious past of San Thome Church.
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Scuba Diving in Chennai
Chennai could get quite hot in the summer and beating the heat would be the top priority in summers. Then why not dive into the Bay of Bengal somewhere off the coast of Chennai. Discovering a totally different world under the surface of the sea and cooling yourself at the same time is the best deal about Chennai.
Chennai offers the enchanting opportunity to dive in the clear azure waters of the ocean and to experience the mesmerising life of the underwater creatures. The breath-taking activity of scuba diving is a mystical insight that gives you those much needed underwater thrills. To experience scuba diving, you will need to undergo proper training and get acquainted with scuba equipments like masks, oxygen tanks, snorkel, fins, regulators, weights, buoyancy control devices etc. Once done, you can plunge in the deep waters to swim past the many-hued corals, brilliant fish and other jazzy marine creatures.LocationsCovelong Beach is the perfect place to Scuba Dive in Chennai with its clear water and dramatic scenery underwater with the old Shipwrecks and beautiful plant life.Cost: INR 6000 per person (Approx)
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Secretariat Park
Located opposite the Secretariat at Fort St. George near the Chennai Port, the Secretariat Park is beautiful urban park in the city. Initially an underdeveloped piece of land, the area has now been transformed into a vast green space ideal for morning and evening walks or/and to spend some outdoor time amidst fresh air and lush greenery.
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