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Taj Coromandel, Chennai

Offering a fusion of rich South Indian design cues and classic European elegance, the Taj Coromandel gives guests the best of both worlds - business and leisure in the heart of the city. A preferred venue of Heads of state, royalty, and the who's who of the corporate world, this hotel is a member of the exclusive "Leading Hotels of the World". This hotel is named after the Coromandel tree, called Kalpavriksh in Tamil, which has the power to grant any wish to a person under its shade, or in the case of Taj Coromandel, any guest who visits the hotel.

Broadband Internet access and Cyber butlers on call for assistance, Color copier, Laptop computers on hire, Multimedia computers, Portable printers on hire Secretarial services, Three meeting rooms with capacity ranging from 3 to 10, Translation/interpretation services, Wireless Internet access, Workstations. Hotel Leisure and Other Services includes Babysitting, Beauty parlor/Hair salon - The Image Studio, Car hire service, Currency exchange,
Doctor-on-call, Express laundry/dry cleaning - Fabric Care Services, Florist, House doctor, Travel assistance.

Recreation :
Guests can look forward to a wide range of activities for fun or relaxation. 24 Hour Fitness Center with Steam and Sauna, Bookshop, Cigar and Cognac evenings with Live Jazz, Large screen sports entertainment, Shopping arcade, Souvenir shop, Sunday Brunch, Swimming Pool.

Centrally located close to the city's prime entertainment and shopping areas, the Taj Coromandel offers 12,000 square feet of conference and reception facilities, plus wireless broadband Internet access, and can host up to 500 for meetings or 1000 for cocktails. The hotel offers a luxurious setting where your guests can enjoy a traditional South Indian evening, complete with Bharatnatyam dances and delicacies. Eight conference, ball rooms and boardroom to accommodate from 20 to 800 persons auditorium style or 25 to 900 for cocktails or receptions, Poolside area for outdoor functions, Choice of Indian and international cuisine including Lebanese, Italian, French and Pan Asian dishes

Dinning :
From casual, all-day eateries to formal, fine dining, guests can look forward to a wide selection of delectable dishes and refreshing drinks. At Taj, we offer a distinctive dining experience, one that explores the nuances of the finest Indian and international cuisines, serving traditional and contemporary favourites

Named after the tantalizing spice star anise; the restaurant is a dramatic symphony of vivid moods, hues and flavours This high energy 24 x 7 international all day dining exudes elegance, vibrancy and epicurean passion by showcasing its World cuisine in addition to Oriental and North Western Frontier specialties. An informal 100 seat restaurant with swift and stylish service; serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks during interim periods, it also displays the most elaborate buffet in town and thus is perfect for a light meal as well as a relaxing full dining experience.

The restaurant evokes a rustic ambience with Traditional artefacts from South India like long beaked Kindis (brass water jugs with long spouts) and Kanjeevaram brocade saree borders used as table runners, jasmine, napkins made the traditional Kerala tortha, and traditional copper vessel drinking cups from Kanchipuram district.
The restaurant also features a private dining room. Allepey fish curry, Kohli Vartha Kozhambu, Mamsam Koora, Kori Kempu bazule, and the South Indian Thalis are house specialties.

Places to See in Chennai :
Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu is a popular tourist destination for people who travel to South India. There are a number of travel attractions in Chennai, including temples, gardens, museums, caves, beaches, churches, wildlife parks, etc. All these attractions make Chennai a perfect gateway of South India.

The state government had leased this building to Sri Ramakrishna Mission. It is an imposing structure on the Marina beach along the South Beach Road. In 1897 Swami Vivekananda visited this city and stayed in this historic building in the year 1897 on his way to Calcutta, after his acclaimed speech at Chicago for the Parliament of Religions. The Government took over the building in 1930 and in 1963 it was named after Vivekananda. Photographs depicting the historical happenings associated with his life and books about him and his own written works are on display and sold here in the Museum.

Gudiyam Caves :
The Gudiyam Caves are situated about 17 kms. behind Poondi reservoir in Chennai. Except some adventurous trekkers and the stout villagers, hardly anyone goes here. The reason is its tough terrain that takes 4 kms. of walk by foot. These prehistoric natural caves are evidence of the primitive tools that our ancestors had used.

Elliot's Beach :
	The Elliot beach is a calmer and quieter beach. It is an ideal place for lazy lounging and picnicking on your travel holidays in Chennai. The beach is situated near Adayar and the sea is safe for swimming.

The Government Museum at Chennai is one of the finest museums in India. It has sections devoted to anthropology, botany, geology, numismatics, sculpture and zoology. The relics from the 2nd century AD Buddhist site 'Amaravati' and the souvenirs of the prehistoric South India are the most prized assets of the museum. The museum has a vast collection of carvings of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain faiths. There's also a good collection of South Indian musical instruments and jewelry, that are worth seeing. The bronze gallery that has a superb collection of ancient icons and modern bronzes are really lucrative. The Art Gallery at Chennai has a fine collection of paintings, handicrafts and bronze. The collection is housed in a Mughal style building. Bronzes from 10th and 13th century, Rajasthan and Mughal paintings from 16th and 17th century and Indian handicrafts from 11th and 12th century are displayed here.

Kapaleswar Temple :
The ancient Kapaleshwar temple, situated in Mylapore, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The fragmented inscriptions here dates back to 1250 AD. But the present temple was rebuilt by Vijayanagar Kings in the 16th century. The magnificent 37m carved 'Gopuram' of gods, goddesses and saints depict important 'Puranic' legends.

Marina Beach :
	This popular beach runs for 12 km and is the second longest beach in the world. The beach drive runs between magnificent stately buildings like the Chetpauk Palace, University of Madras, Icehouse etc. on one side and a very wide sandy beach on the other. The aquarium is at the beginning of the beach, is another important attraction near the beach.

San Thom Cathedral :
Built in 1504 and rebuilt in 1608 and 1893, the cathedral is said to house the remains of Apostle St. Thomas. The basilica has an tremendously stained glass window and a beautiful one-meter statue of Virgin Mary that was brought from Portugal in 1543.

One of the oldest surviving temples in Chennai, the Sri Parthasarathy temple was built by the Pallavas in the 8th century, the temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna. The Vijayanagar rulers renovated it in the 16th century. During the 16th and 17th centuries, this temple was the scene of many battles and Golconda, Dutch and French occupied the temple at various times. This is one of the oldest surviving temples in Chennai.

Valluvar Kottam :
This befitting memorial for the poet-sage Thiruvalluvar, a replica of the famed temple chariot of 'Thiruvaroor', was built in 1976. The life size statue of the sage sits in the 33m chariot with 1330 couplets of Thirukkural inscribed on the panels.

Covelong Beach :
	Located at a distance of 40 km from Chennai, Covelong is a refreshing beach. It is a quiet peaceful village away from the Hustle Bustle of Chennai. A best weekend travel getaway from the busy city life, Covelong is famous for its fishing activities.

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