A Day in Chennai: Exploring the City’s Highlights with a Bike Rental

Planning for Chennai day out on bike, here is a comprehensive list of all the places that we think that you should visit while in Chennai and if you dint own a bike and still want to enjoy chennai on two-wheels youcan always take Bike Rental in Chennai. We have chosen these places based on the reviews travellers left; hence, we are sure that these are the best places to visit in Chennai. To further increase the ease of choosing a place, we have divided them according to your needs. So whether you want to plan a date or go for a healthy breakfast in Chennai, this list has it all for you.

Start Your Day With That Perfect Morning Breakfast.

Krishna Restaurant, ( Breakfast Restaurant) New Woodlands Hotel

The culinary tales of Chennai have a significant influence of food from coastal Karnataka. As the story goes, in the early days, many entrepreneurs came from the Karnataka region and invested in restaurants. Such restaurants influenced the local taste and brought it to the people of Karnataka. If you crave a Karnataka-style Udipi Dosa as well why not check out the New Woodlands Hotel, Krishna Restaurant for your morning breakfast. You can try their wide range of Dosas, filter coffees and other staples. Further, if you want, you can also check out the Mathsya and Ashoka Restaurant Hotel, both in Egmore, for more Udipi flavours. All of these joints would offer you an affordable and healthy breakfast.

Sangeetha’s

This spot is renowned for their Pongal Vadai and their filter coffee. This is one of the best places if you are craving for authentic South Indian breakfast in the morning. Their chutneys never miss the mark, and their string filter coffee would bring you to the senses. You can expect a prolific breakfast at the joint, and the use of fermented batter often makes dosas, as well as idli, the perfect breakfast, as it would allow you to have a wonderful start to the day without feeling as lazy as you do after a heavy breakfast.

Ciclo Café

If you are planning a trip to Mammallapuram or Pondicherry, Ciclo café would be the perfect pit stop for the morning coffee and other breakfast options. They provide an extensive range of choices in breakfast such as Hash Browns, French toast, Waffles and Sausages. So whether you are looking to have a full-on international breakfast or Paranthas Ciclo café has it all for you.

Tourist places in Chennai For Afternoon Sightseeing 

Arninagar Anna Zoological Park

Spread across an area of 1260 sq the place boasts a profound no of 138 species. If you are a wildlife enthusiast you would be able to marvel at the sight of deer lions and many other animals that roam around. Here are a few animals that you can easily find here Deer, Indian Civet, and Brown Bears and the place also has a reptile house as well.

Vivekananda House

This is a must-visit place if you have been a follower of Swami Ji. It was in the 1900s that Swami Ji stayed here, and you can easily visit the place and witness the setting in which he lived and spent the prime of his life. Over here, you can witness his kitchen, bedroom, and garden. There is a special meditation room as well, where you can easily meditate. All travellers are asked to stay quiet and maintain silence for the same.   

Semmozhi Poonga

Planning for an evening stroll amongst tall trees and natural shrubbery, Semmozhi Poonga should be the place you visit. The place has every aspect that you might need to cheer yourself up after a hard day’s work.  You can take a stroll and witness some of the most exotic plants, along with artificial ponds and waterbodies, to give you a time of a lifetime.  This is one of the best places you can come to for a walk either in the morning or in the evening. The place is located in Ellaiamman Colony, Teynampet Chennai.

MGR Film City

Lose yourself amongst the sets and decorations of movie shoots at the MGR Film City. If you are a nerd, you would be able to pick out the locations where a few of the films might have been shot while travelling around the city. The whole city spreads across an area of about 70 acres and has a lot of landscaped gardens as well as pre-built sets for a police station, railway station and many others. You can take a tour along the entirety of the city for a small few as well.

Eateries for Dining or the Perfect Date Night Evening 

When planning a date night with that special partner, the location should complement the mood. Here are some of the most highly rated eateries and bars where you can definitely get the best food along with other forms of entertainment, such as live music.

Sunset Grill, Velachery

The hotel is run by Westin Group, which is renowned for its luxury properties. The hotel's open dining space adds another shade of glamour to your fine dining experience. This hotel can provide you with an open-air setting for dinner. They have many fine dishes you can choose from, including Arabic and continental influences. Must-try dishes here would be Lamb Kebab, Lentil Soup, Falafel, and Babaganush.

Crimson Chakra, Adyar

Want to experience the local flavours of North and South India while on a date night? Then this would be the best place to be. It offers a never-before-seen mix of romantic ambience along with the fusion of local delicacies. If you are a pet parent and seeking an eatery that is pet friendly, then this should be your go-to place as it would allow you to have a wonderful time with your pet. No more worries of asking a friend to look after your pet before a date night. The Restaurant has a special place for pet owners and allows entry to pets. Here are a few of the most renowned dishes from the restaurant Chicken Lasagna, Grilled Pomfret, Chicken Ferdinand and marinated grill barbeque.

Chipstead, Nugambakkam

Chipstead is operated under the ownership of Taj Coromandel and is considered to be one of the most famous retro bars in the Nungambakkam region. Choose from the endless list of wines and beers and enjoy the ambience of a retro bar with the music of your taste. They do have a few specialities, such as the Flaming Lamborghini Cocktail and the White Walker Cocktail. So, if you have been planning to travel to this restaurant, we would highly recommend that you do so with your mates or dates whenever possible.

These are some of the best places that you can visit or go to while out on an excursion in Chennai. If you want a seamless travelling experience we recommend you opt for a self-drive bike rental in Chennai from RenTrip.