Chennai is the capital city of Tamil Nadu state of India and also the commercial and industrial capital of the country. Chennai, at some point back in 1st century AD was regarded as the military and economic hub of the section of India. The city is frequently referred to as ‘The Gateway of the South’ probably due to its strong connection with its roots and its cautiousness at maintaining the culture and heritage of South India. The location of the city is near the Bay of Bengal on the Coromandel Coast leading this region to be extremely hot and humid most times of the year. Chennai is best known as a newly expanding IT hub and as the most important port of the country. It is also known for being the automobile capital of the nation.
Delhi, a part of the NCR or National Capital Region, along with Gurgaon and Haryana, owes its fame to the fact that it’s the political capital of India. The city is placed on the bank of river Yamuna and has the Aravali hills to its south. It’s known to have extreme weathers; too cold in winters and too hot in summers. Delhi is known to house people from various parts of the country which forms a perfect blend – something that makes the city unique its own way. The city is also popular for its spicy street food and street shopping. If you have a penchant for shopping you must visit ‘Dilli Haat’ where craft fairs take place. Qila Rai Pithora, National Zoological Park, National Railway Museum, Teen Murti Bhavan, Fatehpuri Mosque, Lodhi Garden and Safdarjung’s Tomb are popular tourist attractions. Raj Ghat was constructed to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi, also known as The Father of the Nation. Birla Mandir, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Parliament House, India Gate, Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib, Rashtrapati Bhavan and Rajpath are some more places you might want to visit while you’re in the national capital.
You can travel from Chennai to Delhi by flight if you prefer a less time taking journey. Flights take only 3 hours of time to cover the distance. By road, the distance is around 2283 kilometers and it will take almost 33 hours to reach the national capital. A number of trains ply regularly from Chennai to Delhi too. Trains to Delhi depart from Chennai Egmore and Chennai Central railway stations. You can also board Rajdhani Express train which connects major cities of India with its capital city.
