subject: Shopping And Nightlife In Chennai [print this page] When you discover the historical importance of a particular city and dig out the facts, the joy associated with visiting the said city increases manifold. One city in the southern part of India that needs special mention is Chennai. To know about Chennai before you actually visit the city, do have access to the wealth of information online so that you do not miss on anything. Do not forget to make a note of the centres of shopping in Chennai besides also the centres of nightlife in Chennai. This will help you explore the city to the fullest.
Chennai was popular as Pallavaram during the Megalithic period; there are evidences of megalithic instruments being recovered here. Various notable dynasties namely Pallava, Chera, Chola, Pandya, and Vijaynagar established their empires here one after another. Towards 1522, the Portuguese arrived near Chennai and built a port called So Tom. Another mention about Chennai is the arrival of the Dutch in 1612, who established themselves in the north of the city near Pulicat. The more you read the more you can know about Chennai.
For shopping in Chennai, especially related to conventional items and handicrafts, the best places are the Government Emporiums. Of course you cannot bargain here but the best price is guaranteed; in fact, the price of the items is less compared to those found in the normal shops. You will also find handicrafts specific to different regions of the country at Victoria Technical Institute at Anna Salaai. As per reviews, one of the best centres of shopping in Chennai for locally made handicrafts, textiles and papier-mache items is SIPA'S Craftlink. If you love handmade toiletries and organic foodstuff, Auroville will well serve your purpose.
The night does really come to life in the centres of nightlife in Chennai. Platinum Dance bar at Quality Inn Aruna, Flame Le Club disco at the Le Royal Meridien, Sparks dance pub at Hotel Savera, MiXX dance pub at Country Suites, Dublin at the Park Sheraton Hotel, Pasha at The Park are few of the top centres of nightlife in Chennai.
