Chennai has a lot to offer to tourists in the form of ancient temples and Museums, Churches and forts built during the British rule. Chennai, on the Bay of Bengal in eastern India, is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu. It serves as one of the main gateways to South India and has a thriving local culture and art scene and is one of the major destinations for medical tourism. It is considered as one of the world's fastest growing cities. Chennai is the biggest economic,cultural and tourism centres in South India and among the most visited Indian cities by foreign tourists. The blue waters of Bay of Bengal mingle with the golden sands at the beaches of Chennai. Located on the coast of south east India, Chennai has a hot and humid climate for most of the year. The best time to visit the capital of Tamil Nadu is the winters which sets in from November to February. Winters are a pleasant season to check out Chennai.