I went to Chennai three years ago, so I am not sure how much of the information will help…

What is the purpose of your visit? Business, pleasure, education, or a mission trip?

I went with a group on a mission trip to Chennai. We worked with a local orphanage, school, and church while we were there.

We also were able to do some sightseeing. We went to many temples and marketplaces. The best thing about the marketplaces were the prices. We were able to barter with the locals when buying different items which was something I had never experienced. We stayed at The Kittalam Heritage Eco Health Resort in Tamil Nadu. They had very nice rooms and the compound was very nice as well.

If you are a fan of coffee you might want to try a cold coffee with ice cream. It was amazing! The coffee is something that I really enjoyed in India, because it was so much different than American coffee.

Some tips:
Don’t drink the local water. Even when brushing your teeth rinse with bottled water or you will get sick.

Don’t eat anything from a marketplace that is not pre-packaged. Indian people use their left hand to use the bathroom and do not often wash. Eating food from the marketplace can make you sick.

Take your malaria medication with food!

Sanitize your hands frequently.

I am not a germ-a-phobe, but many of my team members on the trip got sick from either drinking the local water, eating food from the marketplace that was not prepackaged, and taking their malaria medication without food.

You want to be able to have a fun experience on your trip and not be sick, because that could put you in your bed for a few days.

Be sure to take in all of the sites, sounds, and smells when you are in India. It is so worth the trip!

I hope you have a great time!