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Chennai

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November 2011 | Words VAISHNA ROY

• INSIDER TIP

  Explore the city by bike

  Now that temperatures have fallen, it’s the ideal time to explore the city by bike. Rise early, join fellow cyclists at Madhya Kailash and travel on two wheels down to Mamallapuram.

• SHOP TALK

  Sundari Silks

  Located in a converted bungalow, Sundari Silks offers saris, stoles, kurtis (hip-length blouses), ties and furnishings in silk. With jewellery and accessories, too, it’s a lovely place to shop.

• CHEAP EATS

  Ashvita

  Grab a seat indoors or outdoors at Ashvita, the perfect place to hide away with a book or laptop while nibbling on a Momo platter or peaches and feta cheese starter.

• TOP TABLES

  Kryptos

  Kryptos on the city’s fashion street has warm interiors and tasty Greek and Cypriot food, with surprising vegetarian options. There’s also a selection of soups and desserts.

• AT YOUR LEISURE

  Armenian Churchs

  Standing proud in suburban Chennai is one of India’s oldest churches, built about 240 years ago. Each of the six bells in the Armenian Church tower, one of which is 15 years older than the church itself, weighs about 200kg.

• LATE & LIVELY

  The Turf

  The Turf is a restaurant and sports bar on the beachside in south Chennai. There’s one venue each for fans of football, tennis, racing and cricket. Unwind with a game and a beer.

• OVERNIGHT

  Keys

  With easy access to both the IT corridor and local attractions, new hotel Keys is clean, comfortable and classy. A cheery bar and restaurant plus other amenities such as a business centre make it a very good value.