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How bad is traffic in Chennai, Tamil Nadu?

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Nobody likes traffic. Not a single soul. Here's what 38 local experts had to say about traffic in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Perhaps you'll find some tips to avoid rush hour and some potholes.

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Chennai is either hot or hottest. When it rains, it floods in the road. Great people, very friendly and helpful. We speak the oldest language in the world, Tamil. You can manage with English and struggle a bit with Hindi. Varieties of tasty, spicy and hot food. Heavy traffic. Ancient temples. Worlds second largest beach. Continental and North Indian food abundant.

Ramsharan, says: 2023

If you’re moving to Chennai then be prepared to enjoy the Indian summer in all its glory! Mangoes, the beaches, the fragrance of jasmine and the rustle of silk might conjure rosy images of this city but humidity, heat and traffic can bring you back to reality. Public transportation is now pretty comfortable and of late the regular rains have calmed down Chennai’s fiery heat! So be prepared to take things in your stride including jibes if you don’t know the local language.

Chennai is one of the most populous cities in the world. The main thing to be kept in mind when you move into the city is its pollution and untidy environment. Sometimes, an outsider may feel irritated when he moves in traffic during peak hours. Other than that, the city always welcomes anybody from any part of the world.

Praveen, says: 2020

The weather in Chennai is hot and humid for most months of the year. People with preference for such climate enjoy the city. It has good hangout places like the beach. Traffic is extreme and there is a higher amount of air pollution. The street food service is available almost all the time.

Vinayak, says: 2020

It’s a metropolitan city. People should know to adapt to this busy lifestyle, traffic and pollution. It’s a place where the cost of living is on the higher side so people should calculate their expenses before moving here especially rents and kids’ education are so expensive. Getting a job is easier than in most cities so the expenses won’t be a big problem.

Shweta, says: 2020

My city Chennai is so vast and it is necessary to take a public transport from one part of the city to another, else you should be at least good with the local routes to avoid traffic. You can find affordable eateries almost everywhere so food will not be a problem. Few might not be comfortable with bed bugs and mosquitoes, so be prepared with your bug spray and it’s always humid so carry breathable fabrics.

The city is polluted and congested and I recommend wearing a mask when you step outside. Avoid street foods as it will often lead to indigestion. Metro is costly here. Opt for a bus ride instead. In summer, there is water scarcity. Conserve water all the time.

Akshata, says: 2020

My City ‘Chennai’ is heaven for me. Any one wanting to move to my city specifically needs to know about traffic here. They should also take note of the humid weather condition. The majority of the people here are friendly. But you must try to learn our local language ‘Tamil’ here for better survival.

Keerthi, says: 2020

Chennai is the IT hub of Tamil Nadu. We have plenty of job opportunities over here. The important thing about Chennai is ECR road, where the highway road situated near the seashore. There are many places to visit in Chennai such as marina beach, Express Avenue mall, the Asia’s largest Phoenix mall and several other places to party.

Ruchika, says: 2020

Although Chennai is a multilingual fast-paced city, know to speak in the native tamil language. In all aspects without tamil, it will be very hard to survive in the city and be ready for heavy traffic and dusty roads. Avoid Chennai if you are fan of calm environment, because this will not be your cup of tea.

Kiruba, says: 2020

Traffic is the great issue in Chennai. Always bargain for 50% of the suggested price because they charge way too much when they figure out you are not from Chennai. Shared autos are cheaper, but don’t take them in hurry. Chennai is a very hot climate; prepare accordingly.

Always bargain with the local taxis that you hire to go around places. Start early, so that you don’t get caught up in the morning traffic. Go around the city (by walk) to enjoy the street food and learn about the city. Neighbors gossip a lot.

Sudhanshu, says: 2020

This is a fantastic place that receives people with warmth. People moving from the countryside might find it a bit difficult because of the congested buildings and traffic.

It’s crowded and is filled with a lot of people. Traffic is bad and the roads are worse. But the food industry is very good and so is the nightlife. The people are welcoming and are very helpful. They can offer you some good advice on how to make your life easier in the city.

Renault, says: 2020

Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu. It is hottest most time of the year. World’s second largest beach is in Chennai. People from different states live here. There are lots of restaurants with different cuisines are available here. it is easy for other region people to find their food anytime. Traffic is hectic here. But it is fun to roam around the city.

Ankita, says: 2020

Chennai is a diverse, cultural city. People are very friendly and helpful. They are good in English and so tourists can feel safe. Food may be bit hot and oily for the foreigners but it is great that all cuisines are available. Traffic is heavy and undisciplined most of the time. Weather may be hot and sweaty for the general tourists. Plush living condos are available with a host of facilities.

Chennai is a metropolitan city and therefore heavily populated. one must be perfectly comfortable with facing all the loud noise and heavy traffic congestion. Although it is heavily populated and noisy, it is a beautiful city. What makes it beautiful, are the people who reside here. You will not find such hospitality anywhere around the world.

Deepak, says: 2020

Chennai is really hot and extremely congested. Its people are really nice and sweet. One of the major cities in India so if you are looking for a business in India one of the best cities. The cost of living is less but the rents are high and you won’t find an apartment without a lot of searching so be prepared. Overall the city provides great opportunities, good people, a great atmosphere for living given one or two disadvantages which every major city has.

Anyone moving to Chennai should really consider about traffic, even though Chennai is well connected and contains good public transport facilities, People prefer to travel on their own by their two-wheelers, and mostly single family owns more than a single two-wheelers could be a reason for traffic I think.

Saurabh, says: 2020

Anyone moving to Chennai, should be considering about the heavy population and traffic involved when they plan to get out. But, since its the capital of Tamil Nadu, anyone who wants to get their work done officially, can easily accomplish their tasks as most of the offices including government offices are in Chennai.

Chennai is a city like no other. With bustling wide streets to cut on traffic and widespread opportunities for both professionals and students with multiple industries and educational institutions, it is emerging as the next city of dreams. People from all over the country come here hoping to find a place for themselves to further their dreams. Learning to speak tamil (the city’s official language) helps with making the city home and navigating the place with it’s well connected buses.

While partying crowd might be tad disappointed, students can find a cheap discounts in various stores and find essentials at throwaway prices. Haggling is a prerequisite however. There have been incidents of flooding so a high rise building and insurance coverage here.

Harshvardhan, says: 2020

Chennai is densely populated city with many amenities, it is the capital of Tamil Nadu and traffic is uncontrollable in Chennai. Chennai is a religious city which supports democracy and the people of Chennai won’t compromise their culture for anything. Chennai has its own International Airport and Central Railway Station with many amenities.

Chennai is a metropolitan city with lots and lots of traffic and pollution. I recommend whomsoever coming to my city to deal with these main two things. Apart from that Chennai is a city of various delicious foods. It is a house of culture combination with lots of people from various cities and states come together for their jobs and to find their living here.

Mohammad, says: 2020

Chennai is an absolutely amazing city. However, the weather isn’t the easiest. It feels like summer all year-round. Traffic in Chennai is on the higher side too. It takes a lot of time to travel from one part of the city to another. Shortage of water too, is an upcoming issue in the city.

Divyansh, says: 2020

Chennai is a vibrant city. People moving to Chennai should have certain things on their mind such as the hot weather all through the year. Temperatures are really high even during winter. Next, high traffic is pretty common here and it should be something they must get used to.

Chennai has a lot of tourist spots including the world-famous Marina beach. It is the less traffic free city considering all the metropolitan cities. Easy access to public transportation is and added advantage to visit places around the city. The world-famous Mahabalipuram heritage site is 2hrs travel distance from the city through the ECR road.

Prashant, says: 2020

Anyone moving to Chennai should have some knowledge of the language, Tamil. They should also be comfortable with traffic as it gets really hectic during the mornings and evenings of weekdays. There are also only a few hotels which serve very high quality North Indian food.

Subrata, says: 2020

If you are ready to move to Chennai make sure that you are starting your day early because traffic is high here. If possible take flats near to your office itself. If you don’t know Tamil, try to learn at least some phrases in Tamil. Chennai is a warm place so be prepared for the heat. Chennai people are always friendly so that you can relocate without any fear.

Gowtham, says: 2020

It’s a great city to move on from the beach to the malls, Traffic jams to the cool breeze Chennai is one of the best cities to move over, With the history of many neighbourhoods of the city such as Mylapore, Triplicane, and Thiruvanmiyur antedating that of the city, the architecture of Chennai ranges in a wide chronology. The oldest buildings in the city dates from the 7th and 8th centuries CE, which include the Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Mylapore and the Parthasarathy Temple in Triplicane, built in the Dravidian architecture. This architecture includes various styles, such as those of the Pallavas, the Cholas, and the Vijayanagara empires. The associated Agraharam architecture, which consists of traditional row houses surrounding a temple, can still be seen in these areas. The heritage temples at Mamallapuram at the outskirts of the city are some of the examples of the Pallava architecture. Chennai ranks second to Kolkata of Indian heritage buildings.

This city is a very beautiful city with all the lovely people. We have done amazing diners to go to, and some nice parks and we have spa to relax. There will be no traffic at all even in peak hours which is the best thing about this city.

Anurag, says: 2020

Traffic in my city is absolutely ridiculous. It’ll take you at least two hours to travel a couple miles. I would be wary of travelling during night as well. My city has some shifty characters that come out at night so it’s best you reach home by 8PM.

Sakshi, says: 2020

You’ll need extreme patience because my city is covered by more people and vehicles which causes often traffic. Besides traffic and rush, my city is covered by yummy street foods and themed restaurant. You can enjoy every foods of my city, as all the foods are collaboration of my state and it is said to be unique.

Anyone who would like to move to Chennai should adopt to live with the extreme hot climatic weather. And Chennai is the safest and less polluted city in India. Chennai, it is famous for south Indian dishes. It is one of the metropolitan cities in India. Chennai is the thickly populated area with more traffic.

Himakshee, says: 2020

be aware of the weather, as it will be very hot and humid during summer. Other things to be considered are traffic jam during the peak hours of the day, as it may affect the timings and the population. My city is quite populous. Other than these it is a great place to move on, as it provides vast amount of jobs, contains lot of tourist places and variety of food.

Kamala, says: 2020

– The weather can get very extreme. Summers are really hot and winters are nothing but rain.
– Get to know the best residential areas to secure yourself a home cause there are a few places in Chennai which are best avoided.
– Use of local trains cause they’re much faster to navigate around the city considering traffic during the usual office hours.

Chennai is a very beautiful city with so many places. It’s a combined wonder of cultural places and modern entertainments which should not be missed in our lifetime. The only drawback is its traffic in the roads. Chennai is also the smart hub of Tamil Nadu. There are so many colleges here which brings so many young minds. This was house to so many bright entrepreneurs who are ruling the worlds, including Sundar Pichai and Narayana Murthy who are CEOs of world class companies.

Anchal, says: 2020

Know Chennai is quite a difficult city to navigate. Traffic is a pain the neck and the scorching heat is no less. However, once you get the hang of it, you will never want to leave. This city is a culmination of different cultures. People from different parts of the world come here.

Nahera, says: 2020

Someone moving to my city must know that the pollution level in and around the city I live is very high. And they also must be aware of that the high pollution level is due to the high traffic in my city.

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