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I. About
Chennai
Chennai (earlier called Madras), the capital of Tamil Nadu
state, is one of the largest cities in India. The city is connected by
direct international flights from several major airlines and is well
connected to the rest of India with a large number of domestic
flights. Chennai has one airport with the Anna international terminal
and the Kamaraj domestic terminal. They are separated by a few hundred
metres.
Chennai is a vigorous, cosmopolitan city and home to major information
technology parks, industrial, business and commercial centres. Chennai
is known as the "Detroit of India" with several major car companies
including Hyundai, Ford, Nissan located here.
Marina Beach, one of the world's longest beach, stretches along
the east of the city. Chennai is also a paradise for those who enjoy
good dining. Fine, elegant restaurants feature international cuisine
as well as savory, exotic dishes. There are several famous places near
Chennai: Kancheepuram (known for its silk industry and for its
temples), Mahabalipuram (where you can find mammoth seventh century
stone sculptures), Bird Sanctuaries (Vedanthangal, Pulicat, etc.).
For more information regarding Chennai, please visit:
II. How to reach SRM
University
The SRM University
Main Campus (in Kattankulathur, near Potheri) is approx. 40
kms from Chennai city on NH 45, and approx. 20 kms from Chennai
Airport. The nearest Bus stop and Railway station is POTHERI. The
University is well connected by road, rail and air.
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By Train: Those coming from other states in India by
train, should get down at the Chennai Central Station, come out and
cross the high road through the pedestrian subway and reach PARK
suburban metro rail station. Two destination trains are available from
Park suburban metro rail station to: (i) Tambaram, and (ii)
Chengalpattu.
(i) If you take the train to Tambaram, then get down at Tambaram and
reach the local bus stand there. Take a bus which goes towards
MaraiMalaiNagar/Chengalpattu and inform the Driver/Conductor to Stop
at SRM Engineering College near SRM Hotel. It is a 20 minute travel
from Tambaram to reach SRM University. (Total Travel time from Chennai
Central Railway Station will be around One Hour).
(ii) If you take the train to Chengalpattu, you can directly reach the
SRM or Potheri railway station. SRM University is just opposite to the
Potheri railway station.
Another option to reach SRM by Train is from the Thrisulam
station that is located just opposite the Chennai Airport. Board
on a train towards Tambaram and follow the instructions given
above for reaching SRM University.
By Air: The Chennai airport code is MAA.
International visitors may also reach Chennai through direct domestic
connections from other airports such as Delhi (DEL), Bengaluru (BLR)
and Mumbai (BOM).
The Chennai airport has three taxi services functioning from its
premises (in approx. order of increasing fares):
The booking counters are available inside the terminal just outside
baggage claim and also outside the terminal. Visitors can pre-pay the
taxi fare at the respective counter and obtain a receipt before
leaving the airport terminal. Pre-paid Taxi/cab fare can range from
Rs. 500 - Rs. 1000 (USD 10 - 20 approx.). Rates differ based on the
taxi company and the type of vehicle (air-conditioned or not).
Payments are usually required in local Indian currency (Indian
Rupees). Currency exchange counters and ATMs are available withing the
Airport Terminal. The ride from the airport to the SRM campus
travelling on the NH 45 highway would take approximately 50
minutes.
Other taxicab services can be obtained outside the airport
terminal; but, these are not pre-paid and not encouraged for
first-time visitors.
During the daytime, one can also use the railway station from the
Chennai Airport is Thrisulam, located just opposite the
Airport. Board a train towards Tambaram and follow the
instructions given above for reaching SRM University.
III. Visa
Information
Please contact your travel agent for information about obtaining an
Indian visa. The following approval letters may be needed during the
visa application process:
Visa related details are also available at several websites, including:
IV. Hotel
Information
The following list of hotels is provided only a
suggestion; you can find several other hotels at similar distances
on your favourite travel websites.
Note that hotels in Chennai city and near Chennai airport may
take 1 to 1.5 hours to get to the conference venue. Please
allow sufficient time for travel since traffic can be quite heavy
for most of the day.
A. Close to Conference Venue
- SRM Hotel - Maraimalai Nagar (Chennai),
Near Ford Car Factory, GST Road, Chennai - 603 203,
India.
Ph: +91 044 4743 2000; Fax: +91 044 27454250; For reservations,
Email: Prof. Rama Rao at
ramarao@email.com (or) ieeeants2013@gmail.com.
- For accommodation in SRM University Campus Hostel (Dorm) Rooms, pl. contact
Prof. Rama Rao at ramarao@email.com (or)
ieeeants2013@gmail.com.
- Vassi Palaze,
http://www.hotelvassi.com/,
Phone: +91 44 67496949
Email: reservations@hotelvassi.com.
B. Near (within Approx. 5 Km of) Chennai Airport
- Trident - The Oberoi Group, http://www.oberoihotels.com;
http://www.tridenthotels.com
1/24 G.S.T Road, Chennai 600 027, India.
- Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai, http://www.radissonblu.com/hotel-chennai,
531 GST Road,
Saint Thomas Mount,
Chennai 600016,
India.
Tel: +91 44 2231 0101,
Fax: +91 44 2231 0202
Reservations:
India toll-free: +1800-1800-333
Hotel reservation: +91 44 22310101 / +91-9789810101
Email: reservations@radissongrt.com
- Le Royal Meridien Chennai,
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/lemeridien/index.html,
#1, GST ROAD, St.Thomas Mount, Chennai 600 016.
- Hilton Chennai Hotel, http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/india/hilton-chennai-hotel-MAAHIHI/index.html
124/1 J.N. Salai, Guindy, Chennai, 600032, India;
TEL: 91-44-222-55555 FAX: 91-44-22255700.
-
ITC Grand Chola Chennai, http://www.itchotels.in/hotels/itcgrandchola.aspx,
No. 63, Mount Road, Guindy,Chennai- 600032
Tel : 91-44-22200000, Fax : (91) (44) 22200200
Email : reservations.itcgrandchola@itchotels.in
C. In Chennai City (Please check maps for distances)
- The Westin Chennai Velachery, http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/index.html,
154, Velachery Main Road, Velachery, Chennai 600042, India
-
The
Raintree, http://www.raintreehotels.com/
Anna Salai, 636, Teynampet, Chennai 600 035, India.
Phone: +91 44 28309999; Fax: +91 44 28309977; Mobile: +91 9884066401
- Courtyard by Marriott Chennai,
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/maacy-courtyard-chennai-india/,
564 Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai, 600018 India.
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Hyatt Regency Chennai,http://www.chennai.regency.hyatt.com/
365 Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu- 600 018, India.
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