My First Impressions of Chennai, India 🇮🇳

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  • @Travelwithchris
    @Travelwithchris  Рік тому +49

    Who's ready for an India series???
    Also, join me in Thailand in July! Only 10 spots available and they will go fast! Hope to see you there! ❤
    www.labombonadiving.com/travel-with-chris

    • @mirzakhan8821
      @mirzakhan8821 Рік тому

      I am happy that u give to the needy u do not have to buy us with fancy hotel .

    • @Roby3119
      @Roby3119 Рік тому +1

      Can u come to Tamaulipas México????🇲🇽🍤🌮

    • @user-ri1jd4kv8j
      @user-ri1jd4kv8j Рік тому

      Karnataka is one of India’s wealthiest state with good standards of living and highly educated people.
      Modi took a beating in Karnataka and lost! Let this set precedent.
      We need the #Karnataka model to spread across #India!
      It’s time to wake up and work hard!

    • @deadrock7082
      @deadrock7082 Рік тому

      I am from Bangalore i am your big fan ❤❤❤ wanna meet you

    • @JeevanAnga
      @JeevanAnga Рік тому

      India have stepped up their cyber security measures to curb the recent rise in terrorism. I tried to get a sim card as a foreigner but I had to provide 2 local references to get one 😂😂

  • @prakashthiaga
    @prakashthiaga 10 місяців тому +15

    Chennai is one of the oldest city and its has great moments

  • @RajeshRavindranathan
    @RajeshRavindranathan Рік тому +161

    Chennai is one of the nicest cities in India and the people there are just great. Anyway greetings from Malaysia :) I don't think the west-coast/east-coast comparison is accurate, In South India or Chennai, they don't look down on North Indians or foreigners unlike in Delhi where they do look down on South Indians and tourists. This is what I find travelling in India as a Malaysian of Indian (Kerala) origin.

    • @thebrokenconcept4526
      @thebrokenconcept4526 Рік тому +6

      You sound like a Paxtani saying "We dont look down on non Muslims" or like a North Korean saying we're the "Democratic" People's Republic of Korea

    • @RajeshRavindranathan
      @RajeshRavindranathan Рік тому +8

      ​@@thebrokenconcept4526 I am not sure about your expertise on Pakistanis nor am I one. Or maybe you don't like facts because some facts sure tend to hurt.

    • @Attitudezero884
      @Attitudezero884 Рік тому +4

      As a tamilian i myself don't accept it yes no one looks down on foriegners but looks down on north indians for sure.

    • @fakedmg9992
      @fakedmg9992 10 місяців тому +3

      I'm from north india...I study here in chennai... honestly the people here are very kind and helpful throughout my days...I'm really thankful to chennai people ..love u guys as always...thank you chennai..the best place fr ❤

    • @kavitharaman1001
      @kavitharaman1001 27 днів тому

      Chennai India and the people
      Chennai India and the people
      Chennai India and the people
      Chennai and the people
      Chennai India and the people
      Chennai India and the people
      Chennai India and the people
      Chennai India and the people

  • @BarbellFinancial
    @BarbellFinancial Рік тому +38

    I work with a lot of people in Chennai and they are some of my favorite people to work with.

    • @Travelwithchris
      @Travelwithchris  Рік тому +1

      Yes such great people! So funny! 🙏🏻🙌🏻

  • @sudarshirathnayaka6183
    @sudarshirathnayaka6183 Рік тому +36

    Safe travels Chris! Love from 🇱🇰

  • @g.d.chamindra6841
    @g.d.chamindra6841 Рік тому +8

    Oh, Bro Chris you are in India.... Good
    Good luck⚡ with GOD bless💫 to you ❤🌀🌀🌀from 🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰

  • @TheDonMan97
    @TheDonMan97 Рік тому +20

    Chennai is one of the safest places in India for women! Like waaaaaay better than Delhi. If you had travelled to Chennai with your gf, i can guarantee you would have had no issues whatsoever
    Anywhere above Mumbai (even Mumbai sometimes) is usually considered unsafe for women

  • @Vara_Auslife_Tamil
    @Vara_Auslife_Tamil Рік тому +9

    Born and raised in Chennai, my lovable place, now in Australia, wish you all a great day ahead 😊Vara Auslife தமிழ் 0:02

  • @shalakakhandagale
    @shalakakhandagale Рік тому +5

    You are so appreciative bruh .. I feel so good watching this video ✨

  • @waynerose6258
    @waynerose6258 Рік тому +14

    Thanks for supporting my local Jamaican people.I love what you do because you keep the poor family kids in school. I wish a lot of people would do what you do. God bless you.

    • @Travelwithchris
      @Travelwithchris  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so much! I hope to make it back to the island soon!

  • @yasminapo-aroundtheworld
    @yasminapo-aroundtheworld Рік тому +61

    Safe trip Chris and have a great time there 😊 Love and greetings to India and Sri Lanka 🇱🇰🇮🇳❤️

  • @seenivasankaruppanan5356
    @seenivasankaruppanan5356 Рік тому +7

    Awesome! Good to see that you explored something in Chennai, southern part of India. Tamil Nadu is the unique state in India unlike other states. We don’t speak Hindi as that is not related to us and we speak Tamil and English.
    Chennai, there are a lot places to explore, maybe will watch your other videos and comment! Keep going bro 👊🏻

  • @dillingersam588
    @dillingersam588 Рік тому +4

    Another great video Christ
    Welcome to India
    Keep up the great job brother🎈

  • @andrewsundaram3996
    @andrewsundaram3996 Рік тому +34

    Happy to see you in Chennai Chris. You can visit Pondicherry which is French colony before. Check it out 😊

    • @ShahPadayachee
      @ShahPadayachee Рік тому

      Hi greetings to you ,I be in Chennai next month I want to see Pondicherry, my grandparents came from there ,take care ,regards South Africa

  • @lindaburton5680
    @lindaburton5680 Рік тому +8

    Yeah! Another travel series! You’re my favorite travel guy. I’m going to miss Sri Lanka though.

  • @JOHNHYDE-t4l
    @JOHNHYDE-t4l 4 місяці тому +1

    I am in inglewood, la talking with a cabie who said that I know Chennai because I watch travelling with Chris.. Thank you ❤ Good one brother.

  • @Nipuna_Tee
    @Nipuna_Tee Рік тому +11

    Safe travels brother ❤ love from 🇱🇰

  • @durairaj67
    @durairaj67 Рік тому +3

    India is massive and it offers lot of experience for the tourists. Enjoy the culture, hospitality, food, and also some crazy experience too....

  • @patm5594
    @patm5594 Рік тому +2

    The constant horn honking is crazy.. Great Video.

  • @bandaraarambepola4361
    @bandaraarambepola4361 Рік тому +3

    Wishing you the very best, Chris! I hope you experience lots of joy during your trip to India and in your future travels. Sending lots of love from Sri Lanka. You are a truly humble and down-to-earth person. Enjoy your journey!

  • @arvindganesh7539
    @arvindganesh7539 Рік тому +3

    Love your positivity and cheerfulness, from Chennai🎉

  • @ramfitme
    @ramfitme 5 місяців тому +1

    Your positive spirit should be imbibed by other travelers. As soon as you landed in Chennai you saw the positive things, admiring what you were seeing. You were cheerful throughout. Even when you encountered a painful experience that you could not buy a SIM card in a jiffy like any other country you put up with it cheerfully. That is a nutty rule that India should change.

  • @IMPATIENTINVESTOR
    @IMPATIENTINVESTOR Рік тому +3

    Bro i can't wait for this series!

  • @lankanlife8489
    @lankanlife8489 Рік тому +4

    Wish you to have a great time in India. Lots of love from 🇱🇰

  • @dhanushcr767
    @dhanushcr767 Рік тому +11

    We speak Tamil and English. I hope u had a good time in chennai♥

  • @SB29240
    @SB29240 Рік тому +3

    Chennai is the fourth largest city in India 🇮🇳 bro😊

  • @ssridhar2004vas
    @ssridhar2004vas Рік тому +3

    Chennai airport has atm chris. You should have asked responsible people over there. Anyhow, no problem. Welcome to my home city.

  • @wendingourway
    @wendingourway Рік тому +4

    Fantastic watching your travels...so many of my bucket list destinations...some I'll probably not get to...but sure appreciate your coverage. Great to get your local perspectives! Excellent! Bruce and Otis

  • @terryevp4084
    @terryevp4084 Рік тому +9

    Safe Travels. You have become one of my favorite guys on UA-cam. You are so polite and humble my kind of person...!!!

  • @stephaniekc
    @stephaniekc Рік тому +2

    New adventure! Looking forward to all your wonderful videos, Chris.
    Stay safe, Bro 🙂

  • @grajiv1979
    @grajiv1979 Рік тому +1

    Hey, Airport does have an ATM but its going through a drastic rebuild of terminals so many things have changed and is changing. Where you landed is a terminal thats going to be soon demolished and moved to a recently opened new Terminal. This Terminal will be rebuilt.

  • @AudreyFoster-k9r
    @AudreyFoster-k9r Рік тому +1

    I am a fan of yours.I am from Jamaica.Keep up the good work.

  • @ranukasandaruwan3726
    @ranukasandaruwan3726 Рік тому +5

    Safe Travel Chris..
    Love from 🇱🇰 ❤

  • @benittostefin
    @benittostefin Рік тому +18

    Chennai looks clean....

  • @hardtrailrider
    @hardtrailrider Рік тому +34

    You are in a very unique city in India. Another one I would say Kolkata. Both of these places, English is more welcome than Hindi. Chennai speaks Tamil which is one of the oldest existing language on the planet along with Hebrew and Chinese. Other Indian languages are little younger than Tamil. You may find better english knowing people than in your home country in these cities.
    The way you approach Delhi and Chennai should be different. Its like a different country. Indian states are different so do the cities. Try local vegetarian dishes. Happy journey.

  • @robertw8666
    @robertw8666 Рік тому +7

    I am surprised to see you back in India Chris. Last time you seemed like you were not having a very good time and left early. Maybe it will be an easier trip this time being you don't have a lovely lady on your arm. Enjoy South India. It is my favorite place in the country.

  • @stacy.mahend
    @stacy.mahend Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing

  • @pubudupathirana3477
    @pubudupathirana3477 Рік тому +1

    Love your videos, Safe Travels Chris.
    Love from 🇱🇰

  • @MrHgreeney
    @MrHgreeney Рік тому +3

    I really enjoy your market hunts. Would love to see you do one in Chennai.

  • @no_MERCY_for_CHOMOS
    @no_MERCY_for_CHOMOS Рік тому

    Great video as always. Looking forward to the future videos 💯🎯🙌🏽👍🏽👏🏽🇺🇸

  • @DrSamAnderson
    @DrSamAnderson Рік тому +5

    Ive lived and worked in usa now in Chennai please visit mahabalipuram, Mylapore for local culture and phoenix mall for shopping and don't pay tuk tuk guys upfront it gives them the impression that you're loaded with cash

  • @angelashbrook
    @angelashbrook Рік тому +1

    So excited to try the coffee!! Living for this series!!

  • @MrAnanthaP
    @MrAnanthaP Рік тому +4

    Regarding SIM cards, it is advisable to get it at the airport itself. Everywhere else you need a local person.

  • @fritoguy
    @fritoguy Рік тому +46

    The vibe in Chennai does seem chill compared to the other cities in India, hopefully you were throwing back king fishers 🍺 at the hotel 😂

    • @Travelwithchris
      @Travelwithchris  Рік тому +6

      Yes definitely bro! It was os much more chill, but at the same time still crazy! ahahah so hard to explain!

  • @grid9124
    @grid9124 Рік тому +4

    Regret the inconvenience brother, Indians are used to UPI digital transactions for almost a decade, hence usage of ATMs and maintenance across India has reduced drastically.

  • @dennisbartolotta6157
    @dennisbartolotta6157 Рік тому

    Hi from Sydney Chris!!love your videos.. thank you again 🦘👍

  • @ilakkiyasrikanthan6710
    @ilakkiyasrikanthan6710 Рік тому +4

    If you want to experience the culture, the south is the best place to go in India. Cant wait to see you try all the delicious food from the south!

  • @HarshanakalumVlogs
    @HarshanakalumVlogs Рік тому +1

    Safe Travel Chris 👍👊 Love From 🇱🇰 ❤️

  • @இராம்ராஜ்
    @இராம்ராஜ் Рік тому +1

    Now the time is 1:50 AM here in Tamil Nadu. But I love watching ur videos. Thank u so much for ur arrival here... Blessed to have u... Love u so much...
    Explore western districts of Tamil Nadu, Thanjavur, Madurai, Kanchipuram, Tiruchirappalli, Kanyakumari, Rameswaram, Kolli hills and so on...

  • @steved2746
    @steved2746 Рік тому +6

    Just landed in Chennai a few days ago and found an ATM in the terminal. Might have been a different one to the one you landed in.

    • @yokesh1616
      @yokesh1616 Рік тому

      How was your experience in chennai?

    • @steved2746
      @steved2746 Рік тому +5

      @@yokesh1616 Great! Awesome people, great food.

  • @truthisbitter9801
    @truthisbitter9801 Рік тому +11

    Chennai is different from many things. People, language, culture everything is different.. North Indians are mix of Aryans , Iranians , Arabs etc.... But South India are the indigenous Indians..

    • @farzaslasher422
      @farzaslasher422 4 місяці тому

      Yall are the Africans of India

    • @Unknown_34566
      @Unknown_34566 Місяць тому

      Shut up you don't have a Tamil culture. Real tamil culture is not anywhere related to christ. And for North people, are you a historian or some kind of person with infinite knowledge that you are telling that they are a mix of Iran, Arab. When did Arabs come here😂😂?????No Christian opinion here...that's it...

    • @Unknown_34566
      @Unknown_34566 Місяць тому

      Shut up Christian.

  • @sushmanthsush2380
    @sushmanthsush2380 Рік тому

    welcome to India Chris ur very kind man ...i want bargain videos. man enjoy travel

  • @DutchFlavour
    @DutchFlavour Рік тому +3

    Love your video's, can't wait for the full series!! Good luck on the upcoming chaotic humanity🔥

  • @melodymccullough5262
    @melodymccullough5262 Рік тому +4

    I'm checking off my bucket list through you! ♥️
    Thank you brother.
    Growing up, I had pressure like that in my ears. My doctor had me blowing up balloons with my nose to relieve the pressure. 😂

  • @premierradio7642
    @premierradio7642 Рік тому +5

    One thing I really like about Chennai is compare to Mumbai and Delhi, Chennai has less population and traffic is kind of smooth. I wish Chennai to be like this always instead of getting crowded like Mumbai and Delhi

  • @jasonponwiblock8384
    @jasonponwiblock8384 Рік тому +1

    👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀looking to see what this series has to offer💥💯

  • @Disillusioned2022
    @Disillusioned2022 Рік тому +3

    Stay safe out there mate

  • @SelfMade717
    @SelfMade717 Рік тому +1

    Yessss lets go Chris!!

  • @satvik6579
    @satvik6579 24 дні тому +1

    Yo my man happy travels! Btw whats the background music at this part? 6:15

  • @ag7722
    @ag7722 Рік тому +3

    Stay safe brotha Chris , hello from usa 🇺🇸

  • @user-yt9yw6uf4m
    @user-yt9yw6uf4m Рік тому +8

    You must visit Ooty and Pondicherry in Tamil Nadu‼️

  • @edstravel
    @edstravel Рік тому +3

    Keep up the great content Bro Chris

  • @sarthakshrivastav5002
    @sarthakshrivastav5002 2 місяці тому +1

    Chennai 🇮🇳❤

  • @Midhun-tommy-Muhammad
    @Midhun-tommy-Muhammad Рік тому

    FROM SRI LANKA TO INDIA... WELCOME WELCOME TO INDIA

  • @samiamLatina
    @samiamLatina Рік тому

    Always great content. Hopefully you figured out the SIM card situation

  • @sajis2347
    @sajis2347 Рік тому +3

    Hi Chris, please visit Pondicherry which is 150 km from Chennai. You can travel easily there. Thanks Chris,

  • @rowguppy9927
    @rowguppy9927 Рік тому +2

    Stay safe Chris ❤ from sri lanka 🇱🇰

  • @russcoaus2043
    @russcoaus2043 Рік тому

    Stay safe Chris, great stuff.👍

  • @ginetteco
    @ginetteco Рік тому

    Excited to watch your India series. I also look forward to watching your Thailand series when you go in July.

    • @Travelwithchris
      @Travelwithchris  Рік тому

      Thank you so much! I can't wait to start showing you more of Thailand!

  • @asankapradeep181
    @asankapradeep181 Рік тому +4

    Safe travel ❤❤❤

  • @mohamedhanafi8483
    @mohamedhanafi8483 Рік тому +1

    Welcome to Sir Lanka again God bless you you’re a great man

  • @TheArochris
    @TheArochris Рік тому +3

    I'm from Chennai, if u r okay. I can show u around Chennai brother ✌️

    • @Travelwithchris
      @Travelwithchris  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much! I already left, but maybe next time!

  • @wolverineiscool7161
    @wolverineiscool7161 Рік тому

    You are actually in my area in chennai! It's one of the nicer areas in the city and its close by to major tourist destinations

  • @arninarendran5028
    @arninarendran5028 6 місяців тому

    Have a great trip- try visiting the Theosophical Society in Adyar - ask for Adyar Banyan tree .

  • @udayadesilvadesilva4242
    @udayadesilvadesilva4242 Рік тому +1

    Safe travel bro
    Keep smile always
    Love from sri 🇱🇰 lanka

  • @kelumsamarasekara5199
    @kelumsamarasekara5199 Рік тому +1

    Great video series coming soon 😍 From sri lanka 🇱🇰

  • @Kalki0025
    @Kalki0025 Рік тому +2

    Hey! I highly recommend exploring Ladakh, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Sikkim and arunachal pradesh in India as they are among the most stunning destinations in the country. Moreover, the Andaman Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands have one of the best beaches in Asia, including the breathtaking Radhanagar Beach. And if you're looking for an incredible experience, the road trip from Manali to Leh is an absolute must-see

  • @tharmalingamsritharan1497
    @tharmalingamsritharan1497 Рік тому +2

    Try mahavalipuram in Chennai. Nice to see you in Chennai.
    Sri

  • @maggie812001
    @maggie812001 Рік тому +3

    Hope you had a great stay in Chennai..Come to Bangalore soon

  • @saravanank2715
    @saravanank2715 5 місяців тому

    Happy to seeyou in chennai tq bro❤

  • @nirobeata
    @nirobeata Рік тому +1

    Brother you are amazing as always ! Love to watch your videos of coue..take care and enjoy ! Bless bro ❤🙏..greetings from amsterdam and heart from sri lanka❤

    • @Travelwithchris
      @Travelwithchris  Рік тому

      Niro I appreciate you always! You have no idea, thank you 🙏🏻❤️

  • @ilamlakshmiparithi1903
    @ilamlakshmiparithi1903 Рік тому +2

    Welcome bro...

  • @wilfred.d
    @wilfred.d Рік тому +2

    Hi Chis, Thank you for coming to my little country 🇱🇰 and promoting my country to the world. Be careful and come back. Wish you all the best for your future & your UA-cam journey.

  • @imtisenlajamir5275
    @imtisenlajamir5275 Рік тому +1

    Hi Chris. In India tuk tuk are either called auto s or rickshaw. Autorickshaw for some.

  • @AlejandroLopez-xt2lu
    @AlejandroLopez-xt2lu Рік тому +1

    What kind of sunglasses do you wear ? Very cool looking sunglasses!!

    • @Travelwithchris
      @Travelwithchris  Рік тому +1

      These were some cheap $1 glasses I bought on the street ahahah

  • @deepakdeena3048
    @deepakdeena3048 Рік тому +2

    Best foods are really only from Tamil Nadu, each and everyone can agree 💯

  • @prasannavenkateshrpras5367
    @prasannavenkateshrpras5367 Рік тому +3

    If u want to visit cool hill stations,visit ooty, Kodaikanal,yercaud, Connoor,valparai etc .... All are in tamilnadu-♥️

  • @MayumiRathnayaka-cr4se
    @MayumiRathnayaka-cr4se Рік тому +1

    Safe journey man keep your smile everyday with you. Welcome again to srilanka miss you so much ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @sebastinerobert6501
    @sebastinerobert6501 Рік тому +2

    14:44 That person Mr. Thirumavalavan who stood for the oppressed community in Tamil Nadu

  • @blardymunggas6884
    @blardymunggas6884 Рік тому +2

    Crazy how hard it is to get a sim card in india. Might be because of security reason but never seen it with any other countries. Even in NK you can get a sim card

    • @Travelwithchris
      @Travelwithchris  Рік тому +1

      exactly! It needs to change though, especially with how many people visit India every year... so many tourists yet the basics are so hard to find

  • @ANDREDSTUFF
    @ANDREDSTUFF Рік тому

    Chris you are the very best and honest guy.

  • @waynerose6258
    @waynerose6258 Рік тому +2

    Safe travel wherever you go.

  • @vineeth3265
    @vineeth3265 Рік тому +6

    I'm a local from Chennai, my recommendations are sowcarpet chat stalls, charminar biriyani royapet, pattinampakkam sea food stalls. These are the must tries in chennai

  • @oskarumesh2394
    @oskarumesh2394 Рік тому

    I really enjoy watching your videos like you really like to make these videos.

  • @gowithbrideau
    @gowithbrideau Рік тому

    Have fun bro! Can’t wait to follow along 🙏🏼

  • @lasanthasanjeewa3581
    @lasanthasanjeewa3581 Рік тому +1

    Safe traval brother, love from 🇱🇰

  • @prasannavenkateshrpras5367
    @prasannavenkateshrpras5367 Рік тому +1

    Visit vgp marine kingdom in ecr road and mahaballipuram

  • @MamaLindiweGigaba
    @MamaLindiweGigaba 7 місяців тому

    keep an extra bank card which you can transfer swallon card funds to other ,incase you do not get back your card

  • @dwayneclemons5497
    @dwayneclemons5497 10 місяців тому +1

    Chennai is one of those most fascinating cities I've ever been in, let alone Tamil Nadu in general! At 0:47 - 0:48: 600 rupee is like 6 or 7 US dollars! Man! What you'd pay $20 to $25 dollars for at an Indian restaurant in the US, you'd pay about 400 rupee (4 or 5 US dollars) for in Tamil Nadu. And of course, it's even better in Tamil Nadu. Not that the Indian restaurants in the US are particularly not good. In my experience, the overall food quality is better in India. However, I can't say that there's much of a scene for seafood, notwithstanding that India is virtually surrounded by water. And it may, or may not be easy to find certain food products, depending where you are. For instance, I could hardly find and parsley and anchovies. I think I would have had better luck with finding Cocaine at a church! And it's very easy to get around for those who don't eat pork and red meat. And that includes vegetarians and even vegans. One thing I'd noticed right away, upon my first trip to India ((First trip was in March, 2023, with a follow up trip on December, 2023) was that "if you come from the US, or otherwise what's know as a "first world society", your systems of values may be challenged, particularly with the policies, revolving around sanitation and traffic; policies that I found India to be notably flexible with. However, on the contrary, people are generally clean and conscious. I must admit that I, myself, benefited from the extremely traffic regulations in India, being that I have no driver's license. 😁😇

  • @angijay9001
    @angijay9001 Рік тому +1

    We will miss u in sl .. great to c u at chennai ❤❤❤❤