Every state, city and region approves a certain kind of acceptable behavior, of the inhabitants and travellers, the negligence of which may otherwise result in awkward and sometimes serious crisis. Chennai is a place where one can do a great many things, unless it is harmful or hurting the interests of others. Although not formally established rules, but the following considerations must be taken care of while travelling in Chenai:

• Before starting off to Chennai double check the things that you would be taking along.
• Have a prior and thorough knowledge of the places you would be visiting in Chennai.
• In Chennai seek the services of government agencies and credible ones.
• Respect the local culture and be amicable.
• Do visit the popular monuments, worshipping places, beaches, parks and museums.
• The places you are likely going to visit in the city are Freemasons Hall, Madras War Cemetery, Valluvar Kottam, Ripon Building, Theosophical Society, Doveton House, Pancha Mandapams, The Senate House, Kamaraj Memorial House, Bharathiyar Illam, Anna Square, Vivekananda Illam, Fort St. George, MGR Film City.
• The popular worshipping places of Chennai are more than sacred. Do pay visits to Parthasarathy Temple, Kapaleeswarar Temple, Shree Gujrati Swetamber, ISKCON Temple, Vadapalani Temple, Kandaswamy Temple, Marundeeswarar Temple, Ashtalakshmi Temple, Thousand Light Mosque, Big Mosque, St. Mary's Church, Armenian Church, The Santhome Cathedral, St. Andrews Church, Luz Church, Christ the King Church.
• It is recommended to consult a credible tour and travel agency. The agencies provide guides and conduct tours with less hassles.
• For long distances travel by train.
• Check out the popular food served in restaurants.

• Fake operators and touts.
• Making any kind of harm to monuments and tourist attractions.
• Entering any of the tourist places or worshipping places without permission.
• Unnecessary filming of the people.
• Making any harm to flora or fauna in animal retreats.
• Through litter at tourist or public places.