u/Ben_10_hg

Hey everyone,

I’m from Rajasthan and will be shifting to Chennai in a few days for work/studies, most probably around the Tharamani/Tidel Park area.

Since this will be my first time living in South India, I wanted some advice from people already staying there.

A few things I wanted to ask:

• What are the things I should definitely carry/buy from Gujarat before moving?
• Anything that’s hard to find or expensive in Chennai compared to Gujarat?
• What are the major things I should be mentally/prepared for while shifting there? (weather, language, lifestyle, commuting etc.)
• I’m a Marwadi, so how difficult/easy is food going to be for me there?
• Are there good vegetarian/Marwadi/Rajasthani/North Indian food options near Tharamani?
• Any food apps/tiffin services/veg mess recommendations?

Also, please suggest some good PGs/hostels within ~5 km radius of Tharamani with:

• decent hygiene
• good food
• AC/WiFi preferred
• safe area
• suitable for working professionals/students

Would really appreciate recommendations and any general survival tips for moving to Chennai 😄

Thanks in advance!