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Chennai is a city in South India known for the famous Marina beach and its temples that take you back to the stories from Indian mythology and history. The city is not just popular as a pilgrimage centre, it also has a strong culture and heritage that make the place worth a visit.
As a popular tourist destination, Chennai has some of the best tourist attractions in India like the Marina Beach and Kapaleeswarar Temple and Birla Planetarium. Well, if you are a beach lover, there's some happy news for you. Chennai is also surrounded by some of the best beaches in South India. Let us have a look at some of them here.
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Covelong (37 km from Chennai)
Covelong Beach, in the fishing village Covelong, is one of the best beaches located near Chennai. Located on the East Coast Road, this port town is en-route to Mahabalipuram, which is another popular tourist destination in Tamil Nadu. Some of the other attractions at Covelong include an ancient Catholic church and a Durga Temple close to the beach. Windsurfing is one of the adventure activities that tourists can indulge in here.
Mahabalipuram (57 km from Chennai)
Have you been to a temple located at the shore of a beach? Mahabalipuram in Kanchipuram district is a city near Chennai known for its famous Shore Temple. Also known as Mamallapuram, the city also has other tourist attractions like the Varaha Cave Temple, Mamallapuram Lighthouse, India Seashell Museum and Krishna's Butter Ball to name a few.
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Karaikal (285 km from Chennai)
Though a bit farther from the capital city of Chennai, Karaikal is a place you should explore near Chennai. A long weekend would be enough for you to take a trip to this lovely sandy beach destination. Karaikal, close to Pondicherry, is also known for its historical and archaeological significance. Click to know more about Karaikal.
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Poompuhar (260 km from Chennai)
Poompuhar Beach is one of the popular beaches near Chennai. Located around 40 km away from Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu, Poompuhar also houses the Silappathikara Art Gallery, which would be of interest to art lovers and nature enthusiasts alike. Zion Church and Thirupallavaneeswaram Temple are some of the attractions near the beach that are worth exploring.
If you still haven't made up your mind on where to travel near Chennai, here are some more weekend getaways close to the city that you may want to try.
