Some of us never get out of the house on weekends but sometimes we do need a break from monotonous life. Right?! Usually, it is not easy to travel too far on weekends. It is necessary for us to find the suitable destination for a short expedition. Here are some short distance weekend getaways (within 300km) from Chennai.
Pancha Rathas at Mahabalipuram
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Mahabalipuram
Distance: 61km
Once a bustling port city, it has now turned into a historic city. Amazing coastal line and the rock-cut monuments engage the travellers. An old world charm of Mahabalipuram attract tourists from across the country. Mahabalipuram is one of the best short weekend getaways to take from Chennai.
Promenade Beach in Pondicherry
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Pondicherry
Distance: 170km
Pondicherry, with its colonial touch, it never fails to mesmerise tourists. Pondy offers a lot to explore with several beaches, religious places and heritage sites. Even the French colony remind the travellers of the colonial era. A city with so much to explore will make a good place for weekend travel from Chennai.
A Temple Elephant in Kanchipuram
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Kanchipuram
Distance: 68km
A series of temples invite you to the city of Kanchipuram. The stunning architectures and of course hunting for the famous Kanchipuram sarees makes your small vacation worthwhile. It is one best the weekend getaways from Chennai.
An Aerial View of Temple Towers in Thiruvannamalai
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Thiruvannamalai
Distance: 196km
The lofty foothills of Annamalai in the backdrop of tall temple towers define Thiruvannamalai. It is a town which is popular for Annamalaiyar Temple. You can also visit various other places in Tiruvannamalai which is worth your time in Tamil Nadu.
Fort Dansborg at Tharangambadi
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Tharangambadi (Tranquebar)
Distance: 290km
Tharagambadi (Tranquebar) is one of the offbeat places to visit in Tamil Nadu. Pristine beaches and a few other attractions of Danish era make for a pleasant trip. Tharagambadi is one of the best short weekend getaways which you can take from Chennai.
A journey to any of these tourist places from Chennai is sure to be an eventful one. Rejoice in the heritage and the beauty of nature at these destinations.