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Travel 2014: Weekend Getaways from Chennai

From the famous Marine Drive to the temples of Chennai, the city has attracted travellers from around the world. Have you ever wondered what you could visit while you're at Chennai? The city is surrounded by some amazing places that you could visit on your next trip to Chennai!

Here are a few places around Chennai that could be visited during a weekend or on a holiday.

Covelong

Covelong, located around 34 km from Chennai, is a fishing village on the Tamil Nadu coastline. Perfect for an idyllic weekend just surrender to the allure of the sea, laze on the shores or enjoy the fishing.

Pulicat

The Pulicat lake and the bird sanctuary makes it worth travelling to the seashore town which is just 55 km from Chennai. Pulicat is ideal for nature lovers and backpackers alike.

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Vedanthangal

How about bird-watching through the weekend? Vedanthangal, located just 79 km away from Chennai, is a birdwatchers dream come true. The Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary is one of the oldest bird sanctuaries in India.

Yelagiri

Yelagiri is a little hill station located around 228 km from Chennai. To stay away from the buzz of the city and have a peaceful vacation during your weekend, Yelagiri is an ideal choice.The Punganur Lake Park and the Nature Park are among the attractions of the place. It is also a trekkers' spot.

Vellore

All that glitters is indeed gold at the Sripuram Golden Temple. If you haven't been there yet, travel to the place over a weekend and visit this temple for sure. The interiors and exteriors of the temple are coated with gold, giving the whole structure a shimmering effect.

Pondicherry

Having come to Chennai, how can you miss the most happening tourist spot that is just 162 km from the city? Pondicherry is one of the popular tourist spots near Chennai. The French War Memorials and Auroville are two places that could be explored on your trip.

Mahabalipuram

The famous rock-cut sculptures of this temple city keep you spellbound with their life-like grandeur. This 7th century port city is a beautiful place to visit on a weekend, with beaches and temples. The Crocodile Bank and Tiger Cave are among the unique attractions of Mahabalipuram.

Travel 2014: Weekend Trips from Chennai!

Kanchipuram

Kanchipuram is the oldest city of Tamil Nadu and is also a tourist hub. Known for temples and silk, a visit to this place is advised on your next trip to Chennai. Kanchipuram is located around 72 km from Chennai.

Sriperumbudur

This industrial town is just 40 km from Chennai and has some interesting places to visit too. The Rajiv Gandhi Memorial (where Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated) and Madras Motor Sports Club are among the attractions of the place.

The best time to visit these places is from October to February.

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