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  • 01Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu

    Chidambaram - The City Of The Nataraja

    Chidambaram is a temple town in the district of Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu known for its surreal setting, ancient Dravidian architecture and imposing Gopurams. With the sound of......

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    Distance from Chennai
    • 234 km - 4 Hrs,
    Best Time to Visit Chidambaram
    • Oct-March
  • 02Covelong, Tamil Nadu

    Covelong Beach - Steeped In History

    Covelong, a fishing village on the Tamil Nadu coastline, serves as a true delight for beach lovers. It is relatively close to Chennai and is in many ways, the perfect weekend......

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    Distance from Chennai
    • 34 km - 50 min
    Best Time to Visit Covelong
    • Jan-Dec
  • 03Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu

    Cuddalore - The Land Of The Sea And Temples

    Cuddalore, situated on the coast of Bay of Bengal is one of the fastest growing cities in the state of Tamil Nadu. The name Cuddalore refers to “Sea Town” in Tamil......

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    Distance from Chennai
    • 183 km - 3 Hrs, 10 min
    Best Time to Visit Cuddalore
    • Nov-Dec
  • 04Kalahasti, Andhra Pradesh

    Kalahasti - The Holy Land

     Kalahasti is the informal name given to Srikalahasti, a municipality near the holy town of Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh. This town, which is also considered one of the......

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    Distance from Chennai
    • 120 Km - 2 Hrs 14 mins
    Best Time to Visit Kalahasti
    • Oct-Mar
  • 05Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu

    Kanchipuram - The City Of Temples

    Kanchipuram is perhaps the oldest city of Tamil Nadu that has still managed to retain its old-world charm. The city is famous for not only its temples but also for having been......

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    Distance from Chennai
    • 72 km - 1 Hr, 25 min
    Best Time to Visit Kanchipuram
    • Jan-Dec
  • 06Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

    Mahabalipuram - Sea Shores Of Scenic Perfection

    Mahabalipuram, now officially called Mamallapuram, is a town in the Kanchipuram district of the Tamil Nadu state. It is a 7th century port city of the famous Pallava dynasty, a......

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    Distance from Chennai
    • 52 km - 1 Hr, 5 min
    Best Time to Visit Mahabalipuram
    • Oct-Mar
  • 07Nellore, Andhra Pradesh

    Nellore - Story Of A Fast Growing City

    Nellore is one of the fastest growing cities in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is also the capital of the Sri Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore District. The district was formerly known......

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    Distance from Chennai
    • 180 Km - 2 Hrs 51 mins
    Best Time to Visit Nellore
    • Oct - Feb
  • 08Pondicherry, Pondicherry

    Pondicherry (Puducherry) - A Territory Of Rich Legacy/ 2023

    Pondicherry, officially known as Puducherry since 2006, is the capital city of the union territory known by the same name. Both the city and the territory boast of a rich legacy......

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    Distance from Chennai
    • 162 Km - 2 Hrs 38 mins
    Best Time to Visit Pondicherry
    • Nov-Feb
  • 09Pulicat, Tamil Nadu

    Pulicat - A Little Seashore Town!

    Located on the Coromandel Coast, Pulicat is a tiny yet picturesque seashore town in Tamil Nadu. As a prominent Dutch settlement in the seventeenth century, this small town boats......

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    Distance from Chennai
    • 55 km - 1 Hr, 10 min
    Best Time to Visit Pulicat
    • Jan-Dec
  • 10Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu

    Sriperumbudur - A Place Of Memorials, Races And Industries

    Sriperumbudur, an industrial town in the Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu, is fast emerging as a popular tourist destination. The old name of Sriperumbudur is Boodhapuri, and......

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    Distance from Chennai
    • 40 km - 50 min
    Best Time to Visit Sriperumbudur
    • Oct-Mar
  • 11Thiruthani, Tamil Nadu

    Thiruthani - The Holy Village

    Thiruthani is one of the holy lands for the devotees of Lord Muruga as the village boasts of one of the six temples of the Hindu God. The village is located in Tamil Nadu, in......

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    Distance from Chennai
    • 85 km - 2 Hrs, 5 min
    Best Time to Visit Thiruthani
    • Oct-March
  • 12Thiruvanaikaval, Tamil Nadu

    Thiruvanaikaval – The Abode Of Shiva

    Thiruvanaikaval, also known as Thiruvanaikoil, is a peaceful, quaint and unspoiled town situated in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This small suburb is located on the northern......

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    Distance from Chennai
    • 316 km - 4 Hrs, 35 min
    Best Time to Visit Thiruvanaikaval
    • Oct-Feb
  • 13Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu

    Thiruvannamalai - The Spiritual Centre Of Tamil Nadu

    Thiruvannamalai is a small sleepy town at the foot of the Arunachala hill or Annamalai. It is a temple town which is popular amongst pilgrims for the Arunachaleshwara Temple and......

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    Distance from Chennai
    • 188 km - 3 Hrs, 10 min
    Best Time to Visit Thiruvannamalai
    • Nov-Feb
  • 14Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh

    Tirupati - The Holy City

    Located in the foothills of the Eastern Ghats in Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor district, Tirupati is one of the most culturally rich cities of India. Its proximity to the famous......

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    Distance from Chennai
    • 138 Km - 2 Hrs 47 mins
    Best Time to Visit Tirupati
    • Jan-Dec
  • 15Vedanthangal, Tamil Nadu

    Vedanthangal – A True Delight For Birdwatchers

    Vedanthangal, a small hamlet located in the Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu is best known for the bird sanctuary it houses. Vedanthankal Bird Sanctuary (officially named as......

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    Distance from Chennai
    • 79 km - 1 Hr, 40 min
    Best Time to Visit Vedanthangal
    • Aug-Oct
  • 16Vellore, Tamil Nadu

    Vellore - The City Of Spears

    Vellore is known for being the transit hub for travellers. Popularly known as the Fort City of Tamil Nadu, Vellore has a splendid past with a harmonious fusion of rich culture......

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    Distance from Chennai
    • 140 km - 2 Hrs, 20 min
    Best Time to Visit Vellore
    • Oct-Mar
  • 17Yelagiri, Tamil Nadu

    Yelagiri - Weekend Retreat In The Lap Of Mother Nature

    Yelagiri, also spelt as Elagiri, is a small hill station in Vellore district of Tamil Nadu and is a backpacker’s paradise. Its history dates back to the colonial times,......

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    Distance from Chennai
    • 228 km - 3 Hrs, 50 min
    Best Time to Visit Yelagiri
    • Jan-Dec