Best Tourist places within 100 kms of chennai

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1. Chennai, the city of distinctive culture has preserved the heritage and tradition
among all other states. The gateway to South India, the city of culture and age-old
tradition will definitely relax your soul with its beautiful dance forms, art, music and
intricate architecture. Located on the shore of Bay of Bengal, today’s Chennai has been
attracting a number of tourists. Relax on the golden sands of beaches, eat in exquisite
restaurants, stay in beautiful resorts and explore some of the awesome places of
Chennai.
The city has lots to offer you and here are some within 100 km of Chennai……...
Mahabalipuram- 58 km
Reflecting the age-old South Indian architecture, this place has gradually
risen to become the most famous tourist place of Chennai. Carved out of
Granite stone there are various rock-cut sculptures. To add to its beauty, the
golden sandy beach embraces you where you can laze out. Escape the
hustle and bustle of the city and freshen up yourself by visiting this place.



Kanchipuram- 75 km

2. Famous for its vibrant temples with intricate architecture and high-quality
handloom silk sarees, Kanchipuram is the second holiest city after
Varanasi. Once the capital city of Pallavas, Cholas and Vijayanagar rulers,
Kanchipuram is now the hub of silk sarees. There are remains of Buddhist
stupas and this depicts that Buddhism was practiced here before. Festivals
like Brahmothsavam, Garudothsavam etc. goes on here on the month of
January, April. There are some awesome architectures in Kanchipuram
and here are some: -
i) Ekambaranathar temple- With a height of 58.5 m, this is one of the
tallest temple towers in South India.
ii) Vaikunta Perumal temple- Built by Nandivarma Pallava, this is
another art piece and the battle scenes are carved on the walls of
the temple.
iii) Varadaraja temple- Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, this temple has a
100-pillared hall.
iv) Kailasanatha temple- This temple has an architecture which
resembles shore temple of Mahabalipuram
v) Kamakshi Amman temple- This temple is dedicated to Lord Parvati.

3. Tada falls-92 km
Get a refreshing escape from the scorching heat of Chennai to the Tada
falls. Located in the Siddulaiah Kona forest the view of the lush green
surrounding is a sheer delight and the best place for nature and bird lovers.
With numerous picnic spots, this place is perfect for family holidays and for
trekking enthusiasts who can trek down to the falls.


Vandalur Zoo-38 km
Popularly known as Arignar Anna Zoological park, this zoo is spread over
an area of 602 hectares. The main objective of the park is the conservation
of wildlife especially critically endangered species and houses 2553
species of flora and fauna. It spreads ecological awareness. The zoo was
once visited by Jawaharlal Nehru and praised it for its efforts to maintain
everything with great care. One can have the whole tour of the zoo with the
vehicles available. It attracts 20 lakh tourists from all over the world.

4. Pulicate Lake: -
Located on the border of Tamilnadu and Andhra Pradesh, Pulicat lake is
the perfect place for a relaxed holiday. There are small islands scattered
around the lake which can be used as picnic spots. Though boating is
banned, some fishermen will give a ride to the islands which is absolutely
thrilling. 100 metres from the lake, there is a pine forest. Visit the place
during the months of October to March to witness a huge number of
migratory birds.


Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary: -

5. One of the oldest bird sanctuary, a variety of birds migrates to this place at
the top of the season. Around 30,000 birds including egrets, herons, storks
and spoonbills visit this area. Along with birds, mammals like jackals, jungle
cats, wild boars can also be seen here. The birds migrate here from
Australia, Pakistan and you can see plentiful trees with some beautiful
birds. Spread around an area of 74 acres, this place is best to be visited
around the months of November to February.


Dakshin Chitra
Restoring the culture of South India, this museum has the collection of
various arts, crafts and antiquities. Showcasing different artefacts, this
place has redefined the South Indian cultural heritage. Visit this beautiful
place to feel the age-old tradition of various south Indian states.

6. Muttukadu
Experience the backwaters of Kerala in Chennai by visiting this place on
the outskirts of Chennai. An awesome place for experiencing boating and
nature with your loved ones which are absolutely thrilling and adventurous.
One of the best places in Chennai to spend some peaceful time which will
relax you throughout.


Kailasakona Waterfalls (91.5 km from Chennai): -
With a height of 40 feet, kailasakona waterfall is situated on the Uttukottai-
Puttur-Tirupathi road. The water on the falls is pleasant, clear and said to
have medicinal properties. The water is available throughout the year i.e.
perennial. There are 3 falls apart from the main falls. The two smaller falls
are 4 to 6 feet high which falls on the main pond. A sacred temple of Lord
Shiva and Parvati can be seen here.

7. Covelong Beach (40 km South of Chennai): -
Treat yourself with deep shallows and natural rocks and calm yourself in
the pleasant environment with clean blue water and white sand in the
beautiful beach of Covelong. Located in Covelong (Kovalam), which is
basically a fishing village, it has become a famous tourist spot with rows of
palm trees and some exquisite resorts. Covelong is known for its water
sports where experts teach you about fine details. Turning around from the
sea, the ruins of old Catholic church adds to the scenic beauty.


VGP Golden Beach: -

8. Located near Injambakkam, on the sandy shores of the beach, sort your
weekend in the famous amusement park of Chennai. The park has three
sections-Universal kingdom, aqua kingdom and snow kingdom. There are
a variety of rides, which are absolutely thrilling and adventurous for both
adults and children. The beach attached to VGP is highly preferred for its
pristine beauty with silver sands and mesmerizing sea view.