Chennai is quite a famous place for tourists but if you really want to explore, then opt for places around Chennai. These places are quite famous as tourist spots. Not only that these places are living proof of ancient history, and culture with a bend of nature. These places contain famous falls beaches and ancient temples amazing towns and sanctuaries. These places actually have the real essence of Chennai. Here you can firmly enjoy the diverse culture and historical heritage at the same time. Here are the 10 most amazing places to visit in Chennai within 100 km. &nbsp;So just check it out.

This is one of the finest and most pristine beaches in India. This beach is adorned by gorgeous palm trees and white sand which make this place picture perfect. This beach is an ideal place to spend a quiet and peaceful vacation away from city life. Here are many adventurous activities which can fulfill your adrenaline rush. There is an old fort located near bu the beach. If you want you can explore the fort as well.&nbsp;
 
Traveler Information:
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 <li>Famous for scenic vie and adventure activities</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: November to February</li>
 <li>Distance from Chennai: 45 km</li>
 <li>Location: &nbsp;Kovalam, Bay of Bengal, Chennai</li>
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Things to do:
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 <li>Adventure activities: windsurfing, swimming, fishing, and jet skiing</li>
 <li>Other places to visit: Catholic Church, Dutch Fort, and Muttukadu Backwaters</li>
</ul>

This is place is spread over an area of 3.5 acres. This Jade beach resort is an extravagant luxury property of Country Club Hotel. This place is one of the most visited tourist spots near Chennai. Here you can get all kinds of lavish services including private beaches, private pools, separate kids pools, fine dining restaurants, cafes, &nbsp;sauna and fitness centers, spa and ayurvedic massage, indoor and outdoor games, etc. &nbsp;This place also offers all kinds of basic amenities like 24-hour room service, laundry, valet parking, luggage parking, and air-conditioned rooms. This place is the best to spend the vacation with family or friends.&nbsp;
 
Traveller Information:
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 <li>Famous for : Luxury services</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: November to February</li>
 <li>Distance from Chennai: 47 km</li>
 <li>Location: &nbsp;ECR Road, Nemmeli Thiruporur Taluk, Chennai, Tamil Nadu</li>
</ul>
 
Things to do:
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 <li>Adventure activities: &nbsp;beach cricket, basketball, chess, and more</li>
 <li>Other places to visit: Madras Crocodile Bank, ECR Beach Viewpoint, Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple, Thirupporur Temple Pond 5.4 km., Covelong Beach</li>
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So, which temple will you choose for your trip? These places are absolutely safe for families and even couples. These places are the most amazing and adventurous part of your tour plan where you can get a lifetime experience with an adrenaline rush. These places are perfect for adventure sports and nature lovers too. So if you haven’t included them in your tour plan yet then do this and explore these amazing places at least once in your life.

This is one of the most popular tourist spots in Chennai. This town is an ancient town and also historically enrich. This place is known for ancient temples, rich literature, and monolithic rock shrines. This town is also known as the Mamallapuram and serves as the beachside tourism center. This place is also considered a world heritage site by UNESCO. So if you are a history enthusiast then this place would be the best place for you.
 
Traveller Information:
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 <li>Famous for: ancient temples, rich literature, and monolithic rock shrines</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: November to February</li>
 <li>Distance from Chennai: 61 km</li>
 <li>Location: Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu</li>
</ul>
 
Things to do:
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 <li>Adventure activities: Paramotoring, Camping</li>
 <li>Other places to visit: Descent of the Ganges or Arjun’s Penance, Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram Beach, Tiger Caves, Alamparai Court, Pancha Rathas Rocks, and Thirukadalmallai Temple.&nbsp;</li>
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This place is considered the ‘religious capital of South India’. This place is an accurate blend of religion, history, and culture. This town is considered the most beautiful town in South India. This city is known to be the home to more than a thousand ancient temples that depict the rich heritage of the Hindu religion in India. Apart from temples, this place is also popular for silk sarees which are woven intricately by the village members here. Try Gandhi road Market here to shop for the best sarees.&nbsp;
 
Traveller Information:
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 <li>Famous for: ancient temples and silk saree</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: March to October</li>
 <li>Distance from Chennai: 73 &nbsp;km</li>
 <li>Location: Tondai Nadu, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu</li>
</ul>
 
Things to do:
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 <li>Adventure activities: Surfing, Windsurfing, Kitesurfing, cave hunting, Jungle safari</li>
 <li>Other places to visit: Ekambareswarar Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kailasanathar Temple, and Devarajaswami Temple, Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, and Kanchi Kudil in Kanchipuram&nbsp;</li>
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This place is the hidden treasure of Chennai. This place is commonly known as Tada False and this place is quite popular for trekking. This place is also adorned by amazing scenic beauties m emerald green valleys and misty weather. This place gives you one of the best trekking experiences in Chennai. The trek here took one entire day and the distance is roughly 7 km. The water of these falls is known as holy water cause it is believed that this place has some intense relationship with Lord Shiva. &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
Traveller Information:
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 <li>Famous for: Trekking and scenic beauty</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: October to February</li>
 <li>Distance from Chennai: 92 km</li>
 <li>Location: Tada, near Varadaiah Palem Village, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh</li>
</ul>
 
Things to do:
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 <li>Adventure activities: trekking and hiking</li>
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This place is the scenic gate away for nature and bird lovers. This lake covered an area of 600 square kilometers and was one of the most amazing tourist spots near Chennai. This beautiful brackish water lake is separated from the Bay of Bengal by Sriharikota. This lake is also a part of Pulicat Birds Sanctuary. The varieties of birds include kingfishers, pelicans, flamingos, and storks can be spotted here. This is also the second-largest lagoon in India after Chilka lake. This place is also famous for Flamingo Festival which organizes in December for three days.&nbsp;
 
Traveller Information:
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 <li>Famous for: Flamingo Festival</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: October to February</li>
 <li>Distance from Chennai: 54km</li>
 <li>Location: Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh</li>
</ul>
 
Things to do:
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 <li>Adventure activities: trekking and boating&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Other places to visit: Pulicat Birds Sanctuary</li>
</ul>

This is one of the places near Chennai. This beach is the cleanest and most pristine beach in Chennai. This place and the beach are privately owned by V.G.P Universal Kingdom Amusement Park. This beach is the main highlight of this amusement park and this invites a large number of tourists here every single day. This place is also popular amongst locales. People used to come here to stroll around and the shore imbibes with good energy.&nbsp;
 
Traveller Information:
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 <li>Famous for: the cleanest and most pristine beach of Chennai</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: October to February</li>
 <li>Distance from Chennai: 23km</li>
 <li>Location: East Coast Road, Bay of Bengal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu</li>
</ul>
 
Things to do:
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 <li>Adventure activities: table tennis, chess, carrom in the sports complex and cricket, tennis, badminton, volleyball, and kabaddi&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Other places to visit: V.G.P Universal Kingdom Amusement Park</li>
</ul>

This zoological garden is spread across an area of 1300 acres which makes it one of the largest zoos in South Asia. This place is commonly known as Vandalur Zoo. This place is home to 200 species of mammals, birds, and reptiles and over 2000 species of flowers and animals. This place is also home to some of the rarest species of our country including Bengal Tiger, White Tiger, Star Tortoise, Nilgiri Langur, Muscovy Duck, and European Brown Bear. &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
Things to do:
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 <li>Adventure activities: Angling and Fishing, ATV Ride, Bungy Jumping, Paragliding, Parasailing, Skydiving&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Other places to visit: DakshinaChitra Museum, Fort St. George, Government Museum, Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram, San Thome Cathedral, St Mary's Church and Kapaleeshwar Temple</li>
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This place is for those travelers who want to explore new places. This perennial falls has a height of 30 feet and creates a small but unique pool amidst the brilliant rock formations. The water of the fall is quite healing and rich in minerals. There is a pristine temple of Lord Shiva and Lord Parvati which makes this place more pristine for pilgrims. So if you have an explorer in you then you should definitely try this place out.&nbsp;
 
Traveler Information:
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 <li>Famous for Scenic beauty and temple</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: October to February</li>
 <li>Distance from Chennai: 92km</li>
 <li>Location: &nbsp;Narayanavanam Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh</li>
</ul>
 
Things to do:
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 <li>Adventure activities:&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Other places to visit: Shiv Parvati temple</li>
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This is the most famous town of Chennai for the famous Thiruttani Murugan Temple. This temple is dedicated to Lord Kartikeya and one of the six abodes of Lord Murugan, also known as Arupadaiveedu. This amazing temple is known for two festivals - Aadi Krittikai and December 31st Step Festival. Aadi Krittikai is celebrated from the months of July to August. Both the festivals invite devotees from all over the world. This town is one of the most visited towns in Chennai. &nbsp;
 
Traveller Information:
<ul>
 <li>Famous for Scenic beauty and temple</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: September to February</li>
 <li>Distance from Chennai: 93km</li>
 <li>Location: &nbsp;Thiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu</li>
</ul>
 
Things to do:
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 <li>Adventure activities:&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Other places to visit: Thiruttani Murugan Temple</li>
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Tourist Places near Chennai within 100 KM

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