Chennai is surrounded by plenty of tourist places where you can spend quality time with friends and families. Most of the places here are capable of becoming popular destinations but those who visit these places know the importance of the location. Chennai is a city of culture and you can learn a lot from all the places you visit. So, don't miss this opportunity and make a visit here at the earliest!&nbsp;

There are many temples that are present here in this holy area in the Thanjavur district. With its richness in Hindu culture and advanced education system, this place is also called the ‘Cambridge of India’ by the locals. When you visit this place don't forget to take a holy dip in the sacred Kund for wiping away all your sins.&nbsp;
 
Traveler Information:
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 <li>Famous for: Nageshwara Temple, Ramaswami Temple</li>
 <li>Location: Thanjavur District</li>
 <li>Duration: 2 days</li>
 <li>Distance from Chennai: 282 km</li>
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The main tem[ple in this city is considered as one of the biggest shrines of Lord Shiva. The temple is 66 m tall and consists of a thousand pillars which make the whole area pretty attractive for tourists. Photography in these places is highly prohibited so you have to follow rules and regulations here.&nbsp;
 
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 <li>Famous for: Parvathamalai Mountain, Virupaksha Cave</li>
 <li>Location: Thiruvannamalai District&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Duration: 2-3 days</li>
 <li>Distance from Chennai: 194 km</li>
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A perfect blend of French and Indian architecture style in the beach houses. If you are someone who likes peace and calm surroundings then this is your ultimate destination! Time will slip away here like a sand particle from your fist when you are on the beach. Make new friends and enjoy every moment here!
 
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 <li>Famous for: Botanical Garden, Beach</li>
 <li>Location: Puducherry District</li>
 <li>Duration: 3-4 hours</li>
 <li>Distance from Chennai: 165 km</li>
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What would be the best time to spend your holiday in the Nagapattinam district other than Tranquebar! The story of this place is quite interesting also when Danish arrived and built the Dansborg in agreement with king Raghunatha Nayak and after that, the town's name changed to Tranquebar.
 
Traveler Information:
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 <li>Famous for: Beach Town</li>
 <li>Location: Nagapattinam District</li>
 <li>Duration: 1 day</li>
 <li>Distance from Chennai: 284 km&nbsp;</li>
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If you are inclined towards nature and want to know more about the culture of the south, then Chennai is your ultimate destination! The chance of visiting amazing places where you are provided with all the opportunities to learn and get along with the locals is something no one can miss. Bring your friends and families also for this wonderful journey to a culturally and technically advanced city!

The holy town of Srikalahasti is famous for the temple after which it got its name. Many people from the south visit this temple and get blessings. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this place has succeeded in gathering a lot of tourists due to its untouched beauty. During your time here, do attend the Rahu Ketu Dosha pooja which is quite interesting to witness.&nbsp;
 
Traveler Information:
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 <li>Famous for: Village Area, Temple</li>
 <li>Location: Chittoor District</li>
 <li>Duration: 1 hour</li>
 <li>Distance from Chennai: 116 Km</li>
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Parks, Lakes, Institutions everything you can ask for can be found in this amazing place. Located on the banks of Palar river, this town has given a good and happy life to all the locals. There are many travellers who visit this place yearly as they are too much influenced by the culture here, and so are the alumni of VIT.
 
Traveler Information:
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 <li>Famous for: Collage, Lakes, Parks</li>
 <li>Location: Vellore District</li>
 <li>Duration: 1 day&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Distance from Chennai: 136 KM</li>
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This place is labelled as ‘spiritual capital of Andhra Pradesh’ as it proves its importance for all the locals who visit here daily to perform morning rituals. Several places here are already marked on the bucket list by many travellers. The most premium site you can visit here is the Tirumala temple which hosts millions of pilgrims every year.
 
Traveler Information:
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 <li>Famous for: Tirumala Temple, Govindaraja Temple</li>
 <li>Location: Chittoor District</li>
 <li>Duration: whole day</li>
 <li>Distance from Chennai: 133 km</li>
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Also called Mamallapuram, is an ancient town in Tamil Nadu, known for its big temples and ancient architecture that were done in the interior walls. Tourists from all around the world specially visit here and enjoy the lively environment. From shrines to cave temples you can find almost everything which you can expect from the south region
 
Traveler Information:
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 <li>Famous for: Pancha Rathas rocks, Indian Seashell Museum&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Location: Chengalpattu district&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Duration: 2 days</li>
 <li>Distance from Chennai: 61 km</li>
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This is the historical town in the Chittoor District just like Tirupati, here you can get to worship Lord Vishnu and get blessings for a bright future in both professional and personal fields. After that, you can have fun in the cold water from the famous Nagalapuram waterfall.
 
Traveler Information:
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 <li>Famous for: Shri Devnarayan Temple, waterfalls</li>
 <li>Location: Chittoor District</li>
 <li>Duration: 2 hours</li>
 <li>Distance from Chennai: 70 km</li>
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If you set your traveling plans after the monsoon season, then this place is an ideal spot for tourism close to Chennai. Get ready to enjoy the benefits of having cold waters on a bright sunny day. Also, make your arrangements for lunch as there are no food stalls available nearby the waterfall.
 
Traveler Information:
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 <li>Famous for: Waterfall</li>
 <li>Location: Nellore&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Duration: 2-3 hours</li>
 <li>Distance from Chennai: 92 km</li>
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This beautiful resort is spread over 3.5 acres of land and never fails you to have a perfect stay during your trip here. With room services, you can also opt for a private beach option where you have to pay a little extra but can enjoy a ravishing view of the beach rather than that there is also a swimming pool available with both hot and cold water.&nbsp;
 
Traveler Information:
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 <li>Famous for: Beautiful Resort&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Location: Taluk</li>
 <li>Duration: As per Booking</li>
 <li>Distance from Chennai: 47 Km</li>
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The whole area is famous for only one temple which is considered as the most spiritual town among the local public. The interesting thing to know about the golden temple here is that it took approximately 15,000 kg of pure gold to build this temple. Therefore, to witness its beauty it has been receiving many tourists for the past couple of years.
 
Traveler Information:
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 <li>Famous for: Golden Temple</li>
 <li>Location: Vellore&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Duration: 1-2 hours&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Distance from Chennai: 130 km</li>
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