Dakshinachitra: (30 Km), exhibits traditional arts from Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka

Mamallapuram: (50 Km) It is famous for its shore temple. Mamallapuram covers an area of approximately 8 sq km, but it’s easy to visit the places of interest on foot.

Covelong Beach: Covelong has a very beautiful beach. The serene and pristine environs of the place attracts many people from Chennai to here.

Sri Ekambaranathar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the largest in Kanchipuram. Its 59m-high gopuram and massive outer stone wall were constructed in 1509 by King Krishnadevaraya.

Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple is dedicated to the goddess Parvati in her guise as Kamakshi, The Goddess who accedes to all requests.

Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary: (100 Km) this Sanctuary is an important breeding ground for water birds: cormorants, egrets, herons, ibis, spoon-bills, storks, grebes and pelicans all migrate here from October to March. At the height of the breeding season (December and January) there can be up to 30,000 birds.

Pondicherry: (140 Km) Pondichery, the former French colony settled in the early 18th century, is a charming coastal town with a few enduring pockets of French Culture, and an ashram.

Pondy shows its French connection in its architecture, its distinct “quartiers” and even policemen wearing kepi and blue enamel street signs.

Auroville, 14Km from Pondichery, was opened as an experimental international community, coming from the vision of Sri Aurobindo and the mother. Auroville is around 50 square km. It was founded in 1968 as a place where all people could live together in peace, regardless of caste, creed or community.

Tirupathi : ( 160 Km) The ancient and sacred temple of Sri Venkateswara is located on the seventh peak, Venkatachala (Venkata Hill) of the Tirupati Hill, and lies on the southern banks of Sri Swami Pushkarini.