| Kancheepuram |
|
This town is aptly called "the City of Thousand temples".
75 kms. away from Chennai, it is one of most sacred and ancient
centers of pilgrimage for Hindus. It produces internationally renowned
silk sarees.
|
|
Tirupathi |
|
It is the biggest centre of pilgrimage in South India. Sri Venkateshwara
Temple has been built at an altitude of 2800 feet above sea level
in the midst of seven hills in the Eastern ghats. This pilgrimage
centre is approx. 180 kms away from Chennai. The temple's sanctum
sanctorium is a marvel of Dravidian Architecture.
|
|
| Thanjavur |
|
This historical town is 334 kms away from Chennai. The famous "Peria
Kovil" dedicated to Lord Brahadeeswarar (Shiva), was built
by King Raja Raja Chola. The temple is an outstanding example of
Dravidian Architecture with its unique tower whose shadow never
falls upon the ground.
|
| Mahabalipuram |
|
|
It is a coastal town with temples made of stone carvings. It is
located 65 kms away from Chennai. The stone temple was constructed
during 7th century by the Pallavas. Just 65 kms away from Chennai,
it is a seashore town. The sea shore temple made of stone carvings,
attract lots of tourists. The sea shore temple was built by the
Pallavas during the 7th century.
|
|
Madurai |
|
This is the 2nd largest city in Tamilnadu and it was founded by
the King Pandia Kulasekaran. It's main attraction is the legendary
Meenakshi temple and the 1000 pillar hall. It is 461 kms away from
Chennai.
|
|
Kodaikanal |
|
It is a hill station located at an altitude of 7000 feet above
sea level. It has natural picnic spots like spectacular pillar rocks
and the Serene Cocker's walk. It is 480 kms away from Chennai.
|
| Rameswaram |
It is a famous pilgrimage centre for HINDUS, located 528 kms
away from Chennai on the southern side of Indian peninsula.
|
 |
|
Ooty |
|
It is a hill station located at an altitude of 7500 feet above
sea level. It is 575 kms away from Chennai. The Ooty botanical gardens
offer a rare range of exotic and ornamental plants.
|
| Chennai |
|
The important places of interest for the tourists are Santhome
Cathedral, St. Thomas Mount, Kapaleeswarar Temple, Parthasarathy
Temple, Marina beach, Theosophical Society, Kalashetra, Valluvarkottam
and Velankanni Church.
|
| |
|
|