5 weekend breaks from Chennai
Chennai is the ideal base to visit some of Tamil
Nadu's most noted religious and historical attractions. Whether you go the
distance for the intricate architecture or to pay your respects and get blessed
in return, these quick day trips are worth undertaking. To make things easier,
the Tamil Nadu Tourist Development Corporation runs bus tours to most of these
places.
1
Chidamabaram
This city is
named after the famous, beautifully-carved 11th-century temple dedicated to the
dancing form of Shiva as Nataraja.
2
Mamallapuram
This UNESCO
World Heritage site has an impressive temple complex dating back to the 7th
century.
3
Pondicherry
You won’t find a
miniature version of Paris in this former French colony in south India, but
Pondicherry carries the distinctive stamp of its past.
4
Kanchipuram
This holy city
is the best place to observe the evolution of Dravidian temple architectural
styles, patronised by rulers across the centuries.
5
Tirupati-Tirumala
Tirumala’s
Venkatesawara temple is one of the most important, most visited and richest
pilgrimage sites in India.
Sonam Joshi|HappyTrips Editors|
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