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One Day Trip from Chennai

There are a number of places that you can cover from Chennai if you have ample time in your hands. But, if the time crunch allows you to have only one day, even then you can explore the outskirts of Chennai in the best possible manner. Here we bring you a list of places you can opt for to have a great day-out from Chennai . The best time to visit these spots is either winter season or fall season. Following is a list of places to be covered in one day from Chennai:

One-Day Trip to Chidambaram:


Trip from Chennai in One Day

Chidambaram is a small town which is famous for the Shiva temple which is very old and it is a perfect destination for the pilgrims. There is an ancient tradition of palm leaf reading in Chidambaram which is very popular. It is said that these palm leaves can determine the past as well as the future of an individual. This unique kind of horoscope reading attracts a lot of travelers from different parts of India.

One-Day Trip to Mahabalipuram:


Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram is just 45 minutes away from Chennai. Mahabalipuram is well-known for its rock-cut temples located on the seashore. There is an isolated light house on top of a hill which looks at a collection of temples situated below. Tourists can also find some excellent coffee shops here that serve up delightful sea food. Inexpensive lodgings and a plethora of activities attract a lot of tourists to Mahabalipuram.     

One-Day Trip to Kanchipuram:


One Day Trip from Chennai

Kanchipuram is the crowd puller for sari lovers. This place is located at a distance of 75 km from Chennai city. Besides the hand woven Silk saris, Kanchipuram is also famous for its exceptional temples. If you have ample time, you should definitely visit all the temples of this holy destination.

The temples are relevant for both Vishnu and Shiva devotees. Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kailashanathar Temple, Ekambareshwar Temple, Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Vaikunta Perumal Temple and Ekambaranatha Temple are some of the famous temples located in Kanchipuram.

One-Day Trip to Pulicat Lake:


The Pulicat lake is situated along Coromandel coast and is only 990 km from the city of Chennai. This lake is the second largest lake in India that contains salty water. Tourists can enjoy the visit to the bird sanctuary located here. The unusual barrier isle of Sriharikota is also a must-see which partitions the Pulicat lake from Bay of Bengal.

This island also accommodates a number of commercial fisheries as well as the Satish Dhawan space centre. There is no entry fee to visit this lake and it takes more than three hours to cover the entire place.

One-Day Trip to Vedanthangal:

One Day Trip outside Chennai

Vedanthangal is a marvelous water bird sanctuary which is located at approximately 30 km from Chennai. The best time to visit this place is in the month of November and December, when a lot of migratory birds start coming here. Birds like Garganey, Blue Winged Teal, Pintail, Grey Wagtail and Sandpiper can be seen at this sanctuary. Besides migratory birds that visit this sanctuary for a while, there are also a few birds that dwell here.

One-Day Trip to Pondicherry:


Pondicherry portrays a combination of strong Tamil Culture and a majestic touch. Pondicherry is merely 2 hours away from Chennai and is located on Coromandel Coast. Here tourists can take pleasure in the paved streets which are perfect for cycling, a number of finest coffee bars and the affluent history of The Mother and Sri Aurobindo.

The Auroville Ashram is a must-see which was set up by Sri Aurobindo. At the beach front you can enjoy the crack of dawn and at night the same place turns into a perfect hangout spot. Tourists can shop paper, candles, incense sticks etc. which are manufactured at the Auroville Ashram factory.

So, plan your one day trips to all of these places which are hardly far away from Chennai and share your experiences with others as well.

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