Explore Chennai And Around With A Weekend In Chennai!

Mumbai is known for its glitterati, Bangalore boasts of pulsating musical avenues, Chennai another South Indian city is an economic powerhouse and is also the centre of culture and learning. A budding metropolitan city of Tamil Nadu, Chennai is situated on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. The city is India's second largest exporter of software and information technology and accounts about 60 percent of the country's automotive exports. Providing an ideal break from the monotonous city life, weekend in Chennai with great getaways nearby is ideal for exploring the ancient culture of the region and to rejuvenate the mind.

Some of the places that must be made a part of your weekend Getaway around Chennai include:

Mahabalipuram | Image Resource: wikimedia.org

Mahabalipuram

Come out of your air-conditioned office and feel the freshness in the air at Mahabalipuram which is a 7th century port city. Various historical monuments dating back to 7th and 9th century here are classified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The stunning rock-cut architectural buildings and the chariots hewn from granite rock are excellent examples of architectural splendour of that age.

Vellore

A weekend break around Chennai can also be enjoyed with a visit to Vellore. The city perched on the banks of River Palar Vellore is considered one of the oldest surviving cities of Southern India. The city consists of Vellore Fort- a massive fortification built of granite stones. The fort stands out as one of the finest examples of military architecture in the region.

Kanchipuram

Renowned for its exquisite silk saris, Kanchipuram is a temple town in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is popularly known as the "City of 1000 Temples" Kanchipuram is decked with several spectacular temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. 

Tirumala Venkateswara Temple | Image Resource: wikimedia.org

Tirupati

An important pilgrimage city of Hindus Tirupati is located at the foothills of Eastern Ghats. Situated 100 km north of Chennai, Tirupati houses the famous Tirumala Venkateswara Temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara. The temple is one of the holiest shrines and is thus frequented by millions of pilgrims making it one of the busiest pilgrimage centers of the world. Apart from Tirumala Temple, the town of Tirupati is known for its red wooden toys and idols made of copper and brass.

Popularly known as the Detroit of South Asia, Chennai is majorly frequented by tourists on business purposes. After a tiring week at work in this busy city, professionals love opting for packages of weekend in Chennai.

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