BEST 7 PLACES TO VISIT IN CHENNAI

Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram, a one-and-a-half-hour journey from Chennai, includes historic temples and stunning monuments with rock carvings depicting Mahabharata's dramatic scenes. You can stop along the road at Dakhinachitra, a museum that has restored 18 authentic ancient houses from the four states of South India. However, if you want to truly unwind, two days at the beach eating fresh seafood (from any of the beachfront eateries) and soaking up the sun should enough. At the Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay, check in. The resort has a 27,000-square-foot outdoor pool with breathtaking views of the Bay of Bengal, and adrenaline junkies may sign up for ATV rides, boat adventures, scuba diving, canoeing, and more.

Pondicherry

Just 2 hours from Chennai, the scenic streets of White Town are great for GRAMS. The Sri Aurobindo Ashram is a shelter for individuals in search of peace and tranquilly. Did you know that Puducherry has some of the world's best restaurants, serving delectable French, Tamil, and Creole cuisine? On Baker Street, you may start your day with some of the best croissants outside of Paris. Cafe des Arts is a great place to go for crepes and a shot of espresso. Make a lunch reservation at Villa Shanti (the place fills up pretty fast). In addition to excellent Indian and French food, you'll find unique delicacies like Shrikhand and candied Eggplant dessert. You can view the sunset from any of the rooftop eateries.

Madumalai National Park

Madumalai National Park, located in the verdant Nilgiris highlands and 11 hours from Chennai, is home to tigers, leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and bison. You can go on a jungle safari or ride an elephant through the park. For the whole camping experience, stay at the adjacent Jungle Hut Resort. Bird viewing is possible, and the hotel will gladly arrange a visit to one of the neighbouring tea farms.

Tuticorin

Drive south to Tuticorin, where you'll find Aqua Outback, to get away from the rush and bustle of city life. Kitesurfing, scuba diving, wakeboarding, kayaking, snorkelling, and fishing are all available at this hidden gem. And if that wasn't enough, just go out of your room to enjoy the breathtaking limitless blue view

Karaikudi

Karaikudi is one of the 70 villages that make up the Chettinad region. You can spend your weekend looking for antiques, vintage furnishings, hand-made tiles, Kandaghi cotton saris, and eating delicious local cuisine. The affluent Nattu Kottai Chettiars used to live in the area, and their opulent residences have since been converted into luxury heritage hotels. The Bangala is a great place to stay. It's a Chettinad-style family enterprise that hasn't lost its appeal. In addition, the food is excellent. On banana leaves, all meals are served communally. If you want to learn how to make such delicacies at home, you can enrol in a Chettinad cuisine masterclass.

Yercaud

After a 6-hour travel from Chennai, you can finally wear that bulky sweater. It's the ideal spot for curling up with a book or doing nothing at all. But if you're the type that can't sit still, there's plenty to keep you occupied. You may hike to Lady's Seat, which overlooks the twisting ghat road and provides magnificent views of the Metteur Dam and adjacent Salem town.Grange Resort offers bungee jumping, zip line experiences, ATV rides, and more for adrenaline lovers. Otherwise, stay at GRT Hotels' Great Trails Yercaud. The opulent resort is perched majestically on the Yercaud hills, with spectacular views all around. 

 

Tanjore

Take a journey to Tanjore, which is around a 6-hour drive from Chennai, to see its gorgeous temples. Like the UNESCO-listed Brihadeeswarar temple, which is famed for its elaborate gopurams, unique frescos, and Chola style frescoes. You can also go to the Veena makers', Chola sculptors', and sari weavers' workshops. Artists creating Tanjore paintings at their stores can be found on South Street. Svatme, a luxurious heritage resort, is where you should check in. Regular Carnatic music concerts, Bharatnatyam dance performances, and Vedic Chanting sessions are held at the hotel. You can also learn how to cook with a culinary class that explores Thanjavur's Tamil-Maratha cuisine.