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Tuesday 1 May 2012

Chennai district


Tourist Spots around Chennai
Tourist spots around Chennai will offer you a host of choices. It is advised that you have quality time at hand so that you can take out sufficient time in order to explore the places. Chennai is replete with ancient temple towns such as Tirupati and Mahabalipuram that would entice one and all. Other attractions include the sandy beaches of Covelong and intricate crafts of Kanchipuram. Let us have a look at the places that you visit on your vacation.

Mahabalipuram
This is located at a distance of 55kms, and globally acclaimed for the town Mahabalipuram. The seaside view is unforgettable. If you move ahead 15kms further you would reach Tirukkalikundram, which is a well known pilgrim centre that houses a temple atop the hill dedicated to the Hindu Lord Shiva.

Kanchipuram
In addition to Mahabalipuram and Chennai, Kanchipuram too forms the popular Golden Triangle in the Coromandel Coast. The place is world famous for the artistic craftsmanship exhibited by the Kanchi weavers. They are the makers of what popularly known as best variety of silk fabric. The city also ranks as one amongst the seven sacred Indian sites

Covelong
This is one place that allows the tourists to experience the intriguing history of Tamil Nadu in totality. Covelong is filled with churches, old forts, lavish beaches and mosques. The Fort in the recent times has been transformed into an opulent beach resort.

Rameswaram
An island having a conch shape located at the Gulf of Mannar, Rameswaram is a sacred site for the Hindus. This is situated near to Madurai.

Kanyakumari
Known as India’s “land’s end”, Kanyakumari offers stunning views of the sunset and sunrise along the horizon. The temples located here are the major points of interest.

Pondicherry
This town is highly influenced by the French rule. It is also well known as Sri. Aurobindo once resided here. The various tourist attractions here include the museums and churches.

Crocodile Bank
Being situated close to Romulus Whittaker, Mamallapuram this famous crocodile research and breeding centre attracts one and all. You can spot numerous and various species of African and Indian alligators and crocodiles that are bred in custody

Tirupati
Tirupati is said to be the house of the “Lord of Seven Hills” and possesses a famous shrine that the country has.

Vandalur:
Anna Zoological Park is situated here and is considered to be the biggest in South Asia. You will find over here a rich variety of birds, mammals and reptiles

Vedanthangal
This is known as one of the biggest bird sanctuaries present in India. It is a beautiful park with a lake that is visited by over 1, 00,000 migratory birds annually mostly during the months of November and December.

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