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From the picturesque tea estates of Ooty to Tamil Nadu’s untouched mountain range Kolli Hills, the long list of weekend getaways from Chennai will undoubtedly entice you to pack your bags and head out. These destinations offer the perfect respite from Chennai’s sweltering heat and roaring traffic and make for great getaways during long weekends. Coorg, known as Scotland of India, is one of the prime choices for the weekenders and travellers from Chennai. Here one can go on trekking, hiking and camping. You simply cannot miss out Yercaud which is home to Big Lake. You can also go to Kodaikanal in Palani hills if you want to spend some time amidst nature. Wayanad and Munnar are for the hardcore tea and coffee lovers. With so many places just a few hours’ drive away, Chennai certainly has a lot to offer when it comes weekend getaways.
Nandi Hills, also known as Nandidurg, is a popular tourist destination located at a distance of 60 km from Bengaluru. It is situated in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka. Many interesting legends are associated wi...more
Known as the Jewel of the South, Yercaud is a small hill station and a popular one at that, located in Salem district of Tamil Nadu in the Shevaroys Hill range in the Eastern Ghats. Enthroned with a wealth of natural bea...more
Mahabalipuram is a traditional and ancient sea-side town that is laid-back and artsy. It witnesses very high footfall in all seasons and thrives on tourism. Head here in spring and winters to make the best of your trip b...more
Pondicherry will bowl you over with its cobbled lanes, blue waters and the sheer abundance of natural beauty. There is an interesting range of places to visit including ancient temples and churches, an experimental town ...more
If you wish to escape the humdrums of everyday life and relax amidst hills and greens, then Munnar is the perfect choice for you. Around 580 km away from Chennai, Munnar is the place where nature breathes in every corner...more
Yercaud is a Tamil word meaning ‘Lake Forest’, quite apt for this hill town which is beautifully nestled amidst Shevaroy Hills in Tamil Nadu at an elevation of 4970 ft. This breathtakingly stunning place is around 350 km...more
Kanchipuram, also known as Kanchi, is a city renowned for its Kanjivaram silk sarees. Located 74 km from Chennai, this beautiful place is dotted with several colourful and beautiful temples which are world famous. It tak...more
Chidamabaram is a city named after the famous, beautifully-carved 11th-century temple dedicated to the dancing form of Shiva as Nataraja. At a distance of 232 km from Chennai, Chidamabaram is a great extended weekend get...more
Established as a summer retreat by the British, Ooty is located at a distance of 600 km from Chennai. Its pretty cottages, fenced flower gardens, thatched-roof churches and terraced botanical gardens make it a visual de...more
Around 600 km from Chennai, Wayanad’s landscape combines epic mountain scenery, rice paddies, bamboo trees, spiky ginger fields and rubber, cardamom and coffee plantations. Part of a forest reserve, it’s also home to a v...more
Seemingly untouched by human activity, Kolli Hills are a mountain range situated 350 km south of Chennai, in the Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu. Part of the Eastern Ghats, the mountains cover an area of 280 sq km and ar...more
Spread across the Western Ghats, the misty valley of Coorg is enveloped in emerald landscapes and acres of plantation. Lying at a distance of 600 km from Chennai, Coorg is fondly called the Scotland of India due to its v...more
One of Tamil Nadu's most picturesque hill stations, Kodaikanal is located at an altitude of 7,200 ft in the Palani hills in the Western Ghats. Comprising of densely wooded jungles, cascading hill slopes, circuitous river...more
Once a prosperous Danish trading centre, laid back and calm Tranquebar lies 283 km away from Chennai. Surrounded by crisp blue sea views, enchanting historical marvels, and stunning resorts, Tranquebar is ideal for an ex...more
For the religiously and spiritually inclined, the 200 km drive from Chennai to Tirupati will be every bit worth the effort. Tirumala’s Venkateswara temple is one of the most important, most-visited and richest pilgrimage...more
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