The natural splendour of the Nilgiri Mountains, stunning temples of Mamallapuram and Chidamabaram, and the charming city of Pondicherry—there are plenty of weekend getaways from Chennai to choose from. From a laidback afternoon by the lake to wildlife spotting and a peek into the tales of the past—these destinations offer all kinds of interesting holiday experiences. Hit the road and head out in any direction to these must-do weekend breaks around Chennai.
WEEKEND GETAWAYS FROM CHENNAI
Long weekend escapes from Chennai
From the picturesque tea estates of Ooty to Tamil Nadu’s untouched mountain range Kolli Hills, the long list of places to visit near Chennai will undo...
1FEATUREDKolli Hills—70 curves and a Fall
Going up the circuitous road to Kolli Hills, less than 300 kilometres from Bengaluru, makes for an exciting motorcycling adventure.
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