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 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.

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