Location: |
Chennai |
Distance from Official Hotel(ITC Chola): |
12 km |
Main Attraction: |
Water Sports |
The Marina Beach, the pride of Chennai is the second longest beach in the world and has a wide sandy shore. Situated on the beach, are the Samadhis or memorials dedicated to C.N.Annadurai and M.G.Ramachandran, both former Chief Ministers of Tamilnadu. |
Location: |
Guindy, Chennai |
Distance from Official Hotel(ITC Chola): |
5 km |
Main Attraction: |
Domestic & Wild creatures |
This smallest national parks in India which spreads over an area of 270 hectares of dry evergreen scrub and thorn forests and is located adjacent to the Raj Bhavan, situated in Guindy, about 17 kms from Chennai. Black buck, chital, jackal, pangolin, elephant, spotted dear, jungle cat, toddy cat and Indian civet are the major wildlife found. The park also shelters varieties of birds such as black winged kite, honey buzzard and pariah kite. A snake park housed within this park supports various snakes, crocodiles and turtles. The park is closed on Tuesdays. |
Location: |
Near Mahabalipuram |
Distance from Official Hotel(ITC Chola):: |
35 km vis East Coast Road |
Founded In: |
1976 |
Founded By: |
Romulus Whitaker |
Area: |
3.2 hectares |
Main Attractions: |
Various Species of Crocodiles, Alligators and other reptiles |
The Crocodile Bank is sited at around 44 km away from the capital city of Tamil Nadu, near Mahabalipuram. It extends over an area of about 3.2 hectares, comprising a wide range of Indian and African crocodiles, alligators and other reptiles including turtles and snakes. Here, the crocodiles are kept in their natural habitat. |
Location: |
Kanchipuram District |
Distance: |
60 km from Chennai |
Main Attraction: |
Shore Temple |
Mahabalipuram is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Tamil Nadu. And together with Chennai and Kanchipuram, it forms 'Golden Tourism Triangle' on the shore of Coromandel Coast. This 7th century port city of the Pallavas, which was a dynasty of Dravidian civilization, includes several historical monuments which were mainly structured in that era. |
Location: |
Thiruvalluvar District |
Distance: |
60 km from Chennai |
Main Attraction: |
Flamingos, Beach Activities |
Pulicat is a small seashore township which offers an invigorating and thrilling experience of expedition. Sited on the barricade island of Sriharikota which divides the Pulicat Lake from the Bay of Bengal, it is located at a distance of 60 km from Chennai and 3 km from Elavur, It is the second leading brackish lagoon in India–covering a total area of 720 sq km of which 84% comes in Andhra Pradesh and 16% in Tamil Nadu–following the Chilka Lake in Orissa. It extends to a length of 60 km. The major attractions of Pulicat are the beach, the Dutch cemetery and, particularly, the bird sanctuary. |
Location: |
Kanchipuram District |
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Distance: |
36 km from Chennai |
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Main Attraction: |
Backwaters and Water Sports |
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 Chennai is the capital of coastal state of Tamil Nadu. The city, being in the vicinity of the sea, is a paradise for water sport lovers in India, as well from abroad. Muttukadu Boat House is situated at a distance of 30 km from Chennai on East Coast road which leads to Mamallapuram. The place serves as an ideal location for picnic. The sight of the rocking bridge over backwaters is absolutely breathtaking and awesome. For people who are ardent fans of sea food, the place is absolute heaven to indulge in such gastronomic delights. |
Vedanthangal
Location: |
Kanchipuram District |
Distance: |
75 km from Chennai |
Main Attraction: |
Lake, Flora & Fauna |
The Vedanthangal lake is situated 122 m above sea level. It supplies water to 250 acres of agricultural land around the area. The Vedanthangal lake bird sanctuary features thousands of birds coming from various countries, some of which can be easily identified. The best time to visit this sanctuary is from November to March. During this time, birds are seen busy building and maintaining their nests. |
Amusement Parks around Chennai:
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Amusement Parks are important means of entertainment for the residents of Chennai city as well as the tourists. These parks are equipped with all the modern day facilities and gadgets and provide adventurous and fun filled entertainment for all, by the means of crazy activities and rides. some of which are Dash-N-Splash It is situated at a distance of 30 km from Chennai and has a sprawling 21 acre campus. Just along the national highway 4 that leads to Bangalore, the park is in Mevallur Kuppam Village in Chennai's MGR district. Kishkinta Spread across a vast expanse of 120 acres, Kishkintha is an amusement park that is situated thirty minutes from south of Chennai City. Little Folks It is situated at about 46 m from Chennai towards Mahabalipuram and mainly caters to children and has many rides to attract them. The park also has a one of a kind giant piano and an open air theatre. MGM "Dizzee World" Beach Resort At a distance of about 24 km from Chennai in East Coast Road, Dizzee World is a beach resort. It has a number of slides and rides for both kids and adults. The main attraction here is the water sports, which are a huge hit amongst the visitors. MGM Dizzee World beach resort features as one of the biggest amusement parks in India. VGP Golden Beach Golden beach is a beach located on the Bay of Bengal in Chennai, India. VGP Golden Beach is a major tourist attraction in Chennai. It is situated on the East Coast Road, the seaside road from Chennai to Cuddalore via Pondicherry. |