• Mylapore temple
• Shopping in fancy handmade item shops
• Kalakshetra foundation

4. Mahabalipuram Beach:

The Mahabalipuram beach Tamil Nadu is a beautiful one located in the southern region of Chennai. One can find local fishing boats, and raw atmosphere around, which also is a striking feature from other mainstream beaches. Mahabalipuram is a famous ancient historical site, well known for temples sculpted out of rocks,and stone carvings. It is an important artistic and religious place, just an hour away from Chennai. It is an excellent destination for all the holiday seekers and however, it is crowded during most times of the year.This is among the best beach in Tamil Nadu.

Things to Do:

• Enjoy a peaceful and relaxed time
• Long walks around beach
• Local cuisine and food
• Witness the gorgeous sunrise

How to Reach:

• Chennai is the nearest road/rail/air route to reach Mahabalipuram. Once you reach Chennai, you can either take private transport and vehicle to reach the place (which is an hour away from the city), or even catch frequent state-run busses. To reach Chennai,

By road: The beach, situated in Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu. It is accessible through public and private road transport.

By rail: Chennai railway junction is the stop where one has to get down in to reach this city. It is well-connected with all other railway stations in the city.

By air: Chennai has an international airport, and one can reach here through domestic and international connections without any hassles.

Best Time to Visit and Places to Stay:

• One can visit the site all around the year. However, monsoons and winters are most preferable.
• Limited decent hotels are available inside Mahabalipuram to stay. It is advised either to prebook your accommodation or stay in Chennai.

Other Attractions:

• Shore temple
• Lighthouse
• Pancharathas
• Varaha cave temple

5. Kanyakumari Beach: