Weekend Getaways From Chennai

Weekend Tour Packages from Chennai

Chennai or what we know it as Madras for several decades or centuries for instance, is located on the Southern coastal part of India, situated on the banks of Indian Peninsula. Chennai is best known for its vibrant natural backdrop, pristine beaches, ports, trade fairs, and one of the most beautiful beach resort spots across the globe.
Chennai is on the verge where it has cathedrals and public administration buildings which were erected somewhere in the 17th or 16th centuries and later on. Apart from this, the major highlights of the city of Chennai includes Fort St. George, Marina Beach, long drive trails, stunning ancient architectural designs of the temples, intricately designed forts, Santhome Cathedral Basilica, and so on.
Not only this, the popular tourist destinations of Chennai such as Kanchipuram, Kovalam, Pulicat Lake, etc serves the best for a long as well as short Chennai weekend tour packages.

Read further to know about the places to visit on your weekends from Chennai.

Places to visit from Chennai on my weekend tour

Here are top most visited places on a weekend from Chennai:-

Kanchipuram

Kanchipuram is best known for its Kanchipuram silk sarees, ancient intricately designed temples, and Vegavathi river. Located at the distance of 75 km from Chennai, Kanchipuram serves to be the historical and spiritual wonder dating back since Vaishnava sect is in existence, and it has been recognised as a pilgrimage site.

Highlights :-

• Pay a visit to the Vegavathi River and temple clusters nearby
• Famously known to be the paradise of Kanchipuram silk sarees, crafted from mulberry silk and decorated from zari (gold, and silver threads)

2. Thiruvanamalai

There are many manuscripts and mythological lores that tell the story of Tamilian culture that got its roots from Thiruvannamalai, which is located at a distance of 194 km from Chennai.

Highlights :-

• Thiruvannamalai Annamalaiyar Temple and its enormously beautiful Gopurams
• Annamalai Hills and the Neminath statue of Jain importance

3. Pulicat Lake

A one day trip to Pulicat Lake from Chennai takes almost an hour to reach (approximately 60 km away from Chennai), which majorly consists of brackish water since it is India's second largest Lagoon. A flock of migratory birds and flamingos come and inhabits here annually.

Highlights :-

• Bird watching paradise and a winter home to Greater Flamingos
• Adventure activities such as jet skiing, boating, etc
• Seek blessings at the ancient temples and churches

4. Kovalam

Known for its palm side beaches, Kovalam is situated on the southern gateway of Thiruvananthapuram that serves as one of the most adorned places for beach hopping. There are a lot of water and fun adventure activities going on by the beach side which tourists love to get indulged into. Other than this, the shacked beaches of Kovalam offers a wide range of sea food and authentic delicacy experience to its visitors.

Highlights:-

• Sagarika Marine Research Aquarium
• Samudra Beach, Hawa Beach for water adventure and fun water activities
• Sample the best seafood of Kovalam for a mouthwatering trip experience

5. Mahabalipuram

The outer and inner hamlets of Mahabalipuram serve best for an international UNESCO World Heritage site and a prominent tourist spot in India. Located at the distance of 56.5 km from Chennai, Mahabalipuram has a significant cultural and religious role according to Hindu mythology the dates back to Mahabharata or Krishna-kaal.

Highlights :-

• Rock cut temples, and intricately designed and carved ancient temple structures
• The UNESCO’s World Heritage Site of Mahabalipuram
• Pancha Pandava Rathas, derived from the epic of Mahabharata
• Mahabalipuram Lighthouse
• Maritime Heritage Museum
• Krishna's Butterball, the giant size natural rock erected on a finger-point surface
• Crocodile Bank, that hosts over hundreds of crocodiles

6. Srikalahasti

Srikalahasti is a Ritu city located on the banks of Swarna Mukhi river in the state of Andhra Pradesh, which offers a sacred ambience to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. The ornate carving of Gopuram, evening Pooja rituals, meditation sessions, and sahasra linga rock temple site is the major reason why tourists from all over the world visit to Srikalahasti.

Highlights :-

• Srikalahasti Temple of Lord Shiva at the Vayulinga Kshetra
• Sahasra Linga Temple, a place where more than a thousand Shiva lingas are carved on a single rock structure

7. Tirupati

Tirupati is more than a pilgrimage and spiritual site it is majorly known for its sacred Tirumala Venkateswara Temple which upholds the ancient dharma beliefs of the city. For a weekend trip filled with serenity, peace, and spiritual ecstasy, book your short trip from Chennai to Tirupati.

Highlights :-

• Seek blessings at the Tirumala Temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara
• Explore other temples such as Padmavathi Temple from Tirupati
• Other highlights near Tirupati are Govindaraj Swami Temple, Veda Narayanaswami Temple, Kodandaramaswami Temple, Venugopala Swamy Temple, Kailasakona Waterfalls and treks, Kalyani Dam, etc

8. Vellore

Located at a distance of 150 km in Chennai, Vellore is one of the vibrant prehistoric cities that has encountered several natural historical events, relics depicting to which has been the evidence of its royalty. The forts and palaces dating back from the region of Vijayanagar Kingdom, and its grand ramparts along with ancient temples, churches, cathedrals and administration buildings of Vellore are the most important things to explore there.

Highlights :-

• Vellore Fort excursion
• Vijayanagar Monarchs
• Jalakandeswarar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, Balamurugan Temple, Sripuram Temple, etc
• Dumukurallu Waterfalls on the Palamaner-Kuppam Highway
• The Amirthi Zoological Park, known for its waterfalls, swing, and wildlife habitats, and so on

9. Yelagiri

Yelagiri is a hub to trekking enthusiasts, a mountain lover's paradise, and artificial Lake City which makes it one of the best tourist destinations from Chennai.

Highlights :-

• The trekking hub’s highest point of Swamimalai Hill, erected at an altitude of 4338 ft
• Javadi Hills, Jalagamparai Waterfalls, Yelagiri Downhill, and Palamathi Hills
• Punganur Lake (famous for boating), paragliding site
• Vainu Bappu Solar Observatory (the largest observatory in the world), etc

10. Puducherry

Puducherry is one of the union territories of India which serves as an elegant cultural and historical Heritage site in recent times as it is an amalgamation of French architecture and modern luxury.

Highlights :-

• Auroville, the UNESCO approved and government supported future city
• French cafes with french delicacies such as herbal beverages, macarons, croissants, etc
• Matrimandir in heart of Auroville

How do I reach my tour destination from Chennai?

Chennai and its nearby weekend tour destinations from Chennai are well connected with roadways, so you can travel by a personal vehicle/ an agent's transport system, or a public bus. Other than this, local railway stations are also good convenience modes.

What is the best time to plan my weekend tour from Chennai?

As per the circulars of the state government of Tamil Nadu, if someone is willing to explore the city of Chennai in an idyllic setting, the best time to visit Chennai and its nearby weekend getaway destinations would be the months of November through February. These months of the year usually remain cold, pleasant, and convenient for sightseeing and getting indulged in fun or adventure activities.

On the other hand, the months of summers remain humid and extremely hot which might not be an ideal scenario to be therein.

What are the weekend tour package options from Chennai ?

If you're wondering how and to where you should plan your weekend trip from Chennai, here are our top selling tour packages at the best price deal: Beach Tour of Pondicherry, Short Mahabalipuram Weekend Tour, Weekend Tour For Kanchipuram, Puttaparthi Short Weekend Tour, Weekend Tour of Thanjavur, Yercaud Hill Station Short Weekend Tour, Weekend Tour For Tirupati, Thattekad Weekend Tour, and many more

PS: These tour packages are just a representation of what are the major options you have to book your next trip with us. Other than this, we provide tailor made short tour packages from Chennai, on client's request. Hence, you can call us any time to get your preferred tour itinerary from Xenium Holidays.

Why should I book my Chennai Weekend Tour Package from Xenium Holidays?

We, at Xenium Holidays, strive to offer you a wide range of specialised and tailor-made Chennai tour packages and the best short tour packages from Chennai. Here are some of the reasons why you should book your next weekend trip from Chennai with us:-

Customised Packages: We curate special tour packages that suit your preferences and requirements which include your take on specifications of places to visit, stay, and explore, budget for the trip, meals, and so on.

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