Chennai Excursions

Chennai Excursions
Apart from the main attractions within Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, there are a host of other places around it which are worth paying a visit. These excursions will add on to your experience of traveling to Madras and will make your trip unforgettable, for a long a time to come. The rich cultural heritage and historical legacy exuberated by these tourist places are simply spell bounding. A trip to the various excursions will not only enlighten you about the glorious past of the state but will also charm you by their ethereal beauty and splendor. So, came and explore Tamil Nadu, the bounty land of India.

Crocodile Bank
Crocodile Bank is situated at a distance of 40 km from Chennai, near Mahabalipuram. It is more of a sanctuary for the reptiles, which came into existence in 1976. It was founded by Romulus Whitaker and other like minded people to conserve the three species of reptiles.

Mahabalipuram
Mahabalipuram city is also known as Mamallapuram and is located in the Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu. The city was once the capital of Pallava kings and was named after the Pallava King, Mamalla. It is flanked by a number of historical monuments of the yore.

Muttukadu
Muttukadu is situated at a distance of 36 km from Chennai and is an excellent picnic spot for the residents of the city as well as tourists. The backwaters at Muttukadu have been developed by Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation.

Pulicat
Pulicat is a small town situated at a distance of 60 km from Chennai. It houses a Dutch cemetery dating back to the 17th century. The Dutch built a fort here in the year 1609, to ensure a comfortable stay at the Coromandel Coast for a long time. It was finally occupied by the British in 1825.

Thanjavur
Thanjavur is a royal and historic city near Chennai. It is known as the 'Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu' and is the granary of South India. The city, also known as Tanjore, was the capital of Chola kingdom between the 9th and 13th century and reached heights in the sphere of knowledge and culture.