Thursday, August 14, 2014

TRAVEL SPECIAL.................. 5 weekend breaks from Chennai

5 weekend breaks from Chennai

Chennai is the ideal base to visit some of Tamil Nadu's most noted religious and historical attractions. Whether you go the distance for the intricate architecture or to pay your respects and get blessed in return, these quick day trips are worth undertaking. To make things easier, the Tamil Nadu Tourist Development Corporation runs bus tours to most of these places.

1
Chidamabaram
This city is named after the famous, beautifully-carved 11th-century temple dedicated to the dancing form of Shiva as Nataraja.
2
Mamallapuram
This UNESCO World Heritage site has an impressive temple complex dating back to the 7th century.
3
Pondicherry
You won’t find a miniature version of Paris in this former French colony in south India, but Pondicherry carries the distinctive stamp of its past.
4
Kanchipuram
This holy city is the best place to observe the evolution of Dravidian temple architectural styles, patronised by rulers across the centuries.
5
Tirupati-Tirumala
Tirumala’s Venkatesawara temple is one of the most important, most visited and richest pilgrimage sites in India.

Sonam Joshi|HappyTrips Editors|

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