| Mumbai is known for its glitterati, Bangalore boasts of | | | | oldest surviving cities of Southern India. The city |
| pulsating musical avenues, Chennai another South | | | | consists of Vellore Fort- a massive fortification built of |
| Indian city is an economic powerhouse and is also the | | | | granite stones. The fort stands out as one of the |
| centre of culture and learning. A budding metropolitan | | | | finest examples of military architecture in the region. |
| city of Tamil Nadu, Chennai is situated on the | | | | The most remarkable feature of the fort is the |
| Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. The city is | | | | establishment of a temple, a mosque and a church |
| India's second largest exporter of software and | | | | inside. Amongst the best Jalakandeswarar Temple, |
| information technology and accounts about 60 percent | | | | Srilakshmi Golden Temple and Sholinghur Narasimha |
| of the country's automotive exports. Popularly known | | | | Swamy Temple are some ideal places must be added |
| as the Detroit of South Asia, Chennai is majorly | | | | in all weekend packages. |
| frequented by tourists on business purposes. After a | | | | Kanchipuram |
| tiring week at work in this busy city, professionals love | | | | Renowned for its exquisite silk saris, Kanchipuram is a |
| opting for weekend Getaways around Chennai. | | | | temple town in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Popularly |
| Providing an ideal break from the monotonous city life, | | | | known as the "City of 1000 Temples" Kanchipuram is |
| weekend Getaways around Chennai are ideal for | | | | decked with several spectacular temples dedicated to |
| exploring the ancient culture of the region and to | | | | Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Some of the must see |
| rejuvenate the mind. | | | | temples in Kanchipuram includes Varadharaja Perumal |
| Some of the places that must be made a part of your | | | | Temple, Ashtabujakaram, Tiruvekka, Tiruthtanka and |
| weekend Getaway around Chennai include: | | | | more. |
| Mahabalipuram | | | | Tirupati |
| Come out of your air-conditioned office and feel the | | | | An important pilgrimage city of Hindus Tirupati is |
| freshness in the air at Mahabalipuram which is a 7th | | | | located at the foothills of Eastern Ghats. Situated 100 |
| century port city. Various historical monuments dating | | | | kms north of Chennai, Tirupati houses the famous |
| back to 7th and 9th century here are classified as | | | | Tirumala Venkateswara Temple dedicated to Lord |
| UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The city is renowned | | | | Venkateswara. The temple is one of the holiest |
| for its temples built largely during the rule of | | | | shrines and is thus frequented by millions of pilgrims |
| Narasimhavarman and his successor. The stunning | | | | making it one of the busiest pilgrimage centres of the |
| rock-cut architectural buildings and the chariots hewn | | | | world. Apart from Tirumala Temple, the town of |
| from granite rock are excellent examples of | | | | Tirupati is known for its red wooden toys and idols |
| architectural splendour of that age. | | | | made of copper and brass. As you choose Tirupati |
| Vellore | | | | for your weekend tour around Chennai don't forget to |
| A weekend break around Chennai can also be | | | | visit other temples in the vicinity such as: ISKCON Lord |
| enjoyed with a visit to Vellore. The city perched on the | | | | Krishna Temple, Kapila Theertham, Padmavati Temple, |
| banks of River Palar Vellore is considered one of the | | | | Govindarja Swamy Temple and more. |