If you are staying in Chennai or visiting Chennai then know about the weekend getaways from Chennai (Madras).

Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu and one of the four metropolitan cities of India has some of the famous sightseeing spots. But you can also visit some of the beautiful places around Chennai. There are some famous sightseeings around Chennai where you can enjoy your weekend.

You can visit Tirupati, the place which has religious associations and one of the favorite spots for Hindus. If you want to offer prayer to Tirupati Balaji you can visit Tirupati in car or bus. Though the tour may be hectic on bus yet the wide roads and the beauty on both sides of the roads will make your journey easy and enjoyable. Tirupati is one of the place which is appropriate for weekends during your visit to Chennai.

You can also visit Madurai another place which can be a weekend getaways from Chennai (Madras). Besides visiting the Meenakshi temple for which the city is known you can also enjoy shopping as this city which is also famous for Madurai silk.

Mahaballipuram is another weekend getaways from Chennai (Madras). The view of the rock cut temples by the seaside is worth visiting. It is believed that Pandava brothers along with Draupadi stayed here.

You can also visit Pakshitirtham which is not far away from Mahaballipuram. However you need to have extra energy if you are visiting this place as you have to climb hundreds of steps in order to reach the temple. Kanchipuram is another popular weekend getaways from Chennai (Madras). The city which was once the capital city of some of the famous dynasties of South India namely Cholas and Pallavas is known for its temples. Kanchipuram possess some of the marvellous specimens of Chola and Pallava art, architecture and sculptures. And how can one forget about the Kanjeevaram sarees of Kanchipuram which is so popular among the Indian women?
To know more about the weekend getaways from Chennai (Madras) you can browse through the following links.
Chennai ( Madras) to Tirupati
Chennai ( Madras) to Madurai
Chennai ( Madras) to Thanjavur
Chennai ( Madras) to Kanchipuram
Chennai ( Madras) to Mahaballipuram