Life moves on with a basic pattern. It has its highs and lows but everything works in a balancing manner. These balances are brought forth either by life and its tool of time or we ourselves have to step in to change things. We know how us growing up in many ways introduces our lives with the concept of stress and various worldly pressures. But with experience we also understand that getting tangled in stress webs is one way and to get out of it is another. Chennai, which is one of the good and metropolitan cities of India, has its own levels of corporate health and commercial mess. Fortunately, Chennai is also a traveler’s paradise and what better than some travelling getaways to de-stress yourself.
Through ways in which Chennai is an idyllic getaway and the way it welcomes everyone who feels they deserve a break from all life tensions, makes this city and its surroundings the best escapade there can be for southerners. By surrounding we meant that an entire weekend can be opulently spent as there are Chennai opens up doors to many getaways and it’s not just in vain that people refer to it as one sought after destination in south of India.
Here are 9 Weekend Getaways from Chennai to defeat your stress levels
1. COONOOR
- It is a 9 hour drive from Chennai
- Enjoy picturesque splendor of Nilgiri Hills
- Cool breezy weather at all times
- Tasty southern street food
2. COORG
- A quiet hilly town
- Amazingly scenic and tranquil
- Perfect food delights
- Adventure seekers can enjoy
- Bliss for nature lovers
- ‘Scotland of India’
3. KANCHIPURAM
- 72 kms away from Chennai
- Known as ‘Silk city’ for its crafted silk sarees
- Many beautifully adored temples
4. KOLLI HILLS
- Superb weekend destination
- Serene and silent in its entirety
- Facility of cottages on natures bed
5. MAHABALIPURAM
- Ranks in list of World Heritage Sites
- Interesting architectural marvels
- Five Raths, Shore temple, and Arjun’s Penance are famous tourist points
- Don’t miss out on Mamallapuram Dance Festival
6. NANDI HILLS
- Charming hills have proved to be perfect for both sunrise and sunset durations
- It was the home of Tipu Sultan after he got retired
- Tipu drop, Hosokta lake and Bhoganandeeswara Temple are must visits
7. PULICAT
- A small town by the seashore
- Hordes of flamingoes can be a visual treat
8. THIRUVANNAMALAI
- A temple town at a distance of 200 kms from Chennai
- Surrounded by Annamalai Hills
- Celebrates some festivals with utmost grandeur. For example, Karthigai Deepam is one highly celebrated town festival
9. VELLORE
- Fort city of Tamil Nadu
- Has a mixture of cultural heritage and stunning beauty
- Do not miss to visit Sri Lakshmi Golden temple & Vellore Fort
