19 Best Places to Visit Near Chennai (2026) — Weekend Getaways & Day Trips

Looking for the best places to visit near Chennai? Here are 19 places ranked by distance — from Mahabalipuram (~64 km) to Coorg (Madikeri) (~621 km). Each shows how to reach it from Chennai with estimated train, bus and flight fares, plus the best time to visit.

  1. Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu — heritage near Chennai1

    Mahabalipuram

    ~64 km
    HeritageTamil Nadu·★ 4.6

    Best time: November to February

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹110Fastest Outstation Cab (Sedan) · 1h 25m
  2. Kamakshi Amman Temple, Tamil Nadu — pilgrimage near Chennai2

    Kamakshi Amman Temple

    ~84 km
    PilgrimageTamil Nadu·★ 4.7

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹110Fastest Outstation Cab (Sedan) · 1h 46m
  3. Tirupati Balaji Temple, Andhra Pradesh — pilgrimage near Chennai3

    Tirupati Balaji Temple

    ~150 km
    PilgrimageAndhra Pradesh·★ 4.9

    Best time: September to February

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹130Fastest Outstation Cab (Sedan) · 2h 59m
  4. French Quarter and Auroville, Puducherry — heritage near Chennai4

    French Quarter and Auroville

    ~171 km
    HeritagePuducherry·★ 4.8

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹140Fastest Outstation Cab (Sedan) · 3h 21m
  5. Bengaluru (Lalbagh & Cubbon Park), Karnataka — city near Chennai5

    Bengaluru (Lalbagh & Cubbon Park)

    ~363 km
    CityKarnataka·★ 4.5

    Best time: Year-round

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹240Fastest Train (3AC) · 6h 33m
  6. Lepakshi Veerabhadra Temple, Andhra Pradesh — pilgrimage near Chennai6

    Lepakshi Veerabhadra Temple

    ~374 km
    PilgrimageAndhra Pradesh·★ 4.6

    Best time: October to February

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹250Fastest Train (3AC) · 6h 44m
  7. Srisailam Mallikarjuna, Andhra Pradesh — pilgrimage near Chennai7

    Srisailam Mallikarjuna

    ~456 km
    PilgrimageAndhra Pradesh·★ 4.6

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹290Fastest Train (3AC) · 8h 3m
  8. Jogulamba Devi Temple, Alampur, Telangana — pilgrimage near Chennai8

    Jogulamba Devi Temple, Alampur

    ~483 km
    PilgrimageTelangana·★ 4.5

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹305Fastest Train (3AC) · 8h 29m
  9. Chamundeshwari Temple, Chamundi Hills, Karnataka — pilgrimage near Chennai9

    Chamundeshwari Temple, Chamundi Hills

    ~501 km
    PilgrimageKarnataka·★ 4.7

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹315Fastest Train (3AC) · 8h 46m
  10. Mysore Palace, Karnataka — heritage near Chennai10

    Mysore Palace

    ~502 km
    HeritageKarnataka·★ 4.7

    Best time: October to February

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹315Fastest Train (3AC) · 8h 47m
  11. Meenakshi Temple, Tamil Nadu — heritage near Chennai11

    Meenakshi Temple

    ~528 km
    HeritageTamil Nadu·★ 4.9

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹330Fastest Train (3AC) · 9h 12m
  12. Ooty (Udhagamandalam), Tamil Nadu — hill station near Chennai12

    Ooty (Udhagamandalam)

    ~538 km
    Hill StationTamil Nadu·★ 4.5

    Best time: March to June, September to November

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹335Fastest Train (3AC) · 9h 22m
  13. Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu — pilgrimage near Chennai13

    Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram

    ~543 km
    PilgrimageTamil Nadu·★ 4.8

    Best time: October to April

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹335Fastest Train (3AC) · 9h 26m
  14. Manikyamba Devi Temple, Draksharamam, Andhra Pradesh — pilgrimage near Chennai14

    Manikyamba Devi Temple, Draksharamam

    ~572 km
    PilgrimageAndhra Pradesh·★ 4.5

    Best time: November to February

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹350Fastest Train (3AC) · 9h 55m
  15. Wayanad, Kerala — wild life near Chennai15

    Wayanad

    ~595 km
    Wild LifeKerala·★ 4.5

    Best time: October to May

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹365Fastest Train (3AC) · 10h 16m
  16. Hampi Ruins, Karnataka — heritage near Chennai16

    Hampi Ruins

    ~601 km
    HeritageKarnataka·★ 4.9

    Best time: October to February

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹370Fastest Train (3AC) · 10h 22m
  17. Munnar Tea Gardens, Kerala — hill station near Chennai17

    Munnar Tea Gardens

    ~604 km
    Hill StationKerala·★ 4.8

    Best time: September to May

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹370Fastest Train (3AC) · 10h 24m
  18. Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram, Andhra Pradesh — pilgrimage near Chennai18

    Puruhutika Devi Temple, Pithapuram

    ~620 km
    PilgrimageAndhra Pradesh·★ 4.5

    Best time: November to February

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹380Fastest Train (3AC) · 10h 41m
  19. Coorg (Madikeri), Karnataka — hill station near Chennai19

    Coorg (Madikeri)

    ~621 km
    Hill StationKarnataka·★ 4.7

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹380Fastest Train (3AC) · 10h 41m

Frequently asked questions

Which is the closest place to Chennai?

Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu is the closest — about 64 km from Chennai, reachable by Train (Sleeper Class) from around ₹110.

How far is Mahabalipuram from Chennai?

Mahabalipuram is roughly 64 km by road from Chennai; the fastest option is Outstation Cab (Sedan) (1h 25m). Fares are indicative — verify before booking.

What is the best time to visit places to visit near Chennai?

For most places to visit near Chennai, the best time to visit is October to March. Check each destination for its exact season.

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