Chengalpattu

Chengalpattu The TTDC provides boating facilities to the tourists in the beautiful lake at Chengalpattu. Pulicat It is India’s second largest brackish water lagoon, and is located 60 km north of Chennai. The Pulicat Lake is a breeding ground for rare birds. It consists of about 16 island villages and 30 adjoining the lake. The lake offers a good potential for eco- tourism. The principal birds that visit Pulicat lake are the flamingo and heron. About 15,000 of these birds visit Pulicat every year. Mamallapuram It is about 60 kms from Chennai.The monuments of Mamallapuram date back to the Pallava period of the 7th-8thcenturies. It is also a beach resort offering wide range of hotels to stay. Tourists are charged a one-time Entry fee for all monuments: Fees Season Timings Phone Indians Rs.10.00 Foreigners:5 US $. All the year round. 6.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. 954114-242226

Vedanthangal (85 kms) This is a bird sanctuary for migratory water birds. It is about 85 kms from Chennai. Season: November- March. Entry Fee: Adult Re 1.00, Child 0.50 paise.

Gudiyam Caves (75 kms) Situated 10 kms from the Poondi Reservoir at Alikuzhi Ghats, it is believed to be a pre- historic hominid habitation. There are about 16 rock shelters that are naturally formed like canopy-like structures in the reserved forests. It is the right kind of expedition for trekkers and nature-lovers.
Around Chennai

Amusement Parks Around Chennai There are many Amusement Parks around Chennai. They areKishkinta, nearear Tambaram Little Folks, Mayajal, MGM DizzyWorld and V.G.P. Golden Beach on the way to Mamallapuram. Dash and Splash, and Queens Land near Poonamallee