Chengalpattu(35 KMS) As you go by train or road from Chennai Southwards, you can see a vast expanse of water. This is the beautiful Kolavai Lake with hills on one side providing a lovely backdrop to this scene. TTDC provides boating facilities at this lake.
Vedanthangal(32 KMS) - Birds Sanctuary 
This sanctuary for water and other migratory birds has come up around a village tank that is surrounded by a grove of trees. It is a haven for migratory birds such as herons, egrets, sandpipers, white ibis, spoonbills, swans and grey wagtails among others. There is also a sizeable population of resident breeding water birds. Between October-February is the season to visit Vedantangal.
For reservations at the rest house, contact the Wildlife Warden, 49, Fourth Main Road, Adyar, Chennai, 600 020 Ph : 2413947.Pandavadhootha Perumal Temple This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. King Rajakesari Varman built it about a thousand years ago.
 Muttukadu backwaters located 20 kms from Mamallapuram, Muttukadu is a fine picnic spot. The TTDC arranges boating and wind surfing.
Alampari 50 kms from Mamallapuram is Alamparai. There is a ruined fort was built by the Nawabs. Backwaters and cool sands provide a nice picnic spot.
Crocodile Bank This bank was set up by Romulus Whitaker to breed several species of African and Indian crocodiles and alligators in captivity.
Mudaliarkuppam 40 kms from Mamallapuram on the East Coast Road are the beautiful backwaters of Mudaliarkuppam. Boating facilities are provided by TTDC.
Arignar Anna Zoologial ParkThe Arignar Anna Zoological Park 36 kms from the heart of Chennai is one of the modern zoos of India, and the biggest in South East Asia. The zoo is situated in a reserve forest. Some of the attractions are a nocturnal animal house, reptile enclosure walk-through aviaries, pre-historic animal park, butterfly house, insectariums, children's park and an interpretation centre.
Tirumalaivaiyavur (47 kms) On the way to Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, atop a small hillock, is the beautiful Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal temple in Malaivaiyavoor. The deity bears a striking resemblance to the Lord of the Seven Hills, Balaji.
Kovalam (59 kms) Kovalam is famous for the Dargah of Hazart Dhammimul Ansari. Hazart Dhammimul Ansari lived in Medina and is believed to have seen Prophet Mohammad. He died 900 years ago, but before his death he asked his followers to cast his coffin into the sea. He wished to be buried in which ever spot it landed finally. It was in distant Kovalam that the coffin found its home. Meanwhile the Nawab of Wallajah, Sadutullam Khan had a dream in which Hazrat Dhammimul Ansari beckoned him to Kovalam. The Nawab obeyed the call and found the coffin and built a Dargah. The dargah covers an area of 3 acres.
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