 Vandalur Zoo (55 kms) The Aringnar Anna Zoological Park offers a great opportunity to have a closer look at wildlife in their near natural setting. The park has many interesting features such as safari tours, a nocturnal Animal House, a Natural Museum and an Aquarium. Well-maintained, there are many species of animals and birds in the zoo.
Amusement Parks There are several amusement parks. Some of them are the VGP Golden Beach, in Injambakkam; Kishkinta in Tambaram; Little Folks, Dolphin City, MGM Dizzee World, and Mayajaal in Injambakkam; Kart-Attack and Tarshna Watersports are some of the Amusement Parks situated around Mamallapuram.
Tirupporur (16 kms) An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Murugan is located here. The temple contains several inscriptions.
Tirukkazukundram (17 kms) A small Shiva temple is situated on top of the Vedagiri hills, 160 metres high. There is also a larger SHiva temple in the town below. At the south east end of the town is a spacious tank whose waters are said to have curative powers. Once every 12 years, it is believed that a conch is "discovered" in this tank and thousands of devotes throng to bathe in the tank at this auspicious time. A collection of the conches is displayed in the larger Shiva temple.
Muttukadu (21 kms) Situated at the edges of the backwaters, this place has facilities for boating and wind-surfing. There is also a TTDC restaurant here serving light refreshments.
Tel : 245369 Timing : 8.30 a.m to 6.00 p.m
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