When you’re planning to go on a weekend trip, confusion starts to take over on the decision of where to head to doesn’t it? Let us help you here and put your confusions to rest. We have done the research for you and have come up with a list of excellent 2-3 Day Trips from Chennai that you can make a trip to.
1. Yercaud
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Cuddled in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu is the green and calm hills of Yercaud. It is the one of the most mystical places you can ever visit with its wide variety of flora and fauna and breathtaking beauty. Situated almost 360km away from Chennai it is the perfect place to visit if you want to move away from the hustle of the city.
2. Biligiriranga Hills
The Biligiriranga aka BR hills is a very off beat hill station which is situated at the convergence of the Eastern and Western Ghats in south-western Karnataka. Because of its unique location, these hills homes a lot of diverse flora and fauna. Situated almost 504 Km away from Chennai there are 2 major tourist attractions in BR Hills they are the BR Hills tiger reserve and the temple of Lord Rangaswamy .
3. Kodaikanal
Kodaikanal or known more by the name of Kodai is known as the princess of hill stations. The many waterfalls, lakes and grasslands that adorn this area combined with its heavenly climate making it one of the most sought out weekend destinations from Chennai. There are a large number of other attractions like the Coaker’s Walk, Moir’s Point, Green Valley View which attracts a lot of tourists to Kodaikanal. Kodaikanal is about 518km away from Chennai.
4. Meghamalai
If you like to spend your leisure time by admiring nature and its creations then Meghamalai is the perfect place for you. Situated among the Western Ghats Meghamalai is around 545 Km away from Chennai. The main attractions in Meghamalai include Meghamalai Wildlife Sanctuary and Cloud Land Waterfalls.
5. Nagarhole
Nagarhole is home to one of the most diversified wildlife sanctuary in the country. It is situated in the Kodagu and Mysore districts of Karnataka. It is situated on the banks of the Kabini lake and is at a distance of 557 Km away from Chennai.
6. Thekkady
Home to the renowned Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thekkady is one of the most famous and beautiful wildlife sanctuaries there is. There are a lot of spice plantations in Thekkady and also the Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for its Tigers and Elephant herds. It is around 561 Km away from Chennai.
So now that you know where to go to, why not Zoom away!
