Landmarks & Places of Interest
 
Kancheepuram

Kancheepuram is known as one of India’s Seven Sacred cities. It was the historical capital of the Pallavas. It has been the center of Tamil learning, culture and religious background for centuries.

Kanchi is also a well known center of the finest silk sarees made in the country.

It has magnificent temples of unique architectural beauty bearing eloquent testimony to its Glorious Dravidian heritage.

 
Vandalur
The new sprawling 1,265 acre Anna Zoological Park at Vandalur is the biggest in South India and has among other species, a superb collection of tropical mammals, birds and reptiles. The animals are in vast natural enclosure enabling them to move freely. The zoo is open 6 days a week from 9-6 PM though ticket sales close an hour earlier, Tuesday being a holiday.
     
   
Vedanthangal
It is one of the major water bird sanctuaries in India. Storks, Egrets, Cormorants, Darter are some of the birds that arrive here during season. Along the lake there is a 24’ high observation tower commanding a panoramic view of the Sanctuary. It is spread over 72 acres of marshy land with trees ideal for nesting are home to many species of water birds.
It is a marshy park with a lake in which over 1,00,000 migratory birds make their home every year. The majority of birds can be seen between November and February.
     
   
Kishkinta
Kishkinta, is one of the largest theme park in Chennai. A highly professional, technical management and creative artists were engaged in the making of Kishkinta and its developments. The park is open to public from 11.00 AM till 7.30 PM on weekdays and from 10.00 AM till 8.30 PM on Sundays and holidays. This amusement park is the biggest of its kind in India. It covers almost 150 acres and great care has been taken to keep it green.
     
   
Mahabalipuram
Mahabalipuram is the seaport of the ancient Palava dynasty of Kanchi. The temples and carvings here date back to the 7th century. They stand out because of their artistic nature and the fact that they also depict many scenes from the every-day life of every-day people. It is known especially for its rathas (temples in the form of chariots), mandapas (cave sanctuaries), giant open-air reliefs such as the famous 'Descent of the Ganges' also known as 'Arjuna's Penance', and the temple of Rivage, with thousands of sculptures to the glory of Shiva. Mahabalipuram is also the home of a beautiful shore temple.