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Chidambaram_places to visit
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Gangaikondas Cholapuram:
50 km from Chidambaram is Gangaikondas Cholapuram, at one time the
capital of the Chola kingdom. It has a Shiva temple that is noted
for its hugeness and the rich carvings on the walls of demi-gods in
dancing positions. A huge Nandi bull guards the entrance, and there
is a lion-head step well in the complex.
Pichavaram:
16km east of Chidambaram, has a huge mangrove forest. There’s a
range of sports for the taking like canoeing, rowing and
parasailing. The huge sandbar that keeps the sea out can be reached
by boat. TTDC provides boating facilities, lodging, and a restaurant
for those who’d rather not carry a picnic hamper.
Poompuhar:
Once the biggest port on the east coast, Poompuhar (40 km. away) is
still a grand town because of its scenic beauty. It’s where the
Cauvery River merges with the raging waters of the Bay of Bengal.
Annamalai University:
Annamalai University in Chidambaram is one of the most important in
India.
Kalvarayan Hills:
The Kalvarayan Hills are 150 km away and reach up to 1190mts. They
make for an ideal quiet get-away with easy trekking, time by
waterfalls, and walks in the botanical gardens. There is a summer
festival on in May.
Danish Fort:
Ruins of a 17th century Danish fort, an old Collector’s House, a
temple built in 1305, a 300 year old church and a 200 year old town
gate mean Tranquebar, or Tarangambadi, is tangibly steeped in
history.
Genji (Gingee):
There is also a 700-year-old fort that changed hands several times
132 km away at Genji (Gingee).
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