Chidambaram

Thillai Kaali Amman Temple

Goddes kali who competed with lord natarja in dance

Pichavaram
15 Rs toll road
on the road from Chennai

State forest with unique mangrove lake. Boat tours of the lake take about 2 hours, with some impressive views of this ecological site.

Sattanathar Temple

Really a good temple a must-visit

Bhuvanagiri

Located 7 km north from chidambaram town - birth place baghavan sri raghavendra swamigal

Annamalai Nagar

university unique place not only for education but with old style buildings

Maruthur,

Located 17km north from chidambaram town, birth place of vallalar ramalinga swamigal