A beautiful coastal town located on the east coast of Chennai and Pondicherry is one of the most calming and peaceful towns in Tamil Nadu. The amazing town is known for its popular attraction Nataraja Temple under the Chola dynasty. People especially visit the town to explore the temple and spend an amazing holiday. Apart from temples, you can shop for amazing handicrafts and find many places to visit in Chidambaram.
Here is the list of tourist places in Chidambaram:
Pichavaram Mangrove forests: One of the most gorgeous and picturesque destinations in Tamil Nadu, you can explore the natural beauty with boats floating through narrow canals. The place is a treat for the eyes with mangrove forests, pristine waters, and calming surroundings.
Nataraja Temple: The main attraction of Chidambaram is one of the Panchabootha Sthala that has religious importance for Hindus. The temple dedicated to Lord Shiva has stunning architecture that will give you insights into the Dravidian culture.
Poompuhar beach: The traditional and oldest beach of Tamil Nadu connects to the Kaveri river. The beach is less commercialized so you can spend some time away from crowds near the ocean with other attractions like the Lighthouse, and memorial tower near the beach.
Silappathikaram Art gallery: Located in Poompuhar, 44 km away from Chidambaram was earlier the ancient port of the city but now has been converted into an art gallery. A 7-story building where you can explore the old Tamil epic Silappathikaram artwork.
Tharangambadi: A town reachable within an hour in Chidambaram is a port-town that was under Danish occupation. The Dutch-built fort and New Jerusalem church are major attractions to explore there. You will explore the dutch influence and culture in the place.