STATES AND UNION TERRITORIES OF INDIA
TAMIL NADU
Places of
interest near Mamallapuram
Cholamandal
Artist's Village
This artist
village situated 20 kms from Chennai on the Mahabalipuram road was started
in 1966. The artists - painters and sculptors work in idyllic surroundings.
There is an exhibition of their works. Their artworks can be purchased
here.
Muttukadu
This is a
large lake formed out of the backwaters, with boating and wind surfing
facilities.
Crocodile
Bank
In this crocodile
farm about 40 kms from Chennai on the Mahabalipuram road, several species
of crocodiles, alligators & other reptiles are bred in captivity, kept
in open, marshy enclosures. There is a regular venoem extraction
(from snakes) show.
Covelong
This is a
small fishing village 40 kms from Chennai
on the Mahabalipuram road. There are the remains of a fort which
now functions as a luxury beach resort. Facilities for windsurfing
and swimming are available here. A dargah and an ancient church are
located here.
Vedanthangal
This bird
sanctuary is located 83kms from Chennai. The village irrigation tank serves
as the home of the migratory water birds. The birds nest on the branches
of submerged trees. Pelicans, comorants, egrets, moor hens, herons,
kingfishers are some the birds that can be seen here. The best season
time is between October and March, when a large number of migratory birds
visit. The birds can be viewed from the bank or from the watch tower.
Thirukazhukundram
The Vedagiriswarar
temple is situated in Kanchipuram district, on the Chengulpet-Mahabalipuram
road. It
is also known by other names - Uruthrakodi, Nandipuri, Indrapuri, Narayanapuri,
Brahmapuri, Dinakarapuri,
Muniganapuri, Patchi Theertham, etc.
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