5 Best Exotic Places Near Chennai to Visit For Couples – Exciting Weekend Getaways

 

Chennai is an amazing city to enjoy as a couple. As you travel to the outskirts of Chennai you will see a lot of spectacular places.The hectic schedule of daily life might be annoying.  All of us crave for a break and calm weekend.If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, just head to the outskirts of the city.Enjoy the nature and get amazed by the splendid architecture.Feel the calmness and fall in love with your partner again. Here are the

5 Best Exotic Places Near Chennai to Visit For Couples

 

1.Cholamandal Artist Village

It is the best place for art lovers. Injampakkam is just 9 K.M from Adayar, Chennai.This gallery of art is located at ECR, Cholamandal artist village, injambakkam, Palavakkam.

Amazing place near Chennai to enjoy with your partner

History

Cholamandal got its name from Chola dynasty which encouraged arts and ruled the region. It has got the name from the Cholamandal coast of Bay of Bengal which is a short walk from here. The painter K.C.S Paniker is the visionary behind this.

Attractions

  • This best self-supporting artists’ village in Asia was set up in 1966.It is a home to the works of world-renowned artists.
  • The gallery features the contemporary paintings and sculpture. The picture speaks a thousand words as you look them with awe.
  • The amazing architecture is spread on the 10-acre land. Have a walk in the sculpture garden with your loved one.
  • Laburnum and the Indigo gallery display the art for sale.
  • Buy your favorite creations from the gift shop here.

Tips

Fall in love with art as you spend romantic moments with your soul mate. If art is your passion carry a notebook and write what amazed you in short.

Enjoy all this with an entry fee of just INR 20. It is a small tribute to all the artisans
Best time to see: Weekends

 

2. Dakshinachitra

This symbol of the heritage of south India is at ECR, Muttukadu.The place is a perfect blend of cultural living and architectures of mesmerizing south India.

Exotic place to visit with your loved one near Chennai

History

This patron of south Indian art and architecture was opened on 14th December 1996 and is managed by Madras craft foundation.

Attractions

  • It is a museum where history comes alive.
  • Walk into the houses and learn the heritage and culture of south India.
  • Enjoy the art, architecture, lifestyle and performing arts of South India with your loved one.
  • Play the ancient games and improve your life skills.

Tips

Hold hands and enjoy the culture of south India with your love. If you love architecture or art please do not forget to take the picture and do note the significance of it.

Enjoy the heritage and culture with an entry fee of INR 100 on weekdays and INR 120 on weekends.
Best time to see: Choose a lazy afternoon and enjoy the culture with your better half.

3. Nettukuppam Beach

The Beach which stands as an epitome of contemporary and former history is just 28kms from Chennai Railway station.If you are searching for a calm and less crowded location in Chennai to spend quality time with your partner, this beach is a perfect choice. If you love photography, this place will give ample of the job to your camera.

Spectacular Place nearby Chennai to enjoy weekends with patner

 

 

 

Attractions

  • Sit and chat with your loved one on the broken bridge and enjoy the sprinkling of waves.
  • Feel the calmness as you feel the gentle breeze and look the clean blue waters.
  • Get the view of Ennore Thermal Power station from this spectacular beach.
  • Enjoy the solitude as there are no vendors or food stalls here.
  • The sands are clear as they are undisturbed. Have a slow walk enjoying the nature.

Tips

It is the perfect destination for photography. So enjoy the romantic moments with your loved one.

Best time to see: Choose an early morning ,watch the sunrise or an evening to watch the sunset and drive back home.

4.Covelong beach

This amazing beach is near the coast of Bay of Bengal, along with a village named Covelong. It is 40 km from Chennai.

Wonderful place near Chennai to spend quality time with your sweetheart

 

 

 

History

It got the name Covelong as British was unable to pronounce Kovalam. (Kovalam is the original name and the beach is famously known around as Kovalam beam rather than Covelong).

Attractions

  • It is known as India’s First surfing village.
  • Get thrilled with your loved one, enjoy the water sports.
  • Collect the fascinating seashells as you walk along the uplifting palm trees.
  • Get excited as you watch the fishing activity.
  • You can enjoy a boat ride in the sea.
  • The Catholic churches and the ruins of Dutch fort add as an attraction.
  • Observe the crocodiles living happily in the crocodile farm.

Tips

Sunsets do look beautiful but you may have a hard time, as you have to reach the city in the darkness and traffic, so do not be lazy to start your day soon and fall in love with the sunrise. Click your romantic moments in solitude. If you do like water sport this is must visit place for you.

Best time to see: Come in morning and spend a great time until the sun scorches in the afternoon or just enjoy the water sports and feel cool when the sun scorches.  

5.Pulicat town or Pazhaverkadu

It is 60 k.m from Chennai and is in Thiruvallur district.This is an exotic place for all couples who want to spend some quality time in the calm environment.

History

It was the headquarter of Dutch Coromandel in the 16th century.The place might have seen ancient romantic stories.

Attractions

  • Get amazed by watching one of the few natural harbors on the Coromandel coast.
  • Watch the splendid Pulicat lake and feel calm with your love.

Tips: Never miss to have a long walk on the calm and clean historic seashore.

Best time to see: Mornings are the best. Spend 8:00 am to 10:30 A.M here and enjoy the breeze.

 

Just take a drive to this place when you want to get synchronized with nature.Fell the tranquility and fall in romance.You can choose your comfortable mode of transport to reach these places.Enjoy and create beautiful romantic moments with your soulmate.

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Hema Gayatri

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23 thoughts on “5 Best Exotic Places Near Chennai to Visit For Couples – Exciting Weekend Getaways

  • April 26, 2018 at 2:52 pm
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    The artist village looks spectacular. But Nettukuppam Beach looks so surreal. Adding this on places to visit on my next Chennai trip

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  • April 27, 2018 at 6:00 pm
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    So now i have options to go when we visit chennai!! Thanks for writing this

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  • April 28, 2018 at 11:02 am
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    Thanks for writing this article. I now know where to visit when I am in Chennai. 🙂

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  • April 28, 2018 at 12:46 pm
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    Nice post, good writing skills. Thanks for sharing it with me. I’ll surely keep visiting your blog

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  • April 28, 2018 at 3:34 pm
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    Whenever i am in chenai, i am definitely gonna visit all these exotic places!

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  • April 28, 2018 at 5:04 pm
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    These are great options with in the same area, very informative

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  • April 29, 2018 at 11:30 am
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    I would like to visit some of these places one day, looks amazing!

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  • April 29, 2018 at 12:14 pm
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    I’d love to visit all of these places.

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  • April 29, 2018 at 1:11 pm
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    Pulicat is really amazing. Boat rode will be awesome..it is the second largest brackish waters in India..
    The sight of the river and the sea just opposite to each other is amazing

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  • April 29, 2018 at 2:29 pm
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    These are beautiful places, you have written it well and with history and tips you made it perfect.

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  • April 29, 2018 at 2:57 pm
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    I loved Covelong and Dakshinachitra. Great post!

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  • April 29, 2018 at 7:22 pm
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    Thank you for sharing this article, it looks so lovely.

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  • April 30, 2018 at 4:47 am
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    All of these places look/sound like a great getaway from the daily grind. Definitely bookmarking! Especially Nettukuppam Beach ?

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  • April 30, 2018 at 4:54 am
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    Chennai is such a beautiful place. Thank you for the list. Now I know where to go with my husband the next time we are in Chennai ?

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  • April 30, 2018 at 1:14 pm
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    Of all the sites described for couples to visit in Chennai my favorite is the Nettulkuppan Beach. You described it in terms of It calls to mind the lost city of Atlantis but in this case there is no winner for here both contemporary and ancient history is reconciled.

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  • April 30, 2018 at 2:02 pm
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    Yes Chennai is beautiful place and ilove to eat.. Idly dhosa…. Please keep writing about chennai

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  • April 30, 2018 at 5:24 pm
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    Beaches and gallery art always excites me. Next time when I’m going to Chennai, i am going to visit these awesome places.

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  • May 7, 2018 at 12:06 pm
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    I have never been to Chennai and really want to visit and this list will definitely come handy

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  • May 7, 2018 at 3:38 pm
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    wow, this is a must blog for everyone going to Chennai, nicely compiled list of places

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