in Chennai

There are many tourist spots in the City of Chennai. Marina Beach, Elliot's Beach, Ashtalakshmi Temple, Marundeeswarar Temple, Guindy National Park and many more... 

Kanchipuram

Kanchipuram, an ancient city about 60 km from IIT Madras, steeped in history dating back to the 2nd century BC, stands as a venerable jewel in the cultural tapestry of southern India. Often referred to as the "Golden City of Temples," Kanchipuram holds a paramount significance in the realm of Hindu pilgrimage. Its rich legacy is a testament to its enduring spiritual and architectural splendor. 

Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram, also called Mamallapuram, is a small yet fascinating town in Tamil Nadu which has become one of the top tourist destinations in recent years. The group of monuments at Mahabalipuram is a collection of 7th and 8th-century CE religious monuments in the coastal resort town of Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Top places to visit in Mahabalipuram are Shore temple, Seashell Museum, Pancha Ratha and light house.

Pondicherry

Pondicherry (or Puducherry), a French colonial settlement in India until 1954, is now a Union Territory town bounded by the southeastern Tamil Nadu state. Its French legacy is preserved in its French Quarter, with tree-lined streets, mustard-colored colonial villas, and boutiques. Some of the best tourist places in Pondicherry: Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, Promenade Beach, Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple, The Sacred Heart Basilica, Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Eglise de Notre Dame des Anges.