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"Not all those who wander are lost." — Tolkien

52+ Weekend Getaways Near Chennai

Weekend Explorer is a map-first directory of treks, waterfalls, forts, lakes, temples, and hidden gems within a weekend's drive of Chennai. Every destination lists distance, drive time, an estimated fuel cost, and the best time to visit. Browse by category below, or use the interactive map above to filter by distance and search by name.

Waterfall (1)

Fort (4)

Lake (7)

Temple (10)

Museum (2)

Nature (9)

Park (2)

Boating (2)

Beach (15)

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