Places to visit nearby destination - Chidambaram
Gangaikonda Cholapuram
 The historic city of Gangaikonda Cholapuram is situated
at a distance of some 50 km from Chidambaram. The city has
been associated with the Chola king, Rajendra I, who had
established it as his new capital. A marvellous Shiva temple
made by the Chola king is a major attraction here. The huge
temple is lavishly sculptured and a big Nandi made of brick
and mortar stands in front of it.
Kalvarayam Hills
 The beautiful Kalvarayam Hills are located 150 km north
west of Chidambaram on the western side of Kallakuruchi
taluk. Endowed with two waterfalls the hills are spread
over an area of 600 sq. km. It is an ideal destination for
those who come to seek solitude.
Pichavaram
 Famous for its varied tourist resources, the picturesque
locale of Pichavaram is situated 16 km east of Chidambaram.
The place has one of the most well developed mangrove forests
in India and its backwaters provide ample scope for parasailing,
rowing and canoeing. Separated from the sea by a fascinating
sand bar, Pichavaram covers an area of about 2,800 acres.
Restaurants, cruising, and lodging facilities are provided
by Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation.
Tarangambadi
 Forty kilometres from Chidambaram lies Tarangambadi or
Tranquebar, an old site of a Danish settlement. The attraction
in the town is the old Dansborg fort. The fort was built
by Ore Gedde, a commander of the Royal Dutch Navy in the
17th century. Except for the deteriorating ramparts, the
building is almost in good condition.
The Church of Zion
 The enchanting Church of Zion is situated at about 40 km
from Chidambaram at the corner adjoining the King Street
and the Queen Street of Tranquebar. The church was built
in 1701 and went through a series of modifications between
1782 to 1784 and 1800 to 1839. Today it has a vaulted roof
as a part of its structure.
The Gate
 About 40 km from Chidambaram at Tarangambadi lies the 200-year-old
Gate, a monument of historical and architectural interest.
The Gate is located in such a way that the people living
here have to pass through it on their way in and out of
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