Places to Visit

The shore temple is considered to be one of the gems of the architectural town. The majestic shore temple built in 8th century is named so, as it faces the shore of the Bay of Bengal. It served as a busy port too, for the Pallava’s during Narsimha Varman’s reign. To our surprise, the shore temple was sculptured using a single granite boulder. The shore temple contains three hallowed places, mainly devoted to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.

A living-history museum dedicated to South Indian heritage and culture. It showcases the diverse arts, architecture, crafts, and lifestyles of the four southern states through a collection of reconstructed historical houses and artifacts.

The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology is a renowned reptile conservation center and research station. It houses thousands of crocodiles, alligators, and other reptiles, playing a vital role in protecting and breeding endangered species.