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About Chidambaram Tourism
Located in central Tamil Nadu, about 60 km from Pondicherry, Chidambaram
is a major pilgrim town and is famous for its Shiva temple. A unique
one of a kind temple, it is dedicated to Lord Nataraja and the
classical dance of Bharatanatyam. Chidambaram
is a major pilgrimage centre for Hindus. The town is developed around
the main temple. Of the many festivals, the two largest are the 10-day
car festivals, which are celebrated in April/May and December/January.
In February, Chidambaram also hosts the annual Natyanjali dance festival. There are many more tourist places nearby that you can visit from here.
Sightseeing Highlights:
The main attraction here is the Nataraja temple, around which the town is built.
Overview of the destination Here, we have a treasure trove - that lies hidden amidst nature. That's Pichavaram for you. The place is deemed as the second largest Mangroves
Food, sight-seeing and shopping For now, Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) has a hotel/restaurant that serves:
1. Bottled drinking water
2. Biscuits and packed eats
3. Tiffin varieties & Meals
The restroom
Activities & things to do The only thing that you can probably do in Picchavaram is make photos (till you're tired) and sit back and enjoy the sunshine or heat!
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. It is a 20 minute drive (15 kms) from Chidambaram. The roads are very nice (and in the process of getting better). Pichavaram is a
