Mahabalipuram, also known as Mamallapuram, is a captivating coastal town in Tamil Nadu, India, steeped in history and cultural richness. Its UNESCO World Heritage-listed monuments and temples dating back to the Pallava dynasty showcase the architectural brilliance of ancient India. The Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas, and Arjuna’s Penance stand as masterpieces of rock-cut architecture and intricate sculptures. The town’s serene beaches, such as Mahabalipuram Beach and Covelong Beach, add to its picturesque charm. 

Vandalur Zoo, also known as Arignar Anna Zoological Park, is located in Vandalur, Chennai, India. It is one of the largest and most prominent zoos in the country. Established in 1855, it covers an extensive area of around 1,490 acres, providing a spacious and natural habitat for its diverse range of wildlife. The zoo is home to a wide variety of animals, including lions, tigers, elephants, giraffes, and many more. It focuses on conservation and breeding programs for endangered species, contributing to wildlife preservation efforts.

Varadharaja Perumal Temple, also called Hastagiri and Attiyuran, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu located in the city of Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the Divya Desams, the 108 temples of Vishnu believed to have been visited by the 12 poet saints, or the Alvars.[1] It is located in a suburb of Kanchipuram known as the Vishnu Kanchi that is a home for many famous Vishnu temples. One of the greatest Hindu scholars of Vaishnava Vishishtadvaita philosophy, Ramanuja, is believed to have resided in this temple.

Devanathar Hayagreevar Vishnu Temple is situated at a distance of 30 Km from Chennai in a place called Chettipunyam. The main deity of this Temple is Lord Vishnu, and is called as Sri VaradharajaPerumal here. Devi HemambujaNayaki also has a separate shrine in this temple. The lord who is also called as Hayagriva is sitting alone in this temple without his consort in pose of penance.The God here is said to be the provider of good knowledge and education. Students come here in thousands to offer their prayers during their examination and their educational tools and books at the feet of the lord before appearing for the examinations.

Hanumanthapuram is a very remote village near Chengalpattu. The village is located off the road going from Chengalpattu towards Thirupporur after Perunthandalam and Senneri villages. The road that leads to this village is not easily motorable and is amidst the reserved forest zone .Hanumanthapuram has an ancient temple where the main deity is Sri Agora Veerabadhra Swamy and Goddess Sri Kaalikaambal. Dhakshan (son of Sri Brahma and father of Sri Parvathi) performed a Yagnya. 

Kolavai lake, one of the largest waterbodies in Chengalpattu district, may soon be rejuvenated as a recreational space and developed as a source of water for Chennai. Located 50 km from the city, the lake adjoining the railway line has been polluted with sewage released from the town. The Water Resources Department has started preliminary work to remove the sludge in the foreshore of the lake.