Cheyyur, Tamil NaduTamilnadu Tourism Raindrop Boat House, MudaliarkuppamAlamparai FortVedanthangal Bird SanctuaryHappy Bay BeachIndia Seashell MuseumMarakkanam Beach
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Cheyyur

Cheyyur is a town in Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu, India of about 11,060 people. Within 50 km by road there are 48 places to visit: 12 temples, 9 beaches & coast and 9 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Tamilnadu Tourism Raindrop Boat House, Mudaliarkuppam, Alamparai Fort and Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary.

12.3495° N, 80.0030° EPop. 11,060Station: Melmaruvattur (MLMR)Puducherry 63 km

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Within 30 km8 places
Within 50 km48
Must-see105
Notable135
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Tamilnadu Tourism Raindrop Boat House, Mudaliarkuppam

Attraction · 8 km

Alamparai Fort, fort near Cheyyur
Must-see

Alamparai Fort

Fort · 12 km

Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, sanctuary near Cheyyur
Must-see

Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary

Sanctuary · 34 km

Places near Cheyyur by type

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One day from Cheyyur

5 stops, one loop, back by 7:47 pm

161 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Cheyyur
  2. Marakkanam Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Alamparai Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
  4. Happy Bay Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. India Seashell Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuarysanctuary · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Cheyyur
Today’s loopCheyyurStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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How to reach Cheyyur

By train

Melmaruvattur (MLMR), about 26 km from the centre.

By road

Puducherry 63 km · Chennai 108 km · Vellore 142 km. Directions.

By air

Pondicherry Airport (PNY), Puducherry (Pondicherry) — about 59 km by road; Chennai International Airport (MAA), Chennai — about 92 km by road.

Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cheyyur?

Tamilnadu Tourism Raindrop Boat House, Mudaliarkuppam (attraction, about 8 km), Alamparai Fort (fort, about 12 km), Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 34 km), Happy Bay Beach (beach, about 17 km), India Seashell Museum (museum, about 44 km), Five Rathas (Pancha Rathas) (attraction, about 44 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cheyyur?

48 places on Spotwander: 12 temples, 9 beaches & coast, 9 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest temple to Cheyyur?

Sri Kailasanathar Temple, about 23 km by road; Vedhagirishwarar Temple (37 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Cheyyur?

Kadappakkam Lighthouse, about 10 km by road; Happy Bay Beach (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cheyyur?

Start in Cheyyur, visit Marakkanam Beach, then Alamparai Fort, then Happy Bay Beach, then India Seashell Museum, then Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, and drive back — about 161 km by road in all.