Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu, India

Places to visit near Chingleput

Chingleput is a town in Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu, India, home to about 65,689 people. Within 50 km by road there are 132 places to visit — 45 temples, 10 forts & heritage, 15 beaches & coast and 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Padaladhri Narasimhar Temple (10 km), Kondangi Lake View Point (18 km) and Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary (26 km).

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Chingleput at a glance

Location
Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu, India
Population
about 65,689
Coordinates
12.6918° N, 79.9766° E
Places within 50 km
132 (49 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Chennai, 67 km
Railway station
Chengalpattu (CGL), 1 km
Airport
Chennai International Airport (MAA), 49 km

Top places to visit near Chingleput

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chingleput: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Chingleput

90 temples within 100 km of Chingleput. The closest is Gnanapureeswarar Temple (7 km); the best-known is Padaladhri Narasimhar Temple (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Chingleput

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chingleput. The closest is Valayankuttai Ratham (30 km); the best-known is Krishna's Butter Ball (31 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Chingleput

26 beaches & coast within 100 km of Chingleput. The closest is Mamallapuram Light House (31 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chingleput

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chingleput. The closest is Kolavai Lake (3 km); the best-known is Kondangi Lake View Point (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chingleput

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chingleput. The closest is Karikili Birds Sanctuary - Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu (22 km); the best-known is Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Chingleput

14 museums within 100 km of Chingleput. The closest is Museum (30 km); the best-known is India Seashell Museum (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Chingleput

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 92 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chingleput
  2. 18 km Kondangi Lake View Point · lake, Chengalpattu
  3. 12 km Padaladhri Narasimhar Temple · temple, Chengalpattu
  4. 7 km Kolavai Lake · lake, Chengalpattu
  5. 5 km Palar River View Point · viewpoint, Chengalpattu
  6. 24 km Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary · sanctuary, Chengalpattu
  7. 26 km Back to Chingleput

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How to reach Chingleput

  • By train: Chengalpattu (CGL) — about 1 km from the centre
  • By air: Chennai International Airport (MAA), Chennai — about 49 km by road
  • By air: Pondicherry Airport (PNY), Puducherry (Pondicherry) — about 103 km by road
  • By road from Chennai: about 67 km · directions
  • By road from Puducherry: about 107 km · directions
  • By road from Vellore: about 119 km · directions

All places near Chingleput by distance

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Chingleput by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples4590Gnanapureeswarar Temple (7 km)
Forts & heritage1027Valayankuttai Ratham (30 km)
Beaches & coast1526Mamallapuram Light House (31 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs1425Kolavai Lake (3 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens1018Karikili Birds Sanctuary - Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu (22 km)
Other attractions616White Tiger (31 km)
Museums814Museum (30 km)
Churches111Catholic Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima (37 km)
Parks410Dakshin Chitra (40 km)
Caves88Trimurti Rockcut Cave Temple (31 km)
Jain sites47Shri Munisuvratswami Jain Navgraha Temple, ECR (33 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints34Palar River View Point (3 km)
Mosques & dargahs14Dargah Sahabi Rasool Hazrat Syedna Tamim Ansari (40 km)
Waterfalls22Thaiyur Mini Waterfall (31 km)
Buddhist sites02Theosophical Society Buddha Temple (59 km)
Ashrams11Sri Skandashramam Temple (39 km)
Treks01Arb Adyar River Scenic Trail Run (53 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves01Ennore Creek (84 km)

Chingleput: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Chingleput?

Kondangi Lake View Point (lake, about 18 km), Padaladhri Narasimhar Temple (temple, about 10 km), Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 26 km), Kolavai Lake (lake, about 3 km), Palar River View Point (viewpoint, about 3 km), Arignar Anna Zoological Park (nature spot, about 30 km).

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

132 places on Spotwander: 45 temples, 10 forts & heritage, 15 beaches & coast, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest temple to Chingleput?

Gnanapureeswarar Temple, about 7 km by road; Arulmigu Sri Mukteswarar Temple Darmasamvarthini Ambika Sametha (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Chingleput?

Valayankuttai Ratham, about 30 km by road; Krishna's Butter Ball (31 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Chingleput?

Mamallapuram Light House, about 31 km by road; Mahabalipuram Beach (32 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Chingleput?

Start in Chingleput, visit Kondangi Lake View Point, then Padaladhri Narasimhar Temple, then Kolavai Lake, then Palar River View Point, then Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Chingleput?

October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Chingleput?

By train: Chengalpattu (CGL), about 1 km away. By air: Chennai International Airport (MAA), about 49 km by road. By road: 67 km from Chennai.

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