Thirukandiyur (10 kms.):

Temples of Brahmasirekandeswarar and Harshavimochana Perumal.

Kumbakonam (36 kms.):

Famous for Sarangapani, Kumbeswarar, Nageswara and the Remaswamy temple. Mahamagam congregation takes place once in 12 years, last held in 1992.

Tharangambadi (Tranquebar) (105 kms.):

This coastal town was a Danish settlement from 1624 to 1825. There are two churches and a fort. This is one of the special tourist areas.

Swamimalai (32 kms.):

One of the six Abodes (Arupadaiveedu) dedicated to Lord Subramanya.

Darasuram (34 kms):

This temple is dedicated to Lord Siva, was built by Rajendra Chola. Darasuram is also a silk weaving centre.

Thirubuvanam (45 kms):

13th Century Chola temple dedicated to Lord Siva.

Thiruvaiyaru (13 kms.):

Where the famous Thyagaraja lived and attained etesnity. A music festival is held here every January in honour of the saint.

Nagore (88 kms.):

A renowned Muslim Pligrim centre.

Vailankanni (90 kms.):

Roman Catholic Pilgrim centre.

Kodikkarai (Point Calimere) (112 kms.):

This place is noted for its congregation of migratory water fowl, particularly flamingoes from November to January. Other wildlife like blackbuck and wild ponies are also found here.

Vedaranyam (104 kms.):

Festivals, on full moon days in the Tamil Months of Adi (July-August) and Thai (January-February) attract pilgrims from all over Tamil Nadu.

Manora (65 kms.):

The 8-Storey victory tower was built by Rajah Serfoji in 1814.

Nagapattinam (83 kms.):

Nagapattinam is an important port town. TTDC runs a Hotel Tamil Nadu here.

Tiruvarur (55 kms.):

The Thyagarajaswami Temple here has the biggest temple chariot in Tamil Nadu. This is the birth place of Saint Thyagaraja - One of the musical trinity.

Thirunallar (101 kms.) (Pondichery UT):

The famous saturn temple town.