A lesser-known getaway from Chennai, Tranquebar or Tharangambadi, was the first Danish trading post in India established in 1620. Yet again another attraction along the ECR, Tranquebar today is better known as a beachside colonial town filled with buildings from the yesteryears – the Danish museum, the Jerusalem Church and Fort Dansborg (sea-facing for) among others. However, the main attraction is the gorgeous sea which has the cleanest sand and the most beautiful seashells and is perfect for a peaceful getaway.
Distance from Chennai: 270 kms
Duration: 6 hours