Wandering through some portions of Tambaram feels like entering antiquity. From the stone tools of Pallavaram to the battleground of Manimangalam (where Chalukyas and Pallavas fought against each other), Tambaram has been a site of human activity since prehistoric times. Just head out to Guduvanchery and you will discover ancient stone circles and fine megalithic monuments that were built as burial monuments of the people from the Iron Age. Ancient inscriptions are found throughout the town. Centuries-old shrines and sculptures can be found in Sriperumbudur and Madambakkam. Nearby areas like Irumbuliyur and Selaiyur continue to retain their ancient charm while the town of Tambaram hurtles toward development. Today’s Tambaram is among the busiest towns near Chennai, acting as a nerve center with efficient transport networks, world-class medical facilities, vast green parks, eminent educational institutes, and sprawling markets that trade with modern tourists and nearby villagers alike.
Nanmangalam Forest Reserve is a great getaway for those who love bird watching. Easily reachable from the town of Tambaram, the Nanmangalam reserve is spread over an area of 320 hectares and is home to over 1,500 flora and fauna species. A thick forest of thorny bushes, Nanmangalam Reserve welcomes visitors with pleasant bird calls.
Om Sri Skandasramam is a serene ashram dedicated to many Hindu deities. Established by the revered Saint Sri Santhananda Swamigal, this ashram offers much respite to city dwellers because of its serene and quiet location. While there are several important temples like Annapurani, Ayyappan, Nandikeswarar, Sarabeswarar, Anjaneyar, and Panchamuga Ganapathy, a massive Shivlingam remains the most sought after among all pilgrims.
About 24km from Tambaram sits the town of Sriperumbudur. Among the most prominent attractions in this town are Vallakottai Murugan Temple, believed to house one of the biggest idols of Lord Murugan, and The Rajiv Gandhi Memorial, a site that marks the spot where India’s former Prime Minister was assassinated. Travelers can also visit a famous motor sports club in Sriperumbudur.
Bus network easily covers nearby towns, villages, and long distance locations like Tindivanam, Mamallapuram, Thirupathur, Kancheepuram, Thirupathi, Bengaluru, and Arani.
On a daily basis there are approximately 332 flights that operate at Chennai International Airport.IndiGo, SpiceJet and Air India are the most popular airline brands that fly frequently to this airport.
By road Tambaram is surrounded by St.Thomas Mount-cum-Pallavaram, Chennai, Tamizhagam which are 6.79 km, 12.19 km, 14.91 km away respectively. These places are ideal spots for people to plan their short weekend break.