KANCHIPURAM: Kanchipuram also known as Kanjeevaram, is a city in the Tondaimandalam region, 72 km from Chennai. It is also known as the City of Thousand Temples, Kanchipuram is known for its temple architectures, 1000-pillared halls, huge temple towers and silk sarees. Kanchipuram serves as one of the most important tourist destinations in India. Kanchipuram has become a centre of attraction for foreign tourists as well. Kanchipuram is a traditional centre of silk weaving and handloom industries for producing Kanchipuram silk Sarees.

TIRUVANNAMALAI: Tiruvannamalai is situated 196 km from the state capital Chennai and 210 km from Bangalore. Tiruvannamalai is a spiritual and cultural hub in Tamil Nadu. The city is home to the renowned Annamalaiyar temple, Annamalai hill, Girivalam and the Karthigai Deepam festival and a prominent pilgrimage destination. The history of Tiruvannamalai revolves around the Annamalaiyar Temple. The recorded history of the city dates back to the ninth century, as seen from a Chola inscriptions in the temple.