Things to do in Sadras, Tamil Nadu
Sadras is a fortress town located on India's Coromandel Coast in Chengalpattu district, 70 km south of Chennai in Tamil Nadu state. Sadras is the anglicised form of the ancient town of Sadurangapattinam.
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- 1Sadras
Sadras is a fortress town located on India's Coromandel Coast in Chengalpattu district, 70 km south of Chennai in Tamil Nadu state. Sadras is the anglicised form of the ancient town of Sadurangapattinam.
Wikipedia - 2Asan Memorial College of Engineering and Technology Wikipedia
- 3Kanthaswamy temple, Cheyyur Wikipedia
- 4Sirudavoor Lake Wikipedia
- 5Gnanapureeswarar Temple, Tiruvadishoolam Wikipedia
- 6Cave Temples of Mahabalipuram · in Mahabalipuram
The Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram is a collection of 7th- and 8th-century CE religious monuments in the coastal resort town of Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Wikipedia - 7Shore Temple · in Mahabalipuram Wikipedia
- 8Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram · in Mahabalipuram
"Seven Pagodas" has served as a nickname for the southern Indian city of Mamallapuram, also called Mahabalipuram, since the first European explorers reached it.
Wikipedia - 9Pancha Rathas · in Mahabalipuram
Pancha Rathas is a monument complex at Mahabalipuram, on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, in the Chengalpattu district of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Pancha Rathas is an example of monolithic Indian rock-cut architecture.
Wikipedia - 10Mahishasuramardini Mandapa · in Mahabalipuram
Mahishasuramardhini Mandapa is an example of Indian rock-cut architecture dating from the late 7th century, of the Pallava dynasty. It is a rock-cut cave temple located on a hill, near a lighthouse, along with other caves in Mamallapuram.
Wikipedia - 11Descent of the Ganges · in Mahabalipuram Wikipedia
- 12Panchapandava Cave Temple · in Mahabalipuram
Panchapandava Cave Temple is a monument at Mahabalipuram, on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, in the Kancheepuram district of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The mandapa is part of the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram.
Wikipedia - 13Varaha Cave Temple · in Tirukalukundram
Varaha Cave Temple is a rock-cut cave temple located at Mamallapuram, on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal in Kancheepuram District in Tamil Nadu, India.
Wikipedia - 14Thirukadalmallai · in Mahabalipuram Wikipedia
- 15Vedagiriswarar Temple · in Tirukalukundram Wikipedia
- 16Tiger Cave · in Mahabalipuram
The Yali Mandabam is a rock-cut Hindu temple complex located in the hamlet of Saluvankuppam near Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu, India. It gets its name from the carvings of tiger heads on the mouth of a cave which forms a part of the complex.
Wikipedia - 17Dharmaraja Ratha · in Mahabalipuram
Dharmaraja Ratha is a monument in the Pancha Rathas complex at Mahabalipuram, on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, in the Kancheepuram district of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is an example of monolith Indian rock-cut architecture.
Wikipedia - 18Arjuna Ratha · in Mahabalipuram
Arjuna Ratha is a monument from the Pallava Period at Mahabalipuram, on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, in Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu, India.
Wikipedia - 19Bhima Ratha · in Mahabalipuram
Bhima Ratha is a monument in the Pancha Rathas complex at Mahabalipuram, on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, in the Kancheepuram district of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is an example of monolith Indian rock-cut architecture.
Wikipedia - 20Draupadi Ratha · in Mahabalipuram
The Draupadi Ratha is a monument in the Pancha Rathas complex at Mahabalipuram, previously called Mamallapuram, on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, in the Kancheepuram district of the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
Wikipedia - 21Thiruporur Kandaswamy temple · in Thiruporur Wikipedia
- 22Olakkannesvara Temple · in Mahabalipuram Wikipedia
- 23Nakula Sahadeva Ratha · in Mahabalipuram Wikipedia
- 24Ganesha Ratha · in Mahabalipuram Wikipedia
- 25Krishna Mandapam, Mahabalipuram · in Mahabalipuram Wikipedia
- 26Rudrakodisvarar Temple, Tirukalukundram · in Tirukalukundram Wikipedia
Sadras by interest
- Temples and places of worship: Kanthaswamy temple, Cheyyur, Gnanapureeswarar Temple, Tiruvadishoolam, Shore Temple, Thirukadalmallai, Vedagiriswarar Temple
- History: forts, palaces and monuments: Sadras, Asan Memorial College of Engineering and Technology, Cave Temples of Mahabalipuram, Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram, Pancha Rathas
- Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Sirudavoor Lake, Cave Temples of Mahabalipuram, Mahishasuramardini Mandapa, Panchapandava Cave Temple, Varaha Cave Temple
- Lesser-known places: Draupadi Ratha, Nakula Sahadeva Ratha, Ganesha Ratha, Krishna Mandapam, Mahabalipuram, Rudrakodisvarar Temple, Tirukalukundram
Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.
Best time to visit Sadras
Best weather: Dec–Feb.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 25°C | 19 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 26°C | 8 mm |
| Mar | Hot | 28°C | 16 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 30°C | 27 mm |
| May | Hot | 31°C | 62 mm |
| Jun | Hot | 30°C | 66 mm |
| Jul | Hot | 30°C | 96 mm |
| Aug | Hot | 29°C | 127 mm |
| Sep | Hot | 28°C | 141 mm |
| Oct | Rainy | 28°C | 254 mm |
| Nov | Rainy | 26°C | 294 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 25°C | 133 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Sadras
- Nearest railway station: Chengalpattu Junction (CGL), 27 km away.
- Nearest airport: Chennai International Airport (MAA), 51 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 3-day trip to Sadras costs
- Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person
- Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Sadras is not included.
Compare Sadras with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sadras | – | Dec–Feb | 26 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Kalpakkam | 4 km | Dec–Feb | 26 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Mahabalipuram | 11 km | Dec–Feb | 40 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Tirukalukundram | 14 km | Dec–Feb | 29 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Thiruporur | 22 km | Dec–Feb | 32 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Sadras; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
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Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Sadras?
The best known are Sadras, Asan Memorial College of Engineering and Technology, Kanthaswamy temple, Cheyyur, Sirudavoor Lake, Gnanapureeswarar Temple, Tiruvadishoolam.
When is the best time to visit Sadras?
Best weather: Dec–Feb.
How do I reach Sadras?
Nearest railway station: Chengalpattu Junction (CGL), 27 km away. Nearest airport: Chennai International Airport (MAA), 51 km away.
How much does a 3-day trip to Sadras cost?
Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person; Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Sadras is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.