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India's cultural capital on the Coromandel Coast
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Get an eSIM →UNESCO-listed shore temples and ancient stone carvings right on the sea — the classic half-day escape down the scenic ECR.
🗺 MapsFrench Quarter lanes, seaside promenade and café culture — a complete change of pace, perfect for a long day or overnight.
🗺 MapsThe silk city — watch weavers at work, shop authentic Kanchipuram sarees and wander thousand-year-old temple streets.
🗺 MapsA moated 16th-century granite fort, museums and leafy campuses — an easy inland day out with plenty of history.
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