If you’re after day-trip inspiration, we’ve got a couple of ideas. Situated 20 miles away, Tarangambadi is worth jumping in the car for. Sri Saranaka Ratchakar Shiva Temple should be high up on your list here. Danish Fort and Silappathikara Art Gallery are also not to be missed. Locals will also probably point you in the direction of Thanjavur, 30 miles away. If you can only see one attraction here, let it be Thanjur Brihadishwara Temple. (But we’d also highly recommend Maratha Palace and Thanjavur Royal Palace and Art Gallery.)