Chidambaram tourism is dotted with beautiful temples. The most famous of all is the Natraja Temple, dedicated to Lord Natraja - God Shiva conjuring the image of cosmic dancer. The Shivakamiamman Temple has the Sivaganga tank with the thousand-pillar hall. Chidambaram also houses the Thillaikaliamman temple is located in the northern precincts of the town. The city has also a residential Annamalai University, a great centre of Tamil learning and culture.

Make Chidambaram your tourist destination with lot more hotspots to visit lying around the city. Some of the favorite hunts are Pichavaram, 16 Km from the city famous for its backwaters and water sports like parasailing, rowing and canoeing. Thirty kilometers away from the city is Neyveli, one of India's hot industrial zones with lignite mining. The Kalavaryan Hills are 150 Km from the town with a beautiful botanical garden to enthrall your excursion.