Chidambaram tourism highlights the beautiful temples in the city, dedicated to Lord Nataraja - God Siva in the form of a Cosmic Dancer. It is one of the few temples where Siva and Vishnu are enshrined under one roof. This ancient temple was built by the Cholas. It is devoted solely to the art of Bharatanatyam and is one of the rare temples where Shiva is represented by an idol rather than the customary Lingam. Spread over an area of 40 acres with a gopuram on each side, the temple is distinguished by five sabhas or courts.

Apart from this, the sacred land of Chidambarm, has many exquisite temples and attractions. But the unique feature of Chidambaram is that a person of any race or religion can visit the shrine and pray.

Kalvarayan Hills : Situated some 150 km north west of Chidambaram, the Kalvarayan Hills are on the western side of Kallakurichi. These hills are spread over an area of 600 sq. km with the height ranging from 315 meters to 1190 meters. These hills have a very pleasant climate and are the ideal spot for solitary moments. Here you can go for a visit to the botanical garden on the hills and two waterfalls close by. The hills also offer a lot to adventurers as well, as the place is quite ideal for trekking. Do enjoy the grand summer festival gala, which are held every year in the month of May on these hills.

Natraja Temple : Natraja temple is one of the ancient temples of Tamil Nadu. It is exclusive not only due to its tremendous structural excellence, but also its unique concept. The temple is dedicated to Shiva, also known as the 'The Cosmic Dancer'. This is one of those rare temples that represent Lord Shiva in an idol form rather than a Lingam. The Nataraja temple is said to be the venue of a divine dance competition between Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathy. It is built of granite and was constructed during the rule of the Chola King Bira in the 10th century. The temple of Nataraja, blends piety, tradition, history and art to an outstanding level. The temple sees devotion by millions of Hindus not only in India but also in Sri Lanka where its influence is very prominent. The art and architectural lavished on the temple is just remarkable. The temple located in the center of the town covers an area of around 40 acres and has a gopuram on all sides.

Pichavaram : Situated around 16 km east of Chidambaram, known for its exclusive mangrove ecosystem is considered among few of the most scintillating scenic spot with overflowing natural wealth and varied tourism resources. Pichavaram is also famous for its backwaters, which are interconnected by the Vellar and Kollidam system. They prove to be excellent destination for water sports para-sailing, rowing and canoeing. So all the adventurers and dare devils who plan to visit this city. Pack your bag and get ready for a thrilling experience.