About Thiruvallur
Thiruvallur district borders the Chennai metro region, with locales such as the Poondi/Sathyamoorthy Reservoir, Pulicat Lake & Bird Sanctuary and Panchamukha Anjaneyaswami Temple. Ideal for airport/metro-belt one-way taxi services. (Previously filled above but included here for completeness.)
Railway stations: Thiruvallur (TRL)
Best time to visit: Nov–Feb for breezy lake/reservoir trips.