Tourism in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu is a beautiful state located in the southern state of India and is characterized by a varied terrain that makes it stand apart from the rest of the tourist destinations of India. Enjoy your vacations in this state as it has in store amazing music, culture, dance and don’t forget to visit its unspoiled beaches, wildlife and architectural splendors. With the efforts of the government and private bodies, lots of Tamil Nadu hotels have come up for catering to the diverse needs of the guests dropping in here each year.



Tamil Nadu is a land of varied beauty. It is mostly famous for its numerous Hindu temples based on the Dravidian architecture. The temples are of a distinct style which is famous for its towering Gopuram. Popular temple towns include Madurai, Trichy, Tanjore, Kanchipuram, Palani, Tiruvallur and Mahabalipuram.



There are many Places of tourist interest in the 30 districts of Tamilnadu, in addition to the magnificient temples, churches and mosques.

Chennai

Chennai is the capital of Tamilnadu and the fourth biggest city in India. For most tourists, Chennai serves as a starting point or base for a tour of South India. Anna Zoological Park, Covelong Beach, Valluvar Kottam, Marina Beach , Murugan Temple

Madurai

Madurai is the Temple town of the South and it is known as the Cultural Capital of Tamilnadu. The city is a lotus-shaped one built around the Madurai Meenakshi Temple. Few cities in the World can claim a tradition as old as Madurai.

Cuddalore

Cuddalore is a fast growing and large industrial city. Cuddalore is known for its picturesque beaches, particularly Silver Beach, and is an emerging tourism hub. The famous Nataraja temple at Chidambaram is in Cuddalore district.

Kanchipuram

A historic city, which was the capital of the Pallava, Chola and Vijayanagara Empires, Kanchipuram is known for its Ekamareshwara Temple, which has a 200 ft tall gopuram and the Kailashnath Temple with exquisite culptures of Shiva. Kanchipuram is also famous as a center of silk weaving in India. Kanchipuram is called the "City of a 1000 Temples" and you're sure to see why, on your tour of Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu.

The important tourists spots in Kanchipuram are as follows Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Mahabalipuram, Kishkintha, Uthiramerur, Queen’s Land theme park, vedanthangal birds sanctuary and kalpakkam rector research centre.

Kanyakumari

The southernmost point of the Indian peninsula is in Tamil Nadu, India. The waters of three different water bodies mingle at Kanyakumari - the Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. The Vivekananda Memorial, with its statue of Swami Vivekanda is situated on a rock, 400 m from the shore. A popular sight at Kanyakumari is the view of the sunrise and the sunset over the horizon where the sky meets the sea, as you'll see on your Tamil Nadu tour.

Kodaikanal

This beautiful hill station in Tamil Nadu is known for its fine educational institutions and the Solar Physical Observatory. The star-shaped lake in the center of Kodaikanal is a popular tourist spot, with boating and water sports organized on its waters. Kodaikanal is also known for the Kurinji flower, which blooms once in 12 years and the Kurinju Andavar Temple dedicated to the Dravidian deity Lord Muruga.

Thanjavur
This capital city of the Cholas, is situated in the Cauvery River delta and is known for its impressive Brihadeshwara Temple, the tower of which is capped by an 80 ton granite monolith. The Raja Musum and Art Gallery has a collection of bronze sculptures from Chola times and the Saraswati Mahal Library has 8,000 rare manuscripts inscribed on palm leaves.


Transport

» By Air - The Anna International Airport, 16 km south of Chennai, has flights to/from Sri Lanka, Dubai, Germany, Jakarta, Malaysia, England, Maldives, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore. Most major Indian cities are also connected to Chennai by regular domestic flights

» By Rail - The railway station at Chennai has connecting trains to/from all major cities in India.

» By Road - The entire state is connected through an extensive network of roads. Ferry services are also available in Chennai.



Welcome to Tamil Nadu and may you enjoy your stay!