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Tamil Nadu is the southernmost state of India, is one of the major vacationer destinations of India. Famous for its enthralling cultural heritage, wonderful temples and majestic structures, delightful beaches and hill stations, and the last but not least for its astounding wildlife, Tamil Nadu is the land of varied beauty and a fantastic tourist’s destination to be in. Thousands of tourists from all around the world visit Tamil Nadu every year and are rewarded with an absorbing holiday experience.

There is hundreds of enchanting tourist attractions that will please you and hold you mesmerized in Tamil Nadu. The attractive temples of Tamil Nadu are major tourist attractions of Tamil Nadu, representing the finest examples of the Dravidian architecture. The temples of Tamil Nadu are famous for their towering Gopuram, representing a unique architectural style, a kind of its own in the world. The temple towns of Madurai, Trichy, Kanchipuram, Tanjore, Palani, Tiruvallur and Mahabalipuram are amongst the most traveled tourist destinations in the state. The 16th century Meenakshi Temple of Madurai with its 1,000 pillar Mandapam, and Brahadeeswara Temple of Tanjore (an UNESCO's World Heritage Site) never fail to enchant its visitors with their architectural charm. The festivals, cuisine and arts and crafts of Tamil Nadu are other major cultural attractions waiting to be discovered on your Tamil Nadu Tour.

Tamil Nadu is not all about temples, but the state has much more to offer to its visitors. The state has some of the finest beaches of India, including the Marina Beach- the second longest beach in the world, Elliot's Beach, the Covelong Beach and Kanyakumari Beach, all of them offering perfect ambience and facilities for a range of leisure and recreational activities, including sunbathing, paragliding, surfing, swimming, parasailing etc. The hill stations Tamil Nadu are equally charming as are its beaches. Kodaikanal, Coonoor, Kotagiri, Yelagiri, Yercuad, and Ooty boast some of the stunning landscapes in India. Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of India, is famous for its enchanting sunrise, has some of the picture perfect natural sceneries. If you are a wildlife enthusiast, then Tamil Nadu has a lot to offer you. It has some of the finest wildlife sanctuaries of India like Mudhumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Annamalai Wildlife Sanctuary and many more. The Mudhumalai Wildlife Sanctuary is world-famous for its elephant populations, which can be seen moving in large herds, sometimes numbering into hundreds. Tigers, the king of jungles, can also be spotted in the parks and wildlife sanctuaries of Tamil Nadu. The state also has a number of important eco-tourism destinations of India, including the famous Pitchavaram Mangrove Forests in Chidambaram.

With so much of varieties to offer to its visitors, Tamil Nadu is a perfect tourist destination, waiting to be discovered by you. India at Its Best welcomes you to discover the fascinating Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Visit Tamil Nadu and discover its fascinating cultural heritage, wonderful temples and monuments, enchanting natural landscapes and amazing wildlife, which would indeed be a lifetime experience for you.


Top 10 Tourism Places in Tamilnadu ;

1) Ooty
Established in the early 19th century by the British as the summer headquarters of the Chennai government, Ooty is now a soothing place to escape the summer heat. If you travel there during the peak season in April and May, do be prepared for it to be crowded though!
Ooty's most popular attractions include the 22 hectare Government Botanical Gardens (a flower show is held there every May as part of the Summer Festival), boating on Ooty Lake, and climbing Dodabetta Peak for an excellent view of the Nilgiri hills. To get to Ooty, take the scenic toy train from Metupalaiyam.

2) Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari is located on the furthermost tip of India, where the Bay of Bengal merges with the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean. The distinguishing feature of this spiritual town is the Swami Vivekananda Memorial and towering statue of Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar, located on a rocky island off the shore. The Swami meditated there in 1892, before setting out on his religious crusade. Kanyakumari is also home to a striking Gandhi Memorial, with architecture resembling that of an Orissan temple.
If you visit Kanyakumari on the full moon night in April, you'll be treated to the the magical sight of the sun setting and moon rising simultaneously over the ocean.

3) Kodaikanal,
The princess of Hill Stations, located in the Western Ghats, is one of the main tourist attractions of this land.

4) Tirunelveli,

one of the most visited destinations of this state, with many famous temples and podhigai hills, dam's, waterfalls like Courtallam, Karayar, Papanasam, Manimutharu, Seraru, kothayaru, Manjolai estates , Thenmala eco tourism.


5)Chennai

The capital of Tamil Nadu, is known as the gateway to south India. It's a sprawling and busy, yet conservative, city with deep traditions and culture that are yet to give way to the growing foreign influence there. The city's main attractions are its beach, temples, museums and galleries, old Portuguese style churches, and amusement parks.
Around one hour south of Chennai, you'll find the best beach on the east coast -- Mahabalipuram (also known as Mamallapuram). The beach has a thriving backpacker scene, but is also popular with tourists who come to relax at the resorts there.



6) Madurai,
The second largest city in Tamil Nadu, known as the Athens of the East. Madurai is an ancient city, more than 2,500 years old, built in 6th century, with the world famous Meenakshi temple and other attractions.

7) Yercaud

This quiet little hill station on the Shevaroy hills of the Eastern ghats is the only one of its kind in northern Tamil Nadu. While the rest of this region is generally dry, including the predominantly short and rocky hills of the Eastern ghats, Yercaud presents a welcome contrast with its cool climate

8) Kancheepuram,

The city of thousand temples, is famous for weaving silk saris in dazzling colors.

9) Thanjavur,

An enchanting district of Tamil Nadu, is known as the Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu, and is also home for one of the best temples (Brahadeeshwarar Temple) of South India, built by the great Chola emperor Raja Raja Chola. It is also home for the famous Thirumala Nayak palace.

10) Rameshwaram
Rameshwaram one of the most renowned pilgrimage destination in Tamil Nadu, Ramehwaram is a beautiful city dotted with several majestic temples. Rameswaram tamil nadu is located extreme south-eastern corner of the Indian peninsula. It is the foremost religious city for both Vaishnavaites and Shaivites pilgrims. Apart from pilgrimage, Rameshwaram island also fascinates the picnickers and adventure freaks across the globe.

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