Tourist Places of Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu, the southernmost ancient state of India is one of the most popular tourist destinations and pilgrimage places of India. The virgin beaches, natural caves, demure rivers, silver sandy lakes, gorges waterfalls, mesmerizing ancient monuments, rich heritage monuments and myriad pilgrimages are the most appealing tourist attractions of Tamil Nadu.

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Tourist Places in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu, the southernmost ancient state of India is one of the most popular tourist destinations and pilgrimage places of India. Situated in the southernmost part of Indian peninsula, Tamil Nadu is home to many natural resources, grand Hindu temples of Dravidian architecture, hill stations, beach resorts, multi-religious pilgrimage sites and eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Geographically, Tamil Nadu is a diversified state and contains several amazing tourist sites including picturesque mountains, palm tree dotted plains, and 910 k.m. long coastline. The virgin beaches, natural caves, demure rivers, silver sandy lakes, gorges waterfalls, mesmerizing ancient monuments, rich heritage sites and myriad pilgrimages are the most appealing tourist attractions of Tamil Nadu. The eight UNESCO's World Heritage sites, wonderful wildlife sanctuaries and extremely popular Honeymoon destinations & resorts are the prime attractions of Tamil Nadu.ADS_TO_REPLACE_1

The major tourist destinations of Tamil Nadu are given below:

Visit to Algar Koil: Sri Vishnu temple, Near Madurai.

Travel to Anaimalai: Wildlife sanctuary. ADS_TO_REPLACE_2

Visit to Bhavani : Sangam of the rivers Bhavani & Kaveri.

Chennai (Madras) Tourism : Capital of Tamil Nadu, Kapileshwar, Parthasarthi, Agasthya, Vishwanath temples, Museum, Marine Beach, St. George Fort, Snake Park, Deer Sanctuary, Theosophical Society, Memorials of Anna, Rajaji and Kamraj.

Trip to Cholamandal : Sculptor's Town. ADS_TO_REPLACE_3

Coimbatore Tourism: Industrial city.

Trip to Coonoor : Hill Station.

Gingee Travel : Historical Fort associated with Sri Shivaji Maharaj & Rajaram Maharaj. ADS_TO_REPLACE_4

Travel to Hogenakal : Waterfalls. Krishnagiri Dam on river Kaveri.

Kanchipuram  Tourism :  One of the Seven Saptapuris Known as Dakshin Kashi, Capital of Pallavas Shivkanchi & Vishnukanchi two Separat Parts of this city. Ekambareshwar, Kamakshi, Varadraj are famous temple, Silk Sarees.

KanyaKumari  Tourism in Tamil Nadu : Sacred Sangam of three seas, Shri KanyaKumari Devi is the chief Deity. Vivekanand Rock Memorial on Sangam. Gandhi Smarak, Vivekanandpuram. A fascinating view of Sun Rise and SunSet. ADS_TO_REPLACE_5

Tourist Places of Karaikkudi : Temples Exquisite wood work.

Kavalur Trip : Astro Physical laboratory having biggest Astro by  telescope.

Kodaikanal Tourism: Hill station, Lakes, waterfalls, Pillar rock, Museum & Observatory. ADS_TO_REPLACE_6

Tour to Kodikkarai (Point Calimere) :Wildlife Sanctuary.

Travel to Kumbhakonam: Mahamagam festival once in 12 years. Gold and Silver Jewellery.

Tour to Kotagiri : Hill station.ADS_TO_REPLACE_7

Kuttalam (Kortlam) Travel : Nine Waterfalls, Water having Medicinal Properties.

Madurai Tourism Tamil Nadu : Ancient town on river Vaigai; Capital of Pandya Kingdom; magnificent temple of Sri Meenakshi Sundareswara; Tirumalai Nayak palace, Gandhi Museum.

Mamlapuram (Mahabalipuram) Tourism : Artistic Caves temple And Sea shore temples of the Pallava Kingdom. Excursions tour to Crocodile Sanctuary of Tamil Nadu.ADS_TO_REPLACE_8

Must to Visit Mudumalai : Famous Wildlife sanctuary of Tamil Nadu.

Visit to Mundanthuari : Wildlife sanctuary.

Nagore Travel : Dargah of Hazarat Sayed Shahabdul Hameed. ADS_TO_REPLACE_9

Namakkal Trip : Vishnu & Hanuman Temples, Rock–cut Caves, Fort.

Padmanabhapuram Tour : Ancient Capital, Fort, Palace, Museum.

Palani Tour : Temple of Sri Murugan on the top of a high hill. ADS_TO_REPLACE_10

Visit to Pichavaram : Tourist resort.

Poompuhar Tour : Ancient historical town, art gallery.

Pudukkottai Travel Places : Archaeological remains, Temples.ADS_TO_REPLACE_11

Rameshwaram  Tourism of Tamil nadu :  Located on island. One of the four Dhams & one of the 12th Jyotirlingams; Majestic temple with longest corridor having artstic Pillars, Sri Rama's foot prints on Gandhmadan Hill.

Salem Tour : Handloom centre.

Sivkasi Tour – Crackers, Match boxes, Calendars, and Offset Printing Presses.ADS_TO_REPLACE_12

Sriperumbudur Tour : The Birthplace of Ramanujacharya; a memorial of Sri Rajiv Gandhi.

Places to see in Srivilliputtur: Temple with highest tower, Car Festival.

Trip to Suchindram : Meditation place of Sri Indra; the temples of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh; Majestic Hanuman idol, Musical Pillars. ADS_TO_REPLACE_13

Visit to Swamimalai : Temple of Sri Murugam.

Thanjavur Tourism in Tamil Nadu: Historical & Religious town on river Kaveri, Capital of Chola dynasty, 11th century old Brihadeeswara temple built by Rajraj Chola has a Viman Carved out of Single granite block of one piece weighing 81 tonnes. It is an architectural wonder; UNESCO has included this temple in the list of world Heritage. Saraswati Mahal Library established by Sarfoji Raje Bhonsle is supposed to be one of the grandest libraries of India.

Tourism Thiruvanmayur Tamil Nadu : Kalakshetra; Renowned academy of Classical Music & Bharat Natyam. ADS_TO_REPLACE_14

Tiruchendur Visiting Places : Temple of Sri Murugam on Seashore.

Tiruchchirappalli (Trichi) Tourism : Historical & Religious Place on river Kaveri; Ganesh Rock Temple, situated on a Solitary high hill; Srirangam Island on Kaveri with magnificent Srirangam temple; Nearby Jambukeshwar Temple.

Tirukkalukundram (Pakshi Teerth) Tour : Two Kites daily used to visit the Peak of Vedagiri hill every noon & take prasad from the hands of a priest.ADS_TO_REPLACE_15

Places to see in Tirunelveli : Ancient town on river Tamirparni, Kathimathi, Nellayapar temples; Handicrafts.

Travel to Tiruvaiyaru : Associated with Musician Saint Sri Tyagraj.

Tiruvannamalai  Tour : Shiva temple Tejo Lingam. Ashram of Sri Raman Maharshi. Highest Gopuram in South India.ADS_TO_REPLACE_16

Tirunallar Tour : Shani Poyorchi festival once in 2&1/2 Years.

Tour to Tiruttani Tamilnadu : Temple of Sri Murugan; the Birthplace of Philosopher, educationist and past President of India Dr. Radhakrishnan.

Tiruvakkarai Travel : Geological Park.ADS_TO_REPLACE_17

Tuticorin Tours : Seaport, Industrial centre.

Udagamandalam (Ootakamand, Ooty) Tourism of Tamil Nadu: An ideal hills station, located on Nilgiri hill; Doda Betta is the highest peak, Botanical Garden, Lakes & Palaces.

Trip to Vandalur : Anna Zoological park the biggest in South India.ADS_TO_REPLACE_18

Visit to Vedantangal: Bird Sanctuary of Tamil Nadu.

Tourist Attractions of Vellore: Fort, Island fort Jalakandeshwar temple; Christian missionary Hospital.

Yercaud Tour of Tamilnadu : A scenic hill resort; Temples, Lake & parks. ADS_TO_REPLACE_19

How to reach Tamil Nadu?

Tamil Nadu is a crucial state of India and plays an important role in Indian Travel industry. It is a well-developed state and its infrastructure is a strong reason of huge crowds of visitors. Tamil Nadu can be accessed by all the four means of commutations i.e. by air, by rail, by road and by waterways.

How to get Tamil Nadu by Flights?ADS_TO_REPLACE_20

Tamil Nadu has India's third largest and busiest international airport at Chennai that is well connected to 19 nations and all big airports of India. Moreover, the state owns two other international airports i.e. Tiruchirapalli International Airport, Coimbatore International Airport and three domestic airports like The Madurai Airport, Salem Airport and Tuticorin Airport is interconnected with major cities of India through air ways. The visitors can opt anyone of the airports nearest to their destinations after finalization their tour plan.

How to get Tamil Nadu by Train/Rail?

Tamil Nadu falls in the Southern Railway Zone and state's capital Chennai headquarters it. Tamil Nadu is well connected to all major cities of India from point to point. Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Tiruchirapalli (Trichy) and Erode are the major junctions that are well connected to major cities of India through strong railway network.ADS_TO_REPLACE_21

How to get Tamil Nadu by Road?

Tamil Nadu has a strong road network of 1,67,000 k.m. in which 24 national highway contributes 2,002 k.m. Length of roads. These 24 national highways connect the state with its neighborhood states especially entire south India. The Golden Quadrilateral project terminates here.

How to get Tamil Nadu by Waterways?ADS_TO_REPLACE_22

Tamil Nadu has three major seaports at Chennai, Ennore and Tuticorin, one intermediate port, at Nagapattinam and seven other minor ports, connected to coastal regions of Indian peninsula and neighborhood countries. The Chennai Port is one of the largest and busiest seaports of India from tourism point of view.

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