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Tamil Nadu – an overview
Tamil Nadu is the most prominent state of India. Temples in Tamil Nadu were the fulcrums of society. Notable among these are splendid bronzes of deities, painting on glass and the Bharatnatyam.
Kanchipuram is famous as the center where lustrous silk sarees. Thanjavur is an important center for bronze figure casting. Mahabalipuram has a vast wealth of sculptures. Pondicherry, the chic French colony is a fantastic place to enjoy French ambience in India. Another characteristic of this state is its hill stations. Ootacamund and Kodaikanal are the two most spectacular hill stations that provide delightful relaxation during an extended tour of the South India.
Reaching There
The state capital - Chennai has regular national and international flights operating from & to various Indian and international cities. Regular trains are also available from Chennai, connecting it to almost all of India through major cities of the country.
Places You Can Visit in Tamil Nadu Chennai (Madras) : Chennai earlier known as Madras is the capital of Tamil Nadu and has one of the finest beaches in Asia. It was founded at Fort St. George in 1640 A.D. by Francis Day of the East India Company.
Major Tourist Attractions : Fort St. George & St. Mary's Church, Gandhi Mandapam, Anna Square, Kapaleeswara Temple, Light House, Marina Beach & Aquarium, Parthasarathy Temple, San Thom Cathedral, Snake Park, Theosophical Society, Valluvar Kottam, Ripon Buildings and War Memorial Fort Museum and Govt. Museum & Art Gallery.
Excursions : Covelong- 38 kms, Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary- 85 kms, Pulicat- 61 kms, Kanchipuram- 71 kms, Ennore Beach- 18 kms, Muttukudu- 30 kms, Red Hills- 14 kms, Mahabalipuram- 61 kms, Cholamandal Artists Village- 20 kms, Elliots Beach- 11 kms, Crocodile Bank- 42 kms, Pundi Reservoir- 60 kms, Thirukkalikundram- 80 kms, Anna Zoological Park (Vandalur).
Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram) : Mammallapuram is located 64 kms away from Madras. It is a major beach resort famous for its magnificent monuments hewn out of rock.
Kanchipuram : Kanchipuram, the capital of the Pallava dynasty, and is one of the serene cities of India. It is situated 76 kms from Madras, 35 kms from Chingleput & 64 kms from Mahabalipuram via Chingleput
Major Tourist Attractions : Kailashnath Temple, Shri Vaikuntaperumal Temple, Shri Varadaraja Temple, Ekambareshwara Temple and Shri Kamakashi Temple.
Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary : The Bird Sanctuary, 80 kms away from Madras, is highly popular for migratory birds (November to February), which are best, viewed from an observation tower. It is 30 km away from its nearest railway station Chingleput.
Pondicherry : A French colony upto 1954, Pondicherry is a living monument of French culture in India. The Aurobindo Ashram and 'Auroville' the international township are famous all over the world.
Major Tourist Attractions : Botanical Gardens, Eglise De Sacre Coeur De Jesus, The Promenade, Govt. Park, Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Roman Rolland Library, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, French Institute, Museums & Art Galleries
Excursions : Auroville- 10 kms, Arikamedu- 10 kms, Chunnambar Boat House- 8 kms, Mailam- 45 kms, Mandagapattu- 50 kms, Ousteri Lake- 15 kms.
Thanjavur (Tanjore) : The world famous Brihadeeswara Temple is situated here. Built by Raja Chola in the early Dravidian style, it reflects the architecture of that era.
Major Tourist Attractions : Brihadeeswara Temple, The Palace, Sangeetha Mahal, Saraswati Mahal, Library, Raja Museum, Temple Museum, Schwarz Church.
Excursions : Velankani-95 kms, Point Calimere/Kodikarai-30 kms, Poompuhar-l00 kms
Tiruchirapalli (Trichy) : Tiruchirapalli or Trichy is situated on the banks of river Kaveri. It is famous for the Ranganatha Temple at Srirangam.
Major Tourist Attractions : Rock Fort, Sri Jambukeshwara Temple, Tiruvannaikaval, Srirangam, Museums & Art Galleries
Excursions : Viralimalai- 30 kms, Kodumbalur- 36 kms, Sittannavasal- 13 kms, Thanjavur- 59 kms.
Rameshwaram : The sacred island town of Rameswaram at the extreme Southeastern limit of the Indian Peninsula has one of India's most venerated temples. The temple is renowned for its many pillared corridors, about 1220 metres in length.
Major Tourist Attractions : Agnitheertham, Shri Ramnathswamy Temple, Gandhamadhana Parvadham, Kothandaramaswamy Temple- 60 kms.
Excursions : Kurusadai Island- 20 kms
Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin) : Kanyakumari is the southernmost point of peninsular India. It is the meeting point of Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. Besides its importance as a pilgrim centre, it is famous for its beautiful views of sunrise, sunset and moonrise over the waters.
Major Tourist Attractions : Kanyakumari Temple, Gandhi Memorial, Vivekananda Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, Sunrise-Sunset-Moonrise
Excursions : Nagercoil19 kms, Padmanabhapuram Palace 45 kms, Sunchindrum 13 kms, Tiruchendur 85 kms, Udayagiri 34 kms, Vattakottai 6 kms.
Kodaikanal : Kodaikanal, a charming hill station, stands amidst sylvan beauty on the southern crest of the upper Palani Hills near Madurai in Tamil Nadu.
Major Tourist Attractions : Kodaikanal Lake, Coaker's Walk, Astrophysical Observatory, Fairy Falls, Kurinji Andavar Temple, Shenbaganur Museum, Pillar Rocks, Green Valley View.
Excursions : Silver Cascade- 8 kms, Dophin's Nose- 8 kms, Perumal Peak- 11 kms, Beryam Lake- 21 kms and Kukkal Caves- 40 kms.
Coimbatore : Coimbatore, renowned as the "Manchester of South India," is a commercial city of significant importance. The chief commodity of Coimbatore is textile.
Major Tourist Attractions : Perur Temple, Marudhamalai Temple, Agricultural University, V.O.C.Park, Forest College, G.D.Naidu Industrial Exhibition, Glass Forest Museum.
Excursions : Anamalais Wildlife Sanctuary/Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary- 90 kms Top Slip- 37 kms, Bhavani102 kms, Bhavani Sagar Dam- 80 kms, Chennimalai- 80 kms, Coonoor- 70 kms, Kodumudi- 105 kms, Kotagiri- 118 kms, Palani- 105 kms, Udhagamandalam/Ooty- 89 kms.
Udhagmandalam / Ootacamund (Ooty) : Ootacamund situated in the Nilgiris is popular for its extraordinary scenic beauty and salubrious climate.
Major Tourist Attractions : Botanical Gardens, Tiger Hill, Dodabetta Peak, Valley View Lake, Wilson Fish Farm, St. Stephen Church, Marlimund Lake, Wenlock Downs, Avalanche, Elk Hill, Kalhatti Falls, Snowdon, Glen Morgen.
Excursions : Wellingtion, Kotagiri, Madumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Coonoor, Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary.
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