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Main Tourist Places in Tamilnadu

Tamil Nadu Attractions,
Things To Do in Tamil Nadu

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Tourist Places in Tamilnadu: Tamil Nadu is situated on the shores of the Bay of Bengal in the midst of the deep blue Indian Ocean, bordering with Kerala in the west, Karnataka in the northwest and Andhra Pradesh in the north.

This beautiful state is the land of temples with towering gopurams that soar above the markets of almost every town. The people are deeply interested in music,literature, and dance.

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Nataraja-Lord Shiva Kapali-temple

Photo by: Soham Banerjee

Tamilnadu is also called as Gateway to the South. This marvelous land provides a perfect holiday for those who love the combination of a tropical climate, cooler hill resorts with exceptional scenic beauty, sandy beaches, friendly people, historical monuments, art, ancient culture and heritage. This warm and hospitable land is the home of Dravidian art and culture. It was dominated by Pallavas, Pandyas, Cholas and Cheras and has over 2000 years of continuous cultural history. They were great patrons of art and culture, which can be seen in the historical monuments of Tamil Nadu.

Tamilnadu is the 11th largest State of India, and has a well-developed transportation network. Since this region was less affected by the foreign invaders, this peaceful land has retained much of its original culture.

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Some of the interesting places in Tamil Nadu for the tourists are mentioned here.

  • Chennai, capital city of the State, offers beaches, pilgrim centres, museums, art gallery and more.
  • Chidambaram, abode of Lord Nataraja
  • Coimbatore, Manchester of the South
  • Kodaikanal, one of the most beautiful hill resorts in India
  • Kanyakumari, where the three oceans meet.
  • Kanchipuram, the city of temples and silk.
  • Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram), World Heritage site
  • Madurai, Athens of the East
  • Ooty, Queen of Hill Stations
  • Thirunelveli one of the most visited destinations.
  • Thanjavur, Famous Temple of Chola Dynasty


  • Festivals of Tamil Nadu
  • Water Falls and Lakes
  • Tamil Wedding
  • Aadi Masa
  • Tamil Nadu Beaches
  • Tamil Nadu Wildlife
  • Golden Chariot Luxury Train
















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