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Tamil Nadu Tour |
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Tamil Nadu is a land of varied beauty. It boasts some of the grandest Hindu temples of Dravidian architecture in the World.
The temples are of a distinct style which are famous for their towering Gopurams. The Brihadishwara Temple in Thanjavur, built by the Cholas, and the Shore Temple,
along with the collection of other monuments in Mahabalipuram have been declared as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Tamil Nadu is also home to many beautiful hill stations. Popular among them are Udhagamandalam (Ooty), Kodaikanal, Yercaud, Coonoor, Top Slip and Yelagiri.
The Nilgiri hills, Palani hills, Shevaroy hills and Cardamom hills are all abodes of thick forests and wildlife. Mukurthi National Park & Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger
Reserve are the two tiger reserves in the state. Tamil Nadu has many National Parks, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Elephant and Bird Sanctuaries,
Reserved Forests, Zoos and Crocodile farms. Prominent among them are Mudumalai National Park, The Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve, Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary,
Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary and Arignar Anna Zoological Park. The mangrove forests in Pichavaram are also eco-tourism spots of importance.
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Hot Destinations of Tamil Nadu
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Chennai: On the map of the Indian heart The Gateway to the South; Chennai (formerly Madras) located besides the Bay of Bengal is embraced by it from the east,
while the state of Andhra Pradesh is beautifully located on its northwest. It has the famous district of Tamilnadu,
Kanchipuram, on its south and the states of Kerala and Karnataka on its western side. Being situated at the tropical zone,
Chennai normally has a very hot and humid climate.Chennai formerly known as Madras is the capital city of Tamil Nadu state and is the fourth largest metro city in India. The city grew up around the English settlement of
Fort Saint George and gradually absorbed the surrounding towns and villages. However, despite the strong British influence, Chennai has retained its traditional
Tamil Hindu culture and effectively blended it with the foreign influence. The city is widely spread in about 180 Sq. Kms. It is a major trade center,
being well linked by road, rail and air to important cities besides being a sea port. Compared to the other major metros of India, it is far less congested and polluted.
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Major Tourist Attractions:Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple, Guindy National Park, Fort ST. George, Government Museum Complex, Valluvar Kottam, Birla Planetarium, The Marina Beach.
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Kancheepuram: Kancheepuram, the capital of the Pallava and dynasty is one of the serene sacred cities of India. It is situated 76 kms
from Chennai, 35 kms from Chingleput & 64 kms from Mahabalipuram via Chingleput.
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Major Tourist Attractions:Ekambareswarar Temple, Vaikunta Perumal Temple, Anna Memorial, Varadaraja Temple, Kailasanathar Temple, Handloom Industry, Sriperumpudur.
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Kanyakumari: Kanyakumari is the southernmost point of peninsular India and the meeting point of three oceans-the Bay of Bengal,
the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. Besides its importance as a Hindu pilgrim center, it is famous for its beautiful
views of sunrise and sunset over the waters. The multicolored sand is a unique feature of the beach here.
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Major Tourist Attractions:Mahatma Gandhi Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Suchindrum, Udayagiri Fort, Mathur Hanging Bridge (Kanyakumari TourismThe Mathur Hanging Trough is the tallest as well as the longest trough bridge in Asia, having a height of 115 feet and a length of one kilometre. Constructed in 1966, this bridge has become a place of tourist importance and hundreds of tourists visit this place), St. Xavier Church.
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Mahabalipuram: Mahabalipuram lies on the Coromandel Coast which faces the Bay of Bengal.
This is an elegant place to watch which a well established sea port was during the 7th and 10th centuries of the Pallava dynasty.
This was the second capital of the Pallavas who ruled Kanchipuram. Formerly, mahabalipuram was known and called as Mahabalipuram.
The former name of this place ‘Mahabalipuram’ has a history. A very rude cruel king Mahabali reined this place and in a fierce battle king Mahabali was killed by Lord Vishnu and the place was named after the dead, arrogant kind Mahabali.
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Major Tourist Attractions:Arjuna`s Penance, Mandapams (low rise, rockcut halls), Krishna Mandapam, Rathas, Shore Temples,
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Madurai: Madurai or the "city of nectar" is the oldest and second largest city of Tamil Nadu. This city is located on Vaigai
River and was the capital of Pandyan rulers till the 14th century. Madurai is an animated city packed with pilgrims,
beggars, businesspeople, bullock carts and legions of underemployed rickshaw- wallahs. Dating about 2500 years
back in time, it is one of southern India`s oldest cities, and has been a centre of learning and pilgrimage for
centuries. Reading through inscriptions, travelogues and the writings of missionaries, one can gather that Madurai
was the cynosure of all eyes because of its prosperity. Ibn Batuta describes the beauty of Madurai in the midst
of the destruction, as having a layout and scheme that was centred round the Vaigai.
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Ooty: Ootacamund or Udhagamandalam, which stands 7,349 feet above sea level in the Nilgiris,
is known as the Queen of southern hill resorts of India. Ooty, as it is popularly known, spreads over 36 square miles,
and the temperature ranges from 25 degree celsius in summers, to near freezing in winters.ooty is very beautiful hill station having lots of natural seightseens.botanical garden, lakes, horse rideing.
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Rameshwaram: Rameshwaram is an island- of Lord Rama`s temple at Tamil Nadu is a terrific destination. Along with being a major
pilgrimage for the Hindus, Rameshwaram is a happening holiday spot too.The religious island is spread in an area of
61.8 square kilometers and happens to be in the shape of a conch. The Ramanatha Swamy Temple occupies major area of
Rameshwaram. The masterpiece of Dravidian architecture boasts of the largest temple corridor in India. Different
rulers built the Ramanatha Swamy Temple over a period of time starting from the 12th century. The temple comprises
of twenty-two wells where the taste of the water of each well is different from the other. The waters of the wells
are believed to possess medicinal properties.
South east of Madurai, on an island in the Palk Strait, is the temple town of Rameshwaram, a sacred place for Hindus.
According to the Ramayana, this is the place where Rama worshipped Lord Shiva, to absolve himself of the sin of killing
Ravana. Every nook and corner of Rameshwaram, is steeped in episodes from the Ramayana. Rameshwaram is the Varanasi of
the south, and is a major pilgrimage centre for Vaishnavites and Shaivites.
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Major Tourist Attractions:Ramanathaswamy Temple, Agnitheertham, Gandamadana Parvatham, Dhanushkodi, Ramanathapuram, Rameshwaram Temple, Tirupullani, Uthirakosamangai, Erwadi.
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