Tamil Nadu Tourism

Tamil Nadu has multifarious and diverse tourist attractions. For tourists, Tamil Nadu is indeed a state for all seasons. The state is endowed with a large number of exquisite temples and renowned monuments, rich in sculpture and architechture and imposing in their size. There are pristine hill stations, a long coastline with beautiful and quit beaches, extensive forests with unique and diverse wildlife, all combining to present an enchanting feast for the eyes and souls.

Alongside the well known tourist destinations, there are a lot of hidden treasures in Tamil Nadu for domestic and international tourists. Little known visual treats that will be memorable lifetime experiences. The rich heritage of Chettinad, with its unique ornate houses, antique furniture and exquisite cuisine, the natural beauty of the mangroves of Pichavaran, the spiritual sojourn of the Navgraha temples in and around Thanjavur District, and the breathtaking beauty of the Valparai and Top-Slip Hills that put adventure into tourism are some of the diverse treats that are opened for travellers to Tamil Nadu.

Tamil Nadu has a vibrant economy with a strong industrial base. Chennai and Coimbatore has excellent modern convention and exhibition facilities which can host international exhibitions and conventions. Tourism can therefore move in tandemm with serious business.

The well developed infrastructure of the state, coupled with its peaceful environment, offer hassle-free holiday options. As we all know, tourism plays a great role in fostering mutual understanding between states and Countries.

Source: Jayalalitha, Ex. CM, Tamil Nadu

Places of Interests:

Chennai:

1. Sight-seeing  near Chennai(One day) –

Fort St. George, Govt. Museum, Valluvar Kottam, Snake Park, Kapaleeswrar Temple and Marina Beach

2. Round Trip Mamallapuram (One day) –

Kancheepuram, Mamallapuram, Crocodile Bank, Muttukadu Boat House and Golden Beach

3. Pondicherry Travel (One day) –

Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, Pondicherry Beach, Museum, Memaruvathur

Pilgrimage Tour:

1. Navgraha Circuit (Three days) –

Vaitheswaran Kovil (Angaraha – Mars), Thiruvenkadu (Budhan – Mercury), Keezhperumpallam (Ketu), Thirunallar (Shani – Saturn), Alangudi (Guru – Jupiter), Thingalur (Chandran – Moon), Thirunageswaram (Rahu), Surianar Koil (Surya – Sun) and Kanjanur (Sukra – Venus)

2. Thiruthani-Kalahasti (One day) –

Thiruthani – Nallathoor (Anjaneyar) – Mathur (Mahishasuramardhini) – Kalahasti (Rahu Kala pooja)

3. Tirupati Tour (Day)-

Tirupathi, Tirumala, Tiruchanur

4. Vaishnav Temples Tour (Five days) –

Trichy, Thirumayam, Thirukostiyar, Thirupullani, Rameshwaram, Koodalalagar Koil (Madurai), Thiruthangal, Sreevilliputhur, Tirunelveli, Nava thirupathigal, Thirukkurungudi, Vanamamalai, Madurai, Thirumohoor, Alagar Koil, Meenakshi Amman Koil, Srirangam

Leisure Tour:

Tamil Nadu Tour (Eight days) –

Pondicherry, Pichavaram, Chidambaram, Vaitheeswaran Koil, Nagore, Velankanni, Thanjavur, Rameshwaram, Mandapam, Kanniyakumari, Suchindram, Madurai, Kodaikanal, Trichy

East-West Cost Tour (Eight days) –

Thiruvannamalai, Yercaud, Marudhamalai, Coimbatore, guru-vayur, Kaladi, Cochin, Allepey, Thiruvananthapuram, Kovalam, Suchindram, Kanniyakumari, Coutallam, Madurai, Trichy, Melmaruvathur

# Visit Tamil Nadu Tourism for detailed Tours

Temples:

  • Brahdeeshwar Temple (Big Temple)
  • Kumbakonam
  • Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple
  • Rockfort Temple
  • Nataraja Temple
  • Lord Muruga Temple
  • Kanchipuram
  • Rameshwaram

Beaches:

  • Chennai – Marina Beach, Elliots’ beach
    Mamallapuram
    Sudurangapattinam
    kanyakumari
    Vattakotai
    Rameshwaram
    Mandapam
    Kurusadai islans
    Tranquebar
    Velankanni and Nagore