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 Tamil
Nadu, the southernmost state of India, is flanked by
the states of Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and
Orissa; the shimmering waters of Bay of Bengal and Indian
Oceans; the islands of Andaman and Nicobar and the country
of Sri Lanka a Palk Strait away from the Indian mainland
and harbors an equally rich tapestry of distinct cultural
traditions, art forms that have evolved around the temple
complexes with intricate stone carvings.
Be it the fishing communities scattered along the curving
coastline or the refreshing air of Ooty and Kodaikanal
hill stations; the ancient cities of Madurai, Kanchipuram
and Kanyakumari on the Cauvery River banks or the temple
architecture of The Cholas and the universally favorite
idlis and dosas; Tamil Nadu is a tourist destination
on many travelers list who not only travel to Tamil
Nadu to enjoy the dramatic scenery but also to revel
in the cultural traditions older than most places in
the world.
Tamil is a closely guarded language though Tamil-speaking
people are open and warm hearted with a slight flaw
in character - an unshakable passion for coffee.
Places to visit on your tour to Tamil Nadu:
Chennai - Formerly referred
to as Madras, it is the capital city of Tamil Nadu and
a metropolis buzzing with life. Apart from the common
tourist destinations of Marina Beach, Fort Museum, the
snake park etc., a travel to Chennai is incomplete without
genuine bonhomie in the cafeterias that dot the cityscape
as the Chola temples landmark the state.
Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin)
- A pilgrimage town for the Hindus, it is the
southernmost tip of Indian mainland that is gently caressed
by the racing waves emerging from the unison of Indian
Ocean, Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea. Experience the
stunning sight of simultaneous sunset and moonrise over
the bouncy ocean with our tour packages for travel to
Tamil Nadu.
Rameswaram - Located
on the Gulf of Mannar, it is one of the holiest pilgrimages
centers in South India especially renowned for the Ramanathaswamy
temple. Adam's bridge, a collection of reefs, sandbanks
and islets that nearly connect India to Sri Lanka is
curiously similar in location to the legend of stepping
stones mentioned in Ramayana.
Madurai - With the Sri
Meenakshi Temple located at the center of the ancient
city that breathes of Dravidian architecture with each
carving of mythical gods and earthly creatures and highball
arcs highlighting the gateways called gopurams, it is
high point en route the tour to Tamil Nadu.
Hill Stations to Visit on your Tour to Tamil Nadu:
 Kodaikanal
- The only hill station established by an American
missionary in India, Kodai, as it is popularly known,
is home to some of the most breathtaking sights with
the wooded mountain slopes, exotic shrubs and trees,
sensational waterfalls obscured by drifting rainless
clouds. Any travel to Tamil Nadu is incomplete without
a visit to this hill station.
Coonoor - set on the
miniature train line from Mettupalayam, it is the first
in the series of the three hill stations on the Nilgiri
Hills. The places most frequented by travelers are Dolphin's
nose and Lamb's rock. Kotagiri - or the 'line of Houses
of Kotas' is the second hill station on the miniature
train track. Walled by tea estates, it is a relaxing
stoppage en route to Ooty where you can visit the splendid
waterfalls at Catherine Falls, Elk Falls or enjoy the
panoramic view at the Kodnand Viewpoint.
Udhagamandalam (Ooty) -
After the inspiring journey though the thickly wooded
Nilgiris on the miniature train, Ooty's crisp air offers
a respite few homegrown hill stations can afford. Amidst
the charm of the southern England countryside with fenced
flower gardens that encase single-storey stone cottages
shaded by tall eucalyptus tree (an import from the arid
Australia). Activities such as a visit to the St. Stephen's
Church, a walk down the woody lane or trek up the spiraling
road enhances the feel of an English summer vacation.
Experience the invigorating cultural heritage of a culture
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