Tamil Nadu Travel Guide

Tamil Nadu is one of the twenty eight states of India. It is bordered by many important geographical locations. It is bordered by Puducherry, Karnataka, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh. This is the southernmost part of the country and also bounded by Aravalli Hills, Nilgiri hills and Bay of Bengal on the eastern part and Gulf of Mannar and Indian Ocean on the southeast and south respectively. Tamil Nadu is famous for its ancient temples and its rich tradition and culture. This stateis also rich in flora and fauna and there are many reserves and park where you can spot various mammals and bird species. You can find various tourist spots in its various cities like Chennai ( The Capital city), Madurai, Coimbatore, Tiruchipalli, Kanyakumari, Tanjavore and many others are good place to visit.

Why visit Tamil Nadu?

• Tamil Nadu is a state where you can spot various Hindu Temples by visiting its various districts that are decorated with these ancient temples sculpted with rich Dravidian architecture.
• While visiting the capital city of Chennai you can visit the beautiful beaches, churches and temples. Among pristine beaches you can visit the Marina Beach, Covelong, Breezy Beach, and Edward Elliot Beach. Among various old and holy churches do not miss to visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of St.Thomas, St. Thomas Mount, and St. Mary’s Church. Among beautiful temples do not miss to visit the Parthasarathy Temple, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Sri Karaneeshwarar and Sri Ramakrsihna Math.
• Madurai is an important city of Tamil Nadu which you cannot miss. In this city you can visit teh very famous Meenakshi Temple which is counted among the most important temples in the country and everyday people visit in this temple in thousands. You can also visit the Koodal Alagar Temple and Thiruparakundram where you can visit a temple and also visit an Islamic Dargah which is ancient and holy.
• You can also visit Mammallapuram to see the wide construction line of the Dravidian Architecture. This city is a place where you can witness the richness of Dravidian culture through its temples and other construction. You can visit the Shore Temple built in 700 AD, Arjuna’sPenace, Five Rathas, Krishna’s Butterball, Varaha Cave and many other temples and caves.
• Tamil Nadu is a place where you can spot rich fauna through its various national parks such as Mudumalai National Park, Anaimalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary and many others.

Tamil Nadu Tips and Recommendations

• While visiting the beaches of Chennai make sure to not to go for swimming in them as they are not suitable for this activity.
• Do not miss to buy silk sarees such as Kanjeevaram, and other South Silk sarees while visiting Coimbatore which is known as the textile capital of the state.
• Do visit Kanyakumari if you really want to spend some lonely, serene and spiritual moments. This is a place where you can see the three great oceans of the Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean.
• Also you can visit Salem, Erode and most importantly Vellore where people from all over the world come for medical treatments.

Location Map Of Tamil Nadu

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