Tamil Nadu

Introduction to Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu has a glorious past, a vibrant culture, a rich tapestry of history, and natural bounty in the form of blue beaches and clear skies, Tamil Nadu is a tourist's dream come true. One can enjoy on the Marina beach, go cruising in the theme parks, or let the mind search for peace in the midst of magnificent temples. Alternatively, one can relish the mouth-watering dosas, savor the refreshing filter coffee, or enjoy the Bharatnatyam performances. Tamil Nadu is not about the past only, but it has set it's site on the future. The state is developing rapidly on all the fronts whether it is economy, social, human resource, culture, and so on. Tamil Nadu is one of the top three Indian states which receive highest foreign investment in the sectors like automobiles, information technology, power, telecommunication, and others. On the social front, the state has a high per capita income, there is easy availability of social resources to people, and it produces quite a large number of trained manpower to increase the productivity. No wonder that the past and present in Tamil Nadu has a harmonious coexistence.

Tourist Attraction:

The temples in Tamil Nadu represent the quintessence of Dravidian culture. Several dynasties like: Cheras, Cholas, Pallavas and Pandyan have ruled over the land and left indelible mark on it in their marvelous creations. Master craftsmen have etched in stone the tales from myths and legends, epic battles, demons with intricate details on the temple facades, which have defied time. Tamil Nadu is deservingly called The Land of Enduring Heritage. Some important temples are:

Mahabalipuram: Built in 7th century AD, it is now a world heritage destination. The most famous are the Five Chariots, the shore temple and Arjuna's penance.

Kanchipuram: 75kms from Chennai, The city is one of the seven most sacred temples of the Hindus. The most renowned is the Kailasnatha Temple.

Madurai: Known as the Athens of the East, Madurai traces its past to 4th century BC. It is the land of huge Meenakshi Temple.

Tanjore: Gangaikondacholapuram, Thiruvarur (world Heritage Monument) and the Brihadeeswarar Temple are located in this scenic city, which are some major tourist attractions in Tamil Nadu.

The hill stations in Tamil Nadu would overwhelm you if the temples have already charmed. Nestled in the Western Ghat ranges, these places promise breathtaking views of green-coated valleys, cascading waterfalls and thick woods. Hill stations remain major tourist attractions in Tamil Nadu because of the salubrious climate and serene ambience.

Ooty: Often referred to as the Queen of Hill Stations, is by far the most beautiful in the state.

Kodaikanal: 120kms away from Madurai, Kodaikanal fascinates with its wooded slopes and beautiful lakes.

Tamil Nadu boasts of a few picturesque beaches and as many as 5 national parks and 17 wildlife sanctuaries. At the southern tip of India, Kanyakumari is located right on the confluence of three seas - the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea. If you are a wild life freak, visit the Mudumalai Wild Life Sanctuary. Sprawling over an area of 103spkms, it is home to a variety of animals like: Elephant,

Gaur, Bonnet, Macaque, Common langur, Tigers and Leopards, Chital, Panther, Sloth Bear, Python to name a few.

Cities like Chennai, Trichy have a rich history to their credit and house many tourist attractions in Tamil Nadu.

Tamil cuisine is also a major draw for the visitors to the state. Tamil Nadu boasts of a fantastic tradition of cuisine that captured many hearts across the world through the stomach. The specialties of Chettinad are real gastronomic delights.

How to Reach Tamil Nadu

By Air: The Anna International Airport, 16 km south of Chennai, has flights to/from Sri Lanka, Dubai, Germany, Jakarta, Malaysia, England, Maldives, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore. Most major Indian cities are also connected to Chennai by regular domestic flights.

By Rail: The railway station at Chennai has connecting trains to/from all major cities in India. The reservation office is on the first floor of the reservation complex next to the railway station.

By Road: The bus terminals in Chennai are on either side of Prakasham Road in George Town, near the High Court Building.
 

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