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Introduction
Situated on the south eastern side of the Indian peninsula, Tamil Nadu is a land steeped in tradition. Ancient culture and heritage come alive in true form here. It Is a traditional state known for its dance and music.
The temples at Madurai, Thanjavur and Rameswaram and also at the country’s southern tip Kanyakumari, where the three seas meet, are unique and famous.
Tamil Nadu Is also known for its fabulous bird sanctuary of Vedanthangal; the Pallava cave temples, the hill resorts of Yercaud, Coonoor and Kotagiri; the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary in the Nilgiris; the spectacular jellikattu – the Iocal bull fight; the car pageants of Srirangam, Thiruvarur and Kanchipuram; the floating festival at Madurai, Triplicane and Mylapore in Chebbai; the celebrations of Pongal and Navaratri festival.
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Chennai
How to reach : Chennai is an international airport and a convenient halt for tourists. it is well linked on the domestic route and visitors can fly to smaller towns from here. An extensive and well connected road and rail network.
Where to stay : There is a vast range of hotels, motels and lodges to suit any budget.
What to see : Fort St. George, Fort Museum, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Sri Parthasarathy Temple, Santhome Cathedral, Little Mount Shrine, St. Thomas Mount, St. Mary's Church, the Snake Park and Children's Park, the Marina Beach, the Theosophical Society, Kalakshetra, Birla Planetarium, National Art Gallery and Government Museum, Anna Square, Aquarium, Elliots Beach, Valluvar Kottam, Anna Zoological Park (Vandalur), and Amusement Parks around Chennai.
Excursions : Mamallapuram, Tirupati, Kancheepuram, Thiruchanur, Pondicherry.
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Mamallapuram
How to reach : Easily accessible from Chennai (68km), the nearest airport. Chengapet (29km) is the nearest railway station.
Where to stay : The Ashok beach resort, ITDC hotels, etc.
What to see : Arjuna's Penance, the Shore Temple, mandapams and caves.
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Kanchipuram
How to reach : Chennai (71 is the nearest airport. All major towns in south India well linked to Kanchipuram y bus.
Where to stay : Various budget hotels.
What to see : Ekambareswarar Temple, Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple, Sri Vaikunta Perumal Temple, Kailasanathar Temple, Devarajaswamy Temple and Varadaraja Temple.
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Thanjavur
How to reach : The nearest airport and major rail-head is at Trichy (58 kms). Thanjavur is directly linked by rail to Madurai, Tirupati, Rameswaram and Chennai. Excellent bus services link it to other towns in Tamil Nadu.
What to see : Brihadeeshwara Temple Saraswati Mahal Library and Thanjavur Palace.
Excursions : Kumbakonam (36 kms), Tharangambadi (105 kms), Swamimalai (32 kms), Darasuram (34 kms), Tiribuvanam (45 kms), Thiruvaiyaru (13 kms), Nagore (88 kms), Velankanni (90 kms), Point Calimere (112 kms), Vedaranyam (104 kms), Manora (65 kms), Nagapattinam (83 kms), Tiruvarur (55 kms) and Tirunallar (101 kms).
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Tiruchirapalli
How to reach : Trichy is well connected by rail, road and air to most major cities in the country.
Where to Stay : Good hotel facilities are available.
What to see : Rock Fort, Vinayaka Temple, Jambukeswara Temple and the Government Museum.
Excursions : Grand Anicut (Kallanai) (24 kms), Mukkombu (18 kms.), Vayaloor (8 kms), Samayapuram (20 kms), Viralimalai (30 kms), Sittannavasal (58 kms), Narthamalai (37 kms), Elakurichi, Puliancholai (72 kms), Kodumbalur (42 kms) and Avudayar Kovil.
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Madurai
How to reach : A major town linked by air to Chennai, Mumbai, Bangalore, Tiruchirapalli and Calicut. It is also connected by rail and road to major cities and towns in South India.
Where to stay : Madurai Ashok (ITDC), Taj Garden Retreat and other budget hotels.
What to see : Meenakshi Temple and Thirumalai Nayakar Palace.
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Kodaikanal
How to reach : The nearest airport is Madurai (120 km). The nearest railway station, Kodai road (80km) is on the Madurai-Chennai sector.
Where to stay : Fine luxury hotels and budget hotels.
What to see : Shenbaganur Museum, Coaker's Walk, Green Valley View, Bear Shola Falls, Pillar Rocks.
Excursions : Silver Cascade, Perumal Peak, Berijam Lake, Kukkal Cave and Fairy Falls.
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Kanniya Kumari
How to reach : The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram (90 km). Kanniya Kumari is well linked to the other parts of the country by rail. Good bus services link the town to most parts of South India.
Where to stay : Budget accommodation including the TTDC hotels.
What to see : Kanniya Kumari Temple, Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Gandhi Memorial and Vattakottai Fort.
Excursions : Nagaraja Temple (20 kms), Suchindram (13 kms), Udayagiri Fort (34 kms), Padmanabhapuram Palace (45 kms), Tiruchendur, Courtallam Falls (137 kms).
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Coimbatore
How to reach : Linked by air to Chennai and other metropolitan cities. Is on the main railway line to Kerala and is well connected to various cities around the country Excellent bus services are available to most major cities in the South.
Where to stay : Has a host of hotels.
What to see : Perur Temple, Maruthamalai Temple and VO.C. Park.
Excursions : The Siruvani Waterfalls and Dam (37 kms), Palakkad (Palghat) (50 kms), Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary (90 kms).
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Udhagaman-dalam
How to reach : Coimbatore (100 kms) is the nearest airport. A hill train links Udhagamandalam and Coonoor to Mettupalayam which is connected in turn on the broad guage route to Coimbatore and Chennai. Excellent bus services run between Udhagamandalam and Coimbatore, Udhagamandalam and Bangalore via Mysore (299 kms) and other important towns in the area.
Where to stay : Excellent hotels to suit every pocket.
What to see : The Udhagamandalam Lake, Botanical Gardens, Dodabetta Peak and Wenlock Downs.
Excursions : Kalhatti Falls (14 kms), Glenmorgan (17 kms), Coonoor (19 kms), Pykara (21 kms), Avalanche (28 kms), Mukurthi Peak and Mukurthi National Park (40 kms).
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Pondicherry
Pondicherry is a home to the famous Aurobindo Ashram and is renowned for its French styled architecture and cuisine.
How to reach : 160 kms from Chennai, Pondicherry is easily accessible by road and rail and is well connected with other cities in the south.
Where to Stay : The ITDC hotel Ashok, budget hotels, guest houses, lodges, etc.
What to see : Matri Mandir, Auroville (10 kms), Raj Nivas, Romain Rolland Library, Pondicherry Museum, Statue of Mahatma Gandhi, War Inside view of a Church Memorial, Statue in Pondicherry of Joan of Arc, Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Botanical Gardens, Church of Notre, Dame des Anges, Institute of Indology, Aurobindo Ashram, Chunnambar Beach Resort, Water Sports Centre, Mansion of Ananda Rangapillai.
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