Tamilnadu, known as the state of temples offers a lot to its visitors. Come and experience diversity.
Important tourist destinations in Tamilnadu
Mahabalipuram
Shore Temple, Mahaballipuram.
Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram is famous for its temples and monuments with architectural wonder, built by the Pallava dynasty in the 7th and 8th centuries. These monuments are approved by a UNESCO as World Heritage site.
Rameshwaram
Rameswaram, a temple town of Tamilnadu is one of the holiest places in India. Ramanathaswami temple is the main attraction of Rameswaram. The longest corridor in the world is situated in the temple. Agni theertham, Pamban bridge, The home of Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam, The former president of India and great Missile scientist, APJ Abdulkakam’s burial place, Five-faced Hanuman Temple are the other attractions in Rameswaram.
Kutrallam waterfalls
Kutrallam waterfalls is located in Thirunelveli district in Tamilnadu. This beautiful place is blessed with the charming beauty of Mother nature. Kuttralam waterfalls consists of a group of falls and the main fall is situated near the Kuttralam temple. Several health resorts and clinics are situated in and around the falls.
Valparai
Valparai is a tranquil hill station situated at a distance of 92 kilometers from Coimbatore. The journey through Athirapilly – valpparai route is a memorable experience for the visitors. Tea plantations are the main attraction of this place. Upper Sholayar Dam, Puncha Mugha Vinayagar Koil, Monkey Falls, Balaji temple are the other attractions of this fascinating destination.
Madurai
Madurai Meenakshi Temple
Madurai, an ancient temple town in Tamilnadu is famous for its Meenakshi temple. Madurai is also known as lotus city, because the construction of city is in the shape of lotus. Madurai Meenakshi temple is also famous for its architectural wonder. Thiruparankundram, a temple dedicated for Lord Muruga is a must visit temple in Madurai.
Kanyakumari
Vivekananda Rock Memorial , Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari offers a lot to its visitors. Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar statue, Kummari Amman Kovil, Gandhi Mandapam, Kamaraj memorial, Sunset point, Kanyakumari church, Wax museum are the main attractions of this beautiful place. Vattakottai, a place with historic importance is the another attraction situated a few kilometers from Kanyakumari.
Thanjavur
Brihadeeswarar Temple
Thanjavur is known as the city of temples. Brihadeeswara temple is the main attraction of this beautiful place. Also the place is famous for Tanjore paintings, sarees, antiques, fabrics and crafts. The other attractions include Siva Ganga Garden, Schwartz Church, Palace & Saraswathi Mahal Library, Art Gallery and Sangeetha Mahal.
Other Attractions
Kanchipuram- the silk street
Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram
Thiruvannamalai
Mudumalai Bird Sanctuary
Hogenakkal Waterfalls
Dhanushkodi
Tranquebar
Velankanni
Basilica-of-Our-Lady Velankanni
Bellikkal
Chettinad
Tuticorin Beach
Nagapattinam Bridge
Kumbeswarar Temple
Nataraja-Temple Chidambaram
Vedanthangal Bird-Sanctuary
Srirangam-Temple Tiruchi
Brahmadesam-Temple Tirunelveli
Vellore Fort
Hill stations
Yelagiri
Ooty
Kodaikanal
Coonoor
Yercaud
