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Chennai, The Gateway to the South; Chennai
(formerly Madras) located besides the Bay of Bengal is embraced by it
from the east, while the state of Andhra Pradesh is beautifully located
on its northwest.
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Chidambaram (also Thillai) literally means the sky
permeated by an atmosphere of intelligence and wisdom. According to
legend, it was once a forest of tillai, a mangrove species of trees.
There was once a small shrine on the banks of a tank.
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Kancheepuram, the capital of the Pallava and
dynasty is one of the serene sacred cities of India. It is situated 76
kms from Chennai, 35 kms from Chingleput & 64 kms from Mahabalipuram
via Chingleput.
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Kanyakumari is the southernmost point of
peninsular India and the meeting point of three oceans-the Bay of
Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean.
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Madurai or the "city of nectar" is the
oldest and second largest city of Tamil Nadu. This city is located on
Vaigai River and was the capital of Pandyan rulers till the 14th
century. Madurai is an animated city packed with pilgrims, beggars,
business people....
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Mamallapuram, The town of temples, sand and sea -
Mamallapuram, formely known as Mahabalipuram is world renowned for its
beautiful Shore Temple......
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Rameshwaram is an island - of Lord Rama's temple
at Tamil Nadu is a terrific destination. Along with being a major
pilgrimage for the Hindus, Rameshwaram is a happening holiday spot too.
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Thanjavur is 55 km east of Tiruchirappalli. It is
the highly fertile delta of the Cavery River and the capital of the
Cholas during their supremacy.
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Vellore which is situated 145 km from Chennai, is
a semirural bazaar town. For tourists, it is acknowledged only for the
Vijayanagar fort and its temple, which are in an excellent state of
preservation and worth visiting.
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The most famous land mark of this bustling town is
the Rockfort Temple, a spectacular monument perched on a massive rocky
out crop which rises abruptly from the plain to tower over the old city.
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Aruppukottai is a small township and reflects the
cultural essence of Tamil Nadu. The residents of the township seem to
enlighten history with the lamps of culture.
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One of the most important cities of Tamilnadu,
Coimbatore is called the 'Manchester of South India' and is the third
largest city in the state. The headquarters of the Nilgiri region......
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The serene hill station of Coonoor lies in the
arms of the Nilgiri Hills. In fact Coonoor is located at an altitude of
1800 m. Geographically speaking, Coonoor lies at the head of Hulikal
ravine.
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The place is Kodaikanal, secludedly situated 2100
meters above sea level, in the beautiful Palani Hills. Kodaikanal is 120
Kms from the bustling city of Madurai and at least tens and thousands of
Kilometers from the mundane.
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Kumbakonam is the city of divine strife of South
India situated in Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. It is a fertile area
situated on the banks of river Cauvery and one of its tributaries
Arasalaru.
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Nagercoil is the capital of Kanyakumari. Until
1956, it was a part of Kerala, but now it is in Tamil Nadu. Nagercoil is
famous for Nagaraja Temple and the name derived from this Temple.
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Ooty, the Queen be seated in this heavenly abode
remained undiscovered to the great southern dynasties and it took the
British to explore it in the early 1800s.
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Samayapuram, lying at a distance of 11 km from
Trichy in Lalgudi taluk, is famous for the shrine of Mariamman, which
Goddess has a rich legendary and historical background
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Pondicherry, a Union Territory of India, came
under French rule in the second half of the 17th century
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To begin with, it was their food that made them
famous chiken Pepper fry, did more to Chettinadu cuisine and the
lifestyle of the Nattukkotai
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A historical important tourist spot with a serene
atmosphere and scenic beauty, with a calm Bay of Bengal surrounding it,
is not fully exploited
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As per the National Archaeological Act, any
monument of national importance is taken up over the Government and
preserved for posterity.
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Not far from the bustling town of Pudukottai, on
the periphery of the sleepy village of Annavasal..
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The historical Fort Dansborg at Tarangambadi, a
relic of the Danishera in India, is back in the limelight with ...
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Tamil
Nadu represents the nucleus of Dravidian art and culture. Ancient customs
and traditions, going back 3000 years, still flourish, woven inextricably
into the lives of the people. Their mother tongue, Tamil, is the oldest
living language of the world. 
