About Tamilnadu
Travel
Tamil
Nadu is the very bastion of Dravidian cultural legacy and tradition and
since time immemorial, been a pioneer of peace and wisdom. The history of
it's people has echoed a legacy which is both rich and multi-dimensional.
Sharing boundaries with the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Kerala,
Tamil Nadu has an continuous coast line, contouring the Bay of Bengal.
Physically, Tamil Nadu is a visual extravaganza. Densely forested uplands
which bounteous in wildlife, intensively cultivated farmlands interspersed
with rocky water, mountain chains of the western Ghats, which give way to
fertile coastal plains and plateaus form the geographical features of Tamil
Nadu.
Cultural Benedictions !
Tamilians are inculcated with the virtue to appreciate culture, from a very
young age, and have a deep interest in music, dance and literature.
Classical dancing in the form of Bharatanatyam, has its origin in the
temples of the South East, and continues to be followed with a lot of
fervour and dedication in Tamil Nadu. Carnatic music is another art form,
that has evolved over the ages, producing artists of great repute. Festivals
are a daily feature in this region. Navaratri or Dussehra
(September/October), Diwali (October/ November), Karthika
(November/December) and Pongal (January) are the major occasions, celebrated
with great enthusiasm. A unique festival of Carnatic music, the Thyagaraja
festival, is celebrated annually in January at Thiruvariyar, the birth place
of famous singer poet Thyagaraja, where one can witness the amazing
spectacle of mass performance, in total harmony and rhythm.
Temples in Tamil Nadu were the fulcrum of society and even today art forms
that have their origin in religious worship continue to colour daily life.
Notable among these are splendid bronzes of deities, painting on glass and
Bharatanatyam, an evocative dance form.
Tamil Nadu offers the traveller excellent value, particularly in
accommodation. Hotel prices are generally lower than they are further north
and standards are often higher.
Gift of Mother Nature !
Although Tamil Nadu is one of the most urbanized states of India, it is
still a rural land; agriculture is the mainstay of life for about
three-quarters of the rural population. The major food crops include rice,
maize, Jowar, Bajra, Ragi, and pulses. The cash crops include cotton,
sugarcane, oilseeds, coffee, tea rubber, and chillies.
Mechanical endeavour !
The principal industries are; cotton textiles, chemicals, fertilizers,
paper and paper products, printing and allied industries, diesel engines,
automobiles and parts, cement, sugar, iron and steel, and railway wagon and
coaches. The state is the biggest textiles producer in India and an
important exporter of leather and leather products, cotton piece goods, tea,
coffee, spices, tobacco, etc.
Tamil Nadu has perhaps the largest number of
religious celebrations in the year. Most of the temple-festivals take
place in September-October and in the post-harvest months of
March-June....
Bharatanatyam is an Indian classical dance form
from the state of Tamil Nadu, which represents the language of rhythm
and melody in different patterns of curves, angles and lateral
movements..... 
The history of Tamil Nadu is very old and it is
believed that human endeavour s to inhabit this area began as early as
300, 000 years ago. It is also suggested that the first Dravidians of
Tamil country were part of the early Indus Valley ......
Tamil Nadu, true home of Indian vegetarianism, is
the land of the delicious Pongal, Idli, Dosa, Sambar and Rasam....
The length of road network in Tamil Nadu is nearly
1.70 lakh kms. Private bus operators link the important cities and
government buses ply the entire south..... 
Kunthakulam bird sanctuary is situated 33-km south
of Tirunelveli in Nanguneri taluk. Kunthakulam is a small and natural
scenic village, which is covered with natural forests and ponds....
Kunthakulam bird sanctuary is situated 33-km south
of Tirunelveli in Nanguneri taluk. Kunthakulam is a small and natural
scenic village, which is covered with natural forests and ponds....
The climate in southern India shows only slight
seasonal variations. Temperatures and humidity remain relatively high
all year round. Rainfall is common at any time of the year and the
Monsoon Season has only marginally more precipitation than at any other
time. 
Tamilnadu is a tourist's paradise. A rich culture.
A regal tapestry of history . A nature's bliss of blue beaches and clear
skies..... a modern state...... 
Government of India Tourist Office, 154, Anna
Salai Madras 600 002 Tamil Nadu , INDIA
Close on the heels was the art and craft of
Chettinad that began to flood the antique shop. There were beautifully
proportioned pillars in rare tropical woods, ornately craved doorways
and doors..
Tamil Nadu, the southern most state of Indian
peninsula is well connected to other parts of India by air travel. There
are quite a few Airports in Tamil Nadu and which are dotted in various
regions of the state...