Location: Tamil Nadu

TAMIL NADU:
The land of the Tamils.Colourful, exuberant, friendly.Finding its ultimate expression in stone, in music and in religion. Tamil Nadu, situated on the eastern coast at the southern tip of the Indian Peninsula, has a coastline of about 1000 km long. It is the home of Dravidian art and culture. The most famous temples are the Meenakshi Temple. at Madurai, the Kapalishwarar and Parthasarathy temples at Chennai, and the Srirangam temple in Tiruchchirappalli. The splendid festivals, the feast of carnatic music and famous dance form – Bharat Natyam, the shimmering silk of Kanchipuram and the most delicious South Indian food lingers for long in the memory of the visitor. Other facets of Tamil Nadu are its wildlife and its hill resorts that dot the Nilgiris and the nearby range. It is also one of the country’s major industrial and agricultural states.
An enticing mix of historical splendor, color and modernity, Tamil Nadu in India is a land that simply charms all its visitors. As one of the most popular tourist destinations in India, Tamil Nadu receives a good number of footfalls every year. In fact, a visit to South India can never be considered complete without a Tamil Nadu Tour and its delightful tourist attractions.
History of Tamil Nadu
Inspire of various invasions in India from the northern part, Tamil Nadu remained relatively unaffected by the turmoil’s of the early history of northern India. First, the Muslim invaders and later, the Mughals seldom tried to capture the South. Later several dynasties like the Pallavas,Pandyas and Cholas encouraged the growth of classical music, dance, sculpture and art, all of which attained the supreme level of excellency. The Pallavas made their capital at Kanchipuram, the Cholas ruled from Tanjore and the Pandyas ruled from Madurai. Karnataka and some parts of Tamil Nadu were ruled by the Chalukyas who brought the temple art of the South to the pinnacle of its glory. Even, the British influence was marginal; the early Europeans set their foot first on the soil of Tamil Nadu. With the arrival of the British East India Company in the mid-17th century at Madras, the Tamil Nadu began to acquire a colonial legacy which can be seen in the city of Madras and in the beautiful hill resorts in the interior of the state.
Place of Interest
City
Chennai (formerly called Madras), the ‘Cultural Capital of India’, is the fourth largest metropolis in the country with a population of over 8 million. At a distance of 337 km from Bangalore, 629 km from Hyderabad, 453 km from Vijayawada, 170 km from Pondicherry & 772 km from Trivandrum, Chennai is one the largest cities in India and capital of the state of Tamil Nadu. It is also one of the famous Tourist places in Tamilnadu.
Waterfall
At a distance of 47 km from Dharmapuri, 88 km from Hosur, 85 km from Salem, 146 km from Bangalore, 345 km from Chennai, 180 km from Mysore, 114 km from Yercaud and 217 km from Coimbatore, Hogenakkal Falls is a waterfall in on the Kaveri (or Cauvery) River located in Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu. It is a major Places to visit in Tamilnadu and also one of the best waterfalls in India, sometimes referred to as the ‘Niagara of India’.
Historical &Heritage Pilgrimage
At a distance of 75 km from Chennai, 68 km from Vellore, 65 km from Mahabalipuram, 108 km from Tirupati& 127 km from Pondicherry, Kanchipuram or Kanchi is one of the most famous pilgrimage sites in Tamil Nadu. It is a temple town and the headquarters of Kanchipuram district. Kanchipuram is one of the most popular weekend getaways from Chennai and one of the major Places to visit in Tamilnadu.
Hill Station
At a distance of 95 km from Dindigul, 117 km from Madurai, 169 km from Coimbatore, 469 km from Bangalore, 272 km from Kochi, 162 km from Munnar, 253 km from Ooty& 528 km from Chennai, Kodaikanal, also referred to as Kodai is one of the best hill stations in South India and also one of the top places to experince the Tourism in Tamilnadu.
Beach | Historical & Heritage
At a distance of 57 km from Chennai, 65 km from Kanchipuram, 96 km from Pondicherry, 420 km from Madurai and 290 km from Trichy, Mahabalipuram (also called Mamallapuram) is situated in Kanchipuram district in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is famous for its shore temples built in 7th century. Mahabalipuram is one of the must visit weekend getaways from Chennai for one day trip. This also a major historical / heritage site in Tamil Nadu and one of the best places to experience Tamilnadu Tourism.