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Tourist Destinations


Major tourist destinations in the state of Tamilnadu are listed here. Brief information regarding the destinations and the portal address are also available.

Chennai Chennai is the capital city of the State, besides being an important district. The district city is one of the metropolis of India and serves as the gateway of the culture of South India.

Chidambaram Chidambaram greets us with a beautiful temple, dedicated to Lord Nataraja- God Siva in the form of a Cosmic Dancer. This is one of the few temples where Siva and Vishnu are enshrined under one roof.

Coimbatore Coimbatore. Also known as Kovai, Coimbatore is the second largest city of TamilNadu and one of the fastest growing cities in India.

Kancheepuram Kancheepuram is also known for its culture and civilisation. Kancheepuram is easily accessible from the state capital Chennai. It is a place to visit for everyone.

Kanyakumari Surrounded by Majestic Hills and the plains bordered by colourful sea-shores, fringed with coconut trees and paddy fields, here and there are few elevated patches of red cliffs with undulating valleys and plains between the mountainous terrain and the sea

Kodaikanal Kodaikanal is one of the beautiful hill station in India , it is unique rows and rows of silky pine trees sloping down to clear, cold streams, spectacular views which suddenly disappear in foamy mist, people bundled up in sweaters and overcoats this is ce

Madurai One of South India's great temple towns, Madurai is synonymous with the celebrated Meenakshi Temple.

Madurai India Madurai is the second largest city of Tamil Nadu. Given here is information on travel and tourism in Madurai city of India.

Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram) This is an elegant place to watch which a well established sea port was during the 7th and 10th centuries of the Pallava dynasty. This was the second capital of the Pallavas who ruled Kanchipuram.

Ootacamund (Ooty) Ooty means many different things to people. Most come here for the scenery, others for the weather, but some come here just for the various outdoor activities that are possible in this beautiful town.

Rameswaram The holy island of Rameswaram is known for one of India’s most venerated and most visited Shiva shrines, dedicated to Sri Ramanathaswamy.

Srirangam Srirangam is a holy place. Importantly for vaishnavates, because, their God Vishnu is in the name of “Renganathar” in a sleeping posture (called Anantha sayanam), which could not be seen any where else like this.

Thanjavur Thanjavur District is the Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu. The Big Temple and the other famous temples in the district are known all over the world.

Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) Tiruchirappalli, situated on the banks of the river Cauvery is the fourth largest city in Tamil Nadu. It was a citadel of the early Cholas which later fell to the Pallavas

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