Tamil Nadu is a plethora of culture and tradition woven together which attracts tourists from the entire world. It is known as the ‘temple state of India’, and all across this magnificent state one will find a plethora of remarkable monuments, temples containing intricate carvings and humbling gateways. It is characterized by a history which dates back to over a thousand years and a very rich culture.
Each attraction will have a religious or artistic story attached to it which will leave one spellbound. Tamil Nadu is one of the favorite hotspots for people wanting a religious experience.
With its breathtaking hill stations and long sunny beaches Tamil Nadu caters to people who visit not only to soak in the culture but people who want to relax and just let go for a while. It boasts of a coastline that is 910 kilometers (600 mt) long, the country’s third longest coastline.
Tamil Nadu has a lot to offer to travel buffs from religious experiences to hill stations to sun-kissed beaches. The different areas in Tamil Nadu can be looked at as north and south and central region. Tamil Nadu is divided into 32 districts.
Northern Region
The major destinations of the northern region on Tamil Nadu consist of
Chennai,
Kanchipuram,
Mahabalipuram and
Pondicherry. Yelagiri and Yercaud are also famous attractions in the northern part. Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu and is the main centre where the traditional and modern merge. Kanchipuram is famous pilgrim destination and is also well known for its silk sarees.
Mahabalipuram is a heritage centre consisting of prominent temples and monuments and is also infamous for its sunny beaches which are a popular destination for tourists who would want to relax.
Yelagiri is a popular hill station characterized by its scenic view and
Yercaud is a place well known for its lake.
Central Region
The central region of Tamil Nadu consist of many a hill station which are renowned for their picturesque mountain ranges, beautiful scenery and striking greenery. Some of these destinations include ooty otherwise known as
Ootacamund,
Kotagiri and
Coonoor. Other popular places in the central region that attract a lot of tourists throughout the year would be Madumalai,
Thanjavur and
Trichy.
Madumalai is a place illustrious for its wild life sanctuary whereas Thanjavur and Trichy are prominent locations for pilgrimage. Ooty is known as the ‘queen of the hill stations’ and consists of picturesque ranges and scenery that is breathtaking. Coimbatore is a major city here.
Southern Region
The southern region of Tamil Nadu consists of quite a few hill stations as well. Of these, the most prominent is Kodaikanal, which is a cradle that combines modern facilities as well as a beautiful landscape. It consists of an attractive view of the surrounding mountain ranges as well as the charming feeling of lush green lands.
Madurai, Rameshwar and Kanyakumari are well heard of destinations in south region. Rameshwaram is popular place among pilgrims and is considered a holy place for devotees of lord Shiva as Rameshwaram temple is one of the Jyotirlinga Temples.
Kanyakumari is a place that is legendary as it is the southernmost tip of India. It is the meeting point of three seas-the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. It is an important pilgrim centre but is also well known for its beaches.
