Travel Guide of Tamil Nadu in India by Influencers and Travelers

Tamil Nadu is a state in southern India. It is the tenth largest Indian state by area and the sixth largest by population. Its capital and largest city is Chennai.

The Best Things to Do and Visit in Tamil Nadu

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1 - Kapaleeshwarar Temple

Kapaleeshwarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to lord Shiva located in Mylapore, Chennai in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The form of Shiva's consort Parvati worshipped at this temple is called Karpagambal is from Tamil. The temple was built around the 7th century CE and is an example of Dravidian architecture.

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2 - Tiruchirappalli

Tiruchirappalli, also called Tiruchi or Trichy, is a major tier II city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the administrative headquarters of Tiruchirappalli district.

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3 - Poondi

Our Lady of Lourdes Basilica, Poondi, is a Catholic pilgrimage centre located in Tamil Nadu, South India. Poondi is a small village located near Thirukattupalli in Thiruvaiyaru Taluk, about 35 km away from Thanjavur.

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4 - Mylapore

Mylapore is a neighborhood in the central part of the city of Chennai, India. It is one of the oldest residential parts of the city. It is also called Thirumayilai. The locality is claimed to be the birthplace of the celebrated Tamil philosopher Valluvar.

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5 - Chennai

Chennai is the capital of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, it is one of the largest cultural, economic and educational centres of south India.

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6 - Edward Elliot's Beach

Edward Elliot's Beach, simply called as Elliot's Beach and popularly known as Besant Nagar Beach or the Bessie, is a natural urban beach located in the Besant Nagar neighbourhood of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

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7 - Koyambedu

Koyambedu is a neighbourhood in Chennai, India. Situated in the western part of Chennai city, the Koyambedu area has become a major hub of activity in Chennai City after the inauguration of the Koyambedu market in 1996 and the Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus in 2002.

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8 - Adyar

Adyar, or Adyar-On-Sea, is a large neighbourhood in south Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is located on the southern banks of the Adyar River.

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9 - Perungalathur

Perungalathur is a southern suburb of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. A residential locality in southern part of the metropolitan area of Chennai, the town is served by Perungalathur Railway Station of the Chennai Suburban Railway Network.

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10 - Nandambakkam

Nandambakkam is a Neighbourhood of Chennai and a town in the Alandur taluk of Chennai district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is renowned for the Chennai Trade Centre and the Surgical Instruments Factory. In 2011 Nandambakkam has included in Chennai city by the government of Tamil Nadu.

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11 - Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Srirangam

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Tamil Nadu is a unique state in India whose past and history of culture is quite separate from the rest of India. Never under the rule of dynasties that have come and gone in North India, until the period of British Tamil Nadu has always had a history and a culture of its own, a part of Indian Civilization as everywhere else.

The Nilgiri Mountain Railway also known as Ooty's Toy Train, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway is perhaps the most extraordinary train journey you'll ever take. The trip starts from Mettupalayam and passes through Kellar, Coonoor, Wellington, Lovedale and Ootacamund, taking a total of 5 hours to cover about 45 kilometers. The beautiful scenes that you can see during the journey will include verdant forests, tunnels, misty and foggy landscapes, breathtaking canyons and maybe even sunshine and rain. The ship is so famous and amazing that it has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Kanyakumari, located at the tip of India, on the Laccadive coast, is a popular town that people visit not only for the purpose of pilgrimage but also to witness the beauty of its seascape. If you visit this town for any reason, you won't be able to leave without a visit to the Vivekananda Stone Monument located on one of two small rocky islands near the town that juts out into the Lakshadweep Sea.

The Brahmin Temple in Thanjavur of Tamil Nadu is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, also known by the names of Rajarajesvaram and Peruvudaiyār Kōvil. It is one of the most famous pilgrimage sites in Tamil Nadu and also one of the most famous works of Dravidian architecture. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the temple was built during the Chola dynasty and is one of their most enduring legacies. One of Tamil Nadu's most famous temples, the Marudhamalai Hill Temple, about 12 kilometers from Coimbatore, sits atop a granite hill in the Western Ghats. In addition to its architectural interest, the temple is also known for the healing Ayurvedic herbs found naturally grown here.

Frequently Asked Questions by Travelers planning a trip to Tamil Nadu

What are the best restaurants in Tamil Nadu ?

You can try Altitude Kitchen & Bar, Madurai Kitchen or Avartana if you want to taste the authentic Indian food.
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What are the best hotels near famous attractions in Tamil Nadu ?

Sparsa resort Kanyakumari : 200m from Kanyakumari Beach
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Sharayu One : 0,5km from Mapusa center (Brahmin Temple)
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Chariot Beach resort : Mahabalipuram Beach
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