The 4 BEST Travel Destinations In Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu Travel Guide
Tamil Nadu tour is for more than just cultural lovers. It is a whole package. In other words, there are hill stations, picturesque beaches, artistic hotspots, magnificent flora and fauna, and whatnot.
India has 29 states in all. And Tamil Nadu is one of the most tourist-friendly cities. But I feel you’ll most likely like the confluence of the western and eastern ghats. The flora and fauna of the place are also off-limits.
The history of Tamil Nadu is ripe with cultural and heritage remnants. Three famous dynasties ruled the state in three time periods. All three focused on building marvelous architecture that stands tall, even today.
The entire state is a treat for tourists. However, some places are people’s favorites. To name some, I would mention- Chennai, Kodaikanal, Kanyakumari and Ooty.
These are not all. However, the four cities will give you a clear idea of what Tamil Nadu offers tourists. So, I’ll suggest these four places for your first Tamil Nadu trip.
The 4 BEST Travel Destinations In Tamil Nadu:
Instead of wasting time on the beauty of Tamil Nadu, let’s check out the 4 best travel destinations you must visit on your trip!
Chennai
Chennai is the most popular and notable place in Tamil Nadu. However, it is culturally and strategically more prevalent than for touristry. Chennai has one of the busiest international airports in India. It also connects almost all major global destinations. The domestic airport is also well-connected with the rest of the Indian states.
The cityscapes are attractive, too. After landing here, you may take a detour public ride or rent a car to see Chennai around. However, Chennai’s first major tourist attraction is on the city’s outskirts. It is Mahabalipuram, a.k.a Mamallapuram. Above all, it is a cultural and ancient architectural site.
You will find marvelous carvings and sculptures on this site. Firstly, there is a specimen of a stone temple. Also, there are stone-sculpted statues and temples on the beach. Most importantly, all these specimens belong to the 7th century.
Kings built these to welcome merchants to their cities. But you need to travel to the beach, for other attractions here. Firstly, you will come across significant attractions like boating and fishing. You will also encounter other attractions on the beach. The beach has other attractions like boating, fishing, and others. Most importantly, the beach is far from the city (60 kms away). So, the city vibes are missing here, and serenity prevails.
Other attractions near Chennai are Yelagiri Hills and Sripeumbudur. But Chennai is primarily famous for its many temples, such as Kabaleeshwarar temple, Santhome church, the enormous Mosque, Kattubava Mosque, and Vadapalani Murugan temple. It also has many majestic monuments. Some of them are reflections from the colonial past. But the important ones deserve mention. So, visit St. George’s Fort, Vivekananda House, Victory War Memorial, and St. Thomas Mount during your first visit. This city also has the world’s second-longest beach, the Marina Beach.
There are other beaches too. Moreover, there are popular theme parks, too. The most important ones are MGM, Kishkintha, Queen’s Land and VGP Golden Beach.
You will also find a wildlife sanctuary here. It is one of the biggest in Asia. The Arignar Anna zoological park is also called Vandaloor Zoo.
Climate: hot and humid
Best time to visit: October to March
Kanyakumari
This is the southernmost tip of the country. Kanyakumari is an essential destination in many South India tour packages. Various dynasties had ruled this place in the past. It has also been one of the leading portals through which Christianity entered India.
Thus, you can find a lot of churches and various monuments from different centuries. This city is very famous for its beach-related activities. The beach is tri-colored due to differences in the depth at various parts of the sea. This place is where the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea, and the Indian Ocean meet. So, It is a picturesque place, no doubt.
Vivekananda rock and the gigantic monolith statue of Thiruvallur are the attractions in the sea.
Padmanabapuram Palace has been a place of a lot of news lately. It is an important temple built during the 17th century. There is a fort with a small museum in this temple. The place is famous for many reasons. Above all, you can find many antiques like Chinese jars, daggers, and others.
Apart from these are Thanumalayan Temple, Suseendram Hanuman Temple, Vattakottai Fort, Udayagiri Fort, and many others. Many temples and scenic places exist, such as Tirparappu Waterfalls, Ullakaarvi, Courtallam Falls, and Olakaruvi Falls.
Climate: Humid
Season: September to March
Madurai
Madurai is one of the oldest cities in India. It had been the hub where the language of Tamil grew. There are a lot of attractions in this place. This place is very famous for the Meenakshi Amman temple. This temple complex has 26 temples inside it.
It is one of the jewels of monuments of this place. Other attractions include Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal, Gandhi Memorial Museum, Koodal Azhagar Temple, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Banana Market, and Thriuparankundram.
If you want to enjoy the authentic culture of this place, visit Madurai during January. Pongal (Jan 15 to 17) is the main festival of this place. You can find a lot of performances and cultural programs.
Bullfighting is a common sport during this festival. Sugarcane and sweet rice porridge of Pongal are very famous.
Climate: Very hot
Season: October to March
Ooty
Ooty is the queen of hill stations. It is one of the most visited honeymoon vacation spots in Tamil Nadu.
Though the state is a tropical region, this hill station has a mild climate throughout the year. The best time to visit is between December and February. If you want to enjoy some floral attractions, visit during the summer.
The top places to visit are Ooty Lake, Doddabetta, Rose Garden, Avalanche Lake, Emerald Lake, Murkurthi Park, Stone House, and Botanical Garden. It is scenic everywhere, and you can buy fresh carrots just dugout.
Homemade chocolates of Ooty are very famous. Top activities include trekking, sightseeing, boating, and horse riding.
Remember to take the Ooty toy train on your way back. It is a heritage site and will be a wonderful experience.
Climate: cool and mild
Season: throughout the year
As stated before, there are a lot of other destinations in Tamil Nadu. There are a lot of South India packages that couples various places together.
Every city in this state has a couple of things to offer. Take advantage of all the cities in your package, and take advantage of the above-stated four destinations. Plan your trip to South India with the Maharajas Express train and feel like a King.
The Bottom Line
Tamil Nadu has an eccentric culture and rich culture. Each city has something to offer to tourists. We discussed only the main tourism sites in the state. Most importantly, there are some things for everyone here.
Not only the flora and fauna or nature, you will also like the local food, people and culture.
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