Tamil Nadu is a state in southern India with 32 districts and Chennai as its capital city. Some key facts: - Formed on November 1, 1956 - Area of 130,058 square kilometers and population of over 72 million - Tamil and English are the official languages - Economy is the second largest in India, with a GDP of over $260 billion - Known for its beaches, heritage sites, hill stations, wildlife sanctuaries and culture

2. OVERVIEW OF
TAMILNADU
FORMATION 1-Nov-56
CAPITAL AND LARGEST CITY CHENNAI (MADRÁS) MADRE DE DIOS
DISTRICTS 32
AREA 10TH
LARGEST STATE IN INDIA
TOTAL 1,30,058 KM2
POPULATION 6TH
POPULOUS STATE IN INDIA WITH 550 PERSON PER SQ KM
TOTAL 72,147,030
GDP (2019–20) SECOND LARGEST ECONOMY IN INDIA
TOTAL ₹18.54 LAKH CRORE (US$260 BILLION)
GROWTH RATE 13%
LANGUAGE
OFFICIAL TAMIL & ENGLISH
HDI HIGH · 11TH
LITERACY (2011)
80.33% ONE OF THE MOST LITERATE
STATE IN INDIA.
TRANSPORTATION
AIRPORTS
MAA , CJB , IXM , TRZ INTERNATIONAL
SVX ,TCR, HSR, TJV , NVY DOMESTIC
(PNY)*
SEA PORTS CHENNAI , THOOTHUKUDI ,ENNORE
ROAD WAYS 199,040 KM
RAILWAY 5,952 KM WITH 532 STATIONS

3. ECONOMY OF TAMILNADU

4. MAJOR CITIES OF TAMILNADU
SALEM
ERODE
TIRUNELVELI
VELLORE
THOOTHUKUDI
CHENNAI
COIMBATORE
MADURAI
TIRUCHIRAPPALLAI
TIRUPUR

5. TRADITION OF TAMIL PEOPLE
LANGUAGE
LITERATURE
MUSIC
DANCE
ART THEATRE
FOLK ART
MARTIAL ARTS
CUISINE
COSTUME
CELEBRATIONS & FESTIVALS
SCULPTURE
ARCHITECTURE
SPORTS
PAINTING

6. TOURISM IN TAMILNADU
WORLD HERITAGE SITES
WILD LIFE
BEACHES
CUISINES
CULTURE
LANGUAGE & ARCHAEOLOGY
HILL STATION
RELIGIOUS SITES
MEDICAL
WATER FALLS

8. Beaches are not just a long stretch
of yellow or white sand layer dotting
the coastline . It is a nature’s gift
with Glittering Sea, Roaring and
Curving waves and cool breeze. It is a
package of nature for human pleasure.
Some of them are sun tanning beaches ,
some more are water sport adventure
spots, many are cooling off sites on a
hot and sultry weather. There is no
need for Season or reason to go to
beach. Age and denomination is no bar
here. Tamil Nadu has a 1076 km coast
line and it is the second largest coast
line from Chennai on the Coromandel
Coast. 57% of the coastline are Sandy
Beaches. Some of the beaches have
elaborate water sports activities and
others are aligned with exotic
attractions like Monuments, Fort,
popular Temples and Churches. Beaches
with Sunrise and Sunset view and unique

9. A beautiful and mesmerizing 13 km stretch of beach from Fort St.
George to the north of Besant Nagar Chennai. This is the second
longest beaches of the world. This was a stretch of mud, before the
Madras Port was built., captivated by its beauty, modified the
stretch to form a promenade and it was named as Madras
Marina. Activity here ranges from enjoying sun rise on clear days
and the waves touching the feet; playing different beach games;
walking along the beach track; mouth watering local delicacies of
the eateries around; children and youngsters enjoying a pony
ride and tasting the delicious and Marina’s brand equity Sundal and
Murukku.
MARINA BEACH

10. It is 60 Km south of Chennai City. Mamallapuram beach is a 20 km long
stretch . This was originally a Pallav Dynasty’s Port. This beach is
visited by millions of tourists throughout the year. Again it is a
paradise for the younger generation too. It is known especially for
its Temples in the form of Chariots called rathas, mandapams (cave
sanctuaries), huge open-air reliefs and the temple of Rivage. long and
beautiful sea shore attracts millions of tourist throughout the
year. Mahabalipuram was included in the World Heritage Monuments
list of 1984 by UNESCO. Mamallapuram Dance Festival during December -
January attracts Exponents of Bharathanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali,
Mohini Attam, Oddissi and Kathak dance styles. Dakshin –A heritage
Centre on the way from Mahabalipuram to Chennai.
MAMALLAPURAM BEACH

11. Many call it KOODAL meaning it is the Confluence of three
oceans Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean. Kanyakumari
shore is popular world - wide, because it is the only places on
earth, where you can see the Sun Rise and Sun Set from the ocean.
It is the only place in India where one can enjoy the unique
spectacle of Sunset and Moonrise simultaneously on full moon days.
It is even more special and spectacular on Chitra Paurnami [full
moon that occurs in Apr-May] when one can view both the sun and the
moon facing each other on the same horizon, a rare sight of unique
grandeur, which seems to happen by prior arrangement.
KANYAKUMARI BEACH

13. WILDLIFE OF TAMIL
NADU
There are more than 2000 species
of fauna that can be found
in Tamil Nadu. This rich
wildlife is attributed to the
diverse relief features as well
as favourable climate and
vegetation in the Indian state..
Recognizing the state's role in
preserving the current
environment, the government has
established several wildlife and
bird sanctuaries as well as
national parks, which entail
stringent protective measures.
Tamil Nadu is also included in
the International Network of
Biosphere Reserves, which

14. ARIGNAR ANNA ZOOLOGICAL PARK
Perhaps one of the most popular picnic spots in Vandalur, Kanchipuram District,
the Arignar Zoological Park is an amazing place to discover the flora and fauna
of the region. A favourite weekend spot with both children and adults alike, the
Arignar Zoo is situated at a distance of 32 kilometres from Chennai city. It is
the largest zoo of its kind in South East Asia and is sprawled over an area of
1260 acres. In addition to having an extensive collection of endemic and exotic
animals, visitors can experience the wild first hand with a trip to safari parks
where lions and deer can be easily spotted.
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15. The Mudumalai National Park, one of the first forest ranges to be declared as a National Park
is located in the Nilgiri district in the border of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The park is
located in the Ooty-Mysore route and can be entered from both Ooty and Mysore. The National
park was recently declared a Tiger Reserve with a population of about 50 tigers.
Mudumalai National Park is one of the most critical ecological systems in the country, with
Bandipur National Park and Nagarhole National Park to the north and the Wayand wildlife
sanctuary to the south and between them they house more than 500 species of animals, birds,
reptiles and even more species of insects. Needless to say the place is breathtaking and
captivating for anyone who appreciates nature.
MUDUMALAI NATIONAL PARK AND WILDLIFE SANCTUA

16. It is not a coincidence that the picturesque attraction of Gulf of Mannar Marine
National Park ensconced within the larger Gulf of Mannar biosphere reserve in Tamil
Nadu. Spread across an area of 560 sq km and located in the Coromandel Coast region,
the national park consists of 21 islets enclosed by coral reef areas and the shallow
underwater habitat of marine biodiversity. The protected area has a high diversity
of aquatic animals and plants. For tourists, glass bottom boats are available in
order to explore this beauty attraction in Tamil Nadu. Also, the national park is
counted amongst the richest areas in terms of marine biodiversity and is blessed
with three marine ecosystems; Seagrass, Coral Reefs, and Mangroves. Such is the
beauty and exquisiteness of the coral reefs of Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park
that they are often esteemed as the ‘Underwater Tropical Rainforest’.
GULF OF MANNAR MARINE NATIONAL PARK

19. Hill Stations in Tamil Nadu
There are many hill stations in Tamil Nadu that are indeed
delightful places to visit. For anyone looking for scenic beauty,
the hill stations in Tamil Nadu provide with one of the best facets
of tourism in Tamil Nadu. From the beautiful Tea gardens in Ooty to
the lakes and various trekking opportunities in Kodaikanal and
Yercaud, Tamil Nadu has something to cater for the needs of all
kinds of people, be it college friends or families. Coonoor and
Hogenakkal are enchanting hill stations in Tamil Nadu.

20. The Blue Mountains have always been
shrouded in mysticism, and Ooty is no
exception to that. Approximately 85 km
away, Coimbatore Airport is the
aerodrome closest to Ooty. For every
mountain lover, the very idea of
travelling to the city known as the
Queen of the Hills holds an allure
like no other. Once regarded as the
summer headquarters of the East India
Company (and for a very good reason),
Ooty, also known as Udagamandalam, is
a hill station in Tamil Nadu which
serves as a very popular tourist
destination for anyone looking for a
picturesque place to relax and
unwind. Ooty is nestled amidst the
Nilgiri hills at an altitude of 2,240
meters above sea level and enjoys a
favourable climate all year round.
Known For : Nilgiri Mountain
“QUEEN OF THE HILL
STATION” Ooty

21. TOP PLACES TO VISIT IN OOTY
Ooty Lake Emerald Lake, OotyNilgiri Mountain Railway
Ooty Botanical Gardens Ooty Rose Garden Avalanche Lake

22. Located in the state of Tamil Nadu,
Kodaikanal is one of the most famous
honeymoon destinations in India. The
airport nearest to Kodaikanal is
Madurai, about 120 kilometres away A
Lakeside resort town of Tamil Nadu,
Kodaikanal has a beautiful climate,
mist-covered manicured cliffs and
waterfall that come together to
create the ideal setting for a
perfect getaway. Kodaikanal means
'the gift of the forests'.
Nestled amidst the rolling slopes of
the Palani Hills, Kodaikanal stands
at an altitude of 7200 feet above
sea level, and once you visit this
hill station, you will find that
every bit of what you have imagined
it to be is real.
“THE PRINCESS OF HILL STATIONS”
Kodaikanal
Known For : Green Valley View (Suicide Point), Kodai Lake, Bear Shola Falls

23. Devil's KitchenThalaiyar FallsPillar Rocks
Kodai LakeGreen Valley View (Suicide Point)Bear Shola Falls
TOP PLACES TO VISIT IN KODAIKANAL

24. Situated at 1500m above sea level in
the Coimbatore district of Tamil
Nadu, Valparai is an obscure yet
tranquil hill station in the Anamalai
Hills. Its alluring combination of
grassy knolls, clean air, and
picturesque sights entice tourists
from all over the country and beyond,
rendering it one of the most sought-
after destinations in the southern
region of the Western Ghats.
It is the haven of those who yearn to
visit similar hill stations like
Ooty, Kodaikanal, and Coorg but are
discouraged by the eruption of
vacation-footfall in those places.
Everyone -- from corporate workers or
students seeking respite from the
noise of their urban lives to nature-
loving souls and trekking-enthusiasts
-- can gain something worthwhile from
travelling to and staying at
Valparai. It truly is the 'seventh
VALPARA
I

25. Aaliyar Dam Monkey Falls
Grass Hills

26. CHENNAI
Chennai also known as madras (the official name until 1996),
is the capital of the indian state of tamil nadu. Located on
the coromandel coast off the bay of bengal, it is the
biggest cultural, economic and educational centre of south
india. According to the 2011 indian census, it is the sixth-
most populous city and fourth-most populous urban
agglomeration in india.
Chennai is among the most-visited Indian cities by foreign
tourists. It was ranked the 43rd-most visited city in the
world for the year 2015
Chennai attracts 45 percent of health tourists visiting
India, and 30 to 40 percent of domestic health tourists. As
such, it is termed "India's health capital".
Places to Visit in Chennai : Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam,
Thousand Light Mosque, St. George Fort and Museum, Marina
Beach, San Thome Cathedral and Basillica, Guindy National
Park and Snake Park, Elliots Beach, Sri Bhaktha
Anjaneyaswami Temple, etc.
BY FLIGHT : Chennai International Airport, situated around 20 km away from the city centre, is among the
busiest airports in the country. Chennai is well connected with prime Indian as well as foreign cities
such as Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Dubai, Singapore, Frankfurt and Muscat,
to list a few. After reaching the airport, travellers can hire taxis to reach anywhere in Chennai.
BY TRAIN : Chennai Central (MAS) and Chennai Egmore (MS) are the two main railway stations in Chennai
connecting the city with major Indian destinations like Delhi, Cochin, Kolkata, Bangalore and Hyderabad,
and most of the other big Indian cities.
BY ROAD : Chennai is well linked with several nearby cities and towns via decent motorable roads. The
city is also home to Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus or CMBT (11 km from city centre), which is one of the
largest bus stations in the country, sprawling across an area of about 37 acres. There are various
national highways connecting Chennai with Trichy (330 km), Bangalore (350 km), Coimbatore (500 km) and

27. TIRUCHIRAPPALLI
At a distance of 334 km from Chennai, 133 km from Madurai,
and 212 km from Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, also called
Tiruchi or Trichy is the 4th largest city and administrative
headquarters of Tiruchirappalli District in Tamilnadu.
Situated on the banks of the Cauvery River, Trichy is one of
the famous Tourist places in Tamilnadu.
The history of Tiruchirappalli begins in the 3rd century BC,
when it was under the rule of the Cholas. It was a
stronghold of the early Cholas which later fell to the
Pallavas. But the Pallavas never really managed to retain
control of this strategic city and lost it to the Pandyas
several times. Trichy continued to be in the possession of
Cholas until the decline of the empire after which it became
a Vijayanagara stronghold. Trichy came under the rule of
Nayaks of Madurai after the collapse of Vijayanagara, later
to the Marathas of Tanjore, the Nawabs of Carnatic, the
French and finally
Reaching Tiruchirappali
There are regular flights from other major cities of the
country to Tiruchirappalli.
Airport: Civil Airport (TRZ)
Tiruchirappalli is well connected to other major cities of
the country via regular trains.
Railway Station: Tiruchchirappalli Junction (TPJ), Ponmalai
Golden Rock (GOC), Srirangam (SRGM), Tiruchirappalli Fort
(TP), Tiruchirappalli Town (TPTN)
Regular buses to Tiruchirappalli from major cities of the

28. It is located on the banks of the Noyyal River and
surrounded by the Western Ghats. Coimbatore is the
second largest city in Tamil Nadu after Chennai,
Coimbatore is famous for textiles. Visitors to
Coimbatore must not miss the dazzling array of shops
selling Kanchivaram, Benares and designer sarees at
Cross-Cut Road. Coimbatore is also known for its
numerous jewelry stores situated along Cross-Cut Road
and Town Hall Area. To the northwest is the centuries-
old, Dravidian-style Arulmigu Subramaniyaswami Temple,
Marudamalai. The colorful and intricately carved
Arulmigu Patteeswarar Swamy Temple lies southeast of
here. In the center, the Gass Forest Museum has a huge
collection of preserved animals and tree trunks.
Southeast, birds and butterflies inhabit Singanallur
Lake.
COIMBATORE
Aerial distance is 998 km. There is/are 5 direct train
from Coimbatore to Mumbai.
These train(s) is/are Bikaner Ac Exp (22476), Ten Dr
Express (22630), Rajkot Express
(16614), Mumbai Express (16332) and Cape Mumbai Exp
(16382) etc. The minimum time a train takes to reach
Mumbai from Coimbatore is 22h 35m.
There are regular flights from other major cities of
the country to Coimbatore.
Airport(s): Peelamedu Airport (CJB)
There are regular buses to Coimbatore from other major
cities of the country.
Bus Station(s): Covai (Coimbatore).

29. Madurai is a major city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
It is the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu and the
administrative headquarters of Madurai District, the third
largest city in Tamil Nadu and 44th most populated city in
India. Located on the banks of River Vaigai, Madurai has
been a major settlement for two millennia.
Madurai is closely associated with the Tamil language, and
the third Tamil Sangam, a major congregation of Tamil
scholars said to have been held in the city. The city is
believed to be of significant antiquity and has been ruled,
at different times, by the Pandyas, Cholas, Madurai
Sultanate, Vijayanagar Empire, Madurai Nayaks, Carnatic
kingdom, and the British East India Company British Raj.
The city has a number of historical monuments, with
the Meenakshi Temple and the Tirumalai Nayak Palace being
the most prominent. Madurai is an important industrial and
educational hub in South Tamil Nadu.
MADURAI
BY AIR: Madurai airport is just 10 km away from the main city and it is well connected to all major
cities of India. Nearest international airport is Chennai. There are daily flights from Chennai,
Trichy, Bengaluru and Coimbatore. Taxis are available from the airport to the city.
BY TRAIN: Direct trains are available from many cities of India. From Chennai it takes seven hours to
reach Madurai and trains run daily. The fastest train on the route is the Vaigai Express, a super-
fast day train between Chennai Egmore and Madurai.
BY ROAD: Madurai can also be reached by road. Travellers can take either a bus or a car. National
Highway 45 and 45B connects Madurai to Chennai. It is one of the amazing drives that one can
experience. Apart from that, Madurai can be reached from Bengaluru via NH 49. Other cities from where
Places to Visit in and Around Madurai: Sri Meenakshi Temple, Aayiram Kaal Mandapam, Thirumalai Nayakar
Mahal, Idaikattur Church, Banana Market, Villacherry Pottery Village, Keelakuyalkudi and Samanar
Hills, Gandhi Museum, etc.

30. Rameshwaram is one of the most famous Pilgrimage centers in
South India anRameshwaram is one of the most famous Pilgrimage
centers in South India and also one of the best Tourist places
in Tamilnadu. Rameswaram Temple is one of the most famous
Shiva shrines in India. It is significant for Hindus as a
pilgrimage to Banaras is incomplete without a Pilgrimage to
Rameswaram. Typically, 2 days is required to explore
top Rameshwaram tour packages. Rameswaram Temple is renowned
for its magnificent corridors and massive sculptured pillars.
The third corridor of Ramanathaswamy temple is the longest one
in the world. Besides Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple,
Agnitheertham, Gandamadana Parvatham, Dhanushkodi, Pamban
Bridge, and Kothandaraswamy Temple are the popular places to
visit in Rameshwaram.
d also one of the best Tourist places in Tamilnadu. Rameswaram
Temple is one of the most famous Shiva shrines in India. It is
significant for Hindus as a pilgrimage to Banaras is
incomplete without a Pilgrimage to Rameswaram. Rameswaram
Temple is renowned for its magnificent corridors and massive
sculptured pillars. The third corridor of Ramanathaswamy
temple is the longest one in the world.
RAMESHWARAM
The nearest airport is at Madurai, about 174 km from Rameswaram. It is well connected by flights to
cities like MAA , TRZ ,BLR and BOM.
The Rameswaram railway station is the major railhead. Trains from Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore,
Trichy, Thanjavur, Palakkad and Bengaluru halt at the station. Taxi services are available from the
station.
Rameswaram is well connected by roads to other cities of Tamil Nadu. TNSTC buses ply regularly from
Chennai, Kanyakumari, Madurai, Trichy and other cities to Rameswaram. Andhra Pradesh State Road
Besides Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple, Agnitheertham, Gandamadana Parvatham, Dhanushkodi, Pamban Bridge,
and Kothandaraswamy Temple are the popular places to visit in Rameshwaram.

31. VELLORE
Vellore is located on the banks of the Palar River in the
northeastern part of Tamil Nadu and is separated into four
zones that are further subdivided into 60 wards. It is located
about 137.20 km (85 mi) west of Chennai, and about 213.20 km
(132 mi) east of Bangalore. According to a legend, many babul
trees (known locally as velan trees) surrounded this region,
which led to the name "Vellore“. Vellore is also known as the
Second Madras because of its importance and location relative
to Chennai .
Vellore Fort is important to Vellore's history. Due to a lack
of historical records, it is not known exactly when the fort
was constructed, but estimates based on stone inscriptions
suggests that the fort was most likely built during the rule
of Chinna Bommi Nayak between 1526 and 1595. The fort is a
good example of Tamil Nadu military architecture, while
the Jalakandeswarar Temple within the fort
represents Vijayanagara architecture.
Best Places to Visit in & around Vellore: Vellore Fort, Sri Lakshmi Golden Temple, Vainu Bappu
Observatory, Yelagiri, Amrithi Zoological Park, Sceince Park, Delhi Gate, Roman Catholic Diocese, etc.
BY FLIGHT : Vellore 93 km away - Tirupati Airport (TIR), Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh , Vellore119 km away
- Chennai Airport (MAA), Chennai, Tamil Nadu
BY ROAD : One can avail buses at Town Bus Terminus (near CMC Hospital), Central Bus Terminus (Near
Green Circle), Chittor Bus Stand (near VIT Road) and at Bagayam and Katpadi, both of which are
junction bus stops.
BY RAIL : Travelling to Vellore by train is a feasible option as there are trains from here going to
destinations all over the country. Vellore has three main railway stations namely, Katpadi junction,
Vellore Cantonment and Vellore Town with Katpadi junction receiving the most traffic. Shatabdi
Express, Bangalore Mail, Guwahati Express, Chennai Express, etc. stop here. It is connected to other
states like Andhra Pradesh, Bangalore, Kerala, Jaipur, Mumbai, New Delhi and so on

32. TIRUNELVELI
Tirunelveli also known as Nellai and historically (during
British rule) as Tinnevelly, is a major city in the Indian
state of Tamil Nadu. It is the administrative headquarters of
the Tirunelveli District. It is the sixth-largest municipal
corporation in the state after Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai,
Trichy and Salem. Tirunelveli is located 700 km southwest of
the state capital Chennai, 58 km away from Thoothukudi and 73
km from Kanyakumari. The downtown is located on the west bank
of the Thamirabarani River; its twin Palayamkottai is on the
east bank. Palayamkottai is called as the Oxford of the south
India. It is a hub of many schools, colleges and many important
government offices.
Popular Tourist Attractions In & Around Tirunelveli : Kutralam,
Krishnapuram Temple, Kanthimathi-Nellaiyappar Temple,
Thoothukudi, Mundanthurai Wildlife Sanctuary, Papanasam,
Kalakadu Wildlife Sanctuary, etc.
BY FLIGHT : Nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport. Tirunelveli
46 km away - Tuticorin Airport (TCR), Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu.
BY RAIL: The town has its own Railway Station named as
Tirunelveli Railway Station. It is well connected to major
cities like Mumbai, Bilaspur, Coimbatore, Guruvayur and Howrah
through Nagercoil Express, Bsp Ten Express, Tiruchendur Express
and Kanyakumari Express.
BY ROAD : Tirunelveli is 53 Kms from Tenkasi, 54 Kms from

33. Located on the banks of River Kaveri, it is situated
centrally on South Indian Peninsula, about 400 kilometres
(249 mi) southwest of its state capital Chennai and about
80 kilometres (50 mi) east of Coimbatore and about 50
kilometres (31 mi) east of Tiruppur. Erode is an
agricultural, textile[1] and a BPO hub and among the
largest producers of turmeric, hand-loom and knitwear,
and food products.
Erode has a hilly terrain with undulating topography as
the Urugumalai, Athimalai, Chennimalai hills surround the
city. The Amaravathy, Noyyal, Bhavani, and Kaveri rivers
flow into the city. While no notable mineral resources
are available, loam, gravel and limestone are found in
abundance in the river beds.
Popular Tourist Attractions and Places to Visit in and
around Erode: Thindal Murugan Temple, Chennimalai Murugan
Temple, Vellode Bird Sanctuary, Sathyamangalam Tiger
Reserve, Brough Chruch, Bhavanisagar Dam Etc.
ERODE
BY FLIGHT : Instead of Erode you can a get flight to CJB
on regular basis.
Erode 90 km away - Peelamedu Airport (CJB), Coimbatore,
Tamil Nadu
Erode122 km away - Civil Airport (TRZ), Tiruchirappalli,
Tamil Nadu
BY TRAIN : There are regular trains from other major
cities to Erode.
Railway Station(s): Erode Junction (ED)
BY ROAD : Erode is well connected to other major cities
of the country via regular buses.

34. It is located about 160 kilometres (100 mi) northeast
of Coimbatore, 186 kilometres (116 mi) southeast of
Karnataka state capital Bangalore and about 340
kilometres (210 mi) southwest of the state capital,
Chennai. Salem is the Fifth largest city as well as
the fifth largest urban agglomeration in the state by
population and covers 124 km2 (48 sq mi).
Salem's traditional shopping areas are in the Town
area, with major retailers in Bazaar Street, Car
Street, ARRS Silks, First Agraharam and Chinna Kadai
Street. Reliance Shopping Mall, the city's largest
shopping complex is situated near Five
Roads.[Kurumbapatti Zoological Park and Anna Park are
government-run parks. Paravasa Ulagam and Dream Land
are amusement parks in the city.
Popular Tourist Attractions In & Around Salem:
Yercaud, 1008 Lingam Temple, Mettur Dam, Kottai
Marriamman Temple, Siddhar Temple, Skandasraman
Temple, Sankagiri Fort etc.
SALEM
Air : The nearest International airports is Trichy Airport (135Km) and Coimbatore airport (150km).
Rail : Salem Railway division has a total length of 842km and railway routes merging the junction.
So it plays an important transit point in south India.
Road : Three important National Highways NH7(North-South). NH47 (Leading to West) and NH68 (Leading
to East) intersect at Salem
Two major bus stands are MGR integrated Bus Terminus (New Bus Stand)- Mofussal Routes & Town Bus
Stand (Old Bus Stand)

35. Kanniyakumari is a town in Kanyakumari District in
the state of Tamil Nadu in India. The southernmost
town in mainland India, it is sometimes referred to
as 'the Land's End'.
A popular tourist destination in India, it is famous
for its unique ocean sunrise and moonrise, the 133
feet Thiruvalluvar Statue and Vivekananda Rock
Memorial off the coast, and as a pilgrimage centre.
Places to Visit :
The Thiruvalluvar Statue has a height of 95 feet (29
m) and stands upon a 38-foot (11.5 m) rock that
represents the 38 chapters of "virtue" in the
Thirukkural.
The Vivekananda Rock Memorial is a popular tourist
monument in Vavathurai, Kanyakumari, India. The
memorial stands on one of two rocks located about
500 metres (1,600 ft) east of the mainland of
Vavathurai. It was built in 1970 in honour of Swami
Vivekananda who is said to have attained
enlightenment on the rock.
The Gandhi Memorial Mandapam has been built on the
spot where the urn containing the Mahatma's ashes
was kept for public viewing before immersion.
Resembling central Indian Hindu temples in form, the
memorial was designed in a way that on Gandhi's
birthday, 2 October, the first rays of the sun fall
on the exact place where his ashes were kept.
To Reach :
Aiport : Near by airport are Thoothukudi & Trivandrum are 110 km
Railway: Nagercoil Junction (station code: NCJ) is a railway junction in Kanyakumari which connects to
chennai & Other major cities in India.
Road: NH 44 is 3,745 km long and covers the North-South. It starts from Srinagar in the north and ends
in Kanyakumari in the south. Bus to all city.
KANNIYAKUMARI

37. FAIRS AND
FESTIVAL
PONGAL:
In Tamil Nadu Makar Sankranti
becomes Pongal. It is a celebration
of the harvest, which is observed
for three days in January. Bhogi
Pongal, Surya Pongal and Mattu
Pongal, are the three days of
Pongal festivities on successive
days.
KARTHIGAI:
In the month of Nov/Dec people
decorate their homes with lights
to celebrate the birth of
Murugan, son of Lord Shiva. This
festival is particularly
celebrated in Thiruvannamalai,
one of the pancha bootha
kshetras and also an Agni (fire)
Kheshtra. On Karthigai Deepam

38. CHITHIRAI FESTIVAL:
Chithirai Thiruvila is one of the
longest festivals in the world and
held for almost a month during April
at the Madurai Meenakshi Amman
Temple. The most auspicious of all
these days is Chithra Pournami,
meaning full moon day. This day is
said to be when Lord Shiva married
Godess Mennakshi. It is celebrated
in Thanjavur and Nagapatinnam
districts.
NATYANJALI:
Dance festival, held in
Chidambaram as a tribute to the
Lord Nataraja – a divine form of
Lord Shiva. Dancers from around
the world come to the
Chidambaram Nataraja Temple to
showcase their talent and pay
tribute to the Lord Nataraja –
The God of dance.
FAIRS AND
FESTIVAL

39. THIRUVAIYARU FESTIVAL:
Every year during the month of Jan-
Feb, thousands of music lovers come
to the town of Thiruvaiyaru to
celebrate the Thyagaraja
Aradhanai festival.
Thyagaraja was a great saint and
one of
the founding fathers of modern
Carnaticmusic.
MAHAMAGHAM FESTIVAL:
Celebrated once in a Mahamagham- a
period of 12 years. When the
planet Jupitar enters the
constellation of Leo, millions of
devotees come to the temple tank
of the Adi Kumbheshwara temple
to rid themselves of all sins.
FAIRS AND
FESTIVAL

40. ANNAI VELANKANI FESTIVAL:
The church of the Virgin Mary in
Velankani is an important place of
worship for Christians around the
world. They gather from the farthest
corners of the world to gather on
8th of September 8th – the day when
the feast of the Nativity of Mary is
observed and the day when the
church was dedicated.
KANDOORI FESTIVAL:
Celebrated Is held to commemorate
the death anniversary of 16th
Century Saint Hazrath Syed Shahul
Hameed Quadir Wali, who migrated
from his native Manickapur near
Allahabad, UP and lived in Nagore
till his death. The Dargah of
Saint is more than 500 years old in
Nagore.
FAIRS AND
FESTIVAL

41. Dance
(Bharatanatyam)Bharatanatyam wasa dance technique
evolved in the South of India in Tamil
Nadu and practised in the Shiva
temples. It is a highly specialised
science with uses a traditional
background and rigid codes and
conventions. Bharatanatyam skillfully
embodies the three primary aspects of
dance. They are bhava or mood, raga or
music and melody and tala or timing.
The technique of Bharatanatyam
consists of the hand, foot, face and
body movements, which are performed to
the accompaniment of 64 principles of
coordination

42. ART AND CRAFT
PAINTING :
Tanjore is famous for its
paintings made on different
objects. Artisansuse wood, glass,
mica, ivory and walls to paint
usingattractive
colours. Jewels, drapery and architectural
elements like finely
executedpillars, rich
canopies, garlands of
ropesand
chandeliers are slightly raised
by the use of special plaster,
covered with pure gold leaf and
embedded with semi-precious
stones.
METAL-WARE:
Tamil Nadu has a rich tradition of
making metal objects which are
used for both religious and
secular purposes. A wide variety of
objects include standing lamps,
aarathi s. Shallow dishes in
circular, hexagonal, octagonal and

43. STONE CARVING:
Stone carving is a popular form of
artcontinued to exist over
centuries.The famous sculptors here
belong to the Vishwakarma or
Kammaalar community. A subsidiary
form of carving is soapstone or
maakal carving, found in the region
between Pondicherry and Cuddalore
and around Salem. These sculptors
are sold at high prices in
national and international markets.
POTTERY:
Pottery is an important craft of
Tamil Nadu. The state is famous
for its manufacture of thefamous
Ayyannar horses. The horses are
said to protect each village from
evil. The large terracotta horses
of Salem and Pudukottai are very
much popular and are of
greatdemand.
ART AND
CRAFT

44. TEXTIL
E
Tamilnadu is very famous for its textile work. Erode is the famous
textile market of tamilnadu. The city of Erode is also known as
the Textile City or TexValley, which is the dedicated Mega shopping
mall for textiles.Trading of textiles done forabout more than ten
crores every week. Many dedicated markets are there in Erode for
Textiles, like bed-spreads, carpets, dhoties, loom products and
knit- wears.

45. Famous sarees of Tamilnadu. ... Tamilnadu sarees are of different
fabrics like cotton, chiffon, silk, georgette etc. Different types
of sarees available in this state are Coimbatore saree, Rasipuram
silk saree, kanchipuram saree, Madurai cotton and Chettinadu saree.
Kanchipuram Silk Sarees Madurai Cotton Sarees
Nalli, Since 1928 is an Indian
wardrobe store and silk saree
emporium based in Chennai. It
is one of the oldest saree
shops in the Chennai's
commercial neighbourhood of T.
Nagar

46. COTTON SHIRTS FOR
MEN

47. LEATHER
Tamil Nadu is the largest leather producing state in India. It accounts
for 60% of leather tanning capacity in India. The state also accounts
for 50% of leather exports from India. Chennai, Ambur, Ranipet,
Vaniyambadi, Vellore, Trichy, Dindigul and Erode are major leather
producing centres in Tamil Nadu.

48. Atypical Tamil breakfastconsists of Idli or dosa served with sambarand chutney. The
dinner or lunch consists of rice with sambar or rasam served with various curriesand
pickles.
Thevarious types of Tamil recipes are described below.
•Dosai : crepes made from a fermented batter of rice and urad dal (gram),
•Idli : steamed rice-cakes, prepared from a fermented batter of rice and urad dal (gram),
and side-dishes are usuallydifferent kinds of chutney or sambhar.
•Upma/Uppittu :prepared from wheat (rava), onion, green chillies, and certain spices.
•Sambhar : a thick stew of lentils with vegetables and seasoned with exotic spices.
•Rasam : lentil soup with pepper, corianderand cumin seeds.
•South Indian Coffee : also known as Madras Filter Coffee is a sweet milky coffee popular
in Tamil Nadu. It is quite similar to the Cappuccino and Lattevarieties of coffee in
the United States of America.
CUISINES

49. CUISINE
S

50. BANANA BONDA
Stuffed with banana which is then
fried in oil. Contrasting the usual
spicy Bonda, this is sweet due to
the banana and is eaten as a snack
with tea.
RASAM
Tamarind forms the base of this
soup-like dish, and added to it are
tomatoes, pepper and cumin seed.
The rasam is almost a pre-meal
appetizer, which is light and
doesn't fill you up too much
before a meal. You can drink it as
you would a soup. It is good for a
sore throat too.
CUISINES

51. MURUKKU: Something to munch on with Tea
LEMON RICE
A lifesaver dish for all those moms who
are running late on tiffins. Moreover,
lemon rice is a quick and tasty dish and
is pretty easy to make. A seasoning of
onions, tomatoes, curry leaf, red chilly,
salt and lemon juice is made and cooked
rice is added and fried with the
seasoning. Some groundnuts and added to
the dish to give it some crunchiness
and balance out the sour taste of lemon
and served with chutney or vegetable
salad.
CUISINE
S
Most famous snacks that got its origin
from
Tamil Nadu and its name means twisted.
The batter is made by a mixture of rice
flour and urad dal with some salt,
water, cumin seed etc. It is then deep
fried in oil in various shapes.

52. One of the most flavorful chicken
dishes from the South Indian cuisine
and said to be most ordered in the
Indian restaurants. It consists of
Chicken marinated in yogurt, turmeric
ana a paste of red chillies,
kalpasi, coconut, kalpasi, poppy
seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds,
fennel seeds, black pepper, ground
nuts, onions, garlic and gingelly
oil. CHICKEN SALNA
Excellent side dish for paratha
which is very famous in Tamil
Nadu. A fragrant watery chicken
curry with a unique blend of
freshly roasted spices like cumin,
fennel seeds, pepper corns along
with shallots, coconut and
roasted chickpeas
The Special Chicken Chettinad
CUISINE
S

53. PARUPPU PAYASAM: A simple sweet treat from Tamil Nadu
PONGAL
One of the best sweet dishes of Tamil Nadu is the
Paruppu Payasam. It is made by roasting Moong dal
and cooking it in the pressure cooker. Some
jaggery syrup is added to the mashed moong dal
and stirred till completely cooked. This is then
served with roasted cashew nuts and tastes very
rich and creamy.
.
This is a staple meal during every auspicious
festival of Tamil Nadu. The dish is cooked with
ingredients like cardamom, green gram, raisins and
cashew nuts. According to the traditional beliefs,
Pongal is cooked in open space in the sunlight, as
it is dedicated to the sun god. The dish has two
variants- one that's sweet another that's savoury
which is served on banana leaves
CUISINE
S

54. FILTER COFFEE: “Madras Filter
Coffee”
The drink known as Kaapi, is the
South Indian phonetic rendering of
"coffee". The drink is also
referred to as Madras filter coffee,
Madras kaapi, Kumbakonam degree
coffee, Mylapore filter coffee, or
Mysore filter coffee. Outside India
the term "filter coffee" may refer
to drip brew coffee, which is a
distinct form of preparing coffee..
CUISINE
S

55. FAMOUS RESTAURANTS
SARAVANA BHAVAN
Founded in 1981 is one of the
best high quality vegetarian
restaurants worldwide with 25
locations within India and 85
locations outside India.
MURUGAN IDLI SHOP
Chain of Restaurants founded in
Madurai. It specializes in Idli.
The chain has 17 restaurants in
Chennai, 3 restaurants in Madurai
and 2 restaurants in Singapore.

56. Founded in 1957 at Dindigul. Presently it
operates over 62 outlets in India (out of
which 28 restaurants are in Chennai), 7
outlets are overseas (Sri Lanka, France, The
United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore and
The United States. Specialty is the Biryani
they serve. is one of the best high quality
vegetarian restaurants worldwide with 25
locations within India and 85 locations
outside India.
Buhari Biryani is a type of biryani rice
preparation immensely popular in the southern
state of Tamil Nadu. One of the oldest
restaurant chains of Chennai. The restaurant
serves great food, whether Indian, mughlai or
chineese. Lots of history and one can read
them once at the restaurant. The price is
reasonable and the service is prompt.
Definitely a place to go if you want to taste
some great dishes.
FAMOUS RESTAURANTS

57. Age-old eateries in old Madras,
Periamet a leather hub that stretches
from Central Station to Madras
Veterinary College. National Durbar
resturant established since 1955 is
famous for its Special Falooda and non
veg food like Biryani Paya Curry and
other dishes.
FAMOUS RESTAURANTS

59. Mahabalipuram also known
as Mamallapuram is known for its
charming seashore and incredible
rock sculptures. The Group of
Monuments at Mamallapuram is a
collection of 7th- and 8th-century
CE religious monuments in the
coastal resort town
of Mamallapuram in Tamil
Nadu, India and a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. It is on
the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of
Bengal, which is 60 kilometers
south of Chennai. A visit to this
lovely place will rejuvenate all
your worn-out cells and fill you
with fresh energy. Nook and cranny
of this place are dotted with
numerous remarkable artworks.
.
Arjuna’s penance is the magnum
opus of Tamil Nadu artist; this
mid-seventh-century art is the
world’s largest bas-relief. Its
bulky size will make you wish for
thousand eyes to capture this
incredible art as a whole
MAHABALIPURAM
Most notable Cave Temples of Mahabalipuram are Varaha Cave Temple, Krishna Cave Temple and Pancha
pandava Cave Temple.

60. NILGIRI MOUNTAIN RAILWAY
Few of the mountain railways of
India are listed under the UNESCO
site namely Darjeeling Himalayan
Railway, the Nilgiri Mountain
Railway and the Kalka-Shimla
Railway. In which the Nilgiri
mountain railway is located in
Tamilnadu. In the
year 2005 Nilgiri Mountain was
added to the UNESCO world
heritage
list.
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is
a 1,000 mm meter gauge railway,
built by the British in 1908, and
is operated by the Southern
Railway. This is one of the key
attractions of the popular hill
station Ooty in Tamilnadu. What
make the ride a most memorable
one is its picturesque scenic

61. Western ghats of India also known as
the Sahyadri Mountains is declared as
the UNESCO world heritage site and
top ten “Hottest Biodiversity
Hotspots in the world”. This mountain
range is older than the Himalayas and
consists total of thirty-nine
properties which were designated as
world heritage sites in 2012, Twenty
in the state of Kerala, ten
in Karnataka, five in Tamil Nadu and
four in Maharashtra.
This mountain range is the dwelling
abode to many rare species of flora
and fauna. The five world heritage
sites of Tamilnadu Western ghats are
as follows
Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve,
Srivilliputtur Wildlife Sanctuary,
Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary,
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary and
Mukurthi National Park.
WESTERN GHATS

62. BRIHADEESHWARAR TEMPLE AT THANJAVUR
Brihadeeswarar temple which is also
known as the Tanjore Big
Temple or Peruvudaiyar Kovil is world-
renowned for its incredible
architecture. This colossal shrine
will make every beholder awestruck.
Brihadeeshwarar temple is a Hindu
temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located
in the South bank of river
Kaveri in the Thanjavur district
of Tamil Nadu, India. Being the ardent
devotee of Lord Shiva King Raja Raja
Cholan built this temple with his
utmost passion and brilliant
architectural Style. Every nook and
cranny of this colossal temple speaks
of Raja Raja Chola’s fame. The deity
was first named as the
“Rajarajeshwar”. Later during the
reign of Marathas, the deity was
called as the Brahadeswar or the great
Ishwara. According to the temple
facts, the main sanctum was built
purely with granite stones. It is

63. GANGAIKONDA CHOLAPURAM BRIHADEESHWARAR
TEMPLE AT JAYANKONDAM
Gangaikonda Cholapuram Brihadeeshwarar
Temple is just a replica of the
masterpiece Tanjore Big temple also.
The temple was constructed in 1035 AD
by Rajendra Chola I (1014-44 CE), the
son of the famous Chola king Raja Raja
Chola I, who built the Brihadeeswarar
Temple at Thanjavur. The grand colossal
Nandhi is carved out and positioned in
the same way as in Brahadeeswarar
temple. After the victory over the
Ganga dynasty, Rajendra Cholan built
this incredible piece of art at his
headquarters Gangaikonda Cholapuram.
Now the Gangaikonda Cholapuram town is
located in Jayankondam on the district
of Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu, India.
One can find the five shrines in this
temple and a lion well, which is said
to be added during the 19th century.
Apart from these, there are around 50

64. AIRAVATHEESWARA TEMPLE AT DARASURAM
This Dravidian
architecture temple is located
in the town of Darasuram,
near Kumbakonam, Thanjavur Distr
ict in the South Indian state
of Tamil Nadu. Airavateswara
Temple is a Hindu temple
dedicated mainly to Lord Shiva.
This temple is referred to as
the Great Living Chola Temple by
UNESCO and was declared as
the UNESCO heritage site in the
year 2004.
Darasuram is a small hamlet in
Kumbakonam known worldwide for
the incredible Airavatheeswarar
temple. This temple is not only
a place of worship but also
apart of the UNESCO world
heritage site. Built by Raja
Raja Cholan II in
the 12th century, this temple is
yet another feather in the hat

65. UNIQUENESS OF TAMILNADU
 Archaeological evidence points to this area being one of the
longest continuous habitations in the Indian peninsula , Evidence
for presence of Hominins with Acheulean technology , Paleolithic
industries ,Pre-pottery microlithic industries, Neolithic and fine
microlithic industries in Tamilnadu 150,000 BCE- 3000 BCE
 Tamil is one of the longest-surviving classical languages in the
world, Tamil is the only one that can be recognized by modern
speakers throughout time. For instance, some who speaks Tamil,
today, could read & speak ancient written Tamil texts. With other
languages, they change so much over time that the language would
be unrecognizable.
 Tamil is the official language in India, Singapore, Srilanka and
recognized as minority language in Malaysia, Mauritius & South
Africa.
 Oldest Indian monarchy is Pandyan Dynasty 1500 BCE -345 CE, which
included the inland city of Madurai and the southern port of
Korkai. Korkai is the Oldest sea port in anciet India which used
for spice & other commodity Trading during Pandya Dynasty with
European & Egyptian kingdoms.
 Tamilnadu was a pioneering steel alloy developed in Southern
India , Tamilakam present day Tamil Nadu in the 600 BCE and
exported globally. WOOTZ STEEL or DAMASCUS STEEL.

66.  Old Jumma Masjid is a mosque in Kilakarai Built in 628-630 AD, it is
believed to be one of the oldest mosques in the world . Constructed
by the Yemeni merchants and trade settlers of the pre-Islamic period
in Pandiya kingdom
 Fort St George or White Town is the first English fortress in India,
founded in 1644 at the coastal city of Madras, the modern city
of Chennai, St. Mary's Church is the Anglican church located at Fort
St George in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It lies East of Suez and
also the oldest British building in India.The church is popularly
known as 'Westminster Abbey of the East'
 The Greater Chennai Corporation established in 1688, is
the oldest surviving municipal corporation in India and the second
oldest surviving corporation in the world.
 Sarawswathi Mahal Library is a library located in Thanjavur. It is
one of the oldest Private libraries in Asia established during 16th
century and has on display a rare collection of Palm leaf
manuscripts and paper written in Tamil.
 Higginbotham's is an Indian bookstore chain and publisher based in
the city of Chennai. The company's first bookstore at Mount Road,
India's oldest bookshop in existence since 1844.
 Royapuram Station is the second oldest railway station currently
operational in India and the first railway station of South India
UNIQUENESS OF TAMILNADU

67. UNIQUENESS OF TAMILNADU
 The Madras Christian College (MCC) is an arts and sciences college
based in Madras It is considered to be one of the most prestigious
colleges in India. Founded in 1837, MCC is one of Asia's oldest
extant colleges.
 Madras Museum is a museum of human history and culture located in
the Government Museum Complex Egmore in Chennai, India. Started in
1851, it is the second oldest museum in India
 Chennai Port, formerly known as Madras Port, is the second largest
container port of India, Chennai eventually became known as the
Gateway of South India
 Madras High Court the court complex is one of the largest in the
world, Second only to the London Supreme court, established in the
Presidency Towns of Madras by letters patent granted by Queen
Victoria, established in 1862.
 Connemara Public Library at Egmore in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, is
one of the four National Depository Libraries which receive a copy
of all books, newspapers and periodicals published in
India. Establish in 1896
 On 10 March 1910, D'Angelis tested the aircraft in the suburb
of Pallavaram, making it the first flight ever in Asia. While
demonstrating it to the public during the ticketed show, he even

68. UNIQUENESS OF TAMILNADU
 Coimbatore is called the "Manchester of South India" due to its
extensive textile industry, fed by the surrounding cotton fields.
Tiruppur is a major textile and knit wear hub contributing to 90% of
total cotton knit wear exports from India
 The Kanchipuram silk sari is a type of silk sari made in the
Kanchipuram region in Tamil Nadu, India. These saris are worn as
bridal & special occasion saris by most women in South Indian States.
It has been recognized as a Geographical indication by the Government
of India .
 Kanyakumari or Cape Comorin is a town in the state of Tamil Nadu,
This place is located in the southernmost tip of the country and it
is where the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean meet
with Vivekananda rock memorial & 133 ft Thiruvalluvar figure.
 Golden Temple Vellore complex inside the Sripuram spiritual park is
situated at the foot of a small range of green hills
at Thirumalaikodi Vellore in Tamil Nadu , The temple with its gold
(1,500 kg) covering, has intricate work done by artisans specialising
in temple art using gold.
 Chennai is nicknamed "The Detroit of Asia" It is home to large number
of auto component industries. Tamil Nadu has manufacturing facilities
from automobiles, railway coaches, battle-tanks, tractors, motorbikes
and heavy vehicles to ships.

69.  The town of Sivakasi is a leader in the areas of printing,
fireworks, and safety matches. It contributes to 80% of India's
fireworks production. Sivakasi provides over 60% of India's total
offset printing solutions.
 Tamil Nadu accounts for 60 per cent of leather tanning capacity in
India and 38 per cent of all leather footwear, garments and
components. The state also accounts for 50 per cent of leather
exports from India,
 The Western Ghats is one of the eight hottest biodiversity
hotspots in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mangrove
forests of Pichavaram are the second largest in the world and
the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve covers an area of 10,500 km2 of
ocean.
 Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus is a bus terminus located
in Chennai, India, providing inter-state bus transport services. It
is the largest bus terminus in Asia. Koyambedu Wholesale Market
Complex (KWMC) is one of Asia's largest perishable goods market
complex
 Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) is the public
transport bus operator of Tamil Nadu, It operates buses along intra
and inter state bus routes, as well as city routes. TNSTC is the
largest government bus transport corporation in India
UNIQUENESS OF TAMILNADU

71. Chennai — 3 nights
Drive: 1 h 30 min / 56 kms
Mahabalipuram — 2 nights
Drive: 2 h / 95 kms
Auroville — 2 nights
Drive: 3 h 30 min / 141 kms
Kumbakonam — 2 nights
Drive: 1 h 15 min / 40 kms
Thanjavur — 2 nights
Train: 45 min / 50 kms
Tiruchirappalli — 2 nights
Drive: 2 h / 125 kms
Madurai — 2 nights
Train: 2 h 45 min / 161 kms
Rameswaram — 2 nights
Drive: 3 h 45 min / 189 kms
Tuticorin — 1 night
Drive: 1 h 15 min / 36 kms
Tiruchendur — 1 night
Drive: 2 h / 90 kms
Kanyakumari — 2 nights
Drive: 1 h 30 min / 87 kms
Tirunelveli — 2 nights
Drive: 5 h 15 min / 264 kms
Kodaikanal — 2 nights
Drive: 4 h 30 min / 172 kms
Coimbatore — 2 nights
Drive: 2 h 45 min / 85 kms
Ooty (Udhagamandalam) — 3 nights
Drive: 3 h 30 min / 260 kms
Yercaud — 2 nights
Drive: 4 h 15 min / 205 kms
Yelagiri — 2 nights
Drive: 2 h / 93 kms
Vellore — 2 nights
Drive: 1 h 30 min / 72 kms
Kanchipuram — 2 nights
Drive: 2 h / 72 kms
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