Tamil
Nadu |
the heart
of the Dravidian culture and tradition, has for
time immemorial, been a pioneer of peace and knowledge,
and the visual legacy of the culture of the state,
is among the most satisfying spectacles in India.
Sharing boundaries with the states of Andhra Pradesh,
Karnataka, and Kerala, Tamil Nadu has an unbroken
coast line, edging the Bay of Bengal. Densely forested
uplands which abound in wildlife, intensively cultivated
farmlands interspersed with rocky wastes, mountain
chains of the Western Ghats, which give way to fertile
coastal plains and plateaus form the geographical
features of Tamil Nadu.
The places of tourist interest in the state are
Chennai, the beautiful capital city; Mamallapuram,
the beach resort; Kanchipuram, the land of 1000
temples; Madurai, famous for the Meenakshi temple;
Rameswaram, Tiruchirapalli and Thanjavur, the temple
trio; the charming hill resorts of Yercaud, Ootacamund
and Kodaikanal and Kanyakumari, the southern tip
of India, renowned for its sunrise and sunset. |
Tourist Attractions in Tamilnadu:
Chennai |
| Chennai
is a city where the traditional and the modern blend
in life everywhere. From traditional vegetarian
fair to fast foods, from nine-yard sarees to the
latest in fashion, from ancient temple architecture
to modern high-rise - with Indo-Saracenic and Victorian
as stops along the way - from classical music and
dance to discos throbbing to heady beats, Chennai
has them all and many more vivid contrasts that
are a pleasant surprise. |
Kanniyakumari |
| Kanniyakumari
is famous for its spectacular sunrises and sunsets,
especially on full moon days, The beach itself is
a beautiful sight with lmuklti-colouted sand. There
is a lightoused form where one can get a panoramic
view. |
Madurai |
| Madurai's
origin and name emerge from a misty and lovely legend.
In a forest near a lotus pond, Indra, King of Gods,
Worshipped Lord Siva as a Swayambu Lingam. At this
hallowed spot, the Pandyan monarch Kulasekhara built
a great temple and clearing the forest, he created
a lotus- shaped city around the temple. |
Rameshwaram |
| Tiruchirappalli
is situated on the banks of the River Kaveri. It
is 320 kms. from Madras. This city was a Chola citadel
during the Sangam Age. The Pandyas and Pallavas
Held Sway over this region for short Periods. The
Nayaks of Madurai built the town and the historic
Rock Fort, which played a vital role in the Carnatic
wars in the 18th Century. Today Tiruchirappalli
is a blend of history and tradition-a pilgrim center
as well as a thriving commercial city. |
Tirunelveli |
| Tirunelveli
is about 2000 years old is a town of hoary tradition.
Next to Madurai it was an important city of the
Pandya Kingdom as it served as their Capital for
some time. Situated on the banks of the river Thamiraparani,
it is on the way to Kanniyakumari from Madurai.
It is a twin town Tirunelveli and Palayamkottai. |
Udhagamandalaz |
| This famous
hill station is at the junction of Tamil Nadu, Kerala
and Karnataka, three southern states of India. It
was founded by the Britishers, in the early part
of the 19th century, to serve as summer headquarters
for the government of Madras. Before that time,
the area was inhabited by Todas. These tribal people
still inhabit the area, but only around 3000 remain. |
|
