Best Tourist Places to Visit in Tamilnadu

thiruvalluvar statue in Tamil nadu

Published Date: June 8, 2021

A trip to Tamilnadu is nothing short of thrills, frills and excitement. Every tourist place in Tamilnadu which comprises 38 districts in total at an expanse of 130,058 sq.km is unique. An ancient land, once ruled by the mighty Cholas, Cheras, Pandyas and Pallava rulers, Tamilnadu was divided into Kurinji (Mountains), Palai (Wasteland), Neidhal (Seashore) and Marudham (Cropland) according to Tamil Sangam literature. Start your trip in Tamilnadu by visiting its several mountain and hill ranges including the Anamalais, part of the Western Ghats and the tallest point in all of South India and the Nilgiris (Ooty) one of the most popular hill stations in Tamilnadu, thronged by thousands of tourists from all over India. Other famous hill stations in the state include Coonoor, Kodaikanal, Yercaud, Yelagiri, among others.

There are several bio-diverse tourist destinations in Tamilnadu, which are habitat of rich flora and fauna. The Mudumalai National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary is home to a lot of endangered species. The Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary & National Park, the Guindy National Park and the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust & Centre for Herpetology are a must-visit for all active zoophiles and biophiles.

Marina Beach, having the longest coastline, is a world-famous seaside attraction in the capital city of Tamilnadu. The Mahabalipuram Temple complex is a breath-taking place with the right mix of history and nature. The Kanyakumari is the meeting point of the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian ocean, and houses the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the Thiruvalluvar Statue.

Tamilnadu is the most secular state, though you can find many well-known Hindu temples including the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, the Rameshwaram Temple, the Thanjavur Brihadisvara Temple and other religious shrines such as the Velankanni Church and the Nagoor Dargah.

Explore the famous tourist destinations in Tamilnadu, lying in the cities of Chennai, Coimbatore, Kancheepuram, Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, Trichy, Thanjavur, Madurai, Tirunelveli, and more. If you’re looking for the right tour operator in Tamilnadu to offer you a memorable travel experience, then don’t go further than Starline Travels.