Tourist Cities in Tamil Nadu
Tourist Destination Places in Tamil Nadu
Chennai – Earlier known as Madras, it is the capital of Tamil Nadu. Chennai is short form of Chennapatnam and is known as Detroit of India. The majority of automobile industries of the country are here.
Mahabalipuram – It was a major seaport in the 7th century. It is under UNESCO heritage site because of its buildings and monuments. Most monuments are made of granite. It is a small city, which can be covered on foot or bike.
Kanyakumari – It is also known as Cape Camorin. It is famous for its beaches, temples, monuments, and cultural heritage. It is a unique place where sunrise and sunset can be viewed on the same beach. This place is also unique as it is surrounded by Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean from all three sides.
Madurai – It is the third largest city of Tamil Nadu. It is also famous for its religious importance. The famous Meenakshi Aman temple is located here. It is one of the pilgrim spots. It has the height of more than 51 meters and houses more than 27 temples in its premises. River Vaigai divides the city in two parts.
Kodaikanal – It is also known as princess of hill stations. The name itself means gift of forest. It is located on an altitude of 2331 meters above sea level. It is located on top of Palani hills. It was set up in 1845 as a respite from heat of other places.
Vellore – It is also known as fort city. It is located on the banks of Palar River. The famous monolithic fort of Vellore is made of granite and was built in the 16th century. This interesting fort has a church, a mosque, and a Hindu temple. The historical importance of the city is the residing of Tipu sultan’s family here.
Ooty – It is also known as capital of Nilgiris. It is one of the most visited hill stations of India. It is on an altitude of 2240 meters above sea level. It has beautiful blue smoky mist of the eucalyptus forests in abundant here. It is also the house of the rare kurunji flower. It has pleasant and mild climate all the year with cool nights. There are so many trekking areas, lakes, and forests to delve into.
Kanchipuram – It is located on the banks of Vegavathy River. It is also known as Education center. It also has ancient temples built in Dravidian style. In the scriptures of Mauyra period, it has been noted that there was no other city like it in the ancient past. It is also known for its herbs. The famous production here is of special silk. Kanchipuram sarees are world famous.
Coimbatore – It is also known as Manchester of India. It is an industrial city. It is the second largest city of Tamil Nadu. There are many waterfalls and rivers in and around the city. It is located on the banks of Noyyal River near Western Ghats. The city has pleasant weather throughout the year. Siruvani River, which runs here, has the taste of special minerals in the water.
Tirunelveli – It is an ancient city located at Deccan Plateau. Tamirabarani River runs through the city. It is a religious and agricultural city. The temples here are ancient and were constructed during the medieval times. It is also rich in natural resources.
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