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Tamil Nadu is the most urbanized state located in the southernmost tip of India. Popular for its Dravidian style Hindu temples Tamil Nadu is home to holy pilgrimage, ancient temples, rich culture & traditions, beautiful hill stations, impressive beaches, and magnificent wildlife sanctuary.

15 Best Places to Visit in Tamil Nadu:

  • Ooty
  • Rameshwaram
  • Meenakshi Amman Temple
  • Chennai
  • Pondicherry
  • Kodaikanal
  • Coimbatore
  • Madurai
  • Yelagiri
  • Yercaud
  • Mudumalai
  • Mahabalipuram
  • Coonoor
  • Kanyakumari
  • Nilgiris

The not-to-miss places in the Queen of Hills Ooty

Ooty is a perfect place for the tag of “Queen of the hills”. Ooty or Udagamandalam is situated among mesmerizing meadows and a calm, beautiful environment.

Here are some tourist attractions in and around Ooty:

• Ooty lake and avalanche lake, both...

Take the spiritual journey in Rameshwaram

Standing just between Sri Lanka and India's landmasses, Rameshwaram is a very popular spot for Hindu devotees. This location is full of sacred ponds and is sure to leave a very spiritual impression on your mind.

Keep these spots on your bucket list:

• Ar...

Pride of South India: The Meenakshi Amman Temple

If you are an art lover, then the Meenakshi Amman temple in Chennai is your must-visit place. It is a very important part of the Chennai tour. South India is famous for its majestic temples, and Meenakshi Amman (often spelled as Meenaatchi) is the most famous.

This temple welcomes you with its ...

Explore the breezy beaches and majestic temples in Chennai

For the lovers of nature, architecture, and temples, Chennai is the best choice. From fresh morning air on the beaches to carved temples that are the easiest eye-catches, you can find whatever you wish for.

Make your bucket list:

• The l...

Lavishing food and exotic views of Pondicherry

You can best explore the remnants of French heritage in the various tourist spots of Pondicherry. This is a beautiful amalgamation of Indian and French cultures and offers some cool water sports as well.

Best things to explore:

• Water sports, like ...

Explore the best of natural beauty offered by Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal is a perfect getaway for trekking lovers and adventure freaks. You can be a witness to the mesmerizing waterfalls as well as the beauty of rolling hills.

Best things offered by Kodaikanal

• Guna Caves

Coimbatore, a place hidden in the beauty of Ghats

Coimbatore is a place infused with natural beauty, mesmerizing sightings, pristine waterfalls, coffee aroma, and gently rolling hills. While planning your trip to Coimbatore, you can make sure you keep these places on your bucket list:

• Beautiful Catherine falls, Law’s falls, Vaidehi falls, S...

The spiritual journey through Madurai

One of the most magnificent cities in our country, Madurai is rightly called the ‘Cultural Capital’ of India. This ancient city welcomes with open arms, tourists, and pilgrims from across the world. Known far and wide for the Meenakshi Amman temple, get to know what else will you see in Madurai:

• St. Mar...

Experience the unparalleled natural beauty in Yelagiri

Yelagiri, a place which is a beautiful mixture of natural beauty and unlimited joy, offers you the best of tourist places. There is utmost natural beauty for anyone to explore from the Punganoor lake park to the herbal farms and rolling hills.

The Nature Park is one of the most tranquil p...

The attractions and lively activities in Yercaud

For a perfect trip to Yercaud, go through this mini-guide, and you will not miss out on any of the attractions:

• Pagoda Point: Also known as Pyramid Point, this viewpoint is shaped by four pillars upon which it is named.

• Emerald Lake: Situated ...

Our guide for your adventures of Mudumalai

Mudumalai is not only famous for the National Park, Tiger Reserve, but there are many other places for you to explore. Located in the serene greenery of Nilgiri hills, Mudumalai is also a host to several migratory birds.

Explore Mudumalai’s tourist spots:

A visit to the Pallava-style architecture in Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram, named after a famous demon king, Mahabali, is a city full of Pallava-style architecture. From numerous sites for photoshoots to delicious food, there is everything for you on a platter.

Places to explore in Mahabalipuram

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"Explore the cloud-hugged tea gardens of Coonoor"

The picturesque station of Coonoor is most famous for its aromatic tea and exquisite beauty. It is one among the many beautiful hill stations of India.

Get to know what Coonoor has to offer you:

• The popular picnic spot, Lamb’s rock

Witness the ocean’s meet in Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari is a place where both oceans and ideas meet. This city is adorned with beautiful temples, churches, palaces, monuments of historical interest, and pristine waters with beaches.

Exploring Kanyakumari

• The serene memorial of Vivekananda rocks, w...

Nilgiris, a place nothing less than paradise on Earth

Nilgiris are a favorite place for every trekker, wildlife lovers, and even the enthusiasts of nature, not only from the country but from the world. You can explore the following amazing places in this paradise:

• The highest peak in these ranges, Doddabetta peak

# Best Places to Visit in Tamil Nadu

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Ooty

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Rameshwaram

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Meenakshi Amman Temple

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Chennai

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Pondicherry

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Kodaikanal
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Coimbatore

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Madurai

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Yelagiri

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Yercaud

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Mudumalai

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Mahabalipuram

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Coonoor

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Kanyakumari

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Nilgiris

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View States Nearby Tamil Nadu

1. Kerala
2. Karnataka
3. Andhra Pradesh
4. Goa
5. Telangana
6. Maharashtra

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