About Tamil Nadu
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Tamil Nadu is a State in Southern India. It is a state rich in art and culture and its roots run back to over two centuries. Chennai, one of the four metropolitan cities of India, is the capital of Tamil Nadu. Tamil, one of the oldest languages in the world is spoken by 89% of the population in the State. Tamil Nadu is famous for its temples; the Dravidian Architecture used to create these temples is unique and brilliant. This is one of the main reasons for this state being the second largest tourism industry in India.
Where is Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is surrounded by the Bay of Bengal and The Indian Ocean to the East and South with Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala to the West and North. Tamil Nadu has the third longest coastline running to about 910 km. Tamil Nadu marks the Southern tip of the Indian Peninsula. The Palk Strait, from Tamil Nadu, separates India from Sri Lanka, which is a meager 30 km by sea.
Major Cities
Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy and Kanyakumari are major cities in Tamil Nadu. Coimbatore is the Manchester of South India. Madurai has temples of historical prominence. Trichy, apart from being a Hindu pilgrimage center, is also famous for being the capital of early Cholas, Pandyas and Pallavas. Kanyakumari marks the southernmost tip of the Indian Peninsula.
Places to Visit
The state, being a major pilgrimage center, has some of the oldest temples in the world. The Brihadeeshwara Temple in Thanjavur and Airavatheshwara Temple in Kumbakonam were built during the Chola regime, and the Dravidian Architecture is considered to be a marvel. The Pallavas built the monolithic shore temples at Mahabalipuram during their reign in 8th Century, but some of temples were washed away by the sea. The remaining temples have been listed under UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Temples in Chidambaram, Rameshwaram, and Tiruvannamalai are all major tourist destinations in Tamil Nadu.
Ooty, Kodaikanal, Yercaude, Yelagiri, Coonoor, Valparai are a few hill stations in the state. The abundance of medicinal herbs in the hills of Tamil Nadu has time and again attracted medical tourists looking for a cure for health-related issues. Vedanthangal, one of the oldest bird sanctuaries in India, is located 75 km from Chennai. Mudumalai, an elephant reserve, shares boundaries with Bandipur, the tiger reserve in Karnataka.
Marina beach in Chennai is the second longest beach and has the longest shore in the world. Courtallam, Hogenakkal and Pykara falls are summer delights for tourists flocking the state.
How To Reach
Air: There are three International Airports: Chennai, Coimbatore and Trichy airports; and three domestic airports Madurai, Salem and Tuticorin airports. The airport in Chennai is the third largest in the country and connects 169 other countries on a regular basis. The domestic airports connect the respective cities to cities in other parts of the country.
Rail: Southern Railway, based in Chennai, is one of the most eminent and earliest railway lines laid in India. There are trains connecting every major city in India to and from Chennai. Southern Railways connects Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Pondicherry and a part of Karnataka.
Road: A connectivity of 24 national highways inside the state makes it one of the most well-connected states in the country. Chennai is one of the 4 terminuses of the Golden Quadrilateral project.
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