Fort St. George Museum About:The Fort St. George Museum was organised and opened to the public from 31st January 1948. The museum began with a small collection of objects of the British Raj donated by the then Madras Presidency Government, the St. Mary’s Church authorities, the disbanded army units and others. Over the years many … Read more
Velachery lake About:Velachery Lake is one of the live lakes inside Chennai, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, with a good stock of water all through the year. Since Velachery is a low lying area, the monsoon rain water from the neighbouring areas are drained into this lake.Velachery lake is one of the oldest … Read more
Veeranam Lake About: Veeranam Lake is located 14 kilometres of Chidambaram in Cuddalore district in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India. The lake located 235 km from Chennai, India, is one of the water reservoirs from where water is planned to be supplied to Chennai.This Is a Senond Bigest Lake Of Tamil Nadu.It … Read more
Sholavaram Lake About:Sholavaram Lake, located in Ponneri taluka of Thiruvallur district, Tamilnadu, South India, is one of the rain-fed reservoirs from where water is drawn for supply to Chennai. Sholavaram, a quiet town at the 24th KM north of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is primarily known for its Lake and the motor racing.Sholavaram lake is … Read more
Red Hills Lake About:The Red Hills Lake, located in Ambattur taluka of Thiruvallur district, Tamilnadu, South India, is one of the rain-fed reservoirs from where water is drawn for supply to Chennai City (formerly known as Madras). This lake is also called Puzhal Lake.Previously this was used as a Irrigation lake. During the British Rule, … Read more
Pulicat Lake About:This is the second largest lagoon in India and one of the best spots for eco-tourism. Hordes ofFlamningoes migratory birds can be spotted here, with the most famous of them being the flamingo. We also saw herons, ducks, painted storks and cranes at the lake. No wonder it is also known as a … Read more
Porur Lake About:Porur Lake (also called Retteri in local language) is one of the primary water resource for people residing in Chennai. It is actually a temporary catchment area connected with Chembarambakkam Lake. There are four filters working 24×7 to pump water to K.K.Nagar double tank distribution point. Bathing, Washing and/or Swimming is currently prohibitted … Read more
Kodaikanal Lake About:Kodaikanal Lake, also known as Kodai Lake is a manmade lake located in the Kodaikanal city in Dindigul district in Tamil Nadu, India. Sir Vere Hentry Levinge, the then Collector of Madurai, was instrumental in creating the lake in 1863, amidst the Kodaikanal town which was developed by the British and early missionaries … Read more
Kamarajar Sagar Dam About:The Kamraj Sagar Dam is also known as the Sandynallah Reservoir and it has always been a favorite picnic spot with the tourists and the local people . The Kamraj Sagar Dam near Ooty is located in Kandal. The old towering trees, the Kamraj Sagar Dam and the serene location makes it a heavenly … Read more
Kaliveli Lake About:Kaliveli Lake is a coastal lake in the Viluppuram District of Tamil Nadu, India. This lake lies approximately 16 kilometers north of Pondicherry and 10 kilometers north of Auroville, near the Bay of Bengal.Kaliveli Lake is situated about 4 km north of Pondicherry and 140 km south of Chennai, on the Coromandel coast. … Read more
Chembarambakkam Lake About:Chembarambakkam Lake is located in Chengalpattu district, about 40 km from Chennai. The Adyar River originates from this rainwater fed lake. The lake is one of the major sources of drinking water in the city. The major threats are the growth of water hyacinth and pollution from the surrounding catchmnet area. Location info: Address:Chengalpattu, … Read more
Berijam Lake About:Berijam lake – 21 kms from Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu is the most beautiful lake in all of South India. Originally discovered by the British & Spanish people, this place was a swamp 80-100 years ago. It has been converted to a lake with catchment areas around the lake. the lake itself is … Read more
Ambattur Lake About:Ambattur Lake is a rain-fed reservoir which reaches top levels during the monsoon seasons. In November 2008, incessant monsoon rain filled the lake and encroachments on the north and south banks of the lake were demolished. It also caters to the drinking water needs of the Chennai city after Poondi and Chemberambakkam lakes. Location … Read more
Rameswaram Island About: Rameswaram Island is a town in Ramanathapuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Rameswaram Island is located on an island separated from mainland India by the Pamban channel and is less than 40 kilometers from the Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka. Together with Kashi, it is considered to be one of … Read more
Pamban Island About: Pamban island constitutes a separate taluk of Ramanathapuram district with four administrative divisions: Okarisalkulam, Mahindi, Pamban and Rameswaram[1]. There are two administraive villages:Pamban and Rameswaram. The two main towns on Pamban island are Pamban and Rameswaram. There are also smaller settlements upon the island like Thangachimadam and Ramarpadam. The taluk headquarters is … Read more
Kurusadai Islands About: This is an ecological paradise situated off Mandapam. It is notable for coral reefs and rare species of marine lives such as Dolphins. Permission from the Fisheries Department in Chennai is necessary to visit the Islands.Kurusadai Islands is the haven of rare and near extinct species of marine sphere. A favorite exploration … Read more
Hare Island About: Hare Island which belongs to the Barony of Kilkenny West and the parish of Bunowen is, geographically speaking, very close to Coosan Point. The ancient name for Hare Island was Inis Ainghin.The name ‘Inis Ainghin’ turns up in various annals (including the Annals of the Four Masters and the Annals of Clonmacnoise) … Read more
Valluvar Kottam About: Valluvar Kottam is a memorial to the great Tamil poet-saint Tiruvalluvar, who wrote the famous Thirukkural. This monument was constructed in 1976. The memorial is shaped like a temple chariot and is the replica of the temple chariot in Thiruvarur. The temple chariot has been installed with a life-size statue of Thiruvalluvar. … Read more
Tanjavur Palace About:Thanjavur derives its name from Tanjan-an asura (giant), who according to local legend devastated the neighbourhood and was killed by Sri Anandavalli Amman and Vishnu, Sri Neelamegapperumal. Tanjan’s last request that the city might be named after him was granted.Thanjavur was the royal city of the Cholas, Nayaks and the Mahrattas.The Palace of … Read more
Sivaganga Palace About: The Sivaganga palace, also called “Gowri Vilasam”, is situated in the Sivaganga district about 40 km from Madurai. It was once the seat of Marava kings. At present the palace is in dilapidated condition but the architectural beauty can still be appreciated. The architectural style of the palace reflects elements borrowed from … Read more
Padmanabhapuram Palace About: Padmanabhapuram Palace is located in small town in Padmanabhapuram, Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala.Padmanabhapuram Palace is a magnificent palace that speaks volumes about the ancient architecture of Kerala. Padmanabhapuram palace is a place that should not be missed at any cost. The palace walls are adorned with ancient murals that date back to the … Read more
Arjuna’s Penance About: Mahabalipuram also known as Mamallapuram is a town in Kancheepuram district in Tamil Nadu.Located at a distance of 58-km from Chennai, Mahabalipuram has everything that makes a site memorable; tradition, history, piety, western annals, and current importance as a centre of tourism. The history of Mahabalipuram dates back to two thousand years, … Read more
Yeracud About:Yercaud is a hill station near Salem , Tamil Nadu, and India in the Servarayan range (anglicized as Shevaroys) of hills in the Eastern Ghats . It is at an altitude of 1,500 metres (4,920 feet) from mean sea level. The town gets its name from the lake located at its center – in … Read more
Yelagiri About:Yelagiri hill is one of the popular hill stations of Tamil Nadu. Situated amidst four mountains well known for its salubrious climate prevail throughout the year. Tribal people live in villages in these hills.If you travel the winding Ghat road that has 14 hairpin bends you can reach the Yelagiri hilltop. The hairpin bends … Read more