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Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu is the heartland of South India's Dravidian culture — a land of towering temple gopurams, cool hill stations like Ooty and Kodaikanal, long Bay of Bengal beaches, colonial forts and lush national parks. Chennai, Madurai, Thanjavur and the Nilgiris anchor a rich and varied itinerary.

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Adyar Beach, beach in TamilnaduBeach in Tamilnadu

Adyar Beach

Adyar Beach is a serene coastal gem located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, along the Bay of Bengal. Known for its picturesque landscape and calm ambiance, Adyar Beach…

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Agasthiar Waterfall, waterfall in TamilnaduWaterfall in Tamilnadu

Agasthiar Waterfall

Agasthiar Falls which is just 4 kms uphill from Papnasam where you find a wonderful waterfalls where you have water falling around 365 days. Papanasam Temple, a…

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Agaya Gangai Waterfalls, waterfall in TamilnaduWaterfall in Tamilnadu

Agaya Gangai Waterfalls

Agaya Gangai waterfalls is located in Kolli Hills of the Eastern Ghats. Panchanathi, a jungle stream cascades down as the Agaya Gangai (En:Ganges of Sky), near the…

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Alagarmalai cave of Madurai, cave in TamilnaduCave in Tamilnadu

Alagarmalai cave of Madurai

Alagar Kooil is situated at the foot of two hillocks, 21 km northeast of Madurai, the second most populous city in Tamil Nadu. In religious terms, the place is…

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Alamparai Fort, forts in TamilnaduForts in Tamilnadu

Alamparai Fort

Backwaters is very scenic- Good and safe for a swim. Local fisherman offer to take you for a ride on the boat-charges will be in the range of Rs. 200-500 for 30…

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Ambattur Lake, lakes in TamilnaduLakes in Tamilnadu

Ambattur Lake

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…

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Amirthi Waterfall, waterfall in TamilnaduWaterfall in Tamilnadu

Amirthi Waterfall

Amirthi Forest Reserve, located approximately 25 kilometers south of Vellore in Tamil Nadu, is a notable destination for nature enthusiasts. The reserve encompasses…

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Anaimalai Cave of Madurai, cave in TamilnaduCave in Tamilnadu

Anaimalai Cave of Madurai

Jainism might have originated in North India.But it has a 1000-year history in South India,particularly Tamil Nadu.The several monuments scattered in the peninsular…

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Anamalai Hills Trekking & Camping, trekking camping in TamilnaduTrekking Camping in Tamilnadu

Anamalai Hills Trekking & Camping

ANAMALAI HILLS, a range of mountains in southern India, in the Coimbatore district of Madras, lying between 10° 13' and 10° 31' N. lat., and between 76° 52' and 77°…

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