Chidambaram - The City Of The Nataraja
Chidambaram is a temple town in the district of Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu known for its surreal setting, ancient Dravidian architecture and imposing Gopurams. With the sound of......
Coimbatore – Manchester Of The South/ 2023
Coimbatore is a city located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. The city is the second largest city in the state in terms of area. It is considered the 15th largest city in......
Coonoor - The Valley That Never Sleeps / 2023
Coonoor is the second largest hill station in the Nilgiri hills that leaves a lasting impression in the minds of a sightseer, arousing remembrances of childhood dreams. Coonoor......
Cuddalore - The Land Of The Sea And Temples
Cuddalore, situated on the coast of Bay of Bengal is one of the fastest growing cities in the state of Tamil Nadu. The name Cuddalore refers to “Sea Town” in Tamil......
Darasuram: Quintessential Temple Town
Darasuram is famed for the Airavateshwara temple that is located in the town. It is close to Kumbakonam in Thanjavur, which is another town of great religious importance.......
Dindigul - The City Of Food And Fort
Dindigul is a city located in the state of Tamil Nadu. Dindigul derives its name from the words ‘Thindu’ which means pillow and ‘kal’ which means rock.......
Erode – A Land Of Industries And Agriculture
Erode city is the headquarters of the Erode district in Tamil Nadu, India. The city is located at the heart of South Indian Peninsula, approximately 400 km Southwest of Chennai......
Hogenakkal – The Smoky Rock Waterfall
Hogenakkal is a small village on the Cauvery river in the Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu. It gets its name from the Kannada word, 'Hoge' meaning ‘Smoke’ and 'kal'......
Hosur – A Modern City Of Roses
Hosur lies at a distance of 40 km away from Bengaluru and it falls under the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu. Although a busy industrial city, Hosur is famous for its......
Kanchipuram - The City Of Temples
Kanchipuram is perhaps the oldest city of Tamil Nadu that has still managed to retain its old-world charm. The city is famous for not only its temples but also for having been......
Kanjanoor - Navagraha Temple Of Lord Sukra
Kanjanoor is a village located in the district Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu. This place is situated on the Northern bank of Cauveri river approximately 18 km from the north east of......
Karur - Shoppers’ Delight
Karur, a town located on the banks of Amaravati, is the head of Karur district of Tamil Nadu. To its south east, 60 km away lies Erode; to its west at a distance of 70 km away......
Kolli Hills - A Pristinely Preserved Offering Of Nature
Kolli Hills, a mountain range, is situated in the Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu, India. The mountains encompass a total area of approximately 280 km² and are about 1000......
Kotagiri - Hills That Listen
Kotagiri being a major hill station in the Nilgiri district can be ranked along with Coonoor and Ooty. It is the smallest of the three in many respects, but it does not come......
Krishnagiri – The Land Of Black Hills
Krishnagiri, the 30th district of Tamil Nadu, India, owes its name to the numerous black granite hillocks that are a part of the landscape. With a surface area of about 5143 sq......
Kumbakonam - The Birth Of The City Of Temples
Kumbakonam, also spelt Coommbaconum, is an alluring and pleasing town located at an idyllic spot, as it lies sandwiched between two rivers running parallel to each other.This......
Mayiladuthurai – The Peacock Town
Mayiladuthurai literally translates as “the peacock town”. Mayiladuthurai is a portmanteau of three words, Mayil meaning peacock, Aadum means dancing and Thurai is a......
Mudumalai – Nature's Beauty At Its peak/ 2023
Located at the meeting point of three states (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala), Mudumalai is nestled in the thick forests of the Nilgiris and is well-known for its wildlife......
Namakkal - The Land Of Gods And The Kings
A city and an administrative district, Namakkal is one of the most popular tourist destinations of the southern part of India. Located in Tamil Nadu, Namakkal offers a wide......
Ooty - Queen Of The Hills /2023
The most fascinating hill station in Tamil Nadu is Udhagamandalam that is also known as Utagamund or Udhagai or Ooty, which is praised as the Queen of Hill Stations by Pandit......
Palani - A Holy Land Amidst Hills
Located in the Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu, Palani is a beautiful hill station, the hills of which are part of the oldest mountain range in India. The name of the town is......
Salem – Land Of Silk And Silver
Salem is a city located in the North Central part of the south Indian state, Tamil Nadu. Located at a distance of 340 km away from the capital city of Chennai, Salem is also......
Sirkazhi - Of Religion, Faith And Temples
Sirkazhi, located 10 km off the shore of the Bay of Bengal in Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu, is a renowned religious site for many Hindu pilgrims. Sirkazhi is a peaceful......
Srirangam – The Island Of Temples
Srirangam, an enchanting and spellbinding island town in Tiruchirapalli (otherwise called Trichy), is part of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Srirangam was known as......
Swamimalai - Piety, Pilgrimage And Pious Pondering
Swamimalai is a town situated close to Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district of the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Literally translated, Swamimalai means “God’s......
Thanjavur - Where The Cholas Once Reigned Supreme
Thanjavur is a municipality located in the district of the same name that consists of six sub-districts. Thanjavur rose to importance during the rule of the Chola kings, who saw......
Thingalur – Blessed By The Moon God
Thingalur, a small and charming town, is situated in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The town is at a distance of 18 km from Thanjavur and is easily accessible via good......
Thirumanancheri - Where The Gods Come To Tie The Knot
Tamil Nadu is famous for its sleepy temple towns and the images it inspires in the minds of the tourist are not that far from the real thing. In many ways Thirumanancheri is the......
Thirunageswaram - Navagraha Temple Of Rahu
Thirunageswaram is located in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu and it is a panchayat town. This place is situated about 8 kms east of the city Kumbakonam. This town is......
Thiruthani - The Holy Village
Thiruthani is one of the holy lands for the devotees of Lord Muruga as the village boasts of one of the six temples of the Hindu God. The village is located in Tamil Nadu, in......
Thiruvanaikaval – The Abode Of Shiva
Thiruvanaikaval, also known as Thiruvanaikoil, is a peaceful, quaint and unspoiled town situated in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This small suburb is located on the northern......
Thiruvannamalai - The Spiritual Centre Of Tamil Nadu
Thiruvannamalai is a small sleepy town at the foot of the Arunachala hill or Annamalai. It is a temple town which is popular amongst pilgrims for the Arunachaleshwara Temple and......
Tirupur - Land Of Temples And Textiles
There are not many people in South India who have not heard of the textile centre, Tirupur. It is located 47 kilometres away from the city of Coimbatore, in Tamil Nadu. Textiles......
Trichy - Where Tradition Meets Modernity
Trichy or Tiruchirappalli is an industrial and educational city in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Trichy is the administrative headquarters of the district by the same......
Vedanthangal – A True Delight For Birdwatchers
Vedanthangal, a small hamlet located in the Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu is best known for the bird sanctuary it houses. Vedanthankal Bird Sanctuary (officially named as......
Vellore - The City Of Spears
Vellore is known for being the transit hub for travellers. Popularly known as the Fort City of Tamil Nadu, Vellore has a splendid past with a harmonious fusion of rich culture......
Yelagiri - Weekend Retreat In The Lap Of Mother Nature
Yelagiri, also spelt as Elagiri, is a small hill station in Vellore district of Tamil Nadu and is a backpacker’s paradise. Its history dates back to the colonial times,......
Yercaud – A Less-explored Hill Station
Yercaud, located on the Shevaroy Hills of Tamil Nadu, is a hill station in the Eastern Ghats. Located at the height of 1515 metres, its striking scenic beauty and pleasant......