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September 27, 2021

About Tamilnadu Tourism

In the first place, Tamilnadu is the #1 state that bags the award for attracting the highest number of tourists from 2014 to now in India. That’s a whopping seven years, consecutively. Tamilnadu Tourism and Tamilnadu Tourist Places are #1 in India either in the Domestic tourists’ category or the Foreign tourists’ category. That #1 is really for a reason. Here we’ve listed the reason behind this enormous number of tourists visits in Tamilnadu.

In 2019, Tamilnadu Attracts 500M Tourists.
That is India’s 23% Tourist count.

Best Tourist Places In Tamilnadu

12. Chennai

Chennai is the capital and the largest city of Tamilnadu. On the other hand, Chennai employs more than 3,00,000 people. From in tourists point of view, Guindy National Park, Aringer Anna Zoological Park and Marina Beach are the best places to choose in Chennai. Apart from that, we’ve listed 50 other spots to go out for when you’re in Chennai.

11. Courtallam – Places To Visit In Tamilnadu

Courtallam Tenkasi — Courtallam Main Falls

This is a famous waterfall in the Tenkasi district, Western Ghats. There are seven various falls in Courtallam and, they’re Main falls, Small Falls (Citharuvi), Five Falls (Iyentharuvi), Tiger Falls (Puliyaruvi), Old Courtallam Falls (Palaiya Courtallam), SenbahaDevi Falls (Senbakadavi), Honey Falls (Theanaruvi). Currently, Courtallam Falls is Open for visiting and Closed for taking a bath. From October 1, Courtallam falls will be open for a bathe for the public with safety measures.

10. Kolli Hills – The Mountains Of Death

Kolli hill is a famous destination for bikers. It is situated in the Namakkal district and has 72 hairpin bends. In contrast to saying Mountains of death, it is a mountain for bikers to experience the best of Hill stations feel in Tamilnadu. Kolli Malai is 43 KM away from Namakkal. There are two primary places to visit when you have planned to Kolli Hills. Those are Arapaleeswarar Temple and Agaya Gangai Waterfalls.

9. Hogenakkal

Hogenakkal waterfall is 47 Km away from its district Dharmapuri. The name Hogenakkal was derived from Kannada ‘Smoky Rocks’ as when waters fall from the rocks, it creates smoke. The falls starting from Talakaveri in the Brahmagiri range in the Western Ghats, Kodagu district of the state of Karnataka and, enters Tamilnadu as gushing water. Boating and bathing allowed in Hogenakkal exceptional to the pandemic situations like Covid-19 and enormous water flow. Currently, Hogenakkal falls open to the public. However, bathing and more things to do are ready from October 1, 2021.

8. Vellore – Tamilnadu Tourism

Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple or Vellore Golden Temple is one of the important tourist places in Tamilnadu. The temple spreads over 100 acres. Vellore Golden Temple Consists of more than 1.5 tonnes of pure Gold. Hundreds of thousands of artists took Six years to complete building this temple. The temple features a Star-shaped path. Together with Vellore Golden Temple, the Vellore Fort is also one of the historical places in Vellore.

7. Kodaikanal – Tamil Nadu Best Places

Kodaikanal is a famous hill station and one of the must-visit places in Tamilnadu. It is 90 KM away from its district Dindigul and, the nearest airport is 115 KM from Madurai. The Tamil meaning of the name Kodaikanal is The Gift Of Forest. Moreover, people call Kodaikanal the princess of hills in Tamilnadu. Kodaikanal has many tourist destinations like Kodai Lake, Guna Caves, Green Valley, etc. Continue reading about Kodaikanal Tourist Places.

6. Kanyakumari – Best Places To Visit In Tamilnadu

Kanyakumari - Tamilnadu Tourism — Tiruvalluvar Statue

Kanyakumari is the only place where one can enjoy the view of both Sunrise and Sunset. It is the smallest city in Tamilnadu. Yet, the density of the population is high next to Chennai. Padmanabhapuram Palace, Vivekananda Memorial, Tiruvalluvar Statue, Thirparappu Waterfalls and much more tourist places are waiting for you in Kanyakumari.

5. Rameswaram

In the first place, Rameswaram is one of the holiest places in India after Varanasi. On the other hand, Rameswaram was a home place to the 11th President of India, Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and is his Memorial place. Apart from that, Pamban Bridge, Danuskodi and Much more temples are very famous tourist destinations in Tamilnadu. Devipattinam is a coastal village and a must-visit place in Ramanathapuram.

4. Ooty – Famous Places In Tamilnadu

Ooty - Tamilnadu Tourist Places — Ooty View – Tamilnadu Tourist Places

Nilgiris is one of the best chilling places in Tamilnadu. Moreover, Ooty is one of the well-known and famous hill stations in India. Ooty homes N number of tourist places. The Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Pykara falls, Masinagudi Forest, Doddabetta, Dolphin’s Nose are among the must-visit places in Ooty. On the other hand, the weather is just incredible(Vera Level) always. Together with this Avalanche, Tribal Museum is also one of the best tourist places in Tamilnadu. Ooty is 555 KM away from Its capital Chennai. Last but not least, Ooty Toy Train is an incredible one for those who wish to get out to Normal roads and get into the Forest.

3. Mahabalipuram – Tamilnadu Tourist Places

Mahabalipuram is the primary tourist place in Tamilnadu. The Group of monuments in Mahabalipuram is well known as one of the World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Demon King Mahabali named this place Mahabalipuram. After that, Lord Vishnu, The King of Pallava Narashima Varman, killed him and got the title of ‘Mamalla’ and, he changed the name Mahabalipuram to Mamallapuram. It is 55 km away from Chennai Central.

2. Madurai

Madurai is famous for its temples, building style, and much more. Especially, Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple is a magnificent temple in Tamilnadu and India. Notably, the New 7 Wonders Foundation (N7W) based in Zurich, Switzerland foundation conducted the New Seven Wonders of the World selection. At that time, the World Famous Madurai Meenakshi Amman temple was on the list of 66 places in the world. That list also includes the Taj Mahal. On the other hand, Alanganallur Jallikattu, Madurai Malli, #Madurakaranda Veeram and much more are considered unique features in Madurai.

1. Thanjai Periya Kovil

Thanjavur Big Temple — Thanjai Periya Kovil – Picture By Vinoth

Brihadisvara Temple during the 1010 AD period. Now, the temple has completed 1010 Years. It still standing like King Raja Raja Cholan. The Nandi statue at the entrance of the temple was carved out in a single stone. The main temple is built entirely of granite which consists of more than 1,30,000 granites. Also, carved of granite, the tower above the Thanjai Periya Kovil shrine is one of the tallest in South India. Comparatively, Gangai Konda Cholapuram is also the best tourist place in Tamilnadu. Last but not least, The Great Living Chola Temples(Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur, the Brihadisvara Temple at Gangaikondacholisvaram and the Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram) are one of the World Heritage Site identified by UNESCO.