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The Tamilnadu Tourism - 'Temple State of India' has lot to offer travel buffs. Blessed with scenic hill-stations, sun-kissed beaches, sky-ward temples and jazzing cities, Tamilnadu takes you to a totally indifferent world. This global travel destination is combo of historic culture and contemporary attraction, which bet to rejuvenate your mood during your vacation. This most urbanized state in India is developed with luxury hotels, shopping arcades, restaurants and many more. Tamilnadu Tourism by means of Tamil Nadu Tour Packages is the best way to capture the incredible beauty of the Southern Zone. Avail yourself with travel plans, prepared by Tamilnadu Tourism Development Corporation (T.T.D.C) and enjoy best facilities offered by Tamil Nadu Economic Hotels.
Perched in the Southern most part of Indian Peninsula, the state of Tamil Nadu is situated between Bay of Bengal in the east and Indian Ocean in the south. Tamilnadu is a state that is blessed with all the geographical landforms ranging from beaches like Marina beach, Kanyakumari beach and hill stations like Ooty, Kodaikanal to rain forests and plains. The state is so naturally beautiful that it seems that God himself has handpicked the most splendid spots and assembled them to make this enchanting state of Tamilnadu.In the west by the states of Kerala and Karnataka and in the North by the Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
The land mass of the state can be divided into two natural divisions,
The Eastern coastal plain
The hilly region along the North and the West
A stroll through the clouds afloat, collect a handful of natural pleasure as a memoir, open the hands and they dissolve into oblivion. This pleasurable dream is not impossible on a hill station with the pleasant climate. With their dreamy and rejuvenating atmospheres, Ooty on the Nilgiri's and Kodaikanal on the Palani Hills in Tamil Nadu are two favorite tourist spots.
Nilgiri (meaning 'blue mountain') hills at the concurrence of the Eastern and Western Ghats are enveloped by the blue haze of the clouds, making the name worthwhile. Udhagamandalam (Ooty), Coonoor and Kotagiri hill stations are on the Nilgiri's. Amongst these, Ooty is known as the 'Queen of hill stations'.
Hill resort Ketti is a small village from the Nilgiri hills in the Tamil Nadu, renowned for the tea plantation and tribal life of tribes such as Todas and Badagas. Enriched with unparallel and picture perfect scenic beauty of Western Ghat, salubrious, pollution free environment and miles and miles of luxuriant green carpet of tea plantation has helped Ketti to shape as one of most beautiful hill station in South India. Village peace, Tranquility, rich cultural heritage and early to bed early to rise attitude of natives has gained the fame of most favorite Honeymoon destination for the hill resort Ketti. Near by famous hill stations Ooty and Coonoor also made Ketti a must visit place of Tamil Nadu.
Situated at an altitude of 2100 meters above sea level and 120 Km from the bustling city of Madurai, Kodaikanal is a perfect destination for a calm and solitary vacations. Feel every breath you take here, rejuvenate you to the deepest.
Ootacamund, also called Udhaga-mandalam is nicknamed the queen of the hill stations of South India, is crowning the Nilgiri's at an altitude of 2240 metres. Ooty is known for its extraordinary scenic beauty and salubrious climate round the year. Green Udhagamandalam better known as Ooty is the most popular hill station in the South.
Valparai is located 3,500 feet above sea level on the Anaimalai Hills range of the Western Ghats. Though popularly known as Cherrapunji of South India, Valparai remains somewhat untouched. Owned mostly by private tea companies, a large part of the area is out of bounds for tourists.Interestingly, the Govt. of Tamil Nadu with the assistance of the Govt. of India has taken initiatives to promote tourism and develop infrastructure such as hotels, amusement parks etc to attract visitors.
Paradise for trekkers, Yelagiri is another alluring hill resort in TamilNadu. Blessed with pleasant weather throughout the year, Yelagiri is an ideal destination to rejuvenate one's body, mind and soul amidst serene beauty of 'Mother Nature.'
Unlike other popular summer resorts of Tamilnadu, Yercaud is a hidden treasure in the southern peninsula. Perfect for a calm and solitary holiday, Yercaud is bedecked with numerous natural charms which are unmatched in their respective sense.
Tenkasi is a big town in Thirunelveli District of TamilNadu. It situated near the foothills of the Western Ghats. The famous Water Falls Coutrallam gains much popularity to the town. Tenkasi is noted for its Ulagamman Temple and its Shiva Temple. The Ulagamman temple was built by Parakrama Pandian, but was shattered by lightning. Sivanthi Adithan and others re-instated it. Now it was repainted by the same for new look.
The exquisite hill station of Coonoor lies in the wraps of the Nilgiri Hills. In fact Coonoor is located at an altitude of 1800 m. This is probably the best hill station in the state for trekking.
In the serene setting of the Nilgiri Hills and just an hour's drive from Ooty, Kotagiri is a small town set among the lush tea estates. Retaining the essence of hill magic and charm, the resort offers year round sylvan charm.
This is not only a hill station, this is more of a pilgrimage destination. Of all the mountain shrines in Kongunadu, the Siva temple of Velliangiri in the western boundary is considered to be the most famous. Known as Rajathagiri, Velliangiri, Dakshin Kailash or Bhoolok Kailash, this sacred spot, according to legend, is where Siva performed his cosmic dance on the request of his consort Umadevi.
Kolli Hills or Kolli Malai is a small mountain range located in central Tamil Nadu in India. The mountains are about 1000 to 1300 m in height and cover an area of approximately 280 kmē. The Kolli Hills has 70 hair pin bends to reach the top of the hills. The Kolli Hills are part of the Eastern Ghats, which is a mountain range that runs mostly parallel to the east coast of South India. The mountains are relatively untouched by commercial tourism and still retain their natural beauty.
Pachimalai Hills are a part of the Eastern Ghats in the southern state of India,Tamil Nadu. The hills are spread over the districts of Tiruchirapalli, Salem and Perambalur. Pachai in Tamil means green and the Pachimalai hills is greener than the some of the hills located nearby. The rivers flowing through the hills are Kallar and Sweata Nadi. The Veeraramar Dam is located in the hills across the Kallar River. The waterfalls in the hills include Mangalam Aruvi, Koraiyar Falls and Mayil Uthu Falls. The most cultivated fruit in the hills is jackfruit.
Megamalai is located on the slopes of the Western Ghats, amidst the lush green Tea plantations and Cardamom estates. It is popularly called 'High Wavy Mountains'. It is a cool and misty mountain range and lies at a distance of 130 km from Madurai. A perfect place for nature lovers, its altitude is 1,500 m above sea level. The vegetation of the Meghamalai hills includes scrub forests at the foothills, stretches of tea and coffee estates, spice plantations of pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and the dense evergreen forest cover.
Sirumalai is a small hill station 20 Km away from Dindigul on the Natham Road. The place has a lot of birds and animals and the youngsters can go for trekking and mountaineering here. The hills can be reached from Madurai also. The farming methods are completely organic here on these hills. The place is cheap and convenient compared to other hill stations. It is 1,200 metres high and spreads over 60,000 acres.
The place is mentioned in the ancient Ayurvedic books as a place abundant with many medicinal plants. The Siddha form of healing has been developed on these hills by the sages a thousand years back. The hill has a cool climate.
Perched in the Southern most part of Indian Peninsula, the state of Tamil Nadu is situated between Bay of Bengal in the east and Indian Ocean in the south. Tamilnadu is a state that is blessed with all the geographical landforms ranging from beaches like Marina beach, Kanyakumari beach and hill stations like Ooty, Kodaikanal to rain forests and plains. The state is so naturally beautiful that it seems that God himself has handpicked the most splendid spots and assembled them to make this enchanting state of Tamilnadu.In the west by the states of Kerala and Karnataka and in the North by the Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
The land mass of the state can be divided into two natural divisions,
A stroll through the clouds afloat, collect a handful of natural pleasure as a memoir, open the hands and they dissolve into oblivion. This pleasurable dream is not impossible on a hill station with the pleasant climate. With their dreamy and rejuvenating atmospheres, Ooty on the Nilgiri's and Kodaikanal on the Palani Hills in Tamil Nadu are two favorite tourist spots.
Nilgiri (meaning 'blue mountain') hills at the concurrence of the Eastern and Western Ghats are enveloped by the blue haze of the clouds, making the name worthwhile. Udhagamandalam (Ooty), Coonoor and Kotagiri hill stations are on the Nilgiri's. Amongst these, Ooty is known as the 'Queen of hill stations'.
Ketti
Hill resort Ketti is a small village from the Nilgiri hills in the Tamil Nadu, renowned for the tea plantation and tribal life of tribes such as Todas and Badagas. Enriched with unparallel and picture perfect scenic beauty of Western Ghat, salubrious, pollution free environment and miles and miles of luxuriant green carpet of tea plantation has helped Ketti to shape as one of most beautiful hill station in South India. Village peace, Tranquility, rich cultural heritage and early to bed early to rise attitude of natives has gained the fame of most favorite Honeymoon destination for the hill resort Ketti. Near by famous hill stations Ooty and Coonoor also made Ketti a must visit place of Tamil Nadu.
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Kodaikanal
Situated at an altitude of 2100 meters above sea level and 120 Km from the bustling city of Madurai, Kodaikanal is a perfect destination for a calm and solitary vacations. Feel every breath you take here, rejuvenate you to the deepest.
Read more Kodai
Ooty
Ootacamund, also called Udhaga-mandalam is nicknamed the queen of the hill stations of South India, is crowning the Nilgiri's at an altitude of 2240 metres. Ooty is known for its extraordinary scenic beauty and salubrious climate round the year. Green Udhagamandalam better known as Ooty is the most popular hill station in the South.
Read more Ooty
Valparai
Valparai is located 3,500 feet above sea level on the Anaimalai Hills range of the Western Ghats. Though popularly known as Cherrapunji of South India, Valparai remains somewhat untouched. Owned mostly by private tea companies, a large part of the area is out of bounds for tourists.Interestingly, the Govt. of Tamil Nadu with the assistance of the Govt. of India has taken initiatives to promote tourism and develop infrastructure such as hotels, amusement parks etc to attract visitors.
Read more Valparai
Yelagiri
Paradise for trekkers, Yelagiri is another alluring hill resort in TamilNadu. Blessed with pleasant weather throughout the year, Yelagiri is an ideal destination to rejuvenate one's body, mind and soul amidst serene beauty of 'Mother Nature.'
Read more Yelagiri
Yercaud
Unlike other popular summer resorts of Tamilnadu, Yercaud is a hidden treasure in the southern peninsula. Perfect for a calm and solitary holiday, Yercaud is bedecked with numerous natural charms which are unmatched in their respective sense.
Read more Yercaud
Tenkasi
Tenkasi is a big town in Thirunelveli District of TamilNadu. It situated near the foothills of the Western Ghats. The famous Water Falls Coutrallam gains much popularity to the town. Tenkasi is noted for its Ulagamman Temple and its Shiva Temple. The Ulagamman temple was built by Parakrama Pandian, but was shattered by lightning. Sivanthi Adithan and others re-instated it. Now it was repainted by the same for new look.
Read more Tenkasi
Topslip
The 958 Sq.km 'Top Slip' is one of the ever green location in southern India. It's part 'Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary (IGWS)' and 'Indira Gandhi National Park (IGNP)' which is located in Western Ghats. The area around this panoramic mountain is called 'Anamalai' or 'Elephant Hills'.
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Coonoor
The exquisite hill station of Coonoor lies in the wraps of the Nilgiri Hills. In fact Coonoor is located at an altitude of 1800 m. This is probably the best hill station in the state for trekking.
Kotagiri
In the serene setting of the Nilgiri Hills and just an hour's drive from Ooty, Kotagiri is a small town set among the lush tea estates. Retaining the essence of hill magic and charm, the resort offers year round sylvan charm.
Velliangiri Hills
This is not only a hill station, this is more of a pilgrimage destination. Of all the mountain shrines in Kongunadu, the Siva temple of Velliangiri in the western boundary is considered to be the most famous. Known as Rajathagiri, Velliangiri, Dakshin Kailash or Bhoolok Kailash, this sacred spot, according to legend, is where Siva performed his cosmic dance on the request of his consort Umadevi.
Kolli Hills
Kolli Hills or Kolli Malai is a small mountain range located in central Tamil Nadu in India. The mountains are about 1000 to 1300 m in height and cover an area of approximately 280 kmē. The Kolli Hills has 70 hair pin bends to reach the top of the hills. The Kolli Hills are part of the Eastern Ghats, which is a mountain range that runs mostly parallel to the east coast of South India. The mountains are relatively untouched by commercial tourism and still retain their natural beauty.
Pachimalai Hills
Pachimalai Hills are a part of the Eastern Ghats in the southern state of India,Tamil Nadu. The hills are spread over the districts of Tiruchirapalli, Salem and Perambalur. Pachai in Tamil means green and the Pachimalai hills is greener than the some of the hills located nearby. The rivers flowing through the hills are Kallar and Sweata Nadi. The Veeraramar Dam is located in the hills across the Kallar River. The waterfalls in the hills include Mangalam Aruvi, Koraiyar Falls and Mayil Uthu Falls. The most cultivated fruit in the hills is jackfruit.
Megamalai
Megamalai is located on the slopes of the Western Ghats, amidst the lush green Tea plantations and Cardamom estates. It is popularly called 'High Wavy Mountains'. It is a cool and misty mountain range and lies at a distance of 130 km from Madurai. A perfect place for nature lovers, its altitude is 1,500 m above sea level. The vegetation of the Meghamalai hills includes scrub forests at the foothills, stretches of tea and coffee estates, spice plantations of pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and the dense evergreen forest cover.
Sirumalai
Sirumalai is a small hill station 20 Km away from Dindigul on the Natham Road. The place has a lot of birds and animals and the youngsters can go for trekking and mountaineering here. The hills can be reached from Madurai also. The farming methods are completely organic here on these hills. The place is cheap and convenient compared to other hill stations. It is 1,200 metres high and spreads over 60,000 acres.The place is mentioned in the ancient Ayurvedic books as a place abundant with many medicinal plants. The Siddha form of healing has been developed on these hills by the sages a thousand years back. The hill has a cool climate.
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