Nature Tourism in Tamil Nadu | Wildlife Tourism

Nature Tourism in Tamil Nadu

Nature Tourism in Tamil Nadu: There are several wildlife parks and gardens in Tamil Nadu that make it an interesting spot for the nature. A state that is blessed by so many gods and goddesses is also bound to be blessed by nature`s bounty. Its major wildlife sanctuaries Madumalai and Annamalai are located in the Western Ghats. the hills here provide a safe haven for elephants, bisons, deer, monkeys and of course, tigers. The forests here are filled with plants with medicinal value.

Leisure Tourism in Tamil Nadu: The first thing that comes to the mind while speaking of leisure tourism in Tamil Nadu is its sun kissed beaches. The beaches are calmer than most part of India. but as one moves closer to the extreme south the sea becomes restless and aggressive. Some of the beaches here are Marina, Mahabalipuram, Rameshwaram, Kanyakumari and others.

Apart from these there are hill stations, such as, Ooty, Kodaikanal, Coonoor and others.

The historical monuments will also enable the travelers to understand the history and culture of this state as well.

Village Tourism in Tamil Nadu: The villages of Tamil Nadu are vibrant and full of life. The set of customs and beliefs make them fascinating for the tourists. They have a close-knit social structure and that is quite different from the city life. To find out more about the village life and their lifestyle the travelers can easily visit the rural areas.

Shopping in Tamil Nadu: Tamil Nadu is famous for its fabrics. Madurai, Thanjavur, and Chennai are one of the important centers for silk sarees. For sculptures the best place to visit would be Mahabalipuram.

Tamil Nadu cuisine is a must for the travelers. From the popular Idli, Dosa with Sambar, there are other dishes, such as, lemon rice, tamarind rice, keerai masial and others.

Visiting Information on Tamil Nadu: The best time to visit Tamil Nadu is from October to February.

Although Tamil is the official language English is widely spoken. There are several tourist offices as well to help the travelers.

Also there are adequate accommodation units in Tamil Nadu, ranging from deluxe to budget hotels.

The temple dominates the old city which evolved around it. The street run in concentric circle around the temple. The four 'Veli' street mark the outer limits of the temple town.

Meenakshi Temple, Madurai Tour GuideThe temple is dedicated to both of Meenakshi of the limpid fish-shaped eyes, the lovely consort of Lord Siva; and to Lord Siva himself (Sundareswarar). It is one of the holiest places of worship in South India, drawing thousands of devotees everyday.

It has also been the centre of Tamil culture, sponsoring literature, art, music and dance over the countries. Legend has it that when the third and the last Tamil Sangam (Academy of Tamil Literature) met at Madurai, literary works were thrown into the temple tank, where a divine force caused works of merit to float and inferior literature to sink.

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