Monday, October 17, 2011

Explore the Cities of Tamil Nadu

 

Located in the southern most part of the Indian peninsula ,Tamil Nadu is a beautiful state with some exotic beaches, magnificent forts and temples and colorful cities. The cities of this state are a symbol of its rich cultural heritage. They are a true reflection of its amazing past that dates back to pre-historic times.

Popular Cities of Tamil Nadu are as follows:

Chennai: Chennai is the capital city of this state and also the fourth metropolitan city of India. It is located on the Coromandal coast. Chennai is not like like the other big cities of India. Here travelers can relax in the calm and serene environment of its beautiful beaches or they can visit the different monuments of this city. Marina beach, St Mary's church, Kandaswamy temple and Thanjavur are the most popular tourist attractions of Tamil Nadu.

Kancheepuram: Kancheepuram is known as the temple city of Tamil Nadu and is very famous for its silk sarees. It is the main headquarters of the Kanchipuram district. People know Kancheepuram as the City of 1000 temples and it is also one of the seven holy cities of India. Vishnu temples, Shiva temples, Kachapeshwarar temple are most visited shrines of Tamil Nadu that attracts thousand of devotees.

Coonoor: Situated at an altitude of about 1,800 m above the sea level, Coonoor is the second largest hill station of the Nilgiri district. It is very popular for its lush green Nilgiri tea plantations. It is a well known destination for trekking and an ideal place for spending your holidays in the lap of the nature. Sim's Park, Pomological Station, Law's falls and Lamb's rock are the most important tourist attractions of this city.

Ooty: One of the most beautiful and popular hill stations of South India, Ooty is called the Queen of the hill stations. This city is the capital of the Nilgiri district. The scenic beauty of this hill station attracts holiday-makers and young honeymooning couples from every corner of the world every year. Ooty is a perfect destination to spend the most memorable holidays of your life. Take the mountain train journey to experience the breathtaking scenic view of this mesmerizing land.

Kanyakumari: Located at the southern most tip of the Indian peninsula, Kanyakumari is one of the most famous tourist attraction of India. It is the situated at the confluence of the meeting point of the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean. The magical aura of this city enchants every visitor. Thiruvalluvar statue, Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Mathur Aqueduct and Vattakottai fort are some of the well known tourist sites of this city.

Coimbatore: Coimbatore is the second largest city of Tamil Nadu and is also one of the most important engineering and textile center. People refer this city as the Manchester of South India because of the presence of the large number of the textile industries. One can experience the true colors of Tamil Nadu's cultural heritage while visiting Coimbatore.

Rameswaram: Situated on Pamban island, Rameswaram is the most visited city of Tamil Nadu. Devotees from all around the world come here to seek the blessings of the Lord Rama after whom this city was named. There are many legends associated with this city. It is believed that Lord Rama came on the shores while searching for his wife and prayed to Shiva to help him. There are many places here that are worth watching and praying like Ramarpadam, Sita Kund and many more.

 Visit Tamil Nadu and experience the most memorable holidays of your life.

 

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