Best time to visit- October to February
Situated in theSouther sphere of the Indian subcontinent, Tamil Nadu is famous for its Dravidian -style Hindu temples. Geographically it is Bounded by the Eastern Ghats on the north, by theNilgiri Mountains, Meghamalai Hills, and Kerala on the west,Bay of Bengal in the east, by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait on the southeast, and by the Indian Ocean on the south.
It is a state of religious and cultural heritage, providing travellers and pilgrims every opportunity to be fascinated by its enormous fortune of heritage and beauty. It is a mix of both modern and traditional legacy, making Tamil Nadu a magnificent location to discover and experience our historic cultural identity with all modern amenities.
Tamil Nadu has a glorious past spanning a millennium and currently, leading a way to become one of the country’s most prosperous states. This state has seen many dynasties including the Cholas, the Cheras, and the Pallava’s rise and fall. Each dynasty’s culture and traditions enriched the place. There is a great desire among the travellers to visit the remains of dynasties’ forts and palaces. one of the renowned temple is Mahabalipuram , shore temple whose intricately carved structure provides insight into Indian architectural grandeur.
Tamil Nadu sees numerous visitors coming from around the world to see the famous Madurai’s, Meenakshi Amman Temple which has high towers adorned with colorful figures. Ramanathaswamy Temple is pilgrimage site on Pamban Island. Kanyakumari city, at India’s southernmost point, is the site of ritualistic sunrises.
The capital, Chennai is renowned for beaches and historical landmarks, including famous Fort St. Georgewhich is built in 1644 and presently a museum highlighting the history of the city as trading outpost British military garrison and East India Company when it was called Madras. Chennai is definitely worth a visit for its temples deeply embedded in South Indian history, British-era museums and monuments, culinary delights and Marina Beachwhich is the world’s second largest urban beach.
Although Chennai is renowned for its soaring skyscrapers, its core has an old-world charm that overpowers your senses. Religious sites include Kapaleeshwarar Temple, decorated with carved, painted gods, and St. Mary’s, an Anglican church in the 17th century.
Wandering up and down in the Hill stations of Ooty and Kodaikanal will relax your mind and soul and when it comes to spirituality, then Auroville is the best place to leave all your worries behind. It is few kilometres from Pondicherry and this place is the pinnacle of tranquillity and the ideal escape for those seeking peace. The best way to experience Auroville ashram is to just sit in one of the cafes and speak to some residents about their experiences.
While you are in Tamil Nadu, you should definitely indulge yourself into an array of South Indian delicacies. A common myth here is that most South Indians are vegetarians. Well, you will surprised with the variety of vegetarian dishes you’ll get here: From the Idla, Dosa, Wadas with Sambhars to the Putu Mayam, Upma, Pongal,etc. But you will be delighted to check out their absolutely finger-licking (and we mean, literally!) non vegetarian dishes.
Most popular amongst these earn their aromatic legacy from the Chettinad cuisine: Varuval, a traditional Chettinad preparation made with freshly grounded spices; Madras Chicken Curry, a popular favourite amongst many more. So, get ready to experience the best spiciest offerings here. However, at Auroville, you will find organic, vegetarian and spirited, simple food that’ll simply augment your spiritual trip there. Basically, when it comes to food, we’ve got your covered!
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