With a glorious past, a vibrant culture, a rich tapestry of history, and natural bounty in the form of blue beaches and clear skies, Tamil Nadu is a tourist's dreams come true. One can enjoy on the Marina beach, go cruising in the theme parks, or let the mind search for peace in the midst of magnificent temples. Alternatively, one can relish the mouth-watering dosas, savor the refreshing filter coffee, or enjoy the Bharatnatyam performances.

Tamil Nadu, the cradle of south Indian temple architecture, is a living museum of styles that originated in the seventh century and matured in the huge temple complexes studded with towering gateways-Gopuram-that soar on the skyline of almost every town in the state.

Chennai, the capital city, offers some beautiful beach resorts. The best place to start a temple tour is Mamallapuram, a seaside village that, apart from some exquisite Pallava rock-cut architecture, boasts a long stretch of sun-kissed beach. Inland, the pilgrimage city of Kanchipuram is filled with reminders of an illustrious past under successive dynastic rulers, while further down the coast is one of India's rare French colonial possessions, Pondichery, where Auroville has found a new role in the 'New Age'.

Tamilnadu Tourism
Tamilnadu situated in the south eastern side of the Indian penisula, is bounded on the east by the Bay of Bengal, in the South by the Indian ocean, in the west by the Arabian sea, the States of Kerala & Karnataka and in the north by Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh. Tamilnadu is the 11th largest state in India. Tamilnadu, the cradle of south Indian temple architecture, is a living museum of styles that originated in the 7th century and matured in the huge temple complexes studded with towering gateways-"Gopurams"-that soar above the markets of almost every town. Mahabalipuram(Chennai), Kanchipuram, Chidambaram, Kumbakonam, Rameswaram, Palani and Kanyakumari are some of the famous pilgrim centres in Tamilnadu. The famous Meenakshi temple of Madurai is a must see.

Tamilnadu is a heady combination of tropical climate, cooler hill resorts, magnificently sculptured temples, richly woven silks, colourful festivals, wide beaches and friendly people. Travel Tamil Nadu, a place where the cultural heritage of ancient India survives in its purest form.