Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu begins with the establishment of three Tamil powers in the southern part of the Indian subcontinent. The Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms. The earliest mention of these kingdoms is of the Pandyas, which appears in Greek literature of the 4th century BCE. Tamil Nadu became the official name of the remnants of Madras state in 1968. Tamizhagam is named after the name of the people who speak Tamil language. The Indian Ocean in the South, the Bay of Bengal on the east, the Arabian Sea on the West and Venkatam hills on the north are the limits of Tamil Nadu. The rivers, soils, minerals and climate lead the country to great prosperity.

Popular destinations of Tamilnadu  are Ooty, Kodaikanal, Kancheepuram, Kanyakumari, Mahabalipuram,  Madurai, Chennai, Thanjavur, Velankanni, Rameswaram, Coimbatore. Chennai, is the capital city of the State of Tamilnadu .   A bustling metropolis with a rich cultural heritage, including the historic Marina Beach ,  Golden Beach and the Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Mylapore.  Kancheepuram, A historical city, known for its numerous temples and its rich cultural heritage, including the Ekambareswarar Temple, Mahabalipuram, A UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its ancient rock-cut temples, including the Shore Temple. Madurai, Home to the iconic Meenakshi Amman Temple, a stunning example of Dravidian architecture. Thanjavur, Famous for its Brihadeeswarar Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcasing Chola architecture.  Ooty, A charming hill station in the Nilgiri Mountains, known for its scenic beauty, including the Government Botanical Garden and the UNESCO World Heritage Nilgiri Mountain Railway. The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) is a historic, UNESCO World Heritage-listed 'toy train' in Tamil Nadu, India. Spanning 46 km between Mettupalayam and Ooty, it is India's only rack-and-pinion railway, climbing through lush tea estates, 208 curves, and 16 tunnels. Kodaikanal Another beautiful hill station, known for its serene atmosphere and scenic attractions like Lake Drive and the Pillar Rocks. Kanyakumari, The southernmost tip of India, where the Indian Ocean meets the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. It's known for its sunset views and the Vivekananda Rock Memorial. Rameswaram, A sacred island town, home to the Ramanathaswamy Temple, a significant pilgrimage site and the  part of Dwadash Yotirlinga.  Agni Theertham, Located right outside the temple, this is the sacred beach where pilgrims take a holy dip before proceeding to the temple.  Dhanushkodi & Arichal Munai, Located at the southern tip of the island, this abandoned town offers a stunning drive surrounded by the Bay of Bengal on one side and the Indian Ocean on the other. Arichal Munai is the endpoint where you can view the exact meeting point of the two seas.  Pamban Bridge,India's first sea bridge. You can drive across the road bridge or marvel at the historic cantilever railway bridge that features a double-leaf bascule section to let ships pass.