Tamil nadu

  1. Meenakshi Amman Temple

    (6,196)
    Hindu complex with vast gate towers
    Ancient, walled, Hindu place of worship with sacred water tank and colourful, sculpted gate towers.
  2. Brihadisvara Temple, Thanjavur

    (3,897)
    Monumental 11th-century Hindu shrine
    Vast Chola-dynasty temple complex dedicated to Shiva, with 64-metre tower and fresco-lined interior.
  3. Marina Beach

    (6,262)
    Beach and lighthouse
    Marina Beach is a natural urban beach in the city of Chennai, India, along the Bay of Bengal. The beach runs from near Fort St. George in the north to Foreshore Estate in the south, a distance
  4. Shore Temple

    (1,467)
    8th-century complex of 3 temples
    One of India's oldest structural temples, this Hindu place of worship looks over the Bay of Bengal.
  5. Doddabetta

    (1,572)
    Mountain
    Doddabetta is the highest mountain in the Nilgiri Hills at 2,637 metres. There is a reserved forest area around the peak. It is 9 km from Ooty, on the Ooty-Kotagiri Road in the Nilgiris district
  6. Pancha Rathas

    (3,980)
    Historic temples sculpted like chariots
    Series of temples dating to the 7th century, carved from stone & shaped like chariots.
  7. Hogenakkal Falls

    (7,243)
    Waterfalls on a river with boat rides
    These waterfalls cascade into the river & are a popular place for boat rides in the dry season.
  8. Kodaikanal Lake

    (880)
    Lake
    Kodaikanal Lake, also known as Kodai Lake is a manmade lake located in the Kodaikanal city in Dindigul district in Tamil Nadu, India. Sir Vere Henry Levinge, the then Collector of Madurai, was
  9. Ramanathaswamy Temple

    (1,985)
    Ancient temple dedicated to Shiva
    This temple and site of pilgrimage is one of the holiest in the Hindu religion with several shrines.
  10. Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam

    (2,510)
    Major Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu
    Expansive, lavishly decorated temple complex dating back more than 1,000 years, with 7 enclosures.
  11. Kapaleeshwarar Temple

    (2,652)
    Temple of Shiva built in Dravidian style
    Colorful Dravidian-style temple dedicated to Shiva, established in the 7th century & later rebuilt.
  12. Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram

    (2,952)
    UNESCO-listed stone temple complex
    World Heritage-listed, shoreline, stone temple complex dating from the 7th–8th centuries.
  13. Fort St. George, India

    (1,848)
    Fort dating to 1644 with museum & church
    The first British fortress built in India, established in 1644, with a museum & 17th-century church.
  14. Tiruchirapalli Rock Fort

    Temple, history, and monument
    Tiruchirappalli Rockfort is a historic fortification and temple complex built on an ancient rock. It is located in the city of Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India. It is constructed on a 83 metres
  15. Kamakshi Amman Temple

    (1,653)
    Well-known Hindu temple with elephants
    Prominent, historic Hindu temple with festivals & daily worship, plus a pond & elephant shed.
  16. Pykara

    (2,006)
    Waterfall, lake, boathouse, and reservoir
    Pykara is the name of a village and river 19 kilometres from Ooty in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu. The Pykara River is considered very sacred by the Todas. It rises at Mukurthi peak, flows
  17. Government Museum, Chennai

    (2,669)
    Bronzes, Indian art & a children's area
    State collections including Indian art & sculpture, bronzes, anthropology & a children's section.
  18. Kolli Hills

    (1,209)
    Waterfalls, temples, and mountains
    Kolli Hills or Kolli Malai is a small mountain range located in central Tamil Nadu in Namakkal district of India. The mountains rise to 1300m in height and cover an area of approximately 280
  19. Chennai Central railway station

    (324)
    Chennai Central, erstwhile Madras Central, is the main railway terminus in the city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.It is one of the most important hubs in the South. It is connected to Moore Market
  20. Arignar Anna Zoological Park

    (12,429)
    Asian mammals in big enclosures
    Vast zoo with large, natural enclosures for Asian mammals & battery-operated cars (fee) for touring.
  21. Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple

    (691)
    Hindu temple known for ornate carvings
    Major Hindu temple known for intricate stone carvings on its pyramidal tower and numerous shrines.
  22. Anamalai Tiger Reserve

    (953)
    Natural area with wildlife & elephants
    Nature reserve with wildlife like elephants & tigers, plus animal encounters like elephant rides.
  23. Annamalaiyar Temple

    (3,028)
    Towering Hindu temple & shrine complex
    Hindu temples for Lord Shiva with 6 sculpted towers reaching up to 217-feet high & shrines.
  24. Padmanabhapuram Palace

    (2,624)
    16th-century wooden Rajas' palace
    Grand palace with a carved rose wood interior, an imposing main king's chamber and a granite hall.
  25. Government Botanical Gardens, Ooty

    (17,223)
    55-acre botanic garden planned in 1897
    Landscaped gardens featuring rare trees, a fern house & an Italian-style garden set in 55-acres.
  26. Thiruvalluvar Statue

    (1,089)
    Prominent statue of Tamil scholar
    Monumental, 40m-high statue and pedestal, of eminent Tamil poet and philosopher, on a small island.
  27. Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram

    (2,059)
    Hindu temple complex dedicated to Shiva
    1,000-year-old sacred site devoted to Shiva with 4 separate 7-storey towers around a central temple.
  28. Sim's Park, Coonoor

    (5,738)
    Curated garden with trees & flowers
    Botanical retreat founded in 1874, offering a variety of trees, flowers & plants, plus events.
  29. Golden Beach, Chennai

    (2,308)
    Beachfront hotel with 2 pools & dining
    Relaxed beachfront hotel offering a restaurant & a bar, plus 2 outdoor pools & free breakfast.
  30. DakshinaChitra

    (4,378)
    Heritage museum with exhibits & events
    Cross cultural museum featuring 18 historical houses, along with art, crafts & performances.
  31. Matrimandir

    The Matrimandir is an edifice of spiritual significance for practitioners of Integral yoga, situated at the centre of Auroville initiated by The Mother of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. It is called
  32. Edward Elliot's Beach

    (599)
    Beach
    Elliot's Beach is located in Besant Nagar, Chennai, India. It forms the end-point of the Marina Beach shore, and is named after Edward Elliot, onetime chief magistrate and superintendent of police
  33. Alagar Koyil

    (493)
    Hindu temple with ornate sculptures
    Large, historic Hindu temple in scenic surrounds with elaborate carvings & sculptures.
  34. Berijam Lake

    (129)
    Lake
    Berijam Lake is a reservoir near Kodaikanal town in Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu, South India. It is at the old site of "Fort Hamilton", in the upper Palani hills. The lake, created by a dam
  35. Government Rose Garden, Ooty

    (2,444)
    Garden
    The Government Rose Garden is situated on the slopes of the Elk Hill in Vijayanagaram of Ooty town in Tamil Nadu, India at an altitude of 2200 meters.
  36. Shevaroy Hills

    (243)
    The Servarayan hills, with the anglicised name Shevaroy Hills, are a towering mountain range near the city of Salem, in Tamil Nadu state, southern India. It is one of the major hill stations
  37. Mahabalipuram Beach

    (792)
    Beach
  38. Airavatesvara Temple

    (459)
    Hindu temple with notable architecture
    Famous 12th-century Hindu temple featuring Dravidian architecture, ornate carvings & inscriptions.
  39. Gandhi Memorial Museum, Madurai

    (852)
    Exhibits, a visual biography & artifacts
    Exhibits & artifacts on Gandhi & India's independence movement, with many photos from his life.
  40. Valluvar Kottam

    (3,009)
    Monument to the Tamil poet & philosopher
    Chariot-shaped stone landmark honoring the ancient Tamil poet & philosopher Thiruvalluvar.
  41. Avalanche Lake, Ooty

    (391)
    Lake
    Avalanche Lake is located 28 kilometers from Ooty in the Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu.
  42. Kodaikanal–Munnar Road

    Honeymoon
    The Kodaikanal–Munnar Road was located in Dindigul District and Theni District of Tamil Nadu and Idukki district of Kerala in South India. It covers 81 kilometers from Kodaikanal to Munnar. The
  43. Catherine Falls

    (502)
    Tall, double-cascaded waterfall
    A road reaches the top of this scenic double waterfall that cascades for some 250 ft.
  44. MGM Dizzee World

    (3,700)
    Amusement park with rides & restaurants
    Large amusement park with rides & a water area with slides & a wave pool, plus several restaurants.
  45. Ucchi Pillayar Temple, Rockfort

    (798)
    7th-century Hindu temple & scenic views
    Built atop a huge rock, this 7th-century Hindu temple honoring Lord Ganesh offers sweeping views.
  46. VGP Universal Kingdom

    (5,251)
    Playful amusement park for rides & shows
    Whimsical amusement park with bumper cars, a roller coaster & other rides, plus live entertainment.
  47. Black Thunder

    (4,225)
    Large, popular water park with a hotel
    Vibrant water park on 60+ acres featuring playful pools & long slides, plus accommodations.
  48. Golden Temple, Sripuram

    (2,896)
    Dramatic site in a large spiritual park
    Ornate, gold-covered temple in a vast spiritual park complex with a star-shaped path & gardens.
  49. Guindy National Park

    (5,430)
    Green space with animals & a playground
    Large, tree-filled park with a variety of animals & greenery, plus a children's play area.
  50. Madras Crocodile Bank Trust

    (4,154)
    Zoo with crocodiles & other reptiles
    Longtime reptile zoo & crocodile sanctuary/breeding center with feedings & a night safari.

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