Tamil Nadu Travel Guide
Tamil Nadu's history dates back to pre-historic times. Archaeological evidence points to this area being one of the longest continuous habitations in India. In Adichanallur, 24 km (15 mi) from Tirunelveli, archaeologists from the Archaeological Survey of India unearthed 169 clay urns containing human skulls, skeletons and bones, plus husks and grains of rice, charred rice and Neolithic celts, giving evidence confirming them to be of the Neolithic period, 3800 years ago. The ASI archaeologists have proposed that the script used at that site is "very rudimentary" Tamil Brahmi. Adichanallur has been announced as an archaeological site for further excavation and studies. About 60% of the total epigraphical inscriptions found by ASI in India are from Tamil Nadu and most of which are in Tamil language.
There have been more discoveries of the evidence of prehistoric creatures inhabiting the landscape of what is now modern Tamil Nadu in the shape of eggs of dinosaurs and other animals of their kind. Geologists in Tamil Nadu have stumbled upon a Jurassic treasure trove buried in the sands of a river bed. Sheer luck led them to hundreds of fossilized dinosaur eggs, perhaps 65 million years old, underneath a stream in a tiny village in Ariyalur district. Researchers from the Salem-based Periyar University found clusters of eggs of what they believe to be the most aggressive Carnosaur and the docile, leaf-eating Sauropod at Sendurai village. While Carnosaurs were large predatory dinosaurs, Sauropods were long-necked, herbivores which grew to enormous heights and sizes.
- Ariyalur
Ariyalur is fast developing as a tourist attraction for visitors passing through South India. This small district in Tamil Nadu is approximately 250 km away from Chennai on the Chennai-Trichy route. The district headquarters of Ariyalur is located right here... Read More - Chennai
Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu and is one of the four major metropolitan cities in India. Greatly admired and known as the 'Gateway to the South,' this city that began as a small fisherman's village over 350 years ago that has transformed today into the city we know... The city is still rising, increasing, and shifting every day. Read More - Coimbatore
Coimbatore is the second largest city in the state of Tamil Nadu. This volatile city popularly known as the 'Manchester of South India' is located at the foot of the scenic Nilgiri Hills on the banks of the River Noyyal. The evergreen forests and mountains nearby make many... Read More - Cuddalore
Located on the east coast of Tamil Nadu in southern India is the port city of Cuddalore on the banks of the mighty Bay of Bengal. This rich historical place also known as "Kuttalur," meaning the town at the junction point between the rivers Ponnaiyar and Gadilam, lies on the south side... Read More - Dharmapuri
Dharmapuri is located inside the Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu in southern India. Also known as "Tagadur," this charming area is surrounded by the districts of Thirivanamallai, Villupuram, Salem and Krishnagiri with the River Kaveri flowing on its west... Read More - Erode
Erode lies on the north west of Tamil Nadu. Just 100 km east of Coimbatore, Erode is situated on the western bank of river Cauvery. About 27 percent of the area is covered under dense forests. The lush green extensive forests are rich in items like sandalwood, teakwood, vogai... Read More - Kanchipuram
An ancient city with architectural virtuosity like no other, Kanchipuram is a manifestation of art, culture and archetypal religious structures. Also known as the 'City of 1000 temples', Kanchipuram is host to some of the most majestic and intricately designed temples of the country... Read More - Kanyakumari
Located at the southernmost tip of the Indian Peninsula, Kanyakumari derives its name from the Kanyakumari temple located on the sea shore. Formerly known as Cape Comorin, the city manifests a glorious attribute of the divine nature with... Read More - Karur
Karur is an ancient city of Tamil Nadu with its history dating back over 2000 years. 371 km south west of Chennai (capital of Tamil Nadu), Karur is one of the most centrally located districts in the state. Once a part of Coimbatore, Karur became... Read More - Krishnagiri
'Krishna' means black and 'Giri' means hills. So, Krishnagiri actually derives its name from the granite hills in the area. This place is connected to other places via Government's Great Rectangle Project signifying the importance of the place... Read More - Madurai
Situated on the banks of river Vaigai, Madurai is one of the oldest inhabited cities of the Indian peninsula. The cultural heritage of the temple town in Tamil Nadu goes back 2500 years. The city is designed in concentric rectangular streets... Read More - Nagapattinam
Located 320 kilometres from Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam has one of the most thriving harbours in the country. The coastline stretches for nearly 200 km along the Bay of Bengal. The name of the town is derived from its ancient name... Read More - Namakkal
Namakkal is the headquarters of Namakkal district in Tamil Nadu. Namakkal is nearby Kolli hills, which are the most attractive destination in Namakkal district, known for medicinal herbs and plants. Cauvery River flows through the Namakkal district... Read More - Perambalur
Perambalur district lies in the centre of Tamil Nadu and is spread over 3690.07 kmē. The district has been divided into six Taluks - Perambalur, Kunnam, Veppanthattai, Ariyalur, Sendurai and Jayakondam . It has a total of 345 villages... Read More - Pudukottai
Pudukottai was a princely state of British India under the political authority of Madras Presidency. After independence, it became a part of the Tiruchirappalli District of Madras State. The present Pudukkottai District was formed from... Read More - Ramanathapuram
Ramanathapuram is one of the major tourist places of Tamil Nadu. The town is near two prime religious pilgrims of the state - Rameshwaram and Devipatnam .The district is surrounded by Sivaganga District on the north, Pudukkottai District... Read More - Salem
Salem, one of the most beautiful and serene places of South India is the fifth largest city of Tamil Nadu. Located in the central part of the southern most state of India, Salem, has a major steel industry, it is also called the Steel City... Read More - Sivaganga
Sivaganga or Sivagangai was founded by Sasivarnana Periya Udaya Thevar- the first king of the Sivagangai Dynasty. It is located at 5 km southeast of Madurai and 17 km north of Man Madurai. It has an average elevation of 102 meters... Read More - Thanjavur
Thanjavur is an important centre of South Indian art and architecture. The Brihadeeswara Temple, located in the centre of the town is one of the most famous temples of South India. Thanjavur is also known for its distinctive painting style, bronze sculptures... Read More
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