Terrific Tamil Nadu

WHETHER IT IS an adventure trip, spiritual sojourn, a heritage outing, or a green honeymoon underlined with ecotourism, Tamil Nadu has it all! Head to Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) to get drenched in the enigmatic old-age charm of the city. The Dravidian ancient temples at this Unesco World Heritage Site reflect the glory of the Pallava dynasty, paired with pristine beaches exuding abundant natural beauty. Get cosy in Kodaikanal, the princess of the hills, where verdant hills, cascading waterfalls, picturesque lakes, and captivating countryside await. Spiritual travellers will be spoilt for choice as the state is home to over 33,000 ancient temples. Seek blessings at Chidambaram Kapaleeswarar; Meenakshi Temple, Madurai; Rameshwaram Temple; Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur; and Kumariamman Temple, Kanyakumari, to name a few. To rekindle romance amidst nature, plan a honeymoon to any of the state’s three biosphere reserves, four tiger reserves, five national parks, 15 wildlife sanctuaries, 15 bird sanctuaries and two conservation reserves. tamilnadutourism.tn.gov.in