Tamilnadu lies on the southern most tip of the Indian Peninsula. It was also known as Coromandel Coast. And it is here the mighty Indian Ocean, the Arabain Sea and the Bay of Bengal meet. It is here where the powerful Raja Raja Chola conquered kingdom after kingdom. this is the place where millions year old dynasties have left thier mark, pristine white sands, play peek-a-boo with the teasing surf on unforgiving gravel and where culture and tradition is reflected in an unabiding passion for dance and music. It is also a land of philosophers and poets whose hunderd year old wisdom is relevant even today. Tamilnadu is also cradle of Dravidian culture, an ancient culture distinguished by unique customs. Tamilnadu - once known as Coromandel Coast, has a language over 2000 years old and poetry dating back to before the birth of Christ.
Tamilnadu boasts of some the most remarkable temple of architecture in India, and with a living tradition of music and dance is culturally very rich. This is the land of temples, dargahs, churches and forts. Temple towns and historic sites are dotted across the plains, especially in the fertile Thanjavur delta, while the hill stations of the western ghats are within easy reach. Together with the former French territory of Pondicherry with its own distinctive colonial inheritance, Tamilnadu is one of India's most rewarding states to visit. A vista of beaches, rolling meadows, lush green valleys, cascading waterfalls, cloud capped peaks, whispering woods, undulating tea estates, coffee plantations and wildlife all form a part of its immense beauty.
Tamilnadu has abundant tourist attractions like ancient places of worship for all faiths, magnificent historical monuments, gurgling water falls, wondrous wildlife, bird sanctuaries, artefacts, paintings, various dance forms, 1000 km long sun kissed beaches, beautiful hill stations, emerald green natural habitats, avenues for organizing eco - friendly adventure tourism activities with good network of road, rail and air linking all the major destinations in the country. Major airlines in the world link Tamilnadu with other parts of the world. The coastline has resorts and delightful fishing villages while mountian towns, such as Ugadhamandalam (Ooty) and Kodaikanal, provide a cool haven from the hot summer.
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