Tamilnadu Tourism

Kamakshi Amman temple is one of the best places to visit in Kanchipuram and is one of the most historic temples in the city. Visited by millions of pilgrims from all over the globe, this temple is dedicated to Goddess Lalitha Maha Tripurasundari (a form of Goddess Parvati).  Spread over an area of 2 hectares Kamakshi Amman temple is built in the Dravidian architectural style. According to the Hindu legend, the Kamakshi Amman temple lies in line with the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai and Visalakshi temple in Varanasi making it an important temple in the Hindu religion.  Location: New No. 6, Old No. 144/A, Kamakshi Amman, Sannathi St, Periya, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631502 Price: There is no entry fee to visit the temple.  Timings: Monday to Sunday from 5.30 AM to 12.15 PM & 4 PM to 8.15 PM. On Friday till 9 PM and on the day of Pournami 10.30 PM.  Best time to visit: From Aarti to Puja, all the activities around the temple happen on a daily basis. Althou...

Sripuram, a pilgrimage site in Vellore is truly a remarkable place. The golden temple of Sripuram stands tall in the middle of a spiritual oasis with a star path that leads the devotees towards it. The temple is said to have been covered with real gold foil and it happens to be the only temple in the world to have done this. The primary deity of this place of worship is Sri Lakshmi Narayani, the goddess of wealth. One more significant ritual of this place is that about 1008 lamps are lighted for aarti every morning and evening. Tourists love to come over to this pilgrimage park in Vellore and seek the blessings of the lord that is open all over the year. Timings: The temple remains open for visitors and devotees from 4:00 AM in the morning to 7:00 PM in the evening.  Link: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Temple,_Sripuram

Rallia Dam is a beautiful, serene escape of Nilgiris, Coonoor where you need to trek at least for a distance of around 1 km. It homes to some astounding bird species and gives a pleasing and an engaging look of surrounding natural beauty. Make sure that you seek assistance from the locals to reach your final destination as this place is utterly devoid of any signs or boards. If you are accompanying any valuable items, make sure that you keep them close with you as there have been theft issues here. Location: Rallia Dam is situated amidst Coonoor and Kotagiri. Timing: Although there is no specific time limit to reach here, it is advisable that you start on your journey by 08:00 am and complete it around 02:00 pm. Visiting duration depends on your pace of trekking. Price: There are no entry fees for anyone to reach this pristine dam

Whether you are seeking an adventurous trip with friends or a leisure tour with family, the Doddabetta peak makes for a perfect holiday spot amidst majestic hills and misty clouds. The fourth highest peak of South India next to Anamudi, Mannamalai, and Meesapulimala, Doddabetta is the highest mountain in the Nilgiri Hills at an astonishing height of 2,637 meters or 8652 feet. Located at a distance of 10 km from Ooty, Doddabetta translates to “Big Mountain” where Dodda means Big and Betta means mountain By Road: Doddabetta is located around 9 km from Ooty City Centre and 8 km from Ooty Bus Stand and is accessible by both bus and car. By Rail: Ketti Railway Station is the nearest railway station which is located around 14 km from Doddabetta Peak. Another closest railway station from Ooty is Mettupalayam which is well-connected by the Nilgiri Mountain Railway Toy Train, a World Heritage Site declared by UNESCO. Tourists enjoy a fun-filled ride while traveling from this Toy Tra...

Fifty-year-old factory, Highfield Tea Factory is waiting for you to knock their doors. This tea factory utilizes the fresh and tender tea leaves from adjoining tea plantations of the Nilgiris mountain range. Apart from tea, you can also try a hand at their Eucalyptus oil for sale. The staff here are also engaged in producing some delicious chocolates for all the chocoholics. After you complete your visit to this tea factory, be sure to taste a fresh cup of brewed tea here. You will find both the red and green tea variants here. Visiting this place during monsoons is not recommended. Location: Coonoor-Kattabettu-Kotagiri Road, Attadi, Coonoor, Tamil Nadu 643231 Timing: Highfield Tea Factory is open from morning 09:00 am to evening 06:00 pm. If you are quick enough, you can complete your visit to Highfield Tea Factory within one to three hours. Link: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange_Field_Tea_Factory Price: You just need to pay a nominal sum of 10 INR as your entry fee ...

The temple is standing strong with the help of the supporting stone that resists it from erosion. Shore Temple is located at the shore of Bay of Bengal which offers a beautiful view of the never ending ocean. This temple has three shrines where two of them are dedicated to Lord Shiva and the other one is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The place is very clean and its location made it a major attraction among the tourists. Location: Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu 603104. Entry-Fee: INR 340 for foreigners and INR 10 for locals, free for children (below 15 years). Timing: 6 am to 6 pm every day. Link: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shore_Temple Best time to visit: The best time to visit this historical temple is from October to March, or in the months of January and February, considering the climatic factor