Welcome
to South India and experience the untouched delightful South by invasions throughout
its history. South India and the Indian heritage is more intact here than in other
regions of the country. This is a land of temples, a land of the devoutees.
Golden
sands are dotted with palm and casuarina groves. Ruffling washes ashore pebbles
and surf. Gentle breeze sways the yachts the sea and forms small dunes on the
beach, Crabs play hide and seek coming out of one burrow, taking refuge in another.
Sea gulls hover on the sky and then rest on the sails. There are many more breathtaking
sights to please you in Tamil Nadu.
Pulicat A saline shallow water spread formed by the confluence of Backwaters, Pullcat
Lake and Buckingham Canal situated on the northern end of Tamil Nadu is an ideal
picnic spot. A catamaran ride on the shallow water spread and a visit to Bird
Sanctuary are two most leisure activities to be undertaken here. A Dutch cemetery
of 17th century is located on shore.
Chennai
One of the Four Metros of the country, is also the Gateway to the South. It
is bestowed with a 4.5 Kms. long stretch of Beach, the second longest in the
World, called the Marina Beach. Horse riding, an Aquarium, a large swimming
pool are the relaxation facilities available here. more..
Muttukkadu
Yet another beach resort created in memory of erstwhile "Kaveripoompattinam",
a legendary Port city, washed away by the sea. The present complex was designed
on the basis of the information available in the Tamil epic 'Silapathikaram'.
The historical happenings depicted in Silapathikaram and the land marks mentioned
therein are brought back to life here in stone. The Department of Tourism offers
conch and shell type accommodation here.
Dakhinachitra This is a new venture to show South Indian heritage. Take a look at the
completed first phase of Tamilian heritage. This complex houses good collections
of various materials of arts and crafts of the State. It is less than a Km away
from the Muttukkadu Backwaters.
Themeparks Along
the East Coast road between Chennai and Mamallapuram, several amusement parks,
enthrall children and adults alike. Some of them are V.G.P., M.G.M. and Littlefolks.
Kanniyakumari
The India's Land's end KanyaKuman or Cape Comorin is unique in being surrounded
by three s that is Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean, and Arabian S Hence the confluence
is called 'Thriveni Sangamam". Here one can get a breath-taking view of
the Sun Shine and Sun Set at their best. The multi coloured sand yet another
unique feature of the Beach here. more..
Covelong
40 Kms away from the hustle and bustle of Chennai, Covelong is a salubrious
village. But it is brisk with fishing activities. The sea and the surf here
are gentle. Snuggle in for a cosy sunbath.
Mammallapuram 58
Kms from Chennai, Once a port and the second capital of the Pallava Dynasty,
Mamallapuram flourished during 7- 8th centuries. The monuments of Pallava, the
proto type of the Dravidian Temple Architecture, lure every visitor to this
town. The monuments, scooped out of natural rocks are of monolithic type. Mamallapuram
has been declared by United Nations as one of the world Heritage centres. more..
Rameshwaram
An island off the mainland surrounded by Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mannar
connected by the longest ever constructed^ bridge on sea in India. It is a pilgrim
centre. According to the Hindu tradition Sri Rama, the hero of the epic, Ramayanam,
worshipped Lord Siva here before invading Lanka to redeem his wife Sita from
the clutches of Ravana. It is from here that Sri Rama is said to have constructed
the mythological bridge to Sri Lanka. The serene beach and shallow water here
are ideal for swimming and sunbathing.
Golden
sands are dotted with palm and casuarina groves. Ruffling washes ashore pebbles
and surf. Gentle breeze sways the yachts the sea and forms small dunes on the
beach, Crabs play hide and seek coming out of one burrow, taking refuge in another.
Sea gulls hover on the sky and then rest on the sails. There are many more breathtaking
sights to please you in Tamil Nadu.
Along
the East Coast road between Chennai and Mamallapuram, several amusement parks,
enthrall children and adults alike. Some of them are V.G.P., M.G.M. and Littlefolks.
58
Kms from Chennai, Once a port and the second capital of the Pallava Dynasty,
Mamallapuram flourished during 7- 8th centuries. The monuments of Pallava, the
proto type of the Dravidian Temple Architecture, lure every visitor to this
town. The monuments, scooped out of natural rocks are of monolithic type. Mamallapuram
has been declared by United Nations as one of the world Heritage centres.
