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Tamilnadu Tourism |
About
Tamilnadu
 Tamilnadu,
the heart of the Dravidian culture and tradition, has for time
immemorial, been a pioneer of peace and knowledge, and the visual
legacy of the culture of the state, is among the most satisfying
spectacles in India. Sharing boundaries with the states of Andhra
Pradesh, Karnataka, and Kerala, Tamilnadu has an unbroken coast
line, edging the Bay of Bengal. Densely forested uplands which
abound in wildlife, intensively cultivated farmlands interspersed
with rocky wastes, mountain chains of the Western Ghats, which
give way to fertile coastal plains and plateaus form the geographical
features of Tamilnadu.
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Tamilnadu History
The History of the Tamils presents an exciting pageant of a powerful civilization whose origin dates back to ancient times. It is clear that the Tamils, who belong to the Dravidian race, were the first major occupants of the country and settled in the north-western part of India long before the coming of the Indo-Aryans. Excavations have revealed that the features of the people of the Indus Valley Civilization bore a strong resemblance to this race.
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Tamilnadu
Geography
 Tamilnadu
is bounded by Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh in the north and
Kerala in the west. The coastal eastern and southern boundaries
are lapped by the waters of the Bay of Bengal and the Indian
Ocean respectively. The eastern and western tips of the state
are defined by the Point Calimere and Mudumalai wildlife sanctuaries
while the northern extreme is Pulicat lake and the southernmost
tip is Cape Comorin or Kanniyakumari - the Land's End of India.
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When to Visit Tamilnadu
Tamilnadu has a tropical climate with no wild swing between summer and winter temperature. April and May are the hottest months with the mercury often soaring above the 40 ºC mark. Coastal regions also get uncomfortably warm and humid during these months but the nights are usually cool, thanks to the sea breeze that sets in during the afternoons. Summer temperatures are quite equable at the foothills of the ghats.
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Cuisines of Tamilnadu
Tamilnadu provides the visitor with a wide variety of delicious food both for the vegetarians as well as the non-vegetarians, though most food in Tamilnadu consists of grains, lentils, rice and vegetables. Spices are added to give a distinctive taste.
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Places of Interest in Tamilnadu
Chennai, also known as Madras, the capital of Tamilnadu, is the country's fourth largest city. Compared to the other major metros of India, it is far less congested and polluted.
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 Fairs
& Festivals in Tamilnadu
At dawn on this day families everywhere gather around a new earthen pot. As the pot of milk boils over, signifying prosperity, a shout of "Pongalo Pongal" rents the air.
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Folk Music & Dances of Tamilnadu
The music and dance of Tamilnadu had their beginnings in the temples. From early times, different groups of people were appointed to sing divine songs in the temple. Officers called Thevara Nayakams or leaders of the world of music, arranged the private worship of kings and group singing.
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Beaches in Tamilnadu
The topography of Tamilnadu is delightfully varied and diverse. Of the 1,30,058 sq-kms land area, 17.6% is covered with forest area. These spread over the plains and on mountain slopes. Dry lands are bestowed with dry-deciduous forests, thorn forests, scrubs and mangroves.
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 Wildlife
Sanctuaries in Tamilnadu
The topography of Tamilnadu is delightfully varied and diverse. Of the 1,30,058 sq-kms land area, 17.6% is covered with forest area. These spread over the plains and on mountain slopes.
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Museums in Tamilnadu
Government State Museum: This museum in Chennai
is best known for two important collections one is sculptures
from Amarvati and another one its famed Bronze Gallery. The
Amaravati collection has panels, pillars, carved railings and
Buddha statues of Milky white marble from a Buddhist stupa excavated
at Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.
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