5 Must Visit Places in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu, a southern state of India is famous for its Dravidian style temples, beaches, island and pilgrimage sites. The various tourist places in Tamil Nadu are as follows:

# Pondicherry

Pondicherry is a Union Territory associated with the Southeastern Tamilnadu. It has some amazing places like Paradise Beach. Pondicherry has a special place for people who love to dive into spirituality and meditation or yoga, for that you can check Sri Aurobindo Ashram. You can also enjoy Scuba diving and get the thrills of experiencing marine life. Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is also a very famous site to visit in Pondicherry.

# Chennai

Every year a lot of people from all over India visit Chennai for its marvelous beaches, museums, temples. The second largest beach in the world Marina Beach is also located in Chennai. It also has India’s second oldest museum. You can also visit Marundeeswarar temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and the Lord of Medicine. The temple was built in the 7th-8th century, it is said that Marundeeswarar temple can do miracles and if you’re suffering from any disease then this temple can bring it to an end.

# Velliangiri Hills

Velliangiri Hill is situated at the border of Coimbatore district, Kerala. It is said to be the Kailash Parvat of South India. It is also known as “Saptha Giri”. Here Lord Shiva is called as Swayambhu, it is a pilgrimage place for many people.

# Meghamalai

Meghamalai is also known as High Wavy mountain. To reach Meghamalai you should leave in the early morning as you will be able to witness the most harmonious and lovely view. It is a perfect place to spend your time in peace, away from the population. You’ll find yourself in the arms of nature, you will find dams, lakes, tea plantations, Suruli waterfall, and 15 hairpin ghat rides.

# Yercaud

Yercaud is a place near Bangalore where most of the people visit to spend their weekend as it has amazing waterfalls, lakes, and parks. You can visit Kiliyur falls for great pictures and Amma garden which has a lake on the opposite side.