Tamilnadu - Attractions

The first zoo opened for public in India and the Largest Zoological Garden in India, spreading across a vast area of 1300 acres, is the Arignar Anna Zoological Park, also called as Vandalur Zoo. It was actually housed inside the Government funded Museum in...

The lake Avalanche derives its name from the huge landslide that happened in the early 1800s. Located at a distance of 22 kms from Ooty, Avalanche Lake happens to be a magical destination for tourists those who visit Ooty.The truly untouched nature...

Situated at an altitude of 2094 m, Berijam lake is one of the most beautiful locations in and around Kodaikanal which is acclaimed as the Princess of South India’s Hill Stations. It is indeed breath taking to witness the beauty of this man-made lake with...

Bryant Park is one of the prominent botanical gardens in Kodaikanal. This amazing park is named after a forest officer Mr.H.D.Bryant who worked in Madurai.The most remarkable feature of this park is the surplus varieties of flora, rafts and hybrids. The...

The pride of Pantheon Road, Egmore in the Capital city of Tamil Nadu, Chennai is the Government Museum. This was established in 1851 spreading across 16.25 acres of land housing six buildings and Forty Six Art Galleries. This is the second oldest museum in...

Doddabetta peak is situated on the Ooty-Kotagiri Road at a distance of 9 kms from Ooty Bus stand and it is the highest peak of the Nilgiri mountain ranges. It is indeed surprising to have a panoramic view of the Chamundi hills from the summit and also the...

Laid out in the year 1848, Botanical Gardens in Ooty is one of the prominent tourist attractions of India. Situated in the lower Doddabedda Peak, the garden is sprawling over an area of more than 22 acres of land. The entire region is under the maintenance...

Acclaimed as one of the thirty five best maintained Gardens worldwide, the Rose Garden in Ooty makes you spell bound with its wide variety of flowers and the way in which they are arranged.It is the unique tropical mountain climate prevailing in Ooty,...

Feel the Goosebumps as you climb up the Green valley view, also known as the Suicide point. This breath-taking view of the valleys, plains and hills can't be described through words. From here the view of the Vaigai dam is spectacular.It's been widely...

The famous Tamil film “Guna” starring Kamala Hassan was shot here and so it is known as Guna caves. The Guna cave is commonly known as the devil’s kitchen. The whole atmosphere is scary and gives chills to our nerves. Lots of unusual rock formations are...

Sprawling over an area of 100 acres land, there stands a testimony of a Lady Legend Rukmani Devi Arundale, who contributed to the field of Arts and Culture especially in South India. The Kalakshetra Foundation finds a significant place in the map of Tamil...

Kodai Lake is one of the important tourist destinations in Kodaikanal. This lake is a man-made one and was developed by British people. The overview of the lake highlights the star shape surrounded by lush greens.The lake is situated at an elevation of...

Kurunji Andavar temple is one of the noteworthy tourist destinations in Kodaikanal. Lord Muruga is the prime deity who graces beautifully from his sanctum.As the name suggests, this temple is known for the Kurunji flowers that blooms once in 12 years. It’s...

The first wildlife sanctuary in South India is Mudumalai, which is also known as the tiger reserve. Sprawling in the north western side of the Nilgiri Hills, Mudumalai is a house for Asian Elephants, Sloth Bears, Golden Jackals and many more animals you...

A part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Mukurthi National Park was established to preserve the endangered Nilgiri Tahr species. It is the first Biosphere Reserve in India and has been recognized by the UNESCO as World Heritage Site.Mukurthi National Park...

South India's only Rack Railway, The Nilgiri Mountain Railways run trains between Mettupalayam and Ooty, popularly called as Toy Trains. The train takes roughly 4.5 hrs to climb the hill and it reaches the foothill in four and half hoursThe return journey...

Ooty lake is entertaining its visitors for a period of close to 200 years. It is a man-made lake sprawling across 54 acres with a railway line running along one bank. Ooty being the most desired tourist destination, the lake attracts visitors mostly during...

Pillar rocks is situated in Kodaikanal hills and is one of the famous tourist spots. This lovely place has a great ambiance and incredible view. As the name suggests this place has three vertical boulders reaching up to a height of 400 feet. This place is...

Alluring people from different corners of the world, the Pykara village houses a dam, a lake and a River all bearing the name Pykara. The name itself enchants you with its astounding beauty. Located at a distance of 20 kms from Ooty, Pykara falls attracts...

Make your way up to the foot hills of Kodaikanal for soothing air to embrace your body. The twisted road through the vegetation, the lower part of Kambam valley and Vaigai River, the Palani Hills encircling, the awesome weather throughout the year,...

Enroute Madurai to Kodaikanal, Silver cascade is a perfect destination to pull over and have a refreshing break after a few hours of travelling.As the name suggests, this water cascade sparkles like a silver streak from a long distance. Many tourist take a...

Built in 1830, St.Stephen's Church is one of the oldest churches in Tamil Nadu and still functions as a House of Worship. The wood works and the huge pillars add grandeur to the architecture of this building.Located close to the city centre and maintained...

Thalaiyar falls is the pride of Tamil Nadu, as this is the highest falls in the state and the sixth highest in India. This 975 feet tall waterfalls looks like a rat tail from a long distance, hence why it is also called as Rat tail falls. The lovely falls...

The place where you have plenty of options for fun and entertainment is the Thunder World in Ooty. It is not just an amusement park but houses a lot more to enchant you and your kids. You can reach the entertainment area walking for a few minutes from Ooty...

A place away from the popular locations of Ooty is the Tiger Hills Travelling a distance of 16km from the City will take you to this ecstatic place which never ceases to surprise you. The astounding landscapes and the gleaming waterbodies throughout the...

The unique language which has got more than 2000 years of proud history, the origin for many languages like Sanskrit, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu, Hindi and even a foreign language Russian - is the culturally rich Tamil language.The one and only Tamil...