Things to Do in Tamil Nadu

There are 44 attractions in Tamil Nadu. Meenakshi Temple, dravidian hindu temple complex in madurai, ornate gopurams, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Meenakshi Temple
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Meenakshi Temple
Dravidian Hindu temple complex in Madurai, ornate gopurams
Temple
Prahadisvarar Temple
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Prahadisvarar Temple
Historic Hindu temple in Tamil Nadu
Tower
Adam's Bridge
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Adam's Bridge
Chain of limestone shoals linking India and Sri Lanka
Tomb
Kaveri
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Kaveri
Major South Indian river flowing through Tamil Nadu
Stream
Bandipur National Park
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Bandipur National Park
National park and wildlife reserve with elephants and tigers
National Park
Nilgiri Mountain Railway
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Nilgiri Mountain Railway
Heritage mountain railway famous for scenic rack-and-pinion sections
Museum
Sabarimala temple complex
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Sabarimala temple complex
Major Hindu pilgrimage temple complex in southern India
Religious Site
St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica, Chennai
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St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica, Chennai
Historic basilica built over St. Thomas's purported tomb
Church
Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam
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Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam
Huge Hindu temple complex dedicated to Ranganatha deity
Religious Site
Doddabetta
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Doddabetta
Highest Nilgiri peak offering panoramic Western Ghats views
Mountain
Mudumalai National Park
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Mudumalai National Park
Protected wildlife reserve in Tamil Nadu home to elephants
National Park
Airavatesvara Temple
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Airavatesvara Temple
12th-century Chola temple renowned for intricate stone carvings
Religious Site
Ramanathaswamy Temple
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Ramanathaswamy Temple
Historic Rameswaram temple noted for its long corridors
Religious Site
Guindy National Park
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Guindy National Park
Small urban wildlife sanctuary within Chennai city limits
Park
Shore Temple
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Shore Temple
7th-century Pallava rock-cut temple by the sea
Temple
Pamban Island
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Pamban Island
Island off Tamil Nadu linked to Rameswaram by bridge
Island
Agastya Mala
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Agastya Mala
Sacred peak in Western Ghats, pilgrimage destination
Mountain
Kapaleeshwarar Temple
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Kapaleeshwarar Temple
Dravidian-style Hindu temple in Chennai's Mylapore district
Temple
Silent Valley National Park
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Silent Valley National Park
Biodiverse national park in Western Ghats, endemic species
National Park
Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health
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Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health
Major Catholic pilgrimage basilica in Velankanni, Tamil Nadu
Religious Site
Cape Comorin
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Cape Comorin
Southernmost Indian mainland point and coastal pilgrimage site
Cape
Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram
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Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram
Ancient stone Shiva temple renowned for intricate carvings.
Religious Site
Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple
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Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple
Medieval Chola temple famed for Dravidian architecture
Religious Site
Mukurthi National Park
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Mukurthi National Park
Protected Nilgiri highland park, habitat for tahr
National Park
Agaya Gangai
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Agaya Gangai
Scenic waterfall and gorge within Tamil Nadu hills
Waterfall
Arunachalesvara Temple
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Arunachalesvara Temple
Historic Shiva temple at Thiruvannamalai, hill pilgrimage site
Building
Descent of the Ganges (Mahabalipuram)
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Descent of the Ganges (Mahabalipuram)
Massive rock relief depicting descent of the Ganges
Monument
Parthasarathy Temple, Chennai
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Parthasarathy Temple, Chennai
Ancient Chennai Vishnu temple famed for Chola-era carvings
Temple
Saraswathi Mahal Library
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Saraswathi Mahal Library
Ancient library in Thanjavur housing rare manuscripts
Museum
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Thirunagar
Residential neighborhood in Tamil Nadu, India
Park
Begumpur Mosque, Dindigul
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Begumpur Mosque, Dindigul
16th-century mosque with unique Indo-Islamic architecture
Mosque
Chembarambakkam Lake
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Chembarambakkam Lake
Major freshwater reservoir supplying Chennai metropolitan area
Reservoir
Pulhal Lake
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Pulhal Lake
Reservoir north of Chennai supplying potable water
Reservoir
Adichanallur
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Adichanallur
Archaeological site with ancient burial urns
Archaeological Site
Government Museum, Chennai
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Government Museum, Chennai
Large museum in Chennai housing regional antiquities
Museum
Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park
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Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park
Marine park off Tamil Nadu protecting coral reefs
National Park
Thousand Lights Mosque
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Thousand Lights Mosque
Historic mosque in Chennai noted for illuminated interiors
Mosque
Valluvar Kottam
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Valluvar Kottam
Monument and auditorium honoring poet Thiruvalluvar
Monument
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Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary
Tamil Nadu sanctuary protecting coastal habitats and birds
Wildlife Reserve
Palani Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park
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Palani Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park
Protected Western Ghats sanctuary with endemic biodiversity
National Park
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Karimpuzha National Park
Protected forest reserve preserving regional wildlife and habitats
National Park
Great Living Chola Temples
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Great Living Chola Temples
Grand medieval Chola temples still used for Hindu worship
Historical Site
Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
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Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
Coastal complex of Pallava-era rock-cut temples and reliefs
Historical Site
Mountain Railways of India
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Mountain Railways of India
Historic narrow-gauge mountain railways showcasing colonial-era engineering
Historical Site