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Madurai - Cultural Capital

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Madurai Tourism  - One of South India's great temple towns, Madurai is synonymous with the distinguished Meenakshi Temple. Situated on the banks of river Vaigai, Madurai has a rich cultural heritage passed on from the great Tamil era more than 2500 years old.  Madurai was an important cultural and commercial centre even as early as 550 AD. It was the capital city for the great Pandya kings. Madurai is surrounded by several mountains. The Madurai city has 3 hills as its city boundary. Yanaimalai, Nagamalai, Pasumalai named after Elephant, Snake and Cow respectively. It is famous for Jasmine Flowers. Jasmine flowers are transported to other cities of India from Madurai. Madurai  - As the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu, Madurai has a lot of tourist attractions . The  Meenakshi Temple c omplex is factually a city, one of the largest of its kind in India and unquestionably one of the oldest too.The temple grew with the contribution of each dynasty and victorious monarchs, into a massive

Brihadeeswarar Temple

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The Peruvudaiyar Kovil or Brihadeeswarar Temple also known as Rajarajeswaram , at Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu , is the world's first complete granite and a brilliant example of the major heights achieved by Cholas kingdom Vishwakarmas in temple architecture. It is a tribute and a reflection of the power of its patron RajaRaja Chola I . It remains as one of the greatest glories of Indian. The temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site " Great Living Chola Temples ". This temple is one of India's most prized architectural sites. The temple stands amidst fortified walls that were probably added in the 16th century. The 'Vimana' - or the temple tower - is 216 ft (66 m) high and is among the tallest of its kind in the world. The Kalash or 'Chikharam' (apex or the bulbous structure on the top) of the temple is not carved out of a single stone as widely believed. There is a big statue of Nandi (sacred bull), carved out of a singl

Kodaikanal

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Extensively visited by tourists and yet very serene, the beauty of virgin nature could be best witnessed in the breathtakingly beautiful hill station of Kodaikanal. Situated 2133 m above the sea level in Tamil Nadu, the magnificent hill station was developed by American missionaries in 1845. On arrival, the tourist is greeted by orchards of pear trees with extended branches. Kodai Lake The tree-fringed Kodai lake enthralls all who come to Kodai. The lush green tress on both sides of the lake gives the impression that they are jealously guarding the lake by forming a natural fence. There is also a Boat Club and public ferry services. Green Valley View Providing a bird's eye view of the abundance of scenic beauty of Kodaikanal is the Green Valley View point. Located at a distance of 1000 feet overlooking the Vaigai Dam, this place is enveloped by a thick layer of clouds most of the time. Pillar Rocks There are three vertical pillars that stand side by side and measure 112 m. On mo

Ooty - Hills station -Tamil Nadu

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Ooty also known as Udhagamandalam is the " Queen of hill stations " and the capital of Nilgiris district. It is one of the most popular tourist resorts in India. Nilgiris means " Blue Mountains ". It is a land of picturesque picnic spots. Used to be popular summer and weekend getaway for the Britishers during the colonial days. It is situated at an altitude of 2,240 meters above sea level. An added attraction for the tourists to Udagamandalam is the mountain train journey on a ratchet and pinion track which commences from Kallar, near Mettupalayam and wends its way through many hair-raising curves and fearful tunnels and chugs along beside deep ravines full of verdant vegetation, gurgling streams and tea gardens.                    On a heritage track                                        Tea gentle stimulant One can notice a marvellous change in vegetation, as one goes from Kallar to Coonoor. The establishment of numerous tea estates made Ooty famous. Lofty mounta
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