About Tamilnadu

Tamil Nadu is on the shores of the Bay of Bengal in the midst of the deep blue Indian Ocean. A combination of a tropical climate, cooler hill resorts, friendly people, and ancient culture make Tamil Nadu an ideal holiday destination for people that are looking for a stunning mix of beauty, traditions, and history. The capital of the state is Chennai, which until 1996 was known as Madras. Chennai is the fourth largest city in India, and is known as the auto capital of India. Chennai is also home to Marina Beach, one of the longest beaches in the world at 7.5 miles of beautiful beach, surf, and sun.

Tamil Nadu is the cradle of South Indian temple architecture that originated in the 7th century and matured in the huge temple complexes studded with towering gateways called ‘Gopurams’ that soar above the markets of almost every town. Another facet of this diverse state is the two hill stations of Ootacamund and Kodaikanal. Both are little patches of England in India !!

Tanjavur is a bustling country town situated 55 kms east of Trichy. Tanjore, also known as Thanjavur, was the ancient capital of the Chola kings and later of the Tanjavur Nayaka and Maratha rulers. It was the practice of the kings to donate part of their wealth to the temples, for spiritual gain, and the Chola kings lavished their wealth to build these as well as other temples nearby. Tanjore's crowning glory is the Brihadishwara temple built by Raja Raja. This is listed as a World Heritage site and is worth a visit.