{"id":52815,"date":"2022-05-26T08:24:39","date_gmt":"2022-05-26T08:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/?p=52815"},"modified":"2022-05-27T10:01:54","modified_gmt":"2022-05-27T10:01:54","slug":"ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Guide to Exploring Tamil Nadu for 9 Nights, 8 Days"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>With its pedigree rooted in the lifestyle of Cholas and Pallavas, Tamil Nadu brews with one of humanity\u2019s oldest and most preserved civilisations. Multicoloured temples, garishly painted humans, mythological figures, gigantic gateways, the music, and food splashes the state with unmatchable characteristics. Here is a guide to Tamil Nadu if you visit the state for the first time.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-52818\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Tamil-Nadu.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Tamil-Nadu.png 940w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Tamil-Nadu-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Tamil-Nadu-150x126.png 150w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Tamil-Nadu-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/h1>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aadd02ed9b71\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aadd02ed9b71\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days\/#About_Tamil_Nadu\" >About Tamil Nadu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days\/#Brief_8_Day_Itinerary_for_Tamil_Nadu\" >Brief 8 Day Itinerary for Tamil Nadu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days\/#Best_Time_To_Visit_Tamil_Nadu\" >Best Time To Visit Tamil Nadu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days\/#Places_to_Visit_In_Tamil_Nadu\" >Places to Visit In Tamil Nadu<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days\/#1_Historical_Architecture\" >1. Historical Architecture<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days\/#By_Pallavas\" >By Pallavas\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days\/#Rock_Cut_temples\" >Rock Cut temples<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days\/#Monolithic_Rathas_and_Mandapas\" >Monolithic Rathas and Mandapas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days\/#Structural_Temples\" >Structural Temples<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days\/#By_Cholas\" >By Cholas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days\/#2_Hill_stations\" >2. Hill stations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days\/#3_Madurai\" >3. Madurai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days\/#4_Chennai\" >4. Chennai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days\/#5_Thanjavur\" >5. Thanjavur<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days\/#6_Trichy\" >6. Trichy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days\/#7_Kanchipuram\" >7. Kanchipuram<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days\/#8_Rameshwaram\" >8. Rameshwaram\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days\/#9_Thiruvannamalai\" >9. Thiruvannamalai<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days\/#Trekking_in_Tamil_Nadu\" >Trekking in Tamil Nadu<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days\/#Kotagiri_trek\" >Kotagiri trek<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days\/#Nilgiri_Valley_Trek\" >Nilgiri Valley Trek<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days\/#Swamimalai_Hills_Yelagiri\" >Swamimalai Hills, Yelagiri<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days\/#Perumal_Peak_Kodaikanal\" >Perumal Peak, Kodaikanal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days\/#Koli_Hills_Chennai\" >Koli Hills, Chennai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days\/#Kodaikanal_Palani_Hills_Trek\" >Kodaikanal Palani Hills Trek<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days\/#Doddabetta_Peak_Ooty\" >Doddabetta Peak, Ooty<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days\/#Gingee_Fort_Thiruvannamalai\" >Gingee Fort, Thiruvannamalai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days\/#Vaideki_Waterfalls_Coimbatore\" >Vaideki Waterfalls, Coimbatore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days\/#Thalaiyar_Falls_Kodaikanal\" >Thalaiyar Falls, Kodaikanal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days\/#Canopy_Hills\" >Canopy Hills<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days\/#Budget_for_Tamil_Nadu_per_day_per_person_basis\" >Budget for Tamil Nadu (per day per person basis)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days\/#What_To_Eat_in_Tamil_Nadu\" >What To Eat in Tamil Nadu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days\/#How_Long_Should_A_Trip_Be_for_Tamil_Nadu\" >How Long Should A Trip Be for Tamil Nadu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-tamilnadu-for-9-nights-8-days\/#Additional_Information_about_Tamil_Nadu\" >Additional Information about Tamil Nadu<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Tamil_Nadu\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>About Tamil Nadu<\/b><\/span><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil Nadu always timed its choices consciously to follow its interests and not fall prey to foreign invasions and influences. The varied history, influx of traders, and separation of Tamil Nadu from its Northern counterpart by the Deccan Plateau have pushed the state for economic growth while conserving its culture. Its strategic location has served as a good point for trade and maintaining maritime relations with other countries. These reasons have advanced Tamil Nadu as &#8220;the Manufacturing Hub of India&#8221;.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chaotic streets woven with temples, thrifty culture, sacred shrines, and ancient pilgrim routes speak the same language but in different styles. Modernising with time, preserving its history, and growing its economy, Tamil Nadu has witnessed numerous eras of change with Chera, Pandyas, Sangam, Kalabhras, Cholas, Pallavas, and others. However, it has always stood the change of time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil Nadu is the Mecca for travellers.<\/span><b> Madurai<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; &#8220;the Cultural Capital of India&#8221;, <\/span><b>Coimbatore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; &#8220;the Manchester of India&#8221;, <\/span><b>Chennai<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; &#8220;the cultural, economic and education centre of South India&#8221;, temple towns of <\/span><b>Thiruvannamalai<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Tiruchirapalli<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Kanchipuram<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Rameshwaram<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, etc., give myriad options to tourists for an authentic Indian experience. Many temples ruled over by Cholas, Pandyans and Pallavas have emerged as UNESCO World Heritage sites.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The state is superabundant with hill stations lik<\/span>e<b> Udagamandalam, Kodaikanal, Yelagiri,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Meghamalai<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provide respite from sun rays and heatwaves.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brief_8_Day_Itinerary_for_Tamil_Nadu\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Brief 8 Day Itinerary for Tamil Nadu<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>Day 1<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrival in Mahabalipuram.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit Shore Temple, Arjuna&#8217;s Penance, India&#8217;s Sea Shell Museum, Cavern Temples and other UNESCO preserved Group of Monuments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>Day 2<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mahabalipuram &#8211; Pondicherry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the French Quarters, Aurobindo Ashram<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rock Beach, Paradise Beach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taste French Cuisine<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>Day 3<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meditate at Auroville. Book your tickets one day before for meditation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Music lovers must head to SVARAM.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Come back to Pondicherry; stay for the night.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>Day 4<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pondicherry to Thanjavur via Chidambaram.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit Pichavaram Mangrove Forests<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to Thillai Nataraja Temple and other temples in Chidambaram.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reach Thanjavur at night.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>Day 5<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shop Thanjor Paintings, textile and saris<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit Gangai Cholapuram, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brihadeeswarar Temple<\/span><b>,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kumbakonam Temples<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit Kandiyur<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>Day 6<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to Thanjavur to Chettinad.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chettinad Palace, Chettinad Museum<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temples including <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vairavan Kovil, Iraniyur<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heritage walk and sightseeing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try Chettinad Cuisine.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>Day 7<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanjavur to<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Madurai<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kutladampatti Falls<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meenakshi Temple<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Admire Thirumalai Nayak Palace and visit Saint Mary&#8217;s Cathedral<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>Day 8<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Departure<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Time_To_Visit_Tamil_Nadu\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Best Time To Visit <\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Tamil Nadu<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>October to February.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Places_to_Visit_In_Tamil_Nadu\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Places to Visit In <\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Tamil Nadu<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Historical_Architecture\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>1. Historical Architecture<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1568379132304-690f6b629ba0?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;raw_url=true&amp;q=80&amp;fm=jpg&amp;crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=1000\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_Pallavas\"><\/span><b>By Pallavas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Pallava dynasty was a Tamil dynasty that existed from 275 CE to 897 CE. They gained a reputation after the downfall of the Satavahana dynasty. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Pallavas are best noted for their patronage of architecture. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Dravidian style of temple architecture began with the Pallava rule.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rock_Cut_temples\"><\/span><b>Rock Cut temples<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A rock-cut temple is carved from a large rock and cut to imitate a wooden or masonry temple with wall decorations and works of art.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Places to Visit<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandagappattu<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mahendravadi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mamandur<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tiruchirappalli<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vallam<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Siyamangalam<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tirukalukkunram<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monolithic_Rathas_and_Mandapas\"><\/span><b>Monolithic Rathas and Mandapas<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monolithic Rathas <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(temples in the form of chariots)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Mandapas (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cave sanctuaries<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) belong to the Mamalla group from 630 to 668 AD. Free-standing monolithic shrines called <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ratha<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s (chariots) were constructed alongside pillared halls during this period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Places to Visit<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panch Rathas &#8211; Mamallapuram<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Arjuna\u2019s Penance &#8211; Mamallapuram<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Structural_Temples\"><\/span><b>Structural Temples<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Rajasimha group encompassed the early structural temples of the Pallavas when a lot of experimentation was carried out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Places to Visit<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kailasanatha temple at Kanchi<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shore temple at Mamallapuram<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are over 40 monuments in the <\/span><b>Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> including<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Five Rathas, the colossal rock carving of Arjuna\u2019s Penance depicts scenes from the Mahabharata epic, Ganesh Rath, Krishna\u2019s Butterball, Seven Pagodas, etc.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> What is astonishing is that six of the seven pagodas are submerged underwater<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only one, the shore temple, is accessible to the public. The archaeology department has placed huge rocks around the temple to save it from the perilous waves.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_Cholas\"><\/span>By Cholas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cholas became prominent in the ninth century and established an empire comprising a significant portion of South India. They were patrons of art and architecture. The temples built by them were a hub of cultural, economic, and political activities in those times. Thousands of inscriptions found in the temples provide detailed information regarding the administration, society, economy and culture of the Chola period.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Places to visit<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Great Living Chola Temple\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brihadisvara Temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vijayala-Cholesvaram<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ayikudi Balasubramanya Swami Temple<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Hill_stations\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>2. Hill stations<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1593692716621-1e228b0a9224?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;q=80&amp;raw_url=true&amp;ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=1000\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/jxPFAa8_9o0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Credit: Abhishek Prasad (Unsplash)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">Kodaikanal or \u201cThe Gift of the Forests\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">Meghamalai or \u201cHigh Wavy Mountains\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">Yercaud or \u201cLand of seven forests\u201d<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">Ooty\/Udagamandalam or \u201cQueen of Hills\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Madurai\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>3. Madurai<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1633097572867-31d56bb54fae?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;q=80&amp;raw_url=true&amp;ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=1000\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/c1UOvqeF5EM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Credit: Ben Chobot (Unsplash)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madurai is an ancient Tamil town about 4,000 years old and is a vibrant centre for Tamil culture, spirituality and learning. It is also the city that never sleeps because of the ever-going work in granite, autoMobile, rubber and chemical factories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Places to Visit in Madurai<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Meenakshi Temple<\/li>\n<li>Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Chennai\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>4. Chennai<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1582510003544-4d00b7f74220?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;q=80&amp;raw_url=true&amp;ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=1000\" alt=\"brown concrete building under blue sky\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/QXIBCvvA_jc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Credit: Siby (Unsplash)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To a foreigner, Chennai is described as a hot, chaotic and noisy capital, but for a traveller, it is a city with a seafront fort, grand mansions and an art hub.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Places to Visit in Chennai<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marina Beach<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vivekananda House<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mylapore<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Thanjavur\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>5. Thanjavur<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1603766806347-54cdf3745953?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;q=80&amp;raw_url=true&amp;ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=1000\" alt=\"brown concrete building during daytime\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/SzMR1Vcf5aw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Credit: Ramakrishnan Nataraj (Unsplash)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanjavur is the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tanjore, a unique painting style, is said to be originated here. Thavil, a percussion instrument, is also said to be invented here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Places to Visit in Thanjavur<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brihadeeshwara Temple<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swamimalai Temple<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Trichy\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>6. Trichy<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1586075665037-402c45430fce?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;q=80&amp;raw_url=true&amp;ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=1000\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/TVf_DN04tlA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Credit: Sonaal Bangera (Unsplash)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trichy is at the geographical centre of the state. The city glorifies colourful history because it was transferred to multiple dynasties.\u00a0<\/span><b style=\"color: #008000;\"><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Places to Visit in Trichy<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rock Fort Temple<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Kanchipuram\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">7. Kanchipuram<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 3264px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/9\/96\/Kailasanathar_temple_Kanchipuram_%2816%29.jpg\" alt=\"Kanchipuram\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kanchipuram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikipedia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kanchipuram\/Kanchi\/<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kanjeevaram, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201dthe City of Thousand Temples\u201d,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is known for its <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">architecture, 1000-pillared halls, massive temple towers and silk sarees<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The town was a significant intersection for followers of all religions, but what remains today are mainly Hindu temples.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travellers come here with two purposes: Kailashnath Temple and shopping for silk sarees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Rameshwaram\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">8. <b>Rameshwaram<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tripsavvy.com\/thmb\/EeXbJnXbiQp9bL7HIogUlMjZEyg=\/3096x2322\/smart\/filters:no_upscale()\/GettyImages-509827902-5b1006771d64040037b88626.jpg\" alt=\"The Top 8 Things to Do in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rameshwaram is separated from the mainland and is built on Pamban Island. It holds great religious value for Hindus. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Hindu ancient texts, a bridge was built from here across the sea to Lanka to rescue Ram\u2019s wife Sita from Ravana. The temple and the town are considered holy pilgrimage sites for Shaivas (followers of Shiva) and Vaishnavas (followers of Vishnu). It is also a part of the Cha<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r Dham pilgrimage, including Badrinath, Dwarka and Puri.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Thiruvannamalai\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">9. <b>Thiruvannamalai<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/tamil\/uploads\/2021\/11\/THIRUVANNAMALAI-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1600\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/tamil.news18.com\/news\/spiritual\/thiruvannamalai-gopurangkal-karthigai-deepam-9-towers-arunachlaswarar-vai-614825.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tamil News<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thiruvannamalai is another holy Tamil city. Many mystical stories are associated with the place. It is also home to the renowned<\/span> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annamalaiyar temple<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mt. Arunachala is something that cannot go unnoticed here. A few know it is a dormant volcano. It is believed to have spiritual energies as the mountain is considered the embodiment of Lord Shiva and can quieten the mind. Indians and foreigners circumambulate the Annamalai hill barefoot<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The circumambulation covers a distance of 14 kilometres and is referred to as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Girivalam<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. According to Hindu legend, the walk removes sins, fulfils desires and helps achieve freedom from the cycle of birth and rebirth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trekking_in_Tamil_Nadu\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Trekking in <\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Tamil Nadu<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you still want the state to show you more, land yourself on the trekking trails gifted with tea gardens, waterfalls, ridges, canyons and whatnot! Some famous trekking trails are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kotagiri_trek\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/bangalore\/kotagiri-trek\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><b>Kotagiri trek<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Altitude: 1795 m<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Distance: 10-12 km (to and fro)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Kotagiri-Trek-Plan-The-Unplanned-14.jpg\" alt=\"Kotagiri Trek - Plan The Unplanned 14\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kotagiri Trek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nilgiri_Valley_Trek\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/bangalore\/nilgiris-valley-camping\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><b>Nilgiri Valley Trek<\/b><\/span><\/span><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Altitude: <\/b><b>2,240 m<br \/>\n<\/b><b>Distance: <\/b><b>8-10 km (to &amp; fro)<br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Nilgiris-Valley-Camping-Plan-The-Unplanned-6.jpg\" alt=\"Nilgiris Valley Camping - Plan The Unplanned 6\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nilgiri Valley Trek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Swamimalai_Hills_Yelagiri\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Swamimalai Hills, Yelagiri<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Altitude: 1,322 m<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Distance: 6 km<\/b><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-r9oSMAnK7uM\/X05A4HgA5II\/AAAAAAAAYSo\/xedUSBrMgTwxATxwVTHOFScj61Yiamq1ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1080\/FB_IMG_1598963712158.jpg\" alt=\"A Green Trek to Swamimalai Hills and Jalagamparai waterfalls\" width=\"1080\" height=\"717\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sarathythetraveler.com\/2020\/09\/a-green-trek-to-swamimalai-hills-and.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Credit: Sarthy the Traveller<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Perumal_Peak_Kodaikanal\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Perumal Peak, Kodaikanal<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Altitude: 2,440 m<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Distance: 14 km (to and fro)<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 3685px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thepapyrus.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3685\" height=\"2574\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Perumal Peak, Kodaikanal <a href=\"https:\/\/thepapyrus.in\/index.php\/perumal-swamy-karadu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Credit: The Papyrus<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Koli_Hills_Chennai\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Koli Hills, Chennai<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Altitude: 1,300 m<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Distance: 9 km<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 850px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/resources.thomascook.in\/images\/holidays\/sightSeeing\/31463_Kolli_hills_Kollimalai_seventy_hairpin_bends_Tamil_Nadu_850.jpg\" alt=\"Kolli Hills In Tamil Nadu\" width=\"850\" height=\"550\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/places-to-visit\/kolli-hills-in-tamil-nadu-14550\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Credit: Thomas Cook<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kodaikanal_Palani_Hills_Trek\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Kodaikanal Palani Hills Trek<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Altitude: 2,132 m<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Distance: 15 km<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bmcindia.org\/events\/kodaikanal1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Kodaikanal Palani Hills Trek<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Doddabetta_Peak_Ooty\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Doddabetta Peak, Ooty<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Altitude: 2,637 m<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Distance: 10 km (to and fro)<\/b><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 3648px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image3.mouthshut.com\/images\/imagesp\/925752734s.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3648\" height=\"2736\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Doddabetta Peak Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mouthshut.com\/product-reviews\/Doddabetta-Peak-Ooty-Photos-925752734\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MouthShut\u00a0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gingee_Fort_Thiruvannamalai\"><\/span><b><\/b><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Gingee Fort, Thiruvannamalai<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Altitude: 150 m<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Distance: 800 steps (to and fro)<\/b><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm9.staticflickr.com\/8146\/29240956695_4a2348b555_b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gingee Fort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vaideki_Waterfalls_Coimbatore\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Vaideki Waterfalls, Coimbatore<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Altitude: 50 m<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Distance: 10 km (to and fro)<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.langimg.com\/thumb\/msid-85393691,width-1200,height-900,resizemode-75\/navbharat-times.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vaideki Waterfalls, Coimbatore<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thalaiyar_Falls_Kodaikanal\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Thalaiyar Falls, Kodaikanal<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Altitude: 297 m<br \/>\n<\/b><b>Distance: 10 km (to and fro)<\/b><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1gNAF3zWeKM\/VIxnN-Xer7I\/AAAAAAAALIM\/lqau3_u81zg\/s1600\/rattail.JPG\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thalaiyar Falls, Kodaikanal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Canopy_Hills\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><b>Canopy Hills<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Distance: <\/b><b>16 km (to and fro)<\/b><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static2.tripoto.com\/media\/filter\/tst\/img\/335920\/TripDocument\/1526117507_img_1467_jpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Canopy Hills<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budget_for_Tamil_Nadu_per_day_per_person_basis\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Budget for Tamil Nadu (per day per person basis)<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>INR 1500 approx per day.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food &#8211; INR 500.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel &#8211; INR 200 on local transportation.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay &#8211; INR 500.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>This includes the entry to tourist attractions, stay and food. To commute in Tamil Nadu, you can use the bus, auto-rickshaws, cycles, motorbikes and taxis which can cost anywhere in the range of INR 100-INR 1500.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_To_Eat_in_Tamil_Nadu\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>What To Eat in <\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Tamil Nadu<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the heartland of the south, Tamil Nadu\u2019s cuisine is not just limited to Idli, Vada and Dosa (as most think); it is a melting pot of good food. You must not miss tasting the following delicacies while being here:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil Meals &#8211; Rasam, Rice, Sambhar, Papad, Kottu, Pickles, Poriyal, Kosumari salad, Curd and Pongal\/Akkaravadisal all served in Banana leaf.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MeduVada<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chettinad cuisine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken 65<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Puliyodarai<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filter Kappi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Murukku<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Banana Bonda<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttapam<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kuzhi Paniyaram<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Should_A_Trip_Be_for_Tamil_Nadu\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>How Long Should A Trip Be for <\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Tamil Nadu<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you plan to see Tamil Nadu in and out, you need to spare at least two weeks. Otherwise, you can break your travel plan and keep visiting the state with smaller itineraries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Information_about_Tamil_Nadu\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Additional Information about Tamil Nadu<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Google map from major cities: <\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/Bengaluru,+Karnataka\/Chennai,+Tamil+Nadu\/@12.8796302,77.8006361,8z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x3bae1670c9b44e6d:0xf8dfc3e8517e4fe0!2m2!1d77.5945627!2d12.9715987!1m5!1m1!1s0x3a5265ea4f7d3361:0x6e61a70b6863d433!2m2!1d80.2707184!2d13.0826802\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bangalore<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/Mumbai,+Maharashtra\/Chennai,+Tamil+Nadu\/@15.8659484,74.3320944,7z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x3be7c6306644edc1:0x5da4ed8f8d648c69!2m2!1d72.8776559!2d19.0759837!1m5!1m1!1s0x3a5265ea4f7d3361:0x6e61a70b6863d433!2m2!1d80.2707184!2d13.0826802\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mumbai<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/Hyderabad,+Telangana\/Chennai,+Tamil+Nadu\/@15.2787163,77.307251,7z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x3bcb99daeaebd2c7:0xae93b78392bafbc2!2m2!1d78.486671!2d17.385044!1m5!1m1!1s0x3a5265ea4f7d3361:0x6e61a70b6863d433!2m2!1d80.2707184!2d13.0826802\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyderabad.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Tamil Nadu Weather and temperature Information: <\/strong>The climate of Tamil Nadu is Tropical. In May and June, the hottest months, maximum daily temperatures in Chennai average about 38 \u00b0C, while minimum temperatures average in the low 20s \u00b0C.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Festival that happens in Tamil Nadu:<\/strong> Tamil Nadu hosts a slew of traditional festivities throughout the year. These festivities involve a large number of areas and villages. The entire state comes together to celebrate these historic events, and the entire area is illuminated. There are large processions and massive displays on the street, with throngs thronging to soak in the pomp and magnificence. Some of the prominent festivals of Tamil Nadu are <strong>Pongal<\/strong> (September\/October), <\/span><\/span><b>Yercaud Summer Festival <\/b>(May), <strong>Ooty Summer Festival<\/strong> (May), and <strong>Mahamanam festival<\/strong> (February\/March).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Good Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/south-indian-festivals\/\">South Indian Festivals are harbinger of good days, check this list!<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With its pedigree rooted in the lifestyle of Cholas and Pallavas, Tamil Nadu brews with one of humanity\u2019s oldest and most preserved civilisations. Multicoloured temples, garishly painted humans, mythological figures, gigantic gateways, the music, and food splashes the state with unmatchable characteristics. Here is a guide to Tamil Nadu if you visit the state for [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4320,"featured_media":52818,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[55],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-52815","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52815","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4320"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=52815"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52815\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":52838,"href":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52815\/revisions\/52838"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/52818"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52815"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=52815"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=52815"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}