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Tamil Nadu tourism is growing 16 per cent annually which makes it second fastest among all Indian states. The tag line used by the South Indian state "Enchanting Tamil Nadu" has enchanted more than 50 million tourists per year.
What's not to enchant you towards Tamil Nadu tourism. There are over 30,000 temples in the state reflecting rich religious belief going strong for more than 2000 years. There are some grand temples in Tamil Nadu dedicated to Hindu gods. The architecture and carving on these temples are quite unbelievable. There are so huge temples in Tamil Nadu that can swallow more than 10 Taj Mahal and will still have plenty of space.
Lord Shiva devotees will enjoy a visit to Nellaiappar Temple in Tirunelveli, the largest in the state. Other important Hindu temples in Tamil Nadu are Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Brihadeeswara Temple, Nataraja Temple. The list can go on an on. Certainly pilgrimage tourism in Tamil Nadu is quite bright.
Don't for a second think that Tamil Nadu tourism has only temples to offer. Absolutely not, some of the most beautiful hill stations in India are also in Tamil Nadu. Ooty, Kodaikanal, Yelagiri, Coonoor are the most popular hill resorts in South India. These beautiful hill stations are nestled on the foothills of Nilgiri Hills, Kolli Hills and Palani Hills along with thick forests.
Wildlife and nature lovers will also enjoy a vacation in Tamil Nadu. Head towards the Mukurthi National Park and the Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger reserve to let glimpse of tigers. Wildlife tours at Indira Gandhi Widlife Sanctuary, Arignar Anna Zoological Park will also offer glimpse of some rare wildlife species.
Other then National Parks, nature lovers will enjoy a trip to some fantastic waterfalls in Tamil Nadu. Courtallam, Hogenakkal Falls, Vattaparai Falls, Tirparappu Waterfalls etc are very popular places for family travel in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu tourism has so much to offer that you can be forgiven on missing out some tourist attractions. However there is no forgiveness for missing out Tamil Cuisine. The delicious mouthwatering cuisine of Tamil Nadu is something to die for. The most popular Tamil dishes are Sambar, Dosa, idly and uthappam. Visit a local restaurant and taste the delicious food of Tamil Nadu. Trust us, you won't be disappointed.
