Best Things to Do in Tamil Nadu

The places, attractions and experiences worth your time in and around Tamil Nadu — and the homes that put you close to them.

Attractions & Places to Visit in Tamil Nadu

AttractionTypeHighlightDistance
Mahabalipuram Shore TemplesUNESCO Heritage7th-century Pallava architectureECR Chennai-side
Madurai Meenakshi TempleHeritageLiving temple complexMadurai
Ooty Botanical GardensHill StationColonial hill stationNilgiris
AurovilleSpiritualUniversal townshipPondicherry
Kanyakumari BeachCapeThree oceans meetTip of India
Thanjavur BrihadeeswaraUNESCO HeritageLiving Chola templeThanjavur

Key Landmarks near Tamil Nadu

UNESCO
Mahabalipuram Shore Temples
ECR
Heritage
Madurai Meenakshi Temple
Madurai
Hill
Ooty Hills
Coimbatore 3h
Coastal
Pondicherry Promenade
ECR
Cape
Kanyakumari Sunrise Point
Tip of India

Tamil Nadu — questions

What are the best places to visit in Tamil Nadu?

Top spots in and around Tamil Nadu include Mahabalipuram Shore Temples, Madurai Meenakshi Temple, Ooty Botanical Gardens, Auroville, Kanyakumari Beach.

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