Tamilnadu is located in extreme south position in India. It has plenty of visiting places in various categories like Natural, Temples, Beaches, Waterfalls and dams. Tamilnadu has has very important temples like Rameswaram Temple, Madurai Temple, Kanchipuram Temple and much more.
Tamilnadu also has world-famous important Chola temple and Pallavan Temples that had been designated as Heritage Place by UNESCO. The Chola Temple had built by Raja Raja Cholan I, it had crossed 1000 years recently.
UNESCO had designated 3 places as Heritage places in Tamilnadu, They are Mammallapuram Pallavan Temples, Thanjai Chola Temples, Nilgiri Mountain Train. These places are the things which introduce to World how Tamilnadu is beautiful. Apart from all Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple and Rameswaram Temple are in the Queue on UNESCO Races.
Tamilnadu have more than 50 famous temples, 10 great beaches, 20 important dams, 3 UNESCO Heritage Places and goes on. It also has the best natural visiting places and more than 30 water falls. In which Courtalam waterfalls are the best one. It is located in Western Ghats and 100% herbal mixed. It is also called as Dudhsagar falls of Tamilnadu.
Tamilnadu has more than 20 dams in which Mettur Dam is considered as the biggest one, which can hold 94 TMC water.
If you are at Tamilnadu and wanting to explore the places, here the embracing 100 Best Tourist places in Tamilnadu that we have prepared and go and feel the beauty of Tamilnadu.
1. Hogenakkal Falls :
Located near to Dharmapuri, 345 km from Chennai. Hogenakkal Falls are formed from the river Kaveri (or Cauvery). Hogenakkal falls is one of the main natural attraction in Tamilnadu and also one of the best waterfalls in India. This falls usually look like Niagara by its aggressive water-flows. Hogenakkal falls also known as the ‘Niagara of India’. 14 channels of water drops from 65 feet.
2. Kodaikanal Hillstation :
Kodaikanal located in Dindigul District, 528 km from Chennai. This place is one of the best hill stations in South India. Kodaikanal is usually called by local people as the ‘Princess of Hill stations’. Kodaikanal has altitude about 7000 feet. It has plenty of natural attractions with it. Best known honeymoon place in Tamilnadu.
3. Mahabalipuram Beach :
Mahabalipuram located in Kanchipuram District, 57 km from Chennai. This place is also called as Mamallapuram by tamil peoples. Mahabalipuram is well know major attraction in Tamilnadu. Mahabalipuram is famous for its attractive sea shore place and Pallava Temple built by Pallava Kings in 7th century. This monuments are listed inn UNESCO Heritage as Architecture Place.
4. Ooty Hillstation :
Ooty located in Coimbatore district, 556 km from Chennai, this is usually referred as ‘Queen of hill stations’. Best romantic place in Tamilnadu also one of the best honeymoon spot in South India. It is situated 7,440 feet above sea level. Ooty is well known place for Tea Estate, Pykara Lake and for Cima Shooting.
5. Yercaud Hillstation :
Yercaud situated in Salem District, 350 km from Chennai. It is one of the popular natural visting places in Tamilnadu. Yercaud is located in the Shevaroy range of hills. Altitude this hillstation is 4920 ft.
6. Yelagiri Hills :
Yelagiri located in Vellore district, 230 km from Chennai. This is one of the best hill stations in Tamilnadu. Yelagiri is spread over an area of 30 sq km. It is situated 3500 ft above sea level.
7. Kanyakumari Beach :
Kanyakumari located 707 km distance from Chennai. Located at extreme corner in Southen India. This place also referred as Cape Comorin. Kanyakumari is the joining point of Indian Ocean, Arean Sea, Bay of Bangal. 133 feet thiruvalluvar statue and Vivekananthar Mandapam is located center of the sea. Enjoying sunrise at early morning considered as the main attraction of Kanyakumari.
8. Rameshwaram Beach :
Rameshwaram located in Ramanathapuram District, 565 km from Chennai. This is famous Pilgrimage centers.It is considered as best holy place in south India, After Ganga in India. The Main attraction of Rameswaram is there will be no much waves all days which allow us to enjoy. Crystal clean water make us to feel good.
9. Dhanushkodi :
Dhanushkodi located in Ramanathapuram District, 600 km from Chennai, Considered at the End of India at extreme south region. Srilanka is very near from this place. It is believed that Lord Rama built bridge from this to Srilanka to have Seetha. This place is now announced not a good place to live due to the heavy Storm attack before 40 years. But visitors are allowed to enjoy the nature and crystal clean natural sea shore.
10. Elliot’s Beach :
Located in Besant Nagar, 10 km from Chennai. The Elliot’s Beach is a well known beach in Chennai for people who seek relief from the crowded metropolitan life. It is one of the most loved place in Chennai. It is considered as romantic beach.
11. Kotagiri :
Located in Nilgiris District. 544 km from Chennai. Kotagiri is a famous hill Station in Tamilnadu. It is situated 5,883 feet above sea level. It is one of the oldest and largest hill station after ooty and coonoor.
12.Pichavaram (Near Chidambaram) :
Pichavaram located in Chidambaram, 217 km from Chennai. It is the one of the best scenic places in tamilnadu. It is only backwater area in Tamilnadu. There is plenty of trees and water plants rooted under feet of water. Pichavaram magroves spread over 2800 acres. It is the largest healthiest mangrove forest in the world.
13. Kalhatty Falls – Ooty :
Kalhatty Falls located in Nigiri District. 552 Km from Chennai. This Falls also referred as Kalahasti Falls. The water flow elevation is about 130 feet. It is located in a deep forest when we visit in a monsoon time it will be wonderful feel to have it. This forest area is famous for many wildlife creatures such as Wild Buffaloes, Wild Dogs, Spotted Deer’s, Sambars and elephants.
14. Valparai :
Valparai located in Coimbatore. 600 km from Chennai. It is situated 3,500 feet above sea level. Valparai is famous who loves trekking and natural scenarios there is plenty of tea and coffee estates surrounded by thick forest.
15. Marina Beach :
Marina Beach located 4 km from Chennai. Best tourist and enjoyable place in Chennai. The Marina beach spread across 13 km. It is the second longest beach in the World. The large seashore is an enjoyable open area. The Anna Park, Tomb of M.G. Ramachandran, Tomb of J. Jeyalalitha (The former Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu) Situated on the beach.
16. Emerald Lake :
Emerald Lake located in Nilgiri District. 544 Km from Chennai. It is one of the best natural sightseeing attractions near ooty. It is the place to spent time and feel the nature.
17. Avalanche Lake :
Avalanche Lake located in Nilgiri District. 540 kms from Chennai. This lake is very beautiful village situated along with avalanche lake. If you in ooty have a trip to Avalanche and enjoy the nature culture. Avalanche is famous for Homemade chocolates.
18.Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary :
Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Nilgiri District, 570 Km from Chennai. It is situated near to Bandipur National Park. This is one of the most popular Sanctuary in South India. It is the oldest Sanctuary in South India held on 1940. This place spread over 330 sq.km. Total altitude is about 1140 meters. We can easily spot elephants, Spotted Deer, Reptiles and Gaur here.
19. Pykara Dam :
Located in Niligiri District, 568 Km from Chennai. This Dam built across Pykara river. amidst dense forest is a beautiful destination offering breathtaking scenery. This is one of the best among Ooty places to visit and an ideal place to experience beautiful boat ride. Pykara lake is situated over there which is one of must visit place in Ooty. Boating at Pykara lake will be an memorable moment with nature surroundings. The lake is situated along with natural surrounding.
20. Poompuhar :
Poompuhar located in Karaikal district, 257 Km from Chennai. This is well known area in terms of Kaveri river. Poompuhar is the place where the kaveri ends its journey. It has one of the biggest port on the east coast of Tamil Nadu. Poompuhar was a very glory place under the great Chola kings. It has beautiful beach for sunbathing and swimming.
21. Law’s Falls :
Law’s Falls located near to Coonoor. It is situated in the corner of deep nature. This places are undisturbed area. Plenty of monkeys will be roaming here. Sightseeing nature will be an amazing feel. The falls height is about 35 feet with slippery rocks.
22. Thiruparappu Waterfalls :
Thiruparappu Waterfalls located in Kanyakumari distict, 700 km from Chennai. It is situated in Tamilnadu and kerala border. Thiruparappu Waterfalls is one of the best waterfalls in Tamilnadu. It makes an elevation about 60 feet. Pechiparai dam water makes Thiruparappu Waterfalls, which is located 13 km from Thiruparappu Waterfalls. Thiruparappu Waterfalls is an amazing place to visit and enjoy the water flows in rocks and for bathing and swimming in stacked water.
23. Puliyancholai Falls :
Puliyancholai Falls located in Namakkal distict, 340 km from Chennai. It is a natural surrounded place with full of scenic spots. It is situated along with Kolli Hills.
24. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary :
Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary located in Coimbatore district, 600 Km from Chennai. It is situated in Western Ghats hills. Total altitude is about 1,400 meters. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary spread over 1000 sq.km. It is home-shelter for plenty of wildlife animals including elephant, gaur, panther, sloth-bear, deer, wild bear, wild dog,flying squirrel, jackal and birds.
25. Topslip :
Topslip located in Coimbatore district, 550 km from Chennai, The Topslip is a popular tourist place located in the Annamalai mountain hills in the Western Ghats. It is Situated at 2554 feet above sea level. It is a Tiger Reserve Forest in Annamalai Tiger Reserve. The topslip got this name in British government period. It is one of the famous tourist attraction in Tamilnadu.
26. Amaravathi Dam :
Amaravathi Dam located in Coimbatore district, 516 Km from Chennai. It is situated near Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary. This dam is surrounded by Annamalai Hills and Palani Hills. This dam was built in 1957. Built across Amaravathi river. It is located with full natural sourrounding so it will an wonderful feel to enjoy the nature. The famous Amaravathi Sagar Crocodile Farm, largest Crocodile nursery in India. Located 1km from Amaravathy Dam.
27. Monkey Waterfalls :
Monkey Waterfalls located in Coimbatore District, 548 Km from Chennai. Its slope height is about 60 feet. It is situated near to Aliyar Dam. This place is one of best waterfalls and thousands of visitors used to have it due to its location. It is one of the famous tourist attraction near Coimbature.
28. Vaideki Waterfalls :
Vaideki Waterfalls located in Coimbatore District, 533 Km from Chennai. These falls are naturally sloped and beautiful falls. Located with natural surroundings with full of wildlife creatures. These falls are not allowed with forest guards permission. These forest areas are still untouched by humans. These places are fully occupied by elephants, deer and other wild animals. It is better to visit at monsoon time and enjoy the nature feel.
29. Siruvani Waterfalls :
Located in Coimbatore District, 535 Km from Chennai. Siruvani Waterfalls also known as Kovai Kutralam Falls. The sources of this falls is Siruvani Hills. This falls are part of Siruvani River, well known river for Kovai people. Siruvani Waterfalls located in forest area. If you are trekking lover take your time and walk to reach the waterfalls. Best time to visit place is in Monsoon time. Siruvani Dam is located near to this falls which is the lifeline for Kovai people.
30. Courtallam Falls :
Courtallam Falls located in Tirunelveli district. 625 km from Chennai. Courtallam is well known tourist place in Tamilnadu. Apart from all it has the best waterfalls in south India after Dudhsagar Waterfalls. The waterfalls is considered herbal mixed water. This place entirely surrounded by forest. Height is about 60 m. People are accessed only to bathing area. Courtallam is also named as ‘Spa of South’, famous for Aurvedic Spa. This is considered as one of the best tourist places in tamilnadu.
31. Courtallam Five Falls :
Located at Courtalam, Also referred as Aintharuvi in Tamil.Five falls is important waterfall in Courtallam. The name Five falls came because the water flows in five different rocks. Enjoyable falls with natual feel.
32. Aliyar Dam :
Aliyar Dam located in Coimbatore, 545 Km from Chennai. This Dam is located in beautiful location surrounded by Annamali Hills. It was built across Aliyar river between 1959 and 1969. The total height of this dam is 81 meters. This place good for sightseeing.
33. Kodiveri Waterfalls :
Kodiveri Waterfalls located in Erode district. 740 km from Chennai. Kodiveri Waterfalls is wonderful breathtaking spot situated. It is one of the best natural visiting places in Tamilnadu. View of waterfalls will give great feel. Bathing and Swimming will give good memorable experience.
34. Old Courtallam falls :
Old Courtallam located in Tirunelveli district. 650 km from Chennai. Old Courtallam also known as Pazhaya Courtallaruvi distance of 8 km from Main Falls. Old Courtallam is also called as Shivamathungai Falls. The water flows from 200 feet height, hence the rocks are cut into several parts and water flow getting slow and safe for bathing.
35. Olakkay Aruvi Waterfalls :
Olakkay Aruvi Waterfalls located in Kanyakumari district, 690 Km from Chennai. This falls is located within Kalakkad Wildlife Sanctuary. It is surrounded by good natural surroundings.
36. Kundar Dam :
Gundar Reservoir is located in Courtralam and Sengottai. It is one of the best nature surrounding damns in Tamilnadu. It is located very near toWestern Ghats. Gundar Reservoir is also the must visit place in Courtalam. It is sourrounded by plenty of herbal trees and plants. Gundar Reservoir constructed in 1983. Total Capacity is 0.70 M.Cum. Total length is about 400 m and height 15 m.
37. Manimutharu Waterfalls :
Manimutharu Waterfalls is located 45 km from Tirunelveli, 650 km from Chennai. It is located under Podhigai Hills with full of scenarios. It is also the deepest and dangerous waterfalls in Tamilnadu. At some point the depth will about 100 ft. This places are restricted to path because this place are very dangerous with full of rocks, more than 20 peoples died in this range. We can find large number of fishes there. For path separate place is there the entire place is protected by Forest Securities. At rainy time this place will be wonderful place to enjoy.
38. Manimutharu Dam :
Manimutharu Dam located in Tirunelveli, 650 km from Chennai. It the largest reservoir in Tirunelveli district. This dam was built in 1958 by the Tamilnadu Chief Minister Kamaraj. This dam can hold water up to 118 feet. The dam is 5,511 million cubic feet. The total length of the dam is 3 km It irrigated Around 65,000 acres of areas.
39. Agasthiyar Waterfalls :
Agasthiyar Falls is located in Tirunelveli district, 650 km from Chennai. It is also called as Papanasam Falls. This falls is located on the Western Ghats.
40. Manapadu :
Manapad is a coastal village situated in Tiruchendur, 600 km from Chennai. As per history St. Francis Xavier came to Manapad in 1542 to initiate missionary activity. Manapadu is amazing place with great view of Indian Ocean. We can visualize the beauty of Manapadu from Tiruchendur Temple.
41. Pechiparai Dam :
Pechiparai Reservoir is in Nagercoil, 700 km from Chennai. This dam was built in 19th century with cost of 2.1 Cr (Approx. 100 Cr in 2018). Total catchment area is 210 sq.km. The maximum depth is 15 m (50.0 ft). This dam is 425.5 m (1,396 ft) long and 120.7 m (396 ft) in height. The water from the reservoir is used for irrigation of crops and drinking purposes. The dam is located in the hills of Western Ghats.
42. Mathoor Hanging Bridge – Mathur Aqueduct :
Mathoor Hanging Bridge located in Mathur in Kanniyakumari District, 700 km from Chennai. It is one of the best tourist places in tamilnadu. It is locally called Thotti Palam, Mathur Bridge, Mathur Aqueduct. Mathoor Hanging Bridge built by the Great Leader Kamarajar. The canal transports water from one side of the hill to the other for irrigation requirements of the regions of Vilavancode and Kalkulam. It was constructed as a drought relief measure and for the enhancement of agriculture in Vilavancode and Kalkulam taluks. Later this bridge became a tourist attraction place with beautiful nature. This bridge is an example for Indian Architectural.
43. Beauty of Kodiyakarai :
Kodiyakarai is a village in India, it is located in the taluk of Vedaranyam, district of Nagapattinam 500 km from Chennai. Ramar Padam is present in Kodiaykarai. Kodiyakarai is well known forest area and tourist place in which we can see lot of Deers and Monkey. In Kodiyakarai, “Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary” is located and it is around 21 square kilo meters, it’s one of the best place to visit in winter season.
44. Thiruchendur :
Thiruchendur is located 600 km from Chennai. It is a popular Hindus pilgrimage destination situated in the Gulf of Mannar. This is very popular temple in Tamilnadu . This temple is one of the six Padai Veedu (Battle Camps) of Lord Murugan. It is believed that the temple existed since the Vedic period, as it is mentioned in many ancient scripts.
45. Kodiveri Dam :
Kodiveri Dam located in Erode District, 740 km from Chennai. This Dam constructed on Bhavani River. This Dam provides irrigation water for over 25,000 hectares of agriculture land.
46. Pallikaranai Marshland :
Pallikaranai wetland is a freshwater marsh in the city of Chennai, Tamilnadu India. Pallikaranai marshland is the only Surviving wetland ecosystem of the city. It is among the few and last remaining natural wetlands of South India. It is one of the 94 identified wetlands under National Wetland Conservation and Management Programmed (NWCMP) operationalized by the Government of India in 1985–86. This is one of the three in the state of Tamil Nadu, the other two being Point Calimere and Kazhuveli.
47. Kallanai Dam – Grand Anicut :
Kallanai is an ancient dam built across the Kaveri River in Tiruchirapalli District in the state of Tamilnadu in South India. Kallanai dam has 329 m (1,079 ft) long, 20 m (66 ft) wide and 5.4 m (18 ft) high. The area irrigated by the ancient irrigation network is about 69,000 acres (28,000 ha). The main fact about Kallanai is one of the oldest and still functioning dams in the world. The entire Dam built with only Stones.
48. Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary – Thanjavur :
Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary is located in Nagapattinam, 354 Km from Chennai. This area covers 22 sq.km (8.29 sq mi). It is considered as protected area in Tamilnadu. This place also called as Kodikkarai Wildlife Sanctuary. This sanctuary is famous for the birds like flamingos, water fowl, Chital, wild boar, bonnet macaque, Painted stork, black buck, terns, plovers, stilts, Dolphins and turtles.
49. Pamban Bridge :
The pamban is a well known fishermen town near Rameshwaram, 600 Km from Chennai. The Pamban bridge is called by the name “Pamban palam”. In 1988, a road bridge was constructed parallel to the rail bridge. It is known as Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge. The road bridge was inaugurated by former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi On the date of October 2, 1988. The Pamban Road Bridge connects the National Highway (NH 49) with the Rameswaram island.
50. Brihadeeswarar Temple :
Brihadeeswarar Temple is one of the largest temples in India and one of India’s most prized architectural sites. This temple was built by emperor Raja Raja Chola I and completed in 1010 AD. It is also known as Peruvudaiyaar Temple, The Big Temple, Thanjai Temple. It turned 1000 years old in 2010. This temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the “Great Living Chola Temples”. The Temple tower is 216 ft high and is among the tallest of its kind in the world. The Kumbam of the temple is carved out of a single rock and it weighs around 80 tons. There is a big statue of Nandi (sacred bull), carved out of a single rock, at the entrance measuring about 16 feet long and 13 feet high.
