The temple city of India, Tamil Nadu exudes legendary history of art, and boasts of ancient classical dance forms, whilst reflecting the vivid cultures and traditions. Along with exploring the famed cities like Chennai, Madurai, Mahabalipuram, you can experience the brilliance of architectural marvels of Dravidian times. With its abundance of natural beauty, the state attracts tourists from around the world.
When it comes to traditions and cultures, the locals of Tamil Nadu are deeply devoted towards it. The majority of the population is Dravidian, and are has a special inclination towards poetry, songs and dance. The most popular dance form in Tamil Nadu is Bharatnatyam – that involves expressing emotions through hand movements and facial expressions.
Be it the beautiful beaches, majestic temples or magnificent rock cut architecture, there is everything in Tamil Nadu to leave you mesmerized. Beach lovers can head to Kanyakumari, which is famous for some of the most immaculate beaches like Sanguthurai Beach and Sothavilai Beach.
The diverse topography of Tamil Nadu consists of dry-deciduous forests, thorn forests, scrubs and mangroves of the dry lands. With 5 National Parks and 17 Wildlife Sanctuaries, Tamil Nadu is a popular attraction among wildlife enthusiasts. Some of the popular wildlife sanctuaries are the Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary, Mundanthurai Tiger Sanctuary, Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary, Kunthakulam Bird Sanctuary, Kalakadu Wildlife Sanctuary, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Viralimalai Sanctuary and Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary.
Famed for its architecturally beautiful temples, the famous temples of Tamil Nadu are - Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Chennai, Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, Meenakshi Sundareswarar in Madurai, to name a few.