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| Arni |
Located in the Arcot district, Arni is famous for it's silk sarees. The people of Arni mainly show interest in the field of agriculture, weaving, growing honey-bees and poultry farms.
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| Aruppukottai |
Aruppukottai is situated 45 km from Madurai to the south-east part of Tamil Nadu. The city is surrounded by handlooms and powerlooms. The main occupation of the people is handlooms and rice mills.
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| Chennai |
Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, is the third largest metropolis in India. It was the site of the first settlement of the east India company, founded in 1639.
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| Chidambaram |
Chidambaram has beautiful temples, dedicated to Lord Nataraja -- in the form of a Cosmic dancer. This is one of the few temples where Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu are enshrined under one roof.
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| Coimbatore |
"The Manchester of South India" is a developing city. Home to a great many manufacturing industries, Coimbatore accounts for much of India's textile exports. The headquarters of the nilgiri region, it's exposure to the Palghat Gap of the Western Ghats gives it a salubrious climate. A highly industialised city, it is the centre of textile manufacturing in the state.
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| Coonoor |
At a lower altitude than Ooty, Coonoor is the second largest hill-station in Nilgiris commanding it's own brand of loyalists who prefer to holiday in the mild climate of this charming, more homely and health resort.
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| Covelong |
An ancient town, 19 km from Mamallapuram/Mahabalipuram. The catholic church and the dargah are the places worth visiting.
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| Elagiri |
Situated amidst four mountains in a serene atmosphere, this hill-station of Tamil Nadu is well known for it's salubrious climate prevailing over throughout the year.
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| Hongenakkal |
The picturesque holiday spot, located on the Kaveri river is an unexploited tourist wonder. It is famed for the curative power of it's waters. Surrounded by mountains, this place now offers a quiet holiday in comfort.
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| Kancheepuram |
Kancheepuram, also known as the 'golden city of temples', is situated 71 km from Chennai. One of the seven sacred cities of India, it is famous for education and the handloom silk sarees.
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| Kanyakumari |
Kanyakumari lies at the southernmost tip of India at the confluence of the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal. This exotic location is famous for it's temples and 'sunrise and sunset' points.
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| Karaikal |
With it's Shiva Darbaranyeswar temple and the Ammaiyar temple, Karaikal is an important pilgrimage town.
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| Karaikudi |
Karaikudi offers extensive antique shopping, weekly shandy village market, a number of temples, visits to Craftmen working with wood and metal, silversmiths and goldsmiths, attractive Textiles and exciting Chettiar cuisine.
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| Kodaikanal |
Kodaikanal, situated in the beautiful Palani hills, is a picturesque hill-station with breath-taking beauty. It is a cool, well developed and enchanting holiday spot.
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| Kumbakonam |
This busy commercial centre, nestled along the Cauvery river, is noted for it's many temples with their colourful semi-erotic sculpture.
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| Lirupur |
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| Madurai |
Madurai or the city of nectar is the oldest and the second largest city of Tamil Nadu. It has been a centre of learning and pilgrimage for centuries.
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| Mamallapuram |
Also known as Mahabalipuram, famous for it's shore temples, nestling on the shores of the Bay of Bengal was once a port of the Pallavas.
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| Masinaguri |
It is a small village 8 km east of Theppakadu.
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| Mayiladuthurai |
Mayiladuthurai also known as Mayuram is a small town, situated on the banks of Cauvery.
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| Mettupalayam |
An important little town as the Nilgiri Mountain Railway starts from the town of Mettupalayam and thus begins a journey full of twists and turns as this narrow gauge train ascends 46 km, on its way to the hill resort at Ooty.
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| Mudumalai |
The Famous Mudumalai wild life Sanctuary is situated at an elevation of 1000 metres and extending over an area of 321 sq.km.
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| Nagercoil |
Nagercoil is near Kanyakumari. The Nagaraja temple is situated here. Also the images of Lord Shiva and Ananthakrishna enshrined here. The images of the Jain Theerthangaras and Mahavira are found on the pillars of the temple.
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| Ooty (Udhagamandalam) |
Ooty also known as Ootacamund or Udhagamandalam, the "queen of hill-stations", is known for it's salubrious climate and scenic beauty. 7394 ft above the sea level, it is situated in the Nilgiri mountain ranges in Tamil Nadu.
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| Rajapalayam |
Situated 85 km southwest of Madurai, Rajapalayam is an important town in Kamarajar district. The ayyanar falls and the Srivilliputur town are the major tourist attractions.
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| Rameswaram |
Rameswaram, a small island in the Gulf of Mannar, is a major pilgrim centre well known for it's temple corridor and massive sculptured pillars. It is one of the major marine food centres in the South.
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| Swami Malai |
Part of the six abodes of Lord Subramanya, 32 km from Thanjavur. The temple is situated on a 30 mt high platform where young Swami Malai was explained the meaning of 'OM' by Lord Shiva.
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| Thanjavur |
Thanjavur the pride of Tamil Nadu and the legacy of the Chola dynasty. Scenically one of the most enchanting districts in the state that is green and airy.
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| Tiruchirappalli |
Situated on the banks of the river Kaveri, it is the fourth largest city in Tamil Nadu. Apart from the rock with it's historicity of spiritual significance, it has popular educational institutions built in the second half of 18th century by the Christian missionaries.
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| Vellore |
Vellore is now pulsating with more activities as a commercial, administrative and medical centre. It has an ancient fort and a well preserved temple.
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| Yercaud |
Yercaud is a quiet resort, situated in the Servaroyar hills. The mild climate, combined with breath-taking views makes Yercaud a must see for tourists. It is known for it's thriving coffee plantations.
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