Tamil Nadu South Coast

Southern Coast is in Tamil Nadu, in Southern India, consisting of the districts of Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, and Thanjavur.

Cities

🌍 Athiyur — small town with several temples and historical places

🌍 Avudaiyarkoil (Tirupperunturai) — famous for its ornate temple Shiva Avudaiyarkoil, it has many sculptures and inscriptions

🌍 Kumbakonam — a city famous for its temples (there are hundreds of them)

🌍 Papanasam — town with many religious sites such as Temples, Churches and Mosques

🌍 Rameswaram — a fine town temple and miles of empty beach a short auto ride away

🌍 Thanjavur — fine old architecture and exquisite handicrafts

🌍 Thirukkarugavur — site of a beautiful and well maintained Garbharakshambigai temple

🌍 Thiruvayaru — a town with several temples and the home of the great Indian composer Thyagaraja and site of the annual Thyagaraja Aradhana

🌍 Thirumayam — not so famous archaeological wonder. 7th century vishnu temple More Details

🌍 Vembattur (Vembathur) — a small village

Other destinations

🌍 Guindy National Park (Guindy's Lodge), Tamil Nadu
🌍 Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park
🌍 Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park

🌍 Mudumalai National Park
🌍 Mukurthi National Park
🌍 Palani Hills National Park
🌍 Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve —
🌍 Tada Falls ( Ubbalamdugu Falls) — not well known by tourists this area is well suited for hiking, trekking and picnics

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