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Tamil Nadu: Information and travel tips about when to go



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When to visit

Tamil Nadu is a beautiful tourist destination, with clear skies and blue beaches. The best time to visit Tamil Nadu is during the months of October to February, when the climate is pleasant. With tropical climate, this state is the most unbearably hot in April, May and June. It is coolest in December and in January.

Tamil Nadu has tremendously hot summers with moderate winters. Throughout the year, one can expect rainfall, which adds to the sea breezes, moisture laden and a relief from the hot summer months from April to June.

This state is amidst two major water bodies, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean. The ideal time to visit Tamil Nadu is between July-September and January to March. Festivals play a vital role as well, so one can visit the state during these events like Pongal festival and the classical Carnatic music show in January and Dussehra in September.

Top Destinations Tamil Nadu


Chennai (Tamil Nadu - India)
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Chennai, in the past known as Madras, is the capital of the great state Tamil Nadu and one of the four metropolitan cities in India. It is situated in the southern part... Next

Shopping, Family fun, Sun & beach...
Madurai (Tamil Nadu - India)
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Madurai is one of the oldest cities of south India and has been a centre of learning and pilgrimage for centuries. Next

Art & Culture, Food experience, Family fun...
Ooty (Tamil Nadu - India)
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Ooty is a colloquial name for Udhagamandalam or Ootacamund to a place in Tamil Nadu that has been called as... Next

Mountain, Family fun, Romance...
Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu - India)
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Thanjavur is a city in the Tamil Nadu state. It is situated approx. 10 kilometers to the south of the Kaveri River and also... Next

Art & Culture, Educational, Family fun...
Tirupur (Tamil Nadu - India)
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Tirupur located in Tamil Nadu close to Coimbatore has several names like ‘History Centre’,... Next

Shopping, Family fun, Food experience...
Kanchipuram (Tamil Nadu - India)
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Kanchipuram is located on the north east coast of Tamil Nadu. It is 70 kms from Chennai. The closest airport is the Chennai ... Next

Romance, Art & Culture, Food experience...
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu - India)
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Coimbatore the Manchester of South India is located in the extreme west part of Tamil Nadu state on the banks... Next

Youth travel, Family fun, Food experience...
Chidambaram (Tamil Nadu - India)
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Chidambaram is situated in the Kollidam River valley in Tamil Nadu at an average height of 3 meters. It is tehsil... Next

Art & Culture, Educational, Food experience...
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu - India)
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Tiruchirapalli is also called as Trichy. In Tamil language, the meaning of ‘Tiru’ is ‘in respect... Next

Art & Culture, Shopping, Family fun...
Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu - India)
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Kodaikanal is located 120 kms towards the northwest of Madurai in Tamil Nadu state. The city is on the southern tip of the... Next

Educational, Adventure, Mountain...

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Marina Beach
Landmarks and Historic sites (Chennai)
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Beach
(Chennai)
3
Visit temple
(Chennai)
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Kapaleeshwar Temple
Landmarks and Historic sites (Chennai)
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Thirumalai Nayak Palace
Landmarks and Historic sites (Madurai)
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Rock Fort Temple
Landmarks and Historic sites (Tiruchirappalli)
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Botanical Garden
Parks and gardens (Ooty)
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Food is awesome!
Food and wine (Madurai)
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Rose Garden
Parks and gardens (Ooty)
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Alagar Koil
Tours (Madurai)
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ANNA CENTENARY LIBRARY
(Chennai)
12
Annamalai University
(Chidambaram)
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Lord Nataraj Temple
(Chidambaram)
14
Meenakshi Temple
Landmarks and Historic sites (Madurai)
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Pichavaram resort
(Chidambaram)
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Srirangam Temple
(Tiruchirappalli)
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Meenakshi Hindu Temple
Landmarks and Historic sites (Madurai)
18
Doveton House
Landmarks and Historic sites (Chennai)
19
Government Museum
Museums (Chennai)
20
Tour to Mahabalipuram
Tours (Chennai)
21
Abirami Mega Mall
Stores and shopping malls (Chennai)
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Botanical garden
(Ooty)
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Culture,Climate,Water
(Coimbatore)
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Fort St. George
Landmarks and Historic sites (Chennai)
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Gandhi Museum
Museums (Madurai)

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