Enchanting Tamil Nadu is a attractive state huddled in the southern Indian peninsula, on the shores of the Bay of Bengal and the cavernous azure Indian Ocean. It is a thrilling grouping of tropical weather, cooler hill resorts, antique culture, and gracious people making it an ideal holiday destination. The pride of many Tamils is the language Tamil itself. Intellectuals distinguish Tamil to be one of India's two languages of olden times. One of the distinctive features of Tamil is that it has three different forms of the sound "l". Today, there are considerable Tamil speaking populations in Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, Mauritius and other countries. Tamilians are passionate readers, and there is a pulsating magazine publishing industry here. Tamil literature is amongst the oldest in India and some of it is now available on the World-Wide Web! Much of the ancient customs of Tamil Nadu is still alive. We have Carnatic music, an Indian classical tradition. Bharatha Natyam is its twin dance form, always accompanied by this music. The rich folklore of folk music continues to motivate the more popular film music.

Trendy culture in Tamil Nadu is an altogether different bowl of Payasam. The inspired force of the people has led to one of the largest film industries being set up here, producing movies and film songs for several decades. Three major religions co-exist in present Tamil Nadu. The splendor of the Hindu temple architecture in Tamil Nadu should be seen to be believed. Food in Tamil Nadu does go beyond the famous idli, sambar, and dosai.

Tamil Nadu’ is one of the most industrialized and  prominent state in India with a high Human Development index.  Chennai (formerly known as Madras ), the capital city of Tamil Nadu , is  a cosmopolitan city and the gateway of South India with an international airport, sea ports and good rail and road network connectivity.   Tamil Nadu is a land of varied beauty. The temples are of a distinct style which is famous for its towering Gopuram. Popular temple towns include Madurai, Trichy, Tanjore, Kanchipuram, Palani, Tiruvallur and Mahabalipuram. The most famous temple is the Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur that is about 1000 years old and is on the UNESCO’s World Heritage Site list. Temples in Tamil Nadu were the fulcrum of society and even today art forms that have their origin in religious worship continue to colour daily life. Notable among these are splendid bronzes of deities, painting on glass and Bharatnatyam. Kanchipuram, also called Kanjeevaram, is famous throughout the country as the center where lustrous silk sarees are woven. Likewise Thanjavur is an important center for bronze figure casting. Mahabalipuram has a vast wealth of sculptures. In contrast to the temple heritage Pondicherry is known for long a French colony.  Kanyakumari, the southern most tip of peninsular India, is famous for its distinct and beautiful sunrise, Vivekanda Rock Memorial on the mid-sea,. Hill stations like Kodaikanal and Nilgiris boast some of the stunning landscapes in India.

All places provide delightful relaxation during an extended tour of the south, having a wide range of hotel accommodation. The cuisine of Tamil Nadu, more or less totally vegetarian, has become enormously popular all over the country.