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477 42. TOURISM 42.1 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS BY DISTRICTS 2008-09 Distance in Kilometres From Chennai From the Nearest City Town District/ Tourist Centre Place Season Season Rail By Road By of Name Town the Rail By Road By 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. CHENNAI a) Fort St. Built by British East George India Co. Fort Museum Clive's Comer St. Mary's Church State Govt. - 2.5 - - - Secretariat. the Year the Throughout b)Santhome St. Thomas Cathedral -do- - 8 - - - Basilica where the mortal remains of St. Thomas was buried c) Anna A Memorial on the -do- - 2.5 - - - Square Marina where the great (Marina) Tamil Leader Dr. C.N. Annadurai was laid to rest d) High Indo-Saracenic Style -do- 2 - - - - Court Building Parry's Corner e) Valluvar Named after -do- - 6.5 - - - Kottam, Thiruvalluvar, the great Nungam- philosopher and Saint bakkam who gave Thirukkural to the world. The majestic memorial serves as an auditorium. The stone car is a great attraction. f) Light On the Marina it - 6 - - - - House provides panoramic view of the city Dream Dare Win www.jeywin.com 478 TOURISM 42.1 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS BY DISTRICTS 2008-09 (Contd.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 g) Gandhi, These three mandapams -do- - 13 - - - Kamaraj have been errected as & memorials to the three Rajaji great statesmen of India Mandapams viz. Gandhi, Kamaraj and Guindy. Rajaji respectively. h) Children's Situated very near to -do- - 13 - - - Park Gandhi Mandapam and has a small collection of birds and animals i) Deer Park Unique for being Worlds - 13 - - - only sanctuary located within the Metropolitan city limit Throughout the year j) Snake Park Equally unique Snake -do- - 13 - - - Park and reptillium are parts of the huge Raj Bhavan Estate of the Governor. k) Aquarium An Aquarium is located -do- - 3 - - - on the Marina l) Kalashetra An institution of -do- - 16 - - - International repute, it has rendered great service during the last four decades in reviving the fine arts and is teaching different dance forms and music of South India. m) Chinna- Located in Saidapet and -do- - 13 - - - malai it is also known as Little Mount. It is said that St.Thomas preached the Gospel from here. There is an old Church dedicated to "our lady of Health" and to the east is a modern circular church. Dream Dare Win www.jeywin.com TOURISM 479 42.1 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS BY DISTRICTS 2008-09 (Contd.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 n) Fair Lands It is the venue, where every - 2.5 - - - year the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation is organising India Tourist and Industrial Fair. January o) Planeto- The Planetorium is located - 13 - - - rium on Gandhi Mandapam Road, Kottur behind the Central Leather Research Institute. This B.M.Birla Planetorium under a sky theatre is a boon to research scholars on Astronomy. Astro Physics space science, etc. Astronomical programmes depicting the star's position Sun, Moon Panorams, Space Ships, Comets occurance of Solar and Throughout the year Lunar Eclipses etc. are shown to public and students through G.II Projector. p) Anna- Natural Animal House - 31 - - - Zoological Park (Vandalur) the the year Throughout q) Museum, Collection of Sculptures, -do- - 4 - - - National Paintings & Books. Art Gallery & Conne- mara Library r) Marina The Second longest beach -do- - 2.5 - - - in the world. Dream Dare Win www.jeywin.com 480 TOURISM 42.1 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS BY DISTRICTS 2004-05 (Contd.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 s) M.G.R. A place of homage for the -do- - 2.5 - - - Memorial masses, where the mortal remains of Dr.M.G.Ramachandran, affectionately called as M.G.R. is buried. He was the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for a decade. t) Besant Shrine Velankanni and Sri -do- - 16 - - - Nagar Devi Ashta Lakshmi Temple. 2. KANCHEEPURAM a) Mamalla- Mamallapuram is situated - 60 - 80 puram on the shore of Bay of Bengal, it was once a port of the Pallavas. They created many marvellous monuments at this place which attract tourists from all over the world. The monuments are unique in many respects and they have been declared as world heritage monuments by the UNESCO. They Kancheepuram include 1. Sculpture panels, 2. Caves, Throughout the year 3. Monolithic Rathas, 4. Structural Temples. It is a well-known International Beach Resort. b) Vada- Crocodile Bank about 5000 -do- - 50 - - - nemili Crocodiles representing 6 (on Chennai species are reared here. Mamallapu- ram Road) c) Muttu- Boat House, Beach Resort -do- - 30 - - - kadu Dream Dare Win www.jeywin.com TOURISM 481 42.1 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS BY DISTRICTS 2008-09 (Contd.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 d) VGP Amusement Park -do- - 20 - - - Golden Beach e) MGM Amusement Park -do- - 28 - - - f) Young Dolphin show -do- - 30 - - - Little Folk (Dolphin city) g) Kishkintha Theme Park -do- - 30 - 6 Tam- baram h) Vedan- Birds sanctuary. One of - 87 - 30 thangal the major Bird sanctuaries in India. It is the home for thousands of water birds, which congregate every year from far off countries. Nov. - Feb. Chengalpattu 3. THIRUVALLUR a) Poondi Picnic Centre Poondi - 55 - 14 Reservoir Thiruvallur year year Throughout the 4. CUDDALORE a) Pitchavaram It covers an area of about -do- - 254 - 20 3000 acres criss crossed by backwaters, thus forming several Islands. The mangroves on the shore of these Islands provide an alluring charm. Boating in the backwaters is an Chidambaram interesting experience Dream Dare Win www.jeywin.com 482 TOURISM 42.1 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS BY DISTRICTS 2008-09 (Contd.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5. VILLUPURAM a) Tiruvakkarai An ancient Temple -do- - 140 - 25 Fossil Wood Area. Zoological Park cherry Pondi- b) Kalrayan Hill Picnic Spot, Minor Hill -do- - - - 40 station. Kallakurichi c) Gingee Monuments and Forts - 150 - 30 built by Raja Tehsingh. the the year Tindivanam Throughout 6. VELLORE a) Vellore It is known for its Fort -do- 130 140 - - and the Jalakandeswarar Temple inside the Fort. As Temple, Mosque, Church housed in this Vellore Fort. This is renowned as secular Fort. b) Elagiri Hill Station, it is -do- - 255 - - 115 otherwise called as 'Poor Man's Ooty'. c) Amirthi Picnic Spot -do- - 180 - - 20 (Water falls) 7. THIRUVANNAMALAI a) Sathanur Picnic Spot Dam site -do- - 220 - 32 Dam site malai Tiruvanna- b) Javvadu Picnic Spot Hill Station -do- - 230 - - Hills badi Vaniyam- Dream Dare Win www.jeywin.com TOURISM 483 42.1 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS BY DISTRICTS 2008-09 (Contd.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8. SALEM a) Yercaud It is a pretty Hill Station - 400 32 32 with a pleasant cool climate. Salem April-June b) Sangagiri Fort of Hyder & - - -do- - 37 Tippu Sultan the the year Throughout c) Kolli Hills Hill Station and -do- - 394 -do- - 10 Water falls 0 d) Namakkal Rockcut Temple, -do- 416 - -do- - 52 20' Hanuman Statue, Fort and Monument e) Mettur Picnic spot. The dam is -do- - 407 -do- - 52 Dam site one of the largest of its kind in the world. 9. DHARMAPURI a) Hogenakkal Water falls Health Resort. - 314 - 30 Here Cauvery enters into Tamil Nadu. Sep.-April Dharmapuri b) Krishnagiri Picnic Spot, Dam site - 300 - 5 the the year Krishnagiri Throughout c) Vaniyar Picnic Spot, Dam site -do- - - - 30 Dam site Ideal locate for all kinds of adventure sports Dharmapuri Dream Dare Win www.jeywin.com 484 TOURISM 42.1 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS BY DISTRICTS 2008-09 (Contd.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10. ERODE a) Bhavani Picnic Spot. Three rivers - 456 - 15 commings (Triveni Sangamam) Erode the the year Throughout 11. COIMBATORE a) Coimbatore Industrial City. It is rightly -do- 492 467 - - called the Manchester of South India. Coimbatore b) Sengupatty Picnic Spot Water falls -do- - - -do- - 35 c) Aanaimalai There are many places of -do- - 590 - - 90 Indira Gandhi Scenic beauty such as Wild life Karain Shola Anaikunthi, Sanctuary Shola, Grass hills, Water falls, Groves, Teak forests Estate, Dam & Reservoirs. A well preserved wild life sanctuary for deer, elephants and tigers. d) Bhavani Picnic Spot, Dam Site -do- - 482 - 60 Sagar Erode e) Top Slip Hill Station. It is a - - - 37 picturesque located in the Anaimalai Hills. Pollachi the the year Throughout f) Valparai Picnic Spot. Tea Estates -do- - 582 - 22 Udumalpet Dream Dare Win www.jeywin.com TOURISM 485 42.1 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS BY DISTRICTS 2008-09 (Contd.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 g) Thiru Picnic Spot Water falls -do- - 506 -do- - 22 moorthy Hills h) Black Theme Park -do- - 535 - 40 Thunder Coimbatore 12. THE NILGIRIS a) Udhaga- The queen of Hill Stations. 576 590 - - mandalam It has a Botanical Garden, Lake etc. It is also known for its coffee and tea plantaion. The District is noted for its ancient hill tribes. April, June & Udhagamandalam September, October b) Coonoor Annual fruit show is 558 519 -do- 18 19 conducted at Sim's Park in May every year. year year Throughout the c) Kotagiri Hill Station. Known for Tea -do- - 518 -do- - 29 Estate. It has St.Catherine Falls. d) Mudumalai Wild life Sanctuary - 620 - 30 year year Udhaga- mandalam Throughout the e) Kalhatti Picnic spot water falls -do- - - -do- - 10 f) Kodanadu Picnic spot view point & -do- - - - 20 Rangasamy pillar Kothagiri Dream Dare Win www.jeywin.com 486 TOURISM 42.1 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS BY DISTRICTS 2008-09 (Contd.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 13. THANJAVUR a) Darasuram Fine sculptures intricately -do- 317 280 - 5 designed, Silk weaving centre, Ancient Siva Temple. Kumbakonam b) Grand Picnic spot. The Dam was -do- - 315 - 10 Anaicut constructed by King Karikalacholan. Tiruchy 14. NAGAPATTINAM a) Naga- Sea Port -do- - 334 - - pattinam Naga- pattinam b) Kodikarai This is the only wild life -do- 393 432 - 9 (Point sanctuary where one can calimere) see both wild life and birds in a single place.