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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 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 .

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 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.

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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 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

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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.

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 interesting experience

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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-

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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

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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

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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 - - 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

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 13. 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. 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. Vedaran-yam

c) Poompuhar An Art Gallery depicting 376 375 - 30 scenes from the Tamil Epic Silappathikaram was opened in 1973. thurai the the year Mayiladu- Throughout

d) Manora Memorial Victory Tower -do- 376 376 - 12 built by Maratta King Saroboji to commemorate the victory of British over Nepoleon in 1814 Peravoorani

e) Tharan- Historical Place Museum -do- - - - 25 gambadi Danish Fort renowned for Ozone rich atmosphere thurai Mayiladu- Dream Dare Win www.jeywin.com

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15. THIRUCHIRAPPALLI a) Mukkombu Picnic spot. River -do- - 335 - 16 (Upper Anicut) Kollidam splits into five channels Tiruchy

b) Puliancholai Picnic spot in the foot -do- - - -do- - 72 hills of the Kolli Hills range

16. PUDUKOTTAI a) Pudukottai Historical Place, Palace, -do- 395 - - - Numerous dolmens, Ancient monuments and Sri Bhuvaneswari Temple otherwise renowned as treasure of

Tamil Nadu Pudukottai b) Sittanna Vasal Rock art Jain Cave -do- - 480 -do- - 16 temple also Pre-historic burial site c) Narthamalai Ancient monuments -do- - 360 -do- - 17

d) Manalmelkudi Picnic Spot - 465 - - - the the year Throughout

e) Tirukoarnam A rock cut cave temple -do- - - - 5 built by Mahendravarma Pallava, a Museum Pudukottai

17. DINDIGUL a) Kodaikanal The princess of Hill - 580 - 121 Stations. It has a lake, pillar rock, green valley view Bryant Park, Silver cascade water falls etc., April, June & September, November Dream Dare Win www.jeywin.com

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 b)Thirumalai keni Picnic spot, Sri Murugan - 316 - 25 temple the the year Dindigul Throughout

c) Dhandikudi Picnic spot, Minor Hill Station -do- - - do - 30

d) Parapalar Picnic Spot Dam -do- - - - 10 Palani

18. THENI a) Vaigai Dam Picnic Spot Dam - 464 - 70 Madurai the the year Throughout

b) Suruli Picnic spot Water falls -do- - 608 - 123 Madurai

c) Megamalai Cardamom Estate & Tea -do- - 569 do - 130 Plantation in Hills. There are also wild animals

e) Kumbakarai Water falls. -do- - - do - 105

19. MADURAI a) Viraganur Picnic spot Dam -do- - 449 do - 8

20. RAMANATHAPURAM a) Kurusadai Biological centre -do- - 606 - 18

Island puram - Ramanatha

b) Ramana- Ancient historical town. -do- - - - - thapuram Ramalinga vilasam palace

with fine paintings. puram

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 21. VIRUDHUNAGAR a) Pillavakkal Picnic Spot Dam - 519 - 25 the the year Viraganoor Throughout

b) Kullur Sandhai Picnic spot Dam -do- - - -do- - 6

22. SIVAGANGAI a) Sivagangai Historical Centre & Palace

- 474 - - the the year Sivagangai Throughout

b) Kalaiyar koil Historical and pilgrim -do- - 494 -do- - 35 centre

23. a)Mundanthurai Tiger sanctuary

- 690 - 52 June- Tirunelveli September

b) Papanasam Water falls, Dam and -do- - 680 -do- - 40 Siva Temple c) Courtallam Water falls, Health -do- - 605 - 6 Resort. It is believed that temple dedicated to Lord Siva & Parvathi has been established by St. Agasthyar while he came to South to balance d) Manimuthar Picnic Spot Dam & Water - - - 30 falls diram the the year Throughout Ambasamu-

e) Uvari Beach, Temple & Church -do- - 700 - 25 dur Tiruchen-

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 f) Kalakadu Lion tailed, Monkey -do- - - - 20 Sanctuary devi Cheranma-

24. TOOTHUKUDI a) Ayanar Sunai Picnic spot Natural spring

- 610 - 12 the the year Tiruchendur Throughout

b) Panchalam Kattabomman Memorial Kurichi Fort

-do- - 694 - 26 Toothukudi

c) Kazhugu- Jain Cave Temple malai

-do- - 690 - 25 Kovilpatti

d) Ettayapuram Bharathiyar's birth place -do- - 605 -do- - 20 and Memorial

e) Thirucendur One of the abodes of Lord -do- - 665 - - - Muruga

f) Manapparai Ancient Church located N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A here where a portion of bleeding cross is kept

25. KANYAKUMARI a) Circular Fort Picnic Spot 18th Century -do- - 706 - 6 (Vattakottai) Fort on the calm sea- shore. Sea is suitable for bathing kumari Kanniya-

b) Padmanabha Inscription of 9th Century -do- 732 -do- 32 32 -puram A.D. Palace and Museum.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 c) Kumarai Amman

Temple

d) Vivekananda Rock Memorial

e) Gakanatha-

swami Temple f) Kanniyakumari Known for sun-rise, sunset and sun-set & moon-rise

simultaneously on specific days

g) Colossal Akin to the liberty Statue of status located on a St. Poet Thiru- rock next to

valluvar Vivekananda Rock Memorial

h) Suchindram Where the Creator Temple (Brahma), destroyer (Lord Siva) and Creator (Vishnu) are worshipped one of the

tales ------N o A t v a i l a b l------e

i) Anjeneya Idols Located here

j) Pechi-parai Dam Picnic spot, Dam

- 784 - 74 kumari the the year Kanniya- Throughout

k) Thiruparappu Picnic spot, Water falls -do- - 786 do - 72

l) Udayagiri Fort built by King Marthandavarma in -do- - - do - 34 18th Century

m) Tiruvattar Temple with fine architecture and -do- - - do - 60 paintings

n) Muttam Fine Beach with light- house -do- - - do - 32

o) Thottipalayam Picnic spot, Hanging -do- - 774 - 20 bridge

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Distance in Kilometers From Chennai From the City Nearest Town Name of the Pilgrim District/ Place Centre

Season Rail By Road By of Name Town Rail By Road By

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. CHENNAI a) Kapaleeswarar This ancient temple at Temple Mylapore dedicated to Lord Siva is a typical example of - 5 - - - the the year Throughout

b) Parthasarathy The Parthasarathy Temple Temple of Lord Vishnu located in Thiruvallikeni is said to have been built by Pallava King and later renovated by -do- - 4 - - - the Pandya Chola and Vijaya Nagar Kings.

c) Besant Nagar Shrine Velankanni and Sri -do- - 16 - - - Devi Ashta Lakshmi Temple.

2.KANCHEEPURAM a) Kancheepuram Pilgrim Centre. It is one of -do- - 77 - - the seven Holy cities in India. Famous for Handloom Silk Sarees. puram Kanchee-

b)Thiruporur Sri Murugan Temple -do- - 38 - - -

c)Thirukkazhu- An ancient Siva temple and -do- - 68 - 17 kundram a hill top temple are located here. There is also a Pallava cave temple. Chengalpet

d) Sriperumbudur Birth place of Vaishnava -do- - 45 - - - Saint Sri Ramanujar and death place of Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3. THIRUVALLUR a) Thiruverkadu Sri Devi Karumari Amman -do- - 18 - - - Temple

b) Mangadu Sri Devi Kamatchi Amman -do- - 21 - - - Temple.

c) Tiruvalankadu Siva Temple -do- - 55 - 17 Thiruvallur

d) Thiruvallur Lord Veerarahava- -do- - 46 -do- - - Perumal Temple

e) Thiruttani It is one of the six abodes -do- 80 86 - 13 of Lord Subramaniya- Temple. Arakkonam

4. CUDDALORE a) Chidambaram It is an important pilgrim -do- 227 221 - - centre and a Holy place for Saivites. Famous Temple is located here. Annamalai (Residential) University is also located

here. Chidambaram

b) Srimushnam Lord Vishnu Temple. -do- - - do - 27

c) Vadalur Sri Ramalinga Swamy Jan. - - - 20 Jothi Place Feb Panruti

5. VILLUPURAM a) Mylam Sri Murugan Temple

- - - 12 the the year Throughout Tindivanam

b) Tiruvennainallur Lord Siva Temple

-do- - - - 22 Villu- puram

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 d) Melmalaiyanur Sri AngalammanTemple -do- - - - 50 Tindi- vanam

6. VELLORE a) Rathinagiri Sri Murugan Temple -do- - - - 17 Vellore Vellore

b) Sholingur Lord Narasima Swamy -do- - - - 30 Temple Arak- konam

7. THIRUVANNAMALAI a) Thiruvannamalai Ancient -do- 240 180 - - Arunachaleeswarar Siva

Temple. It is also malai associated with Saint

Arunagirinathar and Tiruvanna- Ramana Maharishi Ashram. 8. SALEM a) Thiruchengodu Pilgrim centre, -do- - - - 43 Arthanareeswarar Temple Salem

b) Taramangalam Lord Siva Temple

- 400 Salem - 24 the Year the Throughout

c) Skanda- Lord Murugan Temple shramam -do- - - -do- - 16

9. DHARMAPURI a) Theerthamalai Pilgrim Centre -do- - 340 - 20 Harur Harur

10. ERODE a) Kasthuribagram Ashram / Community -do- - 460 - 60 Project Centre, Siva Temple Erode

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11.COIMBATORE a) Perur Pilgrim Centre Siva Temple -do- - 522 - 15 Coimbatore

b) Maruthamalai Sri Subramaniya Swamy -do- - - -do- - 9 Temple

12. THANJAVUR a) Thanjavur The ancient Bragadeeswarar temple is a world heritage monument.Art Gallery,

Saraswathy Mahal Library, Thanjavur The palace near the 351 311 - - temple built partly by the Nayaks and partly by Marathas. Tamil University Through out the year

b) Thiruvaiyaru Pilgirm Centre, Saint Thayagaraja lived and attained Samathi. Every year in January, a music -do- - 324 -do- - 13 festival is held here in honour of this Saint, Siva Temple.

c) Thirukandiyur Temples of Brahmasire Kandeswarer and Harasha-Vimochana -do- - - -do- - 10 Perumal.

d) Kumbakonam Pilgrim Centre, The Mahamagam Festival is celebrated here once in -do- 313 270 - - twelve years which attracts Pilgrims through out the country. Kumbakonam

e) Thirubuvanam Pilgrim Centre, Silk -do- - 270 -do- - 8 weaving centre

f) Swamimalai One of the six abodes of -do- - - -do- - 8 Lord Subramaniya

g) Uppliyappan Koil Lord Vishnu Temple -do- - - -do- - 6

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 h) Thiruna- Ragu Temple -do- - - -do- - 5 geshwaram

i) Thiruvidai Lord Siva Temple -do- - - -do- - 12 Marudur

j) Pateeswaram Sri Temple -do- - - -do- - 9

k) Thirukarukavur Sri Karparakshambal -do- - - -do- - 30 Temple - Devi Blesses with child to childless. 13. Pilgrim centre Thyagarajaswami Temple. It has some important Inscriptions, The legend of Manu Needhi Chola's Judgement of death on his only son for driving the chariot over a calf is a) Thiruvarur sculptured on southern - 310 - - portion of the temple is an

interesting feature. The Thiruvarur temple has the biggest car

and the car festival Through out the year attracts a large number of devotees from all parts of the State. One of the musical Trinity. 14. NAGAPATTINAM a) Velankani Famous Roman Catholic Pilgrim Centre

-do- - 348 Naga- - 10 pattinam

b) Nagore Famous pilgrim centre for -do- - 328 -do- - 5 Muslims c) Lord Siva Temple

-do- - - thurai - - Mayiladu-

d) Lord Siva Temple -do- - - -do- - 15 Unmarried person is blessed with marriage.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 e) Thirukadaiyur Devi Abirami Temple 60th -do- - - -do - 22 Birthday celebrations performed in large number

f) Sikkal Temple of Lord Murugan -do- - - - 10 and Siva Naga- pattinam

g) Sirkali Lord Siva Temple -do- - - - 9 Vaithees- waran Koil h) Vaithees- Lord Siva Temple -do- - - Sir- - 9 waran Koil kali

15. THIRUCHIRAPPALLI a) Thiruchirapalli Rock Fort Temple 337 320 - - Tiruchy the the year Throughout

b) The Ranganatha Swamy -do- 326 316 -do- 4 4 temple is the nucleus of the temple town of Sri- rangam. It has the tallest .

c) Siva Temple pilgrim -do- 326 316 -do- 4 4 Centre

d) Gangai konda- Siva Temple, Sculptures -do- - 280 -do- - 4 Cholapuram (Chola Architecture) monument capital of Rajentra Chola.

e) Samayapuram Sri Mariamman Temple -do- - - Tiru- - 10 chy f) Vayalur Pilgrim Centre, Sri -do- - 325 -do- - 21 Murugan Temple

16. PUDUKOTTAI a) Viralimalai Temple for Lord Subramaniar Peacock Sanctuary. - 400 - 32 the the year Throughout Pudukottai

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 c) Kodumbalur Moovar Temple, -do- - 360 -do- - 40 Monument and site museum d) Avudaiyar Koil Siva Temple. Sculpture -do- - 398 -do- - 40 and noted for its zephyr (granite roof) work e) Thirumayam Fort,Vishnu &Siva -do- - 415 - 40 Temples kottai Puduk-

f) Avur Pilgrim Centre for -do- - - -do- - 28 Christians.

17. DINDIGUL

a) Palani Pilgrim Centre. One of -do- 486 472 120 117 the six abodes of Lord Subramaniya Madurai

18. MADURAI a) Madurai Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, Theppakkulam, Gandhi -do- 492 444 - - Museum, Mariamman Madurai Temple, Thirumalai Naicker Mahal etc., b) Thiruparam- Pilgrim Centre. One of -do- - 448 -do- - 8 kundram the six abodes of Lord Subramaniya

c) Pazhamudhirsolai -do- -do- - - -do- - 25

d) Azhagarkoil Pilgrim Centre Vishnu -do- - 495 -do- - 21 Temple

19. RAMANATHAPURAM a) Rameswaram Major Pilgrim Centre small Island in the Gulf of Mannar - 624 - - waram year year Rames- out theout Through-

b) DhanushKodi Pilgrim centre -do- - 639 -do- - 18

c) Sethukarai Pilgrim centre during period squirrels made bridge to Sri Lanka with sand. -do- - 540 - - 4 nathapuram

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 d) Devipattinam Known as -do- - 510 -do- - 12 Navabashanam nine stones installed by Lord Rama in the sea here represent nine planets

e) Uthira- Pilgirim centre. Temple -do- - 639 -do- - 6 kosamangai for Siva dedicated to Lord Nataraja

f) Thirupullani Pilgirim centre for Lord -do- - 530 -do- - 7 Vishnu Temple

g) Athangarai Pilgirim centre for -do- - - -do- - 20 Muslims

h) Eravadi Muslims pilgrim centre -do- - - -do- - 8 Tomb of Saint Ibrahim Syed Aulia

20. VIRUDHUNAGAR a) Srivilliputhur Pilgrim centre. Birth -do- - 515 - - place of Sri Andal puthur puthur Srivilli-

21. SIVAGANGAI a) Piranmalai Pilgrim Centre -do- - 396 - - -

b) Pillaiyarpatti Sri Karpaga Vinayagar -do- - - Ka- - 8 Temple rai- kudi c) Kundragudi Sri Murugan Temple -do- - - -do - 10

22. TIRUNELVELI a) Tirunelveli Ancient Siva Temple -do- - 640 Tirun - - el- veli b) Krishnapuram Vaishnava Temple -do- - 655 -do- - 13 Sculptures

c) Banatheertham Pilgrim Centre. -do- - 708 Tirun - 68 Starting point of el- Tambarabarani River. veli

d) Tenkasi Pilgrim Centre. Ancient -do- - 600 Ten- - - Siva Temple kasi

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 b) Alwar- Lord Vishnu Temple -do- - - Alwar - - thirunagari thiruna- gari

c) Sri vaikuntam Lord Vishnu Temple -do- - - Srivai- - - kun- dam

24. KANYAKUMARI a) Kanyakumari Land's end, Pilgrim Centre, Vivekananda Memorial, 750 Kumariamman (via ) Temple, Trivan Gukanthaswami dram) Kanya- Temple, ancient Siva -do- 714 - - kumari Temple meeting 738 point of Bengal and (via) Arabian Sea. Sun rise Mad and sun set at one urai place.

b) Suchindram Ancient Thanumalayan temple here is a repository of art -do- - 713 -do- - 13 treasures belonging to many kingdoms.

Source: Commissioner of Tourism, Chennai-2

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2008 Foreign Tourist arrivals in India (in Million.) 5.37

World Tourist arrivals (in Million) 924.0

Percentage share of India in World Tourist arrivals 0.58% during the period

World Tourism Receipts (Excluding Fare receipts) 856.0 (US $ Billion) Estimated Foreign exchange receipts of India 11747 during the period Percentage share of India in World Tourism receipts NA

Estimates number of Domestic Tourist movement 562.75 in the country during the period (in million)

Estimated direct employment in Tourism 8.27% ( For every one lakh Rupees )

Source: Commissioner of Tourism, Chennai-2

42.4 TOURIST ARRIVALS IN TAMIL NADU (in Nos.) Year Domestic Foreign Total

1993 14211900 435473 14647373

1994 16026000 498121 16524121

1995 17214000 585751 17800751

1996 18202700 613982 18816682

1997 18928044 636642 19564686

1998 20413193 636400 21049593

1999 21136941 722442 21859383

2000 22981882 786165 23768047

2001 23812043 773073 24585116

2002 24661754 804641 25466395

2003 27059002 901504 27960506

2004 30076832 1058012 31134844

2005 32339478 1179319 33518787

2006 39214721 1335661 40550382

2007 50647188 1753103 52400291 Dream Dare Win 2008 62618252 2040419 64658671 www.jeywin.com

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42.5 NUMBER OF TOURIST ARRIVALS ( CENTRE WISE ) IN TAMIL NADU 2008

Destination Domestic Foreign Total

1. Chennai 11033027 762630 11795657

2. Elagiri 101194 7285 108479

3. Mamallapuram 1714179 205552 1919731

4. Kancheepuram 1758970 110156 1869126

5. Tiruttani 1268202 18258 1286460

6. Chidambaram 1038921 15636 1054557

7. Pitchavaram 29140 2171 31311

8. Udhagamandalam 4699600 143273 4842873

9. Coonoor 730961 11952 742913

10. Mudumalai 89929 8847 98776

11. Thanjavur 1588321 64588 1652909

12. Velankanni 960000 10815 970815

13. Nagore 558289 5617 563906

14. Poompuhar 74141 4300 78441

15. Madurai 6276649 256041 6532690

16. Kodaikanal 4476032 98510 4574542

17. Palani 5329276 14219 5343495

18. Rameswaram 3308279 15017 3323296

19. Courtallam 1423547 4983 1428530

20. Panchalankurichi 24978 208 25186

21. Kanyakumari 2599915 91287 2691202

22. Thiruchirappalli 2875102 109422 2984524

23. Salem 1127404 5340 1132744

24. Yercaud 670742 3302 674044

25. Hogenakkal 456146 3129 459275

26. Tiruchendur 2817278 14722 2832000

27. Coimbatore 2318784 27185 2345969

28. Kumbakonam 993585 10873 1004458

29. Thiruvannamalai 2275661 15101 2290762 GRAND TOTAL 62618252 2040419 64658671

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Chennai Trichy Country 2007 2008 2007 2008 U.S.A 59264 65392 188 130 Canada 12587 14664 251 267 France 59494 48591 101 76 Germany 14687 16199 167 123 Italy 8915 9836 9 15 U.K. 43150 45032 638 709 Sri Lanka 135308 149209 15353 13359 Malaysia 59494 119862 737 5802 Singapore 39006 34355 3017 4860 Japan 9441 10428 12 30 Australia 15734 20154 135 184 Others 82814 93582 500 411 TOTAL 539894 627304 21108 25966

Source: Commissioner of Tourism, Chennai-2

42.7 FOREIGN TOURISTS ARRIVALS TO INDIA AND THE PERCENTAGE SHARE OF TAMIL NADU

Items 2006 2007 2008

All India 4429915 4977193 5366966

Tamil Nadu 451909 561002 659713

% Share 13.7 11.3 12.3

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42.8 FOREIGN TOURISTS ARRIVALS IN CHENNAI AND THIRUCHIRAPPALLI AIRPORTS ONLY

Airport 2006 2007 2008

Chennai 432150 539894 632304

Thiruchirappalli 12290 21108 25966 TOTAL 444440 561002 658270

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Name of the Tour Time & Places Covered Regular Tours 1. Half Day Chennai Morning and evening on all days from : 8.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. City Sight Seeing and 1.30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. Tour Places covered: Fort St. George, Government Museum, Valluvarkottam, Snake Park, Kapaleeswarar Temple and Marina Beach (Government Museum will be closed on Fridays and Birla Planetorium will be covered on that day). (Snake Park will be closed on Tuesdays). [ For Foreigner Entry Fee at both Museum extra ]

2. One Day On all days Time : 6.30 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. Mamallapuram Tour (Round Trip) Places covered: Kancheepuram - Mamallapuram – Muttukadu Boating and V.G.P. Golden Beach. [ For Foreigner Entry Fee at both Museum extra ]

3. One Day Saturday and Sunday : 6.30 a.m.-9.00 p.m. Pondicherry Tour Places covered: Pondicherry - Sri Aurobindo Ashram – Museum - Beach – Auroville – Boating at Mudaliar Kuppam – Chennai.

4. One Day Monday to Friday: Time 6.10 a.m. and return on the same day Tirupathi Tour after Dharisan by 11.00 p.m. (Day Trip) Places to be Visited: Thirupathi – Thirumala - Thiruchanure

5. One Day Leaves Chennai every full moon day at 10.00 a.m. / 2.00 p.m. Thiruvannamalai and return on next day 6.00 a.m. Girivalam Tour

6. Three Days Leaves Chennai every Friday at 10.30 p.m. and returns on the Navagraga Tour following Monday 5.00 a.m. (Nine Planets Tour) Places covered: : (Angarha-Mars) Thiruvengadu, (-Mercury), Keezhperumpallam (Kethu), Thirunallar (Sani-Saturn), Alangudi (Guru-Jupitur), Thingalur (Chandran-Moon), Thirunageswaram (Raghu), Surianar Kovil (-Sun) and Kanchanur (Sukra-Venus).

7. Six Days Leaves Chennai on every Saturday at 7.00 a.m. and return on South India Tour the following Thursday 5.00 p.m.

Places Covered: Bangalore, Hosur*, Srirangapatna, Brindhavan Garden, Mysore*, Mudumalai Wild Life Sanctuary, Ooty*, Perur Amman Temple, , Coimbatore*, Hogenakkal*,Dream Thiruvannamalai. Dare Win www.jeywin.com TOURISM 505 42.9 CONDUCTED TOUR PACKAGES BY TAMIL NADU TOURISM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED 2008-09 (Contd.)

Name of the Tour Time & Places Covered 8. Eight Days Leaves Chennai every Wednesday at 7.00 a.m. and returns on East West Coast the following Wednesday by 6.00 a.m. Tour Places covered: Thiruvannamalai, Yercaud*, Marudamalai, Coimbatore*, Guruvayur, Kaladi, Cochin*, Alleppey, Thiruvanathapuram*, Kovalam, Suchindram, Kanyakumari*, Courtallam, Madurai*, Trichi*, Melmaruvathur.

9. Eight Days Leaves Chennai every Saturday at 7.00 a.m. and return on the Tamil Nadu Tour following Saturday 6.00 p.m.

Places covered: Pondicherry, Pitchavaram, Chidambaram, Vaitheeswaran Koil*, Nagore, Velankanni, Mannargudi, Thanjavur*, Rameswaram*, Kanyakumari*, Suchindram, Madurai*, Kodaikanal*, Trichi*.

10. Fourteen Days Leaves Chennai at 7.00 a.m. every Wednesday and returns on Sunny South Tour the 14 th day evening.

Places covered: Thiruthani, Thirupathi*, Thiruchanoor, Bangalore, Hosur*, Mysore*, Mudumalai Wild Life Sanctuary, Ooty*, Marudhamalai, Coimbatore*, Guruvayur, Cochin*, Kovalam, Trivandram*, Suchindram, Kanyakumari*, Tiruchendur, Rameswaram*, Thiruparamkundram, Madurai*, Palani, Trichy*, Thanjavur, Swamimalai, Poompuhar, Chidambaram*, Pondicherry, Mamallapuram*, Kancheepuram.

Optional Tours 11. One Day – All Pradosham days from : 9.30 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. Suruttapalli Tour Places covered: Kakalur (Sri Anjaneyar), Thiruvallur (Sri Veeraraghava Perumal), Suruttapalli (Sri Pallikondeswarar).

12. One Day – Time 7.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. ( Every Tuesday, Friday, Sunday & Sakthi Tour Full Moondays) (Deviar Darshan) Places covered: Mangadu (Kamatchi Amman), Thiruverkadu (Devi Karumariamman), Poonamallee (Devi Thaiyal Nayagi), Thirumullaivoil (Devi Vaisnavi Amman, Kodiudai Amman), Chempulivaram (Devi Chenkallamman), Panchati (Ananda Valliamman with three eye), Melur (Thiruvudal Amman), Thiruvoitriyur (Devi Vadivudai Amman).

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Name of the Tour Time & Places Covered 13. One Day Time 7.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. ( Every Saturday, Sunday & Thirumal Darshan Shravan Days) Tour (Nine Balaji Temples around Places covered: Koyambedu (Vaigundavasa Perumal) - Chennai) Thirumazhisai (Jagannatha Perumal) - Thiruninravur (Bakthavatchalaperumal) – Sriperumbudur (Adikesavaperumal) - Pazhaya Seevaram (Lakshmi Narashimhaswamy) – Thirumalai Vaiyavur (Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal) – Ponpatharkottam (Sathurpuja Ramar) - Mamallapuram (Sthala Sayana Perumal) - Thiruvidanthai (Adhivaragha Perumal, Nidhya Kalyana Perumal)

14. One Day St.Thomas St. Thomas Mount, Vandalur Zoo and Kishkintha Mount, Vandaloor Zoo and Kishkintha Tour

15. One Day Fun & On every Saturday, Sunday & Government Holidays from 9.30 Entertainment a.m. to 8.15 p.m. Tour Places covered: Mayajall, MGM, VGP 16. One Day – On every Sudnay from 6.30 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. Tiruthani – Kalahasti – Places covered: Tiruthani – Kalahasti – Nallathor – Mathur. Nallathor – Mathur Tour

17. One Day On every Saturday and Sunday from 7.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. Tennangur – Uthiramerur – Places covered: Thennangur (Pandurangan Raghumaye Maduran-thagam Temple), Uthiramerur (Sundara Varadharaja Perumal), Tour Maduranthagam (Earikatha Ramar Temple)

18. Three Days Leaves Chennai on every First and Third Friday at 7.00 p.m. and Nava Tirupathigal return by 8.00 p.m. on Monday (Thirunelveli) Tour Places covered: SirVaikundam, Thirupulliankudi, Eratai Thirupathi (Two temples), Thirukolloor, Thirunelveli* (Nellaiappar), Sri Varagunamangai, Thirukuzhanthai, Then Thiruperai, Alwar Thirunagari, Thiruchendur.

19. Three Days – Leaves Chennai on every Friday at 7.00 a.m. and return by 8.00 Panchabootha- p.m. on Sunday sthalangal Tour Places covered: Kalahasthi (Sri Kalahastiswaraswamy –Air), Kancheepuram* (Sri Ekambareshwar-Earth), Thiruvannamalai (Arunachaleswarar-Fire), Ramanashram, Trichy*, Thiruvanaikaval (Jambukeswarar-Water), Chidambaram (Sri Nadarajar-Ether) * Night Halt Places

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Name of the Tour Time & Places Covered 20. 4 Days – Arupadai Leaves Chennai on every Thursday at 7.00 a.m. and return by Veedu Tour (Lord 10.00 p.m. on Sunday. Muruga Tour) Places covered: Tiruthani, Swamimalai, Thanjavur *, Tiruchendur *, Madurai *, Pazhamudhir solai, Thiruparmkundram, Palani.

21. 4 Days – Chozha Leaves Chennai every First and Third Friday at 10.00 p.m. and Nattu returns the following Tuesday by 6.00 a.m. Tirupathigal Tour Places covered: , Thirunagari, Thirunangur, Thiruvellakulam (Annankovil), Thiruvihandur, Thirukkanapuram, Thirunagai, Nagapattinam *, Thirukkannamangai, Thirucherai, Thiruvinnagar, (Oppiliappan Kovil), Thirunaraiyur (Nachiar Kovil), Kumbakonam, Thirukkandiyur, Thanjavur, Thirukkarambanur (Uthamar Kovil), Tiruchi *, Thiruvellarai, Thirukkozhi (Uraiyur), Thiruvarangam (Sri Rangam).

22. 5 Days – Pandiya Leaves Chennai every Second and Fourth Friday at 9.00 p.m. Nattu and returns on the following Wednesday by 5.00 a.m. Tirupathigal Tour Places covered: Tiruchi, Thirumeyyam, Thirukottiyur, Thiruppullani, Madurai *, Koodalazakar Kovil (Madurai), Thiruthangal, Sreevillipputhur, Thirunelveli *, Nava Thirupathigal, Thirukkurugudi, Vanamamalai, Madurai *, Thirumohoor, Alagarkoil, Meenakshi Amman Koil, Srirangam.

23. 7 Days – Leaves Chennai every Sunday at 7.00 a.m. and returns on the Mookambika Tour following Saturday by 6.00 p.m.

Places covered: Bangalore, Hosur *, Sharvanabelegola, Belur, Haleibed, Hassan *, Sringeri, Mookambika (Kollur), Udippi *, Dharmastala, Subramaniya, Mysore *, Hoganekkal.

24. 7 Days – Andhra Leaves Chennai every Friday at 7.00 a.m. and returns the Tour following Thursday by 8.00 p.m.

Places covered: Narayanavanam, Konai falls, Sri Kalahasthi, Nellore *, Vijayawada *, Mangalagiri, Hyderabad *, Nagarjuna Sagar Dam*, Srisailam, Nandyal *.

25. 8 Days – Goa – Leaves Chennai every Saturday at 7.00 a.m. and returns on the Mantralayam following Saturday by 8.00 p.m. Tour Places covered: Ahobilam, Nandyal *, Mahanandhi, Srisailam *, Manthralayam *, Hampi-Hospet *, Goa **, Bangalore *.

* Night Halt Places

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Name of the Tour Time & Places Covered 26. 14 Days Mumbai – Leaves Chennai at 7.00 a.m. every First and Third Saturday and Ajantha – Ellora returns on the 14th day evening. Tour Places covered: Bangalore *, Hampi, Hospet *, Virupaksha Temple, Monolithic Narashimha, Elephant Stables, Queen’s Bath, Vittala Temple, Badami Caves, Badami *, Aihole, Pattadakkal, Golgumbaz (Bijapur), Sri Vital Temple, Pandaripuram *, Mahabaleeswar (Hill Station ) Lake, Jothilingam, Pune *, (Agakhan Palace), Mumbai *, Prince of Whales Museum, Kamala Nehru Park, Hanging Garden, Taraporewala Aquarium, Juhu Beach, Hare Rama Hare Krishna Temple, Marine Drive, Mumbai *, Gate Way of India, Elephanta Cave, Nasik Mukthitham, Shridi Sai Baba Temple Shridi *, Aurangabad *, Bibikamaqbara *, Grihadeswara Temple, Ellora Caves, Khuldabad, Ajantha Caves, Golconda Fort, Birla Mandhir, Hyderabad **, Charminar, Salarjung Museum Zoo, Nandyal *, Mahanandhi.

27. 14 Days – Puri Leaves Chennai at 8.00 a.m. every second and fourth Saturdays Gaya – Kasi – and returns on the 14th day evening. Allahabad Tour Places covered: Suruttapalli, Kalahasti, Nellore *, Mangalagiri, Undavalli cave, Holy Dip in Krishna River, kanaga Durga Temple, Vijayawada *, Annavaram, Simhachalam, Visakapatnam *, Khandagiri, Udayagiri, Bhubaneswar *, Ranchi *, Gaya, Bodhgaya *, Varanasi (Kasi *), Holy Dip in Ganga River Temple, Saranath, Banaras Hindu University, Anjanayer Temple, Maihar *, Nagpur *, Hyderabad **, Golkonda, Birla Mandir, Charminar, Salarjung Museum, Nandyal *, Mahanandhi.

28. 108 Amman Leaves Chennai Friday / Tuesday 6.00 a.m. and returns on the Temples following Tuesday / Saturday at 9.00 p.m.

29. One day Navagraga Leaves Chennai on every Saturday and Sunday at 6.30 a.m. and Tour (Temples returns. around Chennai)

* Night Halt Places

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SEASONAL SPECIAL TOURS

1. 3 days Ooty Tour

2. 3 days Kodaikanal Tour

3. 3 days Yercaud – Hogenakkal Tour

4. 3 days Bangalore – Mysore Tour

5. 3 days Munnar Tour

6. 3 days Courtallam Tour

LEAVE TRAVEL CONCESSION TOURS

for Tamil Nadu State Government / Undertaking Employees

1. 5 days - Chidambaram - Poompuhar - Nagoor - Thanjavur - Madurai – Trichy Tour

2. 5 days - Thanjavur Tharasuram - Rameswaram - Kanniyakumari – Madurai Tour

3. 5 days - Thanjavur - Madurai - Kodaikanal - Palani – Trichy Tour

4. 4 days – Hogenakkal - Ooty - Chidambaram - Pitchavaram – Pondicherry Tour.

SEASONAL SPECIAL TOURS – RAIL CUM ROAD TOUR

1. 4 days – Ooty Train Tour

2. 4 days – Kodaikanal Train Tour

RAIL CUM ROAD TOUR FROM OTHER STATES

1. 11 days – Mumbai Tour

2. 11 days – Delhi Tour

3. 11 days – Kolkata Tour

4. 11 days – Jaipur Tour

5. 12 days – Ahamedabad Tour

Source: Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. Chennai

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510 TOURISM 42.10 TAMIL NADU GROUP OF HOTELS, YOUTH HOSTELS AND RESORTS

Name of the Place Location 1. Chennai No.4, E.V.R. Road, Opposite to Central Railway Station, Chennai-600 003

2. Coimbatore 2, Dr.Nanjappa Road, Opposite to Central Bus Stand, Gandhipuram, Coimbatore-641 018.

3. Courtrallam 1. Opposite to Parasakthi Women's College, Courtrallam – 627 802.

2. Ramalayam, Courtrallam – 627 802.

4. Hogenakkal Via., Pennagaram, Hogenakkal-636 810. Dharmapuri District

5. Hosur Byepass Road, Hosur - 635 109.

6. Kancheepuram Kamatchiamman Sannathi Street, Opposite to Railway Station, Kanchipuram-631 502.

7. Kanniyakumari Light House Main Road, Near to Sea Shore, Kanniyakumari – 629 702.

8. Krishnagiri Chennai Salai, Krishnagiri – 635 001.

9. Kodaikkanal #47, Fern Hill Road, (Hotel & Youth Kodaikkanal-624 101. Hostel) 10. Madurai 1. West Veli Street, Madurai-625 001.

2. Alagar Koil Road, Madurai-625 002.

11. Mamallapuram Beach Resort Complex, Near to Petrol Bunk, Mamallapuram – 603 104.

12. Mudumalai Theppakkadu, Mudumalai – 625 002.

13. Palani West Giri Street, Opposite to Winch Station, Palani - 624 601.

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Name of the Place Location 14. Pitchavaram. Killai – Post Pitchavaram, Near Chidambaram, Pincode - 608 102

15. Rameswaram Near Agniteertham, Rameswaram - 623 526.

16. Salem Ramakrishna Mutt Road, Salem - 623 007.

17. Sathur N.H.7, P.B. No. 53, Kovilpatti High Road, Sathur, Virudhunagar.

18. Thanjavur Gandhiji Road, Near Railway Station, Thanjavur - 613 007.

19. Thiruchirappalli Mc Donalds Road, Contonement , Opposite to Central Bus Stand, Trichy - 620 001.

20. Tiruchendur T.B. Road, (Near Temple) Tiruchendur-628 215.

21. Tirunelveli Collectorate Complex, Kokkarakulam, Tirunelveli - 627 009.

22. Ulundurpet GST Road, Ulundurpet – 606 107.

23. Udhagamandalam 1. Charring Cross Road, Udhagamandalam - 643 001.

2. Youth Hostel, Botanical Garden Road, Udhagamandalam - 643 001.

24. Yercaud Near Lake, Yercaud-636 602.

RESTAURANTS

Name of the Place Location

1. Hotel Tamil Nadu Drive in Restaurant Fairlands, Chennai-600 009.

Aringar Anna Zoological Park, 2. Hotel Tamil Nadu Vandaloor.

3. Craft Bazaar I.N.A. Market, New Delhi.

Source: Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation Ltd., Chennai-2

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