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Tamil Nadu is bound by the Eastern Ghats in the north, the Nilgiri, the Anamalai Hills, and Palakkad on the west, Bay of Bengal in the east, Gulf of Mannar, Palk Strait in the south east and Indian Ocean in the south. It is one of the foremost states in the country in terms of overall development It is home to many natural resources, rare flora and fauna, cool hill stations, grand Hindu temples of Dravidian architecture, beach resorts, multi-religious pilgrimage sites and three UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Best time to visit:
October to February
Major cities of interest:
Chennai, Madurai, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Thanjavor, Kanyakumari, Ooty, Conoor, Coimbatore, Tiruchirapalli, Kodaikanal
Fairs & Festivals:
Pongal festival, Natyanjali dance festival, Kavadi festival, Jallikattu bull fight.
Throughout India: Holi, Dusshera, Diwali
Sightseeing:
Meenakshi temple, Marina beach, Mahabalipuram sculptures, Kanchipuram temple, Santhome cathedral, Covelong beach, Thanjavore palace
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