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Tamil Nadu, the heart of the Dravidian
culture and custom, has for time immemorial, been a pioneer
of peace and knowledge, and the visual legacy of the society
of the state, is among the most pleasing spectacles in
India. Sharing boundaries with the states of Andhra Pradesh,
Karnataka, and Kerala, Tamil Nadu has an continuous coast
line, edging the Bay of Bengal
The land mass of the state can be divided into two
natural divisions,
(1) The Eastern coastal plain
(2) The hilly region along the North and the West
A stroll through the clouds afloat, collect a handful of
natural pleasure as a memoir, open the hands and they
dissolve into oblivion. This pleasurable dream is not
impossible on a hill station with the pleasant climate. With
their dreamy and rejuvenating atmospheres, Ooty on the
Nilgiri's and Kodaikanal on the Palani Hills in Tamil Nadu
are two favorite tourist spots.
Nilgiri (meaning 'blue mountain') hills at the concurrence
of the Eastern and Western Ghats are enveloped by the blue
haze of the clouds, making the name worthwhile.
Udhagamandalam (Ooty), Coonoor and Kotagiri hill stations
are on the Nilgiri's. Amongst these, Ooty is known as the
'Queen of hill stations'.
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OOTY |
Ootacamund,
the queen of the hill stations of South India,
is located in the Nilgiris at an altitude of 2240 meters. Ooty
is noted for its surprising scenic beauty and salubrious climate
amidst the "Nilgiris" or "Blue Mountains”.
Green Udhagamandalam better known as Ooty is the most accepted
hill station in the South. Udhagamandalam is the headquarters of
the Nilgiris district where the two ghats meet.
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KODAIKANAL |
This
attractive hill station in Tamil Nadu is known for its fine learning
institutions and the Solar material Observatory. The star-shaped
lake in the center of Kodaikanal is a popular tourist spot, with
boating and water sports organized on its waters.
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COONOOR |
The serene hill station of Coonoor lies in the arms of the Nilgiri
Hills. In fact Coonoor is located at an altitude of 1800 m.
Geographically speaking, Coonoor lies at the head of Hulikal ravine.
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KOTAGIRI |
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In the serene setting of the Nilgiri Hills and just an hour's drive
from Udhagamandalam, Kotagiri is a small resort set among the lush
tea estates. Retaining the essence of hill magic and charm, the
resort offers year round sylvan charm.
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| RAMESHWARAM |
Rameshwaram
is one of the revered holy shrines of Hindu religion. The Temple
is fanatical to Lord Shiva but is also valuable for Vishnu followers.
It is also a major seafood centers in the south.
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VELLIANGIRI HILLS |
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Of all the mountain shrines in Kongunadu, the Siva temple of
Velliangiri in the western boundary is considered to be the most
famous. Known as Rajathagiri, Velliangiri, Dakshin Kailash or
Bhoolok Kailash, this sacred spot, according to legend, is where
Siva performed his cosmic dance on the request of his consort
Umadevi.
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Ramanathapuram
The district headquarters and an earliest town, Ramanathapuram,
is worth visiting for its Ram Vilas Palace. This palace of the
Sethupati Rajas, houses oil portraits of the Rajas, of the past
centuries. Ceilings and walls are festooned with early eighteenth
century murals, depicting subjects such as business meetings with
the English, and battles with the Maratha Sarabhoji, as well as
scenes from epics.
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