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			==References==
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			{{Tamil Nadu}}
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 ==See also==
 *[[Tamil Nadu]]
 *[[Tamil language]]
 *[[Culture of Tamil Nadu]]
 *[[Economy of Tamil Nadu]]

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	File:Jain Art & Carvings at Chitharal Hill Temple.JPG\| Jain art and carvings at the hilltop-temple at [[Chitharal]].		File:Jain Art & Carvings at Chitharal Hill Temple.JPG\| Jain art and carvings at the hilltop-temple at [[Chitharal]].
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			==See also==
			{{Wikivoyage\|Tamil Nadu}}
			{{Portal\|India\|Society}}
			*[[Tamil Nadu]]
			*[[Tamil language]]
			*[[Culture of Tamil Nadu]]
			*[[Economy of Tamil Nadu]]

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	For ex-situ conservation, about 22 acres (8.9 ha) of the Guindy National Park has been carved out into a park known as the Children's Park and play area at the northeast corner of the national park with a collection of animals and birds. The park attracts more than 700,000 visitors every year.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.forests.tn.nic.in/WildBiodiversity/np_gnp.html \|title=Archived copy \|access-date=2007-09-06 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120928004229/http://www.forests.tn.nic.in/WildBiodiversity/np_gnp.html \|archive-date=28 September 2012 \|df=dmy-all }}</ref>		For ex-situ conservation, about 22 acres (8.9 ha) of the Guindy National Park has been carved out into a park known as the Children's Park and play area at the northeast corner of the national park with a collection of animals and birds. The park attracts more than 700,000 visitors every year.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.forests.tn.nic.in/WildBiodiversity/np_gnp.html \|title=Archived copy \|access-date=2007-09-06 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120928004229/http://www.forests.tn.nic.in/WildBiodiversity/np_gnp.html \|archive-date=28 September 2012 \|df=dmy-all }}</ref>

			==Gallery==
			<gallery>
			File:Kanadukathan Chettinadu Palace entrance - chettinadu architecture.jpg\|Kanadukathan Chettinadu Palace entrance – chettinadu architecture (Karaikudi)
			File:Inside of a typical chettinadu house - chettinadu architecture.jpg\|Inside of a typical chettinadu house – chettinadu architecture(karaikudi)
			File:Rooftop of a typical chettinadu house - chettinadu architecture.jpg\|Rooftop of a typical chettinadu house – chettinadu architecture.
			File:Santhome Basilica.jpg\|[[San Thome Basilica]]
			File:Chettinad Palace, Chennai.jpg\|Palace in [[Chettinad]]
			File:Chennai Victory War Memorial.jpg\|[[Victory War Memorial]] in Chennai
			File:Valluvar Kottam terrace.jpg\|[[Valluvar Kottam]]
			File:GangaiKonda Cholapuram(Front View).JPG\|[[Gangaikonda Cholapuram]] (Front View)
			File:Temple de Mînâkshî01.jpg\|[[Meenakshi Amman Temple]] in Madurai
			File:Kolli Hills Waterfalls.JPG\|[[Kolli Hills]] Waterfalls
			File:Thiruvalluvar Statue at Night.JPG\|The 133 ft [[Thiruvalluvar]] Statue, Kanyakumari at night
			File:Vivekananda Rock Memorial at Sunrise.JPG\|[[Vivekananda Rock Memorial]], [[Kanyakumari]], at sunrise
			File:Hill-View from Vattakottai Fort.JPG\|View of the [[Western Ghats]] from [[Vattakottai Fort]]
			File:Vailankanni_Basilica1.jpg\|[[Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health]] in [[Velankanni]] (front view)
			File:Padmanabhapuram Palace.JPG\|[[Padmanabhapuram Palace]], near Thuckalay
			File:Mathur Hanging Trough Bridge.JPG\|[[Mathur Aqueduct]], near [[Thiruvattar]], is the longest [[Aqueduct (bridge)\|Aqueduct]] in South Asia
			File:Keeriparai - Forest Stream.JPG\|Jungle stream at Keeriparai
			File:Pilgrims Taking Holy Dip at Kanyakumari.JPG\|Pilgrims taking holy dip at [[Kanyakumari]], where the Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean, meet
			File:Thriparappu falls.JPG\|[[Thirparappu]] waterfalls
			File:De_lannoy_Tomb.JPG\|[[Captain De Lannoy]]'s Tomb at [[Udayagiri Fort]]
			File:Jain Art & Carvings at Chitharal Hill Temple.JPG\| Jain art and carvings at the hilltop-temple at [[Chitharal]].
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	=== Pichavaram Mangrove Forest ===		=== Pichavaram Mangrove Forest ===
	Pichavaram (MadBoon) has a well-developed mangrove forest. Pichavaram consists of a number of islands interspersing a vast expanse of water covered with green trees. The area is about 1100 hectare and is separated from the sea by a sand bar. The Pichavaram mangrove biotope, consisting of rare species like [[Avicennia]] and [[Rhizophora]] presents a special attraction, with its peculiar topography and environmental condition. It supports the existence of many rare varieties of economically important shell and finfishes.pichavaram mangrove forest is located between two prominent estuaries, the [[Vellar River (Northern Tamil Nadu)\|Vellar estuary]] in the north and [[Coleroon]] estuary in the south. The Vellar-Coleroon estuarine complex forms the [[Killai]] backwater and Pichavaram mangroves. The backwaters are interconnected by the Vellar and Coleroon river systems and offer abundant scope for water sports such as rowing, kayaking and canoeing. There are more than 400 water routes available for boating.		Pichavaram (MadBoon) has a well-developed mangrove forest. Pichavaram consists of a number of islands interspersing a vast expanse of water covered with green trees. The area is about 1100 hectare and is separated from the sea by a sand bar. The Pichavaram mangrove biotope, consisting of rare species like [[Avicennia]] and [[Rhizophora]] presents a special attraction, with its peculiar topography and environmental condition. It supports the existence of many rare varieties of economically important shell and finfishes.pichavaram mangrove forest is located between two prominent estuaries, the [[Vellar River (Northern Tamil Nadu)\|Vellar estuary]] in the north and [[Coleroon]] estuary in the south. The Vellar-Coleroon estuarine complex forms the [[Killai]] backwater and Pichavaram mangroves. The backwaters are interconnected by the Vellar and Coleroon river systems and offer abundant scope for water sports such as rowing, kayaking and canoeing. There are more than 400 water routes available for boating.

			==Wildlife sanctuaries and National parks==

			===Arignar Anna Zoological Park===

			[[Arignar Anna Zoological Park]] (abbreviated AAZP), also known as the Vandalur Zoo, is a zoological garden located in Vandalur, a suburb in the southwestern part of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, about 31 kilometres (19 mi) from the city centre and 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from Chennai Airport. It is India's largest zoo in terms of area covering 1,300 acres. Its previous location was set up in 1855 and was the first public zoo in India. It is affiliated with the Central Zoo Authority of India.[8] Spread over an area of 602 hectares (1,490 acres), including a 92.45-hectare (228.4-acre) rescue and rehabilitation centre, the park is the largest zoological garden in India. The zoo houses 2,553 species of flora and fauna across 1,265 acres (512 ha). As of 2012 the park houses around 1,500 wild species, including 46 endangered species, in its 160 enclosures.[9] As of 2010, there were about 47 species of mammals, 63 species of birds, 31 species of reptiles, 5 species of amphibians, 25 species of fishes, and 10 species of insects in the park.[10] The park, with an objective to be a repository of the state's fauna, is credited with being the second wildlife sanctuary in Tamil Nadu after [[Mudumalai National Park]].

			===Mudumalai National Park===

			[[File:Tiger Safari in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Tamil Nadu.JPG\|thumb\|Tiger Safari in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Tamil Nadu\|195x195px]]

			[[Mudumalai National Park\|Mudumalai]] which translates into "Ancient Hill Range" is situated at the base of the [[Nilgiri Hills]], is the home to several endangered and vulnerable species such as the [[Nilgiri Tahr]], [[Indian elephant]], [[Tiger]], [[Gaur]], [[Flying Squirrel]], [[Sambar (deer)\|Sambar]], [[Nilgiri langur]] and [[Indian Leopard]] to name a few. It shares its borders with [[Kerala]] and [[Karnataka]] and is separated from Karnataka's [[Bandipur National Park]] by the Moyar river.<ref name="ecoi">{{cite web \| url=http://www.ecoinfoindia.org/lldb_mudumalai_ws.php \| title=EIC \| access-date=27 October 2013 \| url-status=dead \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091224213607/http://www.ecoinfoindia.org/lldb_mudumalai_ws.php \| archive-date=24 December 2009 \| df=dmy-all }}</ref>

			The lowest point of the sanctuary is the picturesque Moyar Waterfalls. Its rich topography
			is as varied as the vegetation, which ranges from dense deciduous forests in the west to scrub jungles in the east interspersed with grasslands, swamps and bamboo brakes.

			=== Mukurthi National Park ===
			Mukurthi National Park [[Protected areas of India\|protected area]] located in the western corner of the [[Nilgiris (mountains)\|Nilgiris]] [[Plateau]] west of [[Ootacamund]] [[hill station]] in the northwest corner of [[Tamil Nadu]] state in the [[Western Ghats]] mountain range of [[South India]]. The park was created to protect its [[keystone species]], the [[Nilgiri tahr]]. The park is characterised by [[montane grasslands and shrublands]] interspersed with [[shola]]s in a high altitude area of high rainfall, near-freezing temperatures and high winds. It is home to an array of [[endangered]] wildlife, including [[royal Bengal tiger]] and [[Asian elephant]], but its main mammal attraction is the Nilgiri tahr. The park was previously known as Nilgiri Tahr National Park. The park is a part of [[Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve]], India's first [[International Biosphere Reserve]]. As part of the Western Ghats, it is a [[UNESCO]] [[World Heritage Site]] since 1 July 2012

			=== Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary ===
			This is a major Forest Tourist Attraction known as water-bird sanctuary, located not far from Chennai. Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary is a 30-hectare protected area located in the Kancheepuram District of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The sanctuary is about 75 kilometres from Chennai on National Highway 45, south of Chengalpattu. The best time to go is October–March, when cormorants, herons, ibis, storks, pelicans and other birds migrate here. Accommodation is available at the Forest Department Rest house.

			=== Anaimalai Tiger Reserve ===
			The steering committee of [[Project Tiger]] granted approval in principle to inclusion of Indira Gandhi WLS and NP under Project Tiger in 2005. IGWS was declared a Project Tiger sanctuary in 2008. Continuance of Project Tiger' in Anaimalai Tiger Reserve for FY 2010/11, at the cost of Rs. 23547,000, was approved by the [[National Tiger Conservation Authority]] on 31 August 2010. This tiger reserve, together with the several other contiguous protected forest and grassland habitats, is the core of the Parambikulum-Indira Gandhi tiger habitat landscape complex, with tiger occupancy area of about 3,253 km<sup>2.</sup>

			===Sathyamangalam Tiger reserve===
			This tiger reserve was formed as 42nd tiger reserve of the country and houses 55 tigers. This tiger reserve has the largest population of elephants in the state. This is the largest wildlife sanctuary of Tamil Nadu. The tiger reserve offers wild safari to visitors. The visitors can see many wild animals (depending upon the season), as well as the Moyar river and the green Talamalai plateau. It is located about 70 km from Coimbatore

			=== The Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park ===
			The Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park is a [[Protected areas of India\|protected area of India]] consisting of 21 small islands ([[islet]]s) and adjacent [[coral reef]]s in the [[Gulf of Mannar]] in the [[Indian Ocean]]. It lies 1 to 10 km away from the east coast of [[Tamil Nadu]], [[South India]] for 160 km between [[Thoothukudi]] and [[Dhanushkodi]]. It is the core area of the [[Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve#Conservation\|Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve]] which includes a 10 km buffer zone around the park, including the populated coastal area. The park has a high [[Biodiversity\|diversity]] of plants and animals in its [[Marine (ocean)\|marine]], [[Intertidal zone\|intertidal]] and near [[shore]] [[Habitat (ecology)\|habitats]]. Public access inside the Park is limited to glass bottom boat rides

			===Guindy National Park===
			[[File:Monkey at Guindy National Park.jpg\|thumb\|190 px\|Monkey at the Children's Park, [[Guindy National Park]]]]
			Originally a part of the private forest reserve surrounding the [[Raj Bhavan, Chennai\|Guindy Lodge]] in the suburbs of [[Chennai]], a portion of it was declared as the [[Guindy National Park]] in 1977 and is one of the very few national parks situated within a metropolis.

			The park is the home to the endangered [[Blackbuck]] and the [[Spotted deer]] and has over 130 varieties of birds including raptors such as the honey buzzard and the white-bellied sea eagle. Bird-watching is popular in winter, when migrant birds visit the region. Also located within the park is the [[Chennai Snake Park Trust\|Snake Park]] where one can see the [[King Cobra]], the [[Python (genus)\|Python]] among other reptiles.

			For ex-situ conservation, about 22 acres (8.9 ha) of the Guindy National Park has been carved out into a park known as the Children's Park and play area at the northeast corner of the national park with a collection of animals and birds. The park attracts more than 700,000 visitors every year.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.forests.tn.nic.in/WildBiodiversity/np_gnp.html \|title=Archived copy \|access-date=2007-09-06 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120928004229/http://www.forests.tn.nic.in/WildBiodiversity/np_gnp.html \|archive-date=28 September 2012 \|df=dmy-all }}</ref>

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	===Kanniyakumari===		===Kanniyakumari===
	Located at the southernmost tip of India, where the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal meet, lies the [[Kanniyakumari\|Kanyakumari Beach]], an important pilgrim center. Kanniyakumari is known for its spectacular sunrises and sunsets, especially on full moon days.{{original research inline\|date=December 2017}} The beach itself has multi-coloured sand. There are also other beaches in Kanyakumari like Chothavilai Beach, Circular Fort.		Located at the southernmost tip of India, where the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal meet, lies the [[Kanniyakumari\|Kanyakumari Beach]], an important pilgrim center. Kanniyakumari is known for its spectacular sunrises and sunsets, especially on full moon days.{{original research inline\|date=December 2017}} The beach itself has multi-coloured sand. There are also other beaches in Kanyakumari like Chothavilai Beach, Circular Fort.

			== Mangrove Forest ==

			=== Pichavaram Mangrove Forest ===
			Pichavaram (MadBoon) has a well-developed mangrove forest. Pichavaram consists of a number of islands interspersing a vast expanse of water covered with green trees. The area is about 1100 hectare and is separated from the sea by a sand bar. The Pichavaram mangrove biotope, consisting of rare species like [[Avicennia]] and [[Rhizophora]] presents a special attraction, with its peculiar topography and environmental condition. It supports the existence of many rare varieties of economically important shell and finfishes.pichavaram mangrove forest is located between two prominent estuaries, the [[Vellar River (Northern Tamil Nadu)\|Vellar estuary]] in the north and [[Coleroon]] estuary in the south. The Vellar-Coleroon estuarine complex forms the [[Killai]] backwater and Pichavaram mangroves. The backwaters are interconnected by the Vellar and Coleroon river systems and offer abundant scope for water sports such as rowing, kayaking and canoeing. There are more than 400 water routes available for boating.

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	===Tirparappu waterfalls===		===Tirparappu waterfalls===
	[[Tirparappu Waterfalls]] are located in [[Kanyakumari district]]. The [[Kodayar River]] makes its descent at Thiruparappu. The water fall at this place is about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi). from Pechiparai Dam. The river bed is rocky and about 300 feet (91 m) in length. The water falls from a height of nearly 50 feet (15 m) and the water flows for about seven months in a year. The whole bed above the falls is one rocky mass which extends 250 metres (820 ft) upstream where the Thirparappu weir has been constructed for supplying water to the paddy fields. On either side of the river, on the left bank of the river in between the waterfalls and the weir, there is a temple dedicated to Siva enclosed by strong fortification.		[[Tirparappu Waterfalls]] are located in [[Kanyakumari district]]. The [[Kodayar River]] makes its descent at Thiruparappu. The water fall at this place is about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi). from Pechiparai Dam. The river bed is rocky and about 300 feet (91 m) in length. The water falls from a height of nearly 50 feet (15 m) and the water flows for about seven months in a year. The whole bed above the falls is one rocky mass which extends 250 metres (820 ft) upstream where the Thirparappu weir has been constructed for supplying water to the paddy fields. On either side of the river, on the left bank of the river in between the waterfalls and the weir, there is a temple dedicated to Siva enclosed by strong fortification.

			==Beaches==

			===Marina Beach===

			[[File:Marina Beach (11422764973).jpg\|thumb\|200 px\|Marina Beach]]
			[[Marina Beach]] one of the world's longest and largest urban beaches, is located on the eastern side of Chennai, adjoining the Bay of Bengal. Watching the sun set and rise from the beach is an enthralling experience. Second largest beach in the world.
			With its natural sandy and spacious promenade and gardens, the beach is an attraction for tourists visiting Chennai. The Marina, however, is large enough to accommodate all visitors as well as the hawkers and is often the venue for important state functions.

			===Elliot Beach===
			This beach is located in Besant Nagar. Formerly a popular bathing beach, today, it is the favourite rendezvous of the younger generation. Good roads, pavements, illuminated sands, makes a visit to this beach a real pleasure.

			===Mahabalipuram===

			[[Mamallapuram]], 58 km south of Chennai, has a beach spanning a distance of over 20 km. Once the site of the erstwhile Pallava Kingdom's seaport, the place today abounds with stone carvings, caves, rock-cut temples also attract tourists. A crocodile farm, snake venom extracting centre, schools of art and sculpture and a wide choice of resorts along the beach draw holiday-seekers all round the year.

			=== Kushi/Ariyamaan Beach ===
			Ariyaman Beach is situated on the side of the Palk Bay in the Ramanathapuram District. The Ariyaman Beach also features children's park, watch tower and water-based attractions like wind surfing and water scooters. Tourists can also visit the aquarium and museum near the beach. This clean beach features large casuarina trees that provide shade for rest or picnic. The beach is located at a distance of 27 km from the city and measures around 150 metres in width. It extends to a stretch of 2 km and offer boating facility and much more to tourists.

			===Poompuhar Beach===
			[[File:Puhar-Beach.jpg\|thumb\|200 px\|The environs of the [[Puhar, Nagapattinam\|Poompuhar beach]]]]
			Once a legendary port city with trade links to ancient Greece and Rome, today [[Poompuhar]] is a small coastal town with a superb shoreline that attracts a number of tourists for its vistas during sunrise.

			===Kanniyakumari===
			Located at the southernmost tip of India, where the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal meet, lies the [[Kanniyakumari\|Kanyakumari Beach]], an important pilgrim center. Kanniyakumari is known for its spectacular sunrises and sunsets, especially on full moon days.{{original research inline\|date=December 2017}} The beach itself has multi-coloured sand. There are also other beaches in Kanyakumari like Chothavilai Beach, Circular Fort.

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	* Sri sathya sai baba temple of 20 km from coonoor located at Mel-hosahatty village.		* Sri sathya sai baba temple of 20 km from coonoor located at Mel-hosahatty village.
	* sri Shiridi sai baba temple of 8 km from coonoor located at yedappalli village.		* sri Shiridi sai baba temple of 8 km from coonoor located at yedappalli village.

			==Waterfalls==

			===Courtallam===

			[[File:Courtallam Main Falls.JPG\|thumb\|200 px\| [[Courtallam\|Courtallam Falls]], popularly referred to as the Spa of South India]]
			[[Courtallam]], the 'Spa of the south', is situated at an elevation of about 167m on the Western Ghats in Tirunelveli District. It is an excellent health resort and is visited by young and old alike, because of the herbal medicinal properties the water is believed to contain. The town is noted for its salubrious climate and natural scenery.

			===Hogenakkal falls===
			[[File:Hogenakkal Falls Close.jpg\|200 px\|thumb\|[[Hogenakkal Falls]] often referred as [[Niagara Falls]] of Asia]]
			[[Hogenakkal waterfalls]] located close to the border of the adjacent state of [[Karnataka]] in the district of Dharmapuri. It is a picnic spot with its waters supposed to be having curative powers.{{citation needed\|date=December 2017}} Hogenakkal is set in thick, green woods and is considered both a sacred bathing place and a spa-like health resort. Here the water spreads for miles around. The area is surrounded by hills and offers lovely panoramic view. People can take bath in the Kaveri river, before and beyond the falls. [[Tamil Nadu Forest Department]] recently launched [[Hogenakkal Eco Tourism]]<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.hogenakkalecotourism.com/\|title=Hogenakkal Eco Tourism Online Room Booking - Tamilnadu Forest Dept\|website=www.hogenakkalecotourism.com\|language=en-US\|access-date=2018-06-18}}</ref> website to offer ecotourism activities, accommodation, and trekking near Hogenakkal.

			=== Agaya Gangai falls ===
			Agaya Gangai waterfalls are located in [[Kolli Hills]] of the [[Eastern Ghats]]. Panchanathi, a jungle stream, cascades down as the ''Agaya Gangai'' (En:Ganges of Sky), near the Arapaleeswarar temple atop the Kolli Hills in [[Namakkal district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]. It is a 300 feet (91 m) waterfall of the river Aiyaru situated close to Arapaleeswarar temple. It is located in a valley that is surrounded by mountains on all sides. The caves of [[Korakkar\|Korakka Siddhar]] and [[Kalangi Nathar\|Kalaanginatha Siddhar]] are situated near the Agaya Gangai waterfalls inside the forest area

			===Catherine falls===

			[[File:Catherine Falls.jpg\|200 px\|thumb\|A view from the Dolphin's Nose of the [[Catherine Falls]] near Coonor]]
			[[Catherine Falls]] is a double-cascaded waterfall located in [[Kotagiri]] (near Coonor), The Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu and it is also a major tourist spot in Kotagiri. It is on the Mettupalayam road branching off at Aravenu. The upper fall drops to the floor, and is the second highest in the Nilgiri mountains. It can clearly been seen from the top of Dolphin's Nose if seeing the entire waterfall as one total impression is what you are looking for.

			===Kiliyur falls===
			Kiliyur Falls is a waterfall in the Shervaroyan hill range in the Eastern Ghats and is a popular tourist attraction in [[Yercaud]]. The waters overflowing the Yercaud Lake fall 300 ft (91 m) into the Kiliyur Valley.

			===Suruli falls===
			The [[Suruli Falls]] is a two-stage cascading waterfall from the [[Meghamalai]] mountain range.
			This falls is mentioned in the ancient Tamil epic, [[Silappathikaram]]. Near Suruli Falls are 18 caves which represent Indian rock-cut architecture of the 18th century. The Tamil Nadu Tourism Department celebrates summer festival at Suruli falls every year. Near to it another falls is also there, which is produced from the Princess of hills [[Kodaikanal]]. And the falls is named as [[Kumbakkarai Falls\|Kumbakkarai]], nearest to Periyakulam. It is exactly 45 km away from Suruli falls.<ref>[http://www.famous-india.com/falls/suruli.html Suruli Falls, Adventure Activities on Suruli Falls, Suruli Falls in Tamil Nadu : Famous India]. Famous India..</ref>

			===Tirparappu waterfalls===
			[[Tirparappu Waterfalls]] are located in [[Kanyakumari district]]. The [[Kodayar River]] makes its descent at Thiruparappu. The water fall at this place is about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi). from Pechiparai Dam. The river bed is rocky and about 300 feet (91 m) in length. The water falls from a height of nearly 50 feet (15 m) and the water flows for about seven months in a year. The whole bed above the falls is one rocky mass which extends 250 metres (820 ft) upstream where the Thirparappu weir has been constructed for supplying water to the paddy fields. On either side of the river, on the left bank of the river in between the waterfalls and the weir, there is a temple dedicated to Siva enclosed by strong fortification.

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 === Meghamalai ===
 Meghamalai, popularly called High Wavy Mountains, is a cool and misty mountain range situated in the [[Western Ghats]] in [[Theni district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]. It is dotted with [[cardamom]] plantations and [[tea]] estates. The place is situated at an elevation of 1,500 m above sea level and it is rich in flora and fauna. This area, now mostly planted with tea, includes Cloudlands, Highwavys and Manalaar estates, the access to which is now largely restricted. It still includes large untouched remnants of evergreen forest.
 ===Kolli Hills===

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	For ex-situ conservation, about 22 acres (8.9 ha) of the Guindy National Park has been carved out into a park known as the Children's Park and play area at the northeast corner of the national park with a collection of animals and birds. The park attracts more than 700,000 visitors every year.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.forests.tn.nic.in/WildBiodiversity/np_gnp.html \|title=Archived copy \|access-date=2007-09-06 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120928004229/http://www.forests.tn.nic.in/WildBiodiversity/np_gnp.html \|archive-date=28 September 2012 \|df=dmy-all }}</ref>		For ex-situ conservation, about 22 acres (8.9 ha) of the Guindy National Park has been carved out into a park known as the Children's Park and play area at the northeast corner of the national park with a collection of animals and birds. The park attracts more than 700,000 visitors every year.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.forests.tn.nic.in/WildBiodiversity/np_gnp.html \|title=Archived copy \|access-date=2007-09-06 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120928004229/http://www.forests.tn.nic.in/WildBiodiversity/np_gnp.html \|archive-date=28 September 2012 \|df=dmy-all }}</ref>

			==Gallery==
			<gallery>
			File:Kanadukathan Chettinadu Palace entrance - chettinadu architecture.jpg\|Kanadukathan Chettinadu Palace entrance – chettinadu architecture (Karaikudi)
			File:Inside of a typical chettinadu house - chettinadu architecture.jpg\|Inside of a typical chettinadu house – chettinadu architecture(karaikudi)
			File:Rooftop of a typical chettinadu house - chettinadu architecture.jpg\|Rooftop of a typical chettinadu house – chettinadu architecture.
			File:Santhome Basilica.jpg\|[[San Thome Basilica]]
			File:Chettinad Palace, Chennai.jpg\|Palace in [[Chettinad]]
			File:Chennai Victory War Memorial.jpg\|[[Victory War Memorial]] in Chennai
			File:Valluvar Kottam terrace.jpg\|[[Valluvar Kottam]]
			File:GangaiKonda Cholapuram(Front View).JPG\|[[Gangaikonda Cholapuram]] (Front View)
			File:Temple de Mînâkshî01.jpg\|[[Meenakshi Amman Temple]] in Madurai
			File:Kolli Hills Waterfalls.JPG\|[[Kolli Hills]] Waterfalls
			File:Thiruvalluvar Statue at Night.JPG\|The 133 ft [[Thiruvalluvar]] Statue, Kanyakumari at night
			File:Vivekananda Rock Memorial at Sunrise.JPG\|[[Vivekananda Rock Memorial]], [[Kanyakumari]], at sunrise
			File:Hill-View from Vattakottai Fort.JPG\|View of the [[Western Ghats]] from [[Vattakottai Fort]]
			File:Vailankanni_Basilica1.jpg\|[[Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health]] in [[Velankanni]] (front view)
			File:Padmanabhapuram Palace.JPG\|[[Padmanabhapuram Palace]], near Thuckalay
			File:Mathur Hanging Trough Bridge.JPG\|[[Mathur Aqueduct]], near [[Thiruvattar]], is the longest [[Aqueduct (bridge)\|Aqueduct]] in South Asia
			File:Keeriparai - Forest Stream.JPG\|Jungle stream at Keeriparai
			File:Pilgrims Taking Holy Dip at Kanyakumari.JPG\|Pilgrims taking holy dip at [[Kanyakumari]], where the Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean, meet
			File:Thriparappu falls.JPG\|[[Thirparappu]] waterfalls
			File:De_lannoy_Tomb.JPG\|[[Captain De Lannoy]]'s Tomb at [[Udayagiri Fort]]
			File:Jain Art & Carvings at Chitharal Hill Temple.JPG\| Jain art and carvings at the hilltop-temple at [[Chitharal]].
			</gallery>