Tamil Nadu Tour Package

About Tamil Nadu

The Tamil Nadu tour package facilities are an ideal combination of heritage, spirituality, hill stations, beaches, wildlife, and rich culture. Among the leading tourism areas in Tamil Nadu covered by our Tamil Nadu tour packages in India include Chennai, Madurai, Rameswaram, Kanyakumari, Coimbatore, Ooty, Kodaikanal, Thanjavur, Mahabalipuram, and Trichy. You can have a brief spiritual weekend away or a long cultural holiday all the same way we have itineraries of 3-day weekend getaways, or 12-15-day in-depth itinerary.

The Tamil Nadu holiday packages in India are suitable for family members, honeymoon, senior citizens, individual travelers, and group tours. We also provide the Tamil Nadu honeymoon packages in India which are carefully designed honeymoon packages with romantic hill stays and beach side resorts.

A Tamil Nadu trip package in India costs around ₹15,000 per person on low-end tours, and may be as high as ₹1,50,000 and above on top-end luxury Tamil Nadu vacation packages in India. The hotel accommodation, daily breakfast, sightseeing, personal transport, professional guides, and optional flights are all in most packages. Tamil Nadu Tour Package, Customized Tamil Nadu Tour Package, Tamil Nadu tour packages, Tamil Nadu tour package from Kerala, and Tamil Nadu tour package, Delhi are also offered as a means of hassle-free travel.

About Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu is the state of India which is one of the most culturally rich and historical states. Tamil Nadu has a rich history of old temples, classical dance, scenic hill stations, relaxing beaches, and tasty cuisine, a vacant experience in travel with both religious and refreshing effect. The state harbors the presence of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Dravidian architecture, and centuries old traditions, which are still living to date.

We provide 50 plus Tamil Nadu travel packages in India choices, including affordable sightseeing trips and luxury holidays. We offer hotel reservation, sightseeing, transfer via personal cab, tour guides, darshans of temples and tailor-made itineraries.

The best things to do are to observe the sunrise at Kanyakumari, sightseeing using boats in Ooty, visiting temples in Madurai, learning more about the Chola architecture in Thanjavur, having fun on the Marina Beach, and trying local dishes of Chettinad. Tamil Nadu tour packages in India become simple and easy to access with flights available in the major Indian cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kochi, Trivandrum, and Chennai among others.

Which Kind of Tour is the Right One?

1. City Tours - Perfect fits the first-time visitors, and it will include Chennai, Madurai, and Coimbatore with their major sites and the experience in the country.

2. Culture & Heritage Tours - Ideal touring choice among people who love history and interested in temples, UNESCO sites and old buildings.

3. Special Season Tours Special tours based on festivals, monsoons or hill-station summers.

4. Family Tours - Tours that are comfortable, sightseeing that is relaxing and accommodation that is safe and kid friendly.

5. Adventure tours - These involve trekking, wild life safari, waterfalls, and hill adventure.

6. Luxury Tours Premium hotels, heritage resorts, personal transfers, and unique experiences.

Quick Facts About Tamil Nadu

• Capital City: Chennai

• Currencies: Indian Rupee (INR)

• Language Spoken: Tamil, English.

• Time Zone: IST (UTC +5:30)

• Optimal Time of the Year: October- March.

Weather:

• Summer: Hot and humid (Mar–Jun)

• Monsoon: Light rains (Jul-Sep)

• Winter: Pleasant (Oct–Feb)

Popular Food: Dosa, Idli, Chettinad food.

Top Attractions: Another important region in the state of Tamil Nadu is known as Chennai, Madurai, Ooty, Kodaikanal, Rameswaram, Kanyakumari, Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur.

Things to Do: Visiting temples, sightseeing on hill stations, beach strolls, wildlife safari, boating, cultural performances, food touring, photography.

Food to Try: Masala Dosa, Pongal, Chettinad Chicken, Filter Coffee, Sambar, Rasam, Appam.

What to Buy: Saree, bronze figures, handicraft, temple ornaments, spices, leatherwork.

Interesting facts about Tamil Nadu

1. Oldest Living Language - Tamil is among the oldest examples of the world classical languages that are being spoken today.

2. Temple Architecture Marvel - Tamil Nadu contains the tallest tower (gopurams) of the temples in the world.

3. Dance Capital of India - Bharatanatyam Dance was founded here and is very common.

4. Longest Beach in India Marina Beach in Chennai is 13km long.

5. British Hill Stations Built as Summer Retreats Ooty and Kodaikanal were the resorts constructed as summer resorts.

6. Temple Town State - There are over 30,000 temples distributed in Tamil Nadu.

7. Filter Coffee Culture - Tamil Nadu spread the South Indian filter coffee all over the world.

8. Sunrise & Sunset Point Kanyakumari will allow viewing both over the ocean.

What Makes Tamil Nadu Popular Now?

1. Beautiful Weather - Sightseeing is made comfortable in beautiful winters.

2. New Tourism Projects - Better roads, heritage circuits and eco-tourism attractions.

3. Affordable Packages Competitive pricing of Tamil Nadu holiday packages in India.

4. Food Tourism Boom - The interest in authentic South Indian cuisine is growing.

5. Easy Travel - Good rail, road and air transport within the state.

Best Places to Visit in Tamil Nadu

1. Chennai Capital city that has beaches, temples and colonial buildings.

• Well known Marina Beach and cultural heritage.

• Best time: Nov-Feb| Location: East Coast.

• The best attractions: Marina Beach, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Fort St. George and Elliot Beach.

• Special: Tamil Nadu cultural centre.

2. Madurai - An ancient temple city that is rich in spirituality.

• Well known as Meenakshi Temple and street food.

• Best time: Oct-Mar | Location: South Tamil Nadu

• Best attractions: Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, Gandhi Museum.

• Special: The city is one of the oldest in the world.

3. Ooty- Queen of south Indian hill stations.

• Tea gardens and cool climate.

• Best time: Apr-Jun | Nilgiri Hills.

• Best attractions: Ooty Lake, Botanical garden, Doddabetta peak.

• Special: Scenic toy train rides.

4. Kodaikanal - Hill station that is romantic and couples oriented.

• Famous for lakes and hazy valleys.

• Best season: Apr-Jul | Western Ghats.

• Best places to visit: Coaker Walk, Kodai Lake, Pillar Rocks.

• Special: Tamil Nadu honeymoon packages are popular in India.

5. Rameswaram - big Hindu shrine.

• Ramanathaswamy Temple.

• Best time: Oct-Mar | Location: Pamban Island.

• Sightseeing: Temple corridors, Agni Theertham, Pamban Bridge.

• Special: One of the Char Dhams

6. Kanyakumari -Southmost tip of India.

• Well-known sunrise and sunsets.

• Best time: Oct-Feb|Location: Southern coast.

• Best sightseeing: Vivekananda Rock, Thiruvalluvar Statue, Sunset Point.

• Special: Exclusive Ocean convergence.

Do Indians Need a Visa for Tamil Nadu?

No, Indians do not require a visa to visit Tamil Nadu since it is a state in India. The travelers are simply required to carry a valid government issued ID like Aadhaar card, voter ID or passport. In case of foreign tourists, an Indian tourist visa is necessary which normally lasts 30 days to one year. The visa processing normally requires 3-7 working days, and the visa may be applied online by using the e-visa portal of India.

How to Get to Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu is also well connected through air, road and rail. The large airports are Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy and Coimbatore. It flies Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kochi, Trivandrum and Tamil Nadu tour packages, based in Kerala and North India are readily reachable. The total distance between Delhi and the flight takes about 2.5-3 hours. IndiGo, Air India, Vistara, SpiceJet and Akasa Air are airlines that have regular flights.

Must-Visit Places in Tamil Nadu

1. Meenakshi Amman Temple

• A majestic Dravidian temple with vibrant gopurams and spiritual power.

• Location: Madurai | Timings: 5 AM -12 pm, 4 pm -10 pm.

• Activities: Darshan, architecture sightseeing, evening aarti.

• Why visit: Classic representation of Tamil Nadu religion.

2. Marina Beach

• Scenic views of urban beaches in India.

• Location: Chennai| |Timings: Open throughout the day.

• Activities: Walking, in the street, sunrise, street food.

• Why visit: Coastal leisure life.

3. Brihadeeswarar Temple

• The Chola dynasty UNESCO Heritage Site.

• Location: Thanjavur | Times: 6 AM -12 PM.

• Activities: Temple tour, discovery of history.

• Why visit: Architectural masterwork.

4. Ooty Lake

• Hilly boating resort.

• Location: Ooty | Timings: 9 AM – 6 PM

• Activities: Boating, photography

• Why visit: Scenic beauty

5. Ramanathaswamy Temple

• Among the sacred Hindu temples.

• Location: Rameswaram | Timings: 4 AM -9 PM.

• Activities: Darshan, Ritual baths.

• Why visit: spiritual significance.

6. Vivekananda Rock Memorial

• Island monument to Swami Vivekananda.

• Location: Kanyakumari | Timings: 8 AM 4 PM.

• Things to do: Ferry, meditation.

• Why visit: Quiet surroundings.

7. Mahabalipuram Shore Temple

• Rock-cut temple complex of antiquity.

• Location: Chennai nearby area | Timings: 6 AM to 6 PM.

• Activities: Sightseeing, photography.

• Why visit: UNESCO heritage

8. Kodaikanal Lake

• Lake in the form of a star in hill station.

• Location: Kodaikanal | Timings: 6 AM -6 PM.

• Activities: Cycling, boating

• Why visit: Romantic vibe

9. Mudumalai National Park

• Biodiversity wildlife reserve.

• Location: Nilgiris | Timings: 7 AM -6 PM.

• Activities: Safari, bird watching.

• Why go: Nature and wildlife.

Best activities in Tamil Nadu

1. Temple Trail Tours - Visit ancient temples of Madurai, Trichy and Thanjavur.

2. Hill Station Getaways - Rest in ooty and Kodaikanal where weather is cool and nature is seen.

3. Beach Walks - Have serene evenings in Marina and Kanyakumari beaches.

4. Wildlife Safaris - Elephants and deer in Mudumalai and Anamalai.

5. Cultural Performances - Chennai Watch Bharatanatyam dance performances.

6. Food Walks - Eat South Indian food and street food.

7. Boating Experiences - Boat in Ooty and Lake Kodaikanal.

8. Photography Tours - Take over temples, hills, and seashores.

9. Shopping Tours  -Purchase local markets (silk sarees and handicrafts).

What’s New in Tamil Nadu

1. Kalaignar Memorial Museum

2. New cultural museum at Chennai.

3. Glass Skywalk, Kanyakumari

4. New attraction that will provide ocean views at the top.

5. Eco Tourism Trails

6. Western Ghats new trekking trails.

7. Temple Renovation Projects

8. Better amenities to key pilgrimage destinations.

9. Heritage Walks

10. Heritage city tours in such cities as Madurai.

Adventure Activities in Tamil Nadu.

1. Trekking

• Western Ghats and Nilgiri Hills | Best time: Oct -Feb.

• Wildlife Safari

• Mudumalai | Best time: Nov–May

2. Rock Climbing

• Yercaud | Best time: Oct–Mar

3. Paragliding

• Yelagiri | Best time: Jan–May

4. Waterfall Rappelling

• Courtallam | Best time: Jul–Sep

5. Camping

• Kodaikanal | Best time: Oct–Feb

6. Cycling Tours

• Ooty | Best time: Mar–Jun

Top Restaurants in Tamil Nadu

Restaurants

1. Murugan Idli Shop- Chennai- Famous idli soft.

2. Junior Kuppanna -Coimbatore -Chettinad cuisine.

3. Sree Sabarees -Chennai -Vegetarian foods.

4. Hotel Temple City -Madurai-Local specialties.

5. Cafe Cariappa -Ooty -Continental and Indian.

Street Food

1. Kothu Parotta: Chopped parotta with spices.

2. Filter Coffee- Strong and aromatic.

3. Sundal – Spiced chickpeas

4. Jigarthanda Madurai special drink.

5. Banana Buns – Sweet snack

Shopping in Tamil Nadu

Shopping Areas

1. T. Nagar Nookan Chennai Chennai Silk sarees, gold.

2. Pondy Bazaar- Chennai- Clothes, accessories.

3. Madurai Markets Madurai, Handicrafts, jewelry.

4. Ooty Tibetan Market - Ooty - Woolens.

5. Kanchipuram – Sarees

6. Coimbatore Markets -Textiles.

Shopping Tips

• Cash and UPI widely accepted

• In the street markets, bargaining is prevalent.

• Shops open 10 AM – 9 PM

• Purchase silk with brand names.

• Stay away from peak crowds during the weekends.

What is the Cost of a Tamil Nadu Trip?

• Budget: 15,000 -30,000 (hotels, sightseeing, transport)

• Mid: 35000-70000 (nicer hotels, own cab)

• Luxury: 100000 and above (heritage hotels, high-end traveling)

Cost Breakdown:

• Flights: ₹4,000 – ₹15,000

• Hotels: ₹1,500 – ₹8,000/night

• Food: ₹500 – ₹1,200/day

• Transport: ₹800 – ₹2,000/day

• Activities: ₹500 – ₹3,000/day

Money Saving Tips: Off-season travel, early booking, combo tours, local transport, local food. 

Top 10 Travel mistakes to avoid in Tamil Nadu

1. Violation of dress code in temples -Dress modestly.

2. Coming in the season of high summer- Select winter.

3. Overbooking itinerary - Buffer days.

4. Failure to pre-book darshan Book online.

5. Omission of hill stations - Include: Ooty/Kodaikanal.

6. Plan travel time Underestimating distances

7. Forget about local food - Eat local food.

8. Not carrying cash- Convenient in small towns.

9. Exploring on your own accord -Hire local guides.

10. Missing sunrise at Kanyakumari - Plan early.