Top Reasons to Go to Tamil Nadu

Outstanding Temples—the Meenakshi, the Brihadiswara, and Rock Fort: Tamil Nadu has some of the most magnificent and awe-inspiring temples in all of India.

Getting Away From It All: Without the tourist crowds of hotspots like Kerala and the Golden Triangle, Tamil Nadu remains a place where it's easy to be surrounded by locals instead.

Sumptuous Silks: Kanchipuram, Chennai, and other locations are central to India's silk and sari industry. Take along your bargaining skills if you want to bring some of these elegant handicrafts back home.

Strolling the Streets of Pondicherry: This former French colony town retains a distinct Gallic charm.

South Indian Delicacies: Filter coffee, dosas, idlys, and spicy Chettinad dishes are all wonderful ways to take in the culture of the South.