While Ooty and Kodaikanal have been done to death, a few other places in Tamil Nadu offer a completely fresh experience. Hop on for a brief ride
Kumbakonam –Thanjavur
Situated in the Cauvery delta, the Chola country is known for its grand temples and their marvellous architecture. The big temple built by Rajaraja Chola exactly a thousand years ago is undoubtedly a major tourist attraction. A Unesco World Heritage site, its millennium year is being celebrated in 2010. Rajaraja's son Rajendra tried to emulate his father by building another massive temple at Kangaikonda Chozhapuram, which is also a structural marvel. Apart from these, the Cauvery delta is filled with numerous temples and their very interesting mystic sthalapuranas. The nine temples in nine places around this area, each devoted to one of the nine major celestial bodies in Hindu astronomy (planets and stars like Saturn, Sun, etc), deserve special mention. Pilgrims, driven by many astrologers, visit these temples. This cluster of temples can be visited in a single day.
At Top Slip, as the name suggests, logs felled on the hills during the British period were rolled down. Situated on the Annamalai moutains inside the Indira Gandhi National Park, it is a pollution-free abode with dense bamboo and teak forests around. This small place is home to a large number of elephants and is a paradise for bird watchers. Numerous rare species of animals can be spotted here, including the lion-tailed macaque. The Indian brown mongoose can also be seen here. An elephant safari at Top Slip is an unforgettable experience. Simple accommodation is available inside the park; one can alternatively stay in nearby Pollachi.
Kumbakonam –Thanjavur
Situated in the Cauvery delta, the Chola country is known for its grand temples and their marvellous architecture. The big temple built by Rajaraja Chola exactly a thousand years ago is undoubtedly a major tourist attraction. A Unesco World Heritage site, its millennium year is being celebrated in 2010. Rajaraja's son Rajendra tried to emulate his father by building another massive temple at Kangaikonda Chozhapuram, which is also a structural marvel. Apart from these, the Cauvery delta is filled with numerous temples and their very interesting mystic sthalapuranas. The nine temples in nine places around this area, each devoted to one of the nine major celestial bodies in Hindu astronomy (planets and stars like Saturn, Sun, etc), deserve special mention. Pilgrims, driven by many astrologers, visit these temples. This cluster of temples can be visited in a single day.
At Top Slip, as the name suggests, logs felled on the hills during the British period were rolled down. Situated on the Annamalai moutains inside the Indira Gandhi National Park, it is a pollution-free abode with dense bamboo and teak forests around. This small place is home to a large number of elephants and is a paradise for bird watchers. Numerous rare species of animals can be spotted here, including the lion-tailed macaque. The Indian brown mongoose can also be seen here. An elephant safari at Top Slip is an unforgettable experience. Simple accommodation is available inside the park; one can alternatively stay in nearby Pollachi.
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