Tamil Nadu Trips & Tours

If you ever hear a local referring to the “south”, it’s probably Tamil Nadu they’re talking about. Ask a Brit? They almost certainly won’t have heard of it. For centuries, the south-eastern state was protected by the might of India’s formidable dynasties, largely escaping the influences of the north. The result is one of the world’s last surviving classical civilisations (a fact that the Tamils are undeniably proud of), a distinct culture, and some of the most exquisite temples in Asia. 8 out of the 10 largest Hindu temples in the world are found here and the sculpted stonework and dancing gods are stupendous. Leave the temples behind for a meander down the eastern coastline with its golden beaches and sweeping views of the Bay of Bengal, or head west to the verdant hills of tea and coffee plantations, where cycling, trekking and deep, soulful breaths are the name of the game.