Southern Coast is in Tamil Nadu, in Southern India, consisting of the districts of Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, and Thanjavur.
Cities
Map of Tamil Nadu South Coast
- 1 Athiyur — small town with several temples and historical places
- 2 Avudaiyarkoil (Tirupperunturai) — famous for its ornate temple Shiva Avudaiyarkoil, it has many sculptures and inscriptions
- 3 Kumbakonam — a city famous for its temples (there are hundreds of them)
- 4 Papanasam — town with many religious sites such as Temples, Churches and Mosques
- 5 Rameswaram — a fine town temple and miles of empty beach a short auto ride away
- 6 Thanjavur — fine old architecture and exquisite handicrafts
- 7 Thirukkarugavur — site of a beautiful and well maintained Garbharakshambigai temple
- 8 Thiruvayaru — a town with several temples and the home of the great Indian composer Thyagaraja and site of the annual Thyagaraja Aradhana
- 9 Thirumayam
— not so famous archaeological wonder. 7th century vishnu temple More Details
- 10 Vembattur (Vembathur) — a small village
Other destinations
- 1 Guindy National Park (Guindy's Lodge), Tamil Nadu
- 2 Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park
- 3 Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park
Deer at Mudamalai
- 4 Mudumalai National Park
- 5 Mukurthi National Park
- 6 Palani Hills National Park
- 7 Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve —
- 8 Tada Falls (Ubbalamdugu Falls) — not well known by tourists this area is well suited for hiking, trekking and picnics