Tamil Nadu overview

The land of the Tamils is to be found in the south of the Indian subcontinent. It is here that travellers might want to stop off if ancient temples and beaches are their thing. The capital of Chennai is the gateway to 1,000kms of coconut trees, golden sands and azure waters and 1,000 temples breaking through the heat haze. Tipping is advised in advance and is a top way of getting any extra services required, as people seem more willing to do things with the rupees already in their lungis. Tamil Nadu is a joy for the backpacker on a budget. For those wishing to splash their cash then the usual international hotel chains should add little to the Indian experience. Tamil Nadu probably has the most varied topography of all the Indian states. It is also essentially a tropical climate meaning it is warm all year round.