What to do in Tamil Nadu

Activities, attractions and tours

A densely populated hillside town with colorful buildings and a hilly backdrop.
A winding road through a dense eucalyptus forest.
A landscaped garden with a central pavilion, winding pathways, and a large cannon.
A forested path with sunlight filtering through the trees.
A lush tea plantation with neatly arranged rows of tea bushes under a clear blue sky.

Activities

Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ

Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ

AU$172
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ
Half Day Hiking With Waterfall

Half Day Hiking With Waterfall

AU$41
per adult
Half Day Hiking With Waterfall
Sandal Wood & Sight Seeing Tour

Sandal Wood & Sight Seeing Tour (Munnar Valley Trekking & Tours)

AU$61
per traveller
Sandal Wood & Sight Seeing Tour (Munnar Valley Trekking & Tours)
Munnar Tea Trail Tour with Factory Experience

Munnar Tea Trail Tour with Factory Experience ( By Munnar Info)

AU$20
per adult
Munnar Tea Trail Tour with Factory Experience ( By Munnar Info)
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

AU$184
per adult
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets
Matir Mandir

Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing

AU$218
per traveller
Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing
Taj Mahal Tour Packages from chennai with price

Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights

AU$73
per adult
Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights
Dolmens

Chinnar wild valley experience day tour ( By Munnar Info)

AU$115
per traveller
Chinnar wild valley experience day tour ( By Munnar Info)
Mahabalipuram: Tuk-Tuk Tour with Hotel Pickup

Mahabalipuram: Tuk-Tuk Tour with Hotel Pickup

AU$14
per adult
Mahabalipuram: Tuk-Tuk Tour with Hotel Pickup
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Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ

Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ

Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 61 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$171 per adult
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Chennai: 2 Hour Street Food Walking Tour

Chennai: 2 Hour Street Food Walking Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
7.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$26 per adult*
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Spa & wellness

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Ayurvedic Massages & Treatments

Ayurvedic Massages & Treatments

Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$23 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Auroville: Nature Trail Forest Cycling Adventure

Auroville: Nature Trail Forest Cycling Adventure

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$23 per adult*
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Vegetarian South Indian Cooking Class in Chennai with Vidhya

Vegetarian South Indian Cooking Class in Chennai with Vidhya

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$78 per adult*
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What to do in Tamil Nadu

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A detailed temple with multiple tiers, ornate carvings, and a prominent entrance.

Meenakshi Amman Temple

9.2/10 (74 reviews)
After visiting Meenakshi Amman Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Madurai. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
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Find the best Tamil Nadu areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A temple with intricate architecture and a signboard.

T Nagar

Travellers come to T Nagar for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Pondy Bazaar and Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam Temple while you're in town.

A historical building with a dome and columns, viewed through a circular frame.
Photo by Mike Belson
Open Photo by Mike Belson

Nungambakkam

You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Nungambakkam. You might want to make time for a stop at Valluvar Kottam or SDAT Tennis Stadium.

An ancient temple complex with tiered towers and a central courtyard.
Photo by Marcelo Lopes
Open Photo by Marcelo Lopes

Mahabalipuram Beach

Mahabalipuram Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mamallapuram Beach and Pancha Pandava Rathas.

A herd of deer with antlers in a grassy field.

Guindy

Unique features of Guindy include the shopping and spas. Make a stop by Phoenix Market City or Guindy Race Course while you're exploring the area.

A tall, cylindrical tower with multiple balconies and a circular observation deck at the top.

Anna Nagar

While Anna Nagar may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ampa Skywalk Mall and Vadapalani Murugan Temple.

 

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Day trip destinations from Tamil Nadu

A temple with intricate architecture on a hill overlooking a city.

Coimbatore

A densely populated urban area with numerous buildings and several large, ornate towers.

Madurai

A busy urban street with a prominent church steeple, various commercial buildings, and a clear blue sky.

Chennai

An ornate temple interior with intricate carvings and a central shrine.

Tiruchirappalli

A stone structure with steps leading up to it, surrounded by greenery.

Mahabalipuram

A textile machinery with large rolls of fabric and mechanical components.

Tirupur

A stone temple entrance with steps leading up to it, surrounded by palm trees.

Sulthan Bathery

A courtyard with ornate pillars and a tiled roof.

Kothamangalam

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