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

Half Day Hiking With Waterfall

Half Day Hiking With Waterfall

AU$40
per adult
Half Day Hiking With Waterfall
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

AU$178
per adult
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets
Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ

Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ

AU$167
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ
Munnar Tea Trail Tour with Factory Experience

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

AU$19
per adult
Munnar Tea Trail Tour with Factory Experience ( By Munnar Info)
Dolmens

Chinnar wild valley experience day tour ( By Munnar Info)

AU$111
per traveller
Chinnar wild valley experience day tour ( By Munnar Info)
Same Day Taj Mahal and Agra Tour from Chennai

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

AU$65
per adult
Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights
Total Chennai city tour in Private car with guide & lunch by Wonder tours

Private Chennai City Tour by Car: Guided Trip with Lunch

AU$105
per adult
Private Chennai City Tour by Car: Guided Trip with Lunch
Georgetown walk

Georgetown heritage walking tour of Chennai's first settlement

AU$56
per adult
Georgetown heritage walking tour of Chennai's first settlement
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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 81 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$171 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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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$22 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$22 per adult*
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Madurai Cooking Class Tour with a Local Guide

Madurai Cooking Class Tour with a Local Guide

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$42 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 monument with two large white arches, a golden statue, and a plaque in a park with trees and buildings in the background.

Central Chennai

The churches and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Central Chennai. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Madras High Court are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Nehru Park Station or Kilpauk Station to get around the larger area.

A church interior with wooden pews, a marble floor, and stained glass windows.

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.

A temple with multiple tiers and a large central tower, surrounded by a sandy area with scattered ruins.
Photo by Avanti Shukla
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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 kudu antelope in a forested area with leaf-covered ground and trees.

Guindy

Noted for its shopping and spas, there's plenty to explore in Guindy. Top attractions like Phoenix Market City and Raj Bhavan are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Little Mount Station or Ekkattuthangal Station to see more of the city.

 

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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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