City: Tamil Nadu
Top Things to do in Tamil Nadu
What to do and see in Tamil Nadu, India: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas
^# Jana Gana Mana is the national anthem, while "Invocation to Tamil Mother" is the state song/anthem.
^† Established in 1773; Madras State was formed in 1950 and renamed as Tamil Nadu on 14 January 1969
^^ Tamil is the official language of the state. English is declared as an additional official language for communication purposes.
Restaurants in Tamil Nadu
1. Sadhana Forest
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 163 reviews
Sadhana Forest is a reforestation project and a sustainable living community in Auroville, Tamil Nadu, South India. Visitors are most welcome to visit Sadhana Forest at any time! Every Friday the community offers a big tour, screens a documentary and serves a vegan organic dinner. All activities are free of charge and reservations are not required. Check the Sadhana Forest website for more info.
Reviewed By loun812 - Frankfurt, Germany
I heard about Sadhana Forest a while ago but I didn't really know what to expect and if I want to stay a month at one place. So I first came on the friday tour to have a look at it. The tour is offered by Sadhana Forest for free every friday. They pick you up and show you the whole place, explain you everything and are open for any questions. After this there is a eco - movie night followed by an amazing vegan dinner where you can connect with volunteers and get to know more about the personal experiences at Sadhana Forest. The tour really touched and inspired me so I had no doubts anymore and I decided at the same day: I definitely want to stay a month! I already felt that the place is spreading a really special energy, is following great values and offers you so much to learn. You experience that it is possible and even very enjoyable to live a zero waste live and not only this but even giving something back to the world by reforestation. Your personality can grow so much in this project not only by the sevas (selfless service instead of "work") but also by being part of this wonderful community. You live together with people from all over the world, everyone has a different background and different skills which are often shared with everyone interested by giving workshops. So I came here to stay for 4 weeks and I love it. It is such a beautiful place with beautiful people. Everybody is taking care of each other you integrate very fast, learn so much from each other and about yourself and your doing something that is truly meaningful. In Sadhana forest a giving economy is practiced which truly leads to happiness. Pure giving without expecting anything in return is wonderful, we do not need to fear that there will not be enough for ourselves or that we might lose anything by giving. There is enough for everyone and giving brings people together and creates happiness. I am very grateful to be here and be a part of the project now. I already feel how grounding this experience is. The vegan food is kind of healing your body, gives you more energy and increases your health, the sevas and the life in the community gives you the opportunity to reconnect with your core values and live aligned with them. If you want to get an impression of Sandhana Forest I can truly recommend you the Friday tour but everybody is welcome to visit at any time. There will always be a volunteer to show you around and you are always welcome to join for breakfast, lunch or dinner and you can even try out the sevas. I am sure you will not regret it and maybe you even feel attracted to this place and want to stay longer. I am so grateful for this experience here realised by this amazing project and the wonderful people who support it. <3
2. CuCkoo Birds Park
3. Pichavaram Mangrove Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 351 reviews
Reviewed By Monu8501 - Chandigarh, India
This is a must visit place if you are around Pondicherry This is the second largest mangroves in india The Tamil Nadu tourism department has maintained it well with clear instructions and advices for tourists You have two options to enter mangrove 1) Row boat 2) Motor boat Row boat is the best choice, you get a lot of time to enjoy the scenery Water in the mangroves is barely 3-4 feet deep You can spot few birds here and there
4. Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By Rab2512 - Chennai District, India
Hello everyone. Second time I travelled to megamalai.its a wonderful place to go with frndz.but not good for little kids.because no electricity in restort.more over have to plan n travel otherwise it will be little problem for Food.
5. Sanctuary Avalanche
6. Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary
7. Guindy Snake Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 249 reviews
In addition to over thirty Indian snakes, this specialty zoo is home to domestic and exotic crocodiles, turtles and tortoises. A library and museum are also on site.
Reviewed By musictraveler40 - Austin, United States
Really enjoyed my time here. Lots of snakes and some crocs and wonderful grounds with jackals, monkeys and peacocks. Lots of local color, people from near and far, good parking and the biggest python I have ever seen. A great visit.
8. Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By 141balas - Bengaluru, India
I had been to this sanctuary on Feb13 and I could see lot of migratory birds.The whole sanctaury is full of painted storks,Asian open bill storks,Darters,Pelicans,Coromorants,Gre herons, Blackheaded ibis,sandpipers etc.I observed a pair of cute owls on top of the tree.There is another sanctuary near to this called kalikiri bird sanctuary and you can see different varieties of ducks which are resting on top of tree.Overall this time both the sanctuaries are excellent
9. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park
10. Yercaud
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 525 reviews
Reviewed By vasanthkumarr - Salem, India
Wonderful hill station near Salem. Lots of places to visit and good for photography too. The Boat house is the best. Also try the street style Roasted Corns. Go to Pagoda point, ladies seat, sterling resort. Also enjoy the view from Hairpin bends. This is a wonderful place where flower show is conducted every year
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