10 TOP Things to Do in Tamil Nadu (2025 Activity Guide)

Ooty featuring tranquil scenes and farmland

Most popular experiences in Tamil Nadu

Tours & day trips

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Delhi, Agra, Jaipur & Ranthambhore Tiger Safari 5-Day Tour

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Food, drink & nightlife

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Chennai: Guided Day Tour of the Highlights of Chennai

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Adventure & outdoor

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Anakkulam Wild Elephant Visiting(Jeep tour)

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Classes & workshops

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Isha Yoga Centre - Coimbatore

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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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What to do in Tamil Nadu

Popular places to visit

Marina Beach

4/5(44 reviews)

Relaxed walks, pretty sunrises, elaborate entertainment, traditional Indian street food and historical landmarks make this one of Chennai’s liveliest beaches.

Meenakshi Amman Temple

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Madurai Main with a stop at Meenakshi Amman Temple. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Kodaikanal featuring a lake or waterhole and kayaking or canoeing

Kodaikanal Lake

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Rent a boat and explore the calm water of this manmade lake, tour its perimeter on foot or by bike and visit religious landmarks.

Kanyakumari Beach

4/5(2 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Kanyakumari Beach during your travels in Kanyakumari? Amble around the area's seaside or visit its monuments.

Ooty Lake

4/5(6 reviews)

Relax by the water and go for a paddle on this peaceful lake, just minutes from the busy city center.

Ooty Rose Garden

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Discover thousands of species of rose while you enjoy a serene environment and a magnificent city backdrop.

Doddabetta Peak

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Enjoy spectacular views and an array of plant and tree life at the tallest mountain in the Nilgiri range.

Botanical Gardens showing a park as well as a small group of people

Government Botanical Gardens

4.5/5(8 reviews)

At the foot of Doddabetta Mountain, this expansive garden has stunning displays of tropical flowers and an array of rare tree species.

Isha Yoga Center

Enjoy an outing to Isha Yoga Center during your stay in Coimbatore. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Areas of Tamil Nadu

T Nagar

4/5(17 area reviews)

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

Nungambakkam

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

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.

Armenian Church showing a city and street scenes

Central Chennai

4/5(57 area reviews)

The churches and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Central Chennai. Madras High Court and Fort St. George are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Washermanpet Metro Station or Mannadi Metro Station to get around the larger area.

Kapaleeswarar Temple featuring a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture

Mylapore Tiruvallikk

4/5(13 area reviews)

Unique features of Mylapore Tiruvallikk include the spas and coffee shops. Make a stop by Edward Elliot's Beach or Kapaleeswarar Temple while you're exploring the area.

Guindy

4/5(24 area reviews)

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

Sholinganallur

Visitors to Sholinganallur enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, AKDR Golf Village is worth a stop.

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