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Exploring the unexplored Tamil Nadu through road trips

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Tamil Nadu: The southern states of India have some of the best tourist destinations in Tamil Nadu with our tourist cab services. There are some unexplored places in the state, apart from the famous places and attractions, which will woo any adventure enthusiast’s soul. Here is a list of the offbeat tourist destinations in Tamil Nadu for you.

5 Unexplored places to visit in Tamil Nadu

1.Kotagiri

2.Pollachi

3.Valparai

4.Theni

5.Dhanushkodi

1.Kotagiri

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Kotagiri is a small town located very close to Ooty in Tamil Nadu. This is small town is located at an elevation of 1800 meter.This place is apt for both photography enthusiasts and nature lovers as there is plenty of vegetation here. Also you can find gaurs as well as boars here.

You can take tour of here some of major tourist attractions that include Kodanad view point and around 50 feet tall Rangaswamy pillar. Where you can stay for one or two days, there are many options for accommodations.

Best timeto travel: December to February

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2.Pollachi

You can consider visiting Pollachi while you are on your road trips to the unexplored places in Tamil Nadu. You can have a wonderful road trip experience thus, the condition of the road that connects Pollachi is fine. The fresh organic vegetables and jaggery are you can buy a lot of things at this place.

Pollachi is known for its scenic beauty. You can also visit the near by attractions like Anamali Wildlife Sanctuary, Parambikulam Dam, Azhiyar Dam, etc, Apart from the natural beauty. But some of the attractions may need you to pay an entry fee.

Best timeto tavel: November to February

3.Valparai

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Valparai isa place in the state of Tamil Nadu that has verdant green hills and forests on all its side, perched at a height of 3500 feet from the see level. You will get40 narrow turns on your way to valparai, starting from Azhiyar Dam. The adventure enthusiasts for the road trip to valparai is a thrilling one.

You canvisit in valparai for there are several tourist attractions. Some of them include Solaiyar Dam, Pancha Mugha Vinayak Temple, Koolangal Aaru, BalajiTemple, Chinnakallar Dam, etc. you can explore the place and do a lot of shopping here, among other things to do.

Best time to travel: September to March

4.Theni

Theni is an off-beat tourist destination,but it’s a well-known trading center that supplies Grapes, Cardamom, Cotton,Chilli, and Garlic. The place is compared with paradise for its natural beauty.Also you can visit a few of Dams and Waterfalls in Theni.

Best timeto travel: Monsoon season

5.Dhanushkodi

Dhanushkodiwas destroyed during the Rameswaram cyclone in 1964 and it’s an abandoned townin Tamil Nadu. The Dhanushkodi land border between India and Sri Lanka. You cansee the ruins of old railway station and Church at Dhanushkodi.

Tourists can visit by their own vehicle and end up with pillars of Ashoka.  Until 2016, Dhanushkodi was reachable either on foot along the seashore or in jeeps. Best time to travel: October to February

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