தமிழ்நாடு சுற்றுலா - Tamilnadu Tourism Updates

[wlbkng]

Originally Posted by saysenthil

Goa and Kerala if not in top 3 within top 5.

They are over hyped

[murlee]

Tamil Nadu to go on tourism ad blitz

Not wanting to be complacent with its catchphrase Enchanting Tamil Nadu, the state tourism department has plans to aggressively promote the tourism potential of the state and has earmarked about Rs 10 crore for a campaign in the country and abroad.

Presently, the department is in the process of roping in a consultant to aid the department launch the marketing blitzkrieg.

The agency would, among other things, evolve a strategy in tune with the vision document 2015 for the coming three years.

The department has proposed to allocate a total of Rs 30 crore for the coming three years to position Tamil Nadu as the most attractive destination in the country, according to sources.

This agency would also organise roadshows, trade fairs, international travel marts and conferences, integrated promotion plans and action plans, and release advertisements to promote the state’s tourism potential.

The agency would act as the official tourism promotion advisor and coordinator (TPAC) to the tourism department for three years.

The agency would review the tourism activities undertaken by department in the past five years and prepare a status report that would set the baseline for future strategy formulation.

It would also prepare a roadmap for performance for 36 months (agreement period) and prepare a brand campaign to create a strong brand identity for Tamil Nadu tourism, create universal awareness among the target audience and also to create comprehensive information on destinations.

“This effort would go a long way in making Tamil Nadu an ideal and safe destination for both foreigners and domestic tourists,” an official told DC.

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/chann...m-ad-blitz-697

[murlee]

Daiwik plans to invest Rs 600 cr for hotels at pilgrim centres

Hospitality service provider Daiwik Hotels today announced its Rs 600 crore investment plans on setting up hotels in pilgrim centres across the country, a company official said.

The company today made a soft launch of first "Daiwik Hotels in Rameswaram" one of the pilgrimage centres of Tamil Nadu.

Kolkata-based Daiwik Hotels, former promoters of multiplex company '89 Cinemas', was merged into Inox Leisures Ltd in 2007.

"In the first phase we will be investing around Rs 180 crore across five projects. In the second phase we are looking at around Rs 600 crore investments...That will be around 2016-17... We will have a presence in key pilgrimage centres (across the country)," Daiwik Hotels Managing Director and Chief Executive Debashis Ghosal told reporters here.

He said the first property in Rameswaram was spread across 1.1 acre land, attracting investments of Rs 29 crore.

Daiwik Hotels have tied up with infrastructure developer Marg Ltd who would manage and operate the hotels under the brand name Daiwik, he said.

Apart from the 90-room Rameswaram hotel, Ghosal said the land for the setting up a 130-room hotel in Tirupati was procured and the plans are getting processed.

"It will have investments of about Rs 50 crore. We hope the construction will start in third quarter (of this financial year)..", he said.

He added that they are looking at setting up similar properties in Madurai, Kanyakumari, Tiruvananthapuram and Srisailam in the next couple of years under the first phase.

"We will be looking at debt equity ratio of 60:40", he said adding they are looking at a revenue of Rs 75 crore after completing first phase.

In the second phase, he said they would be looking at places like Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Dwarka (Gujarat), Katra (Jammu and Kashmir).

"It may be either we buy the land and set up operations there or we may have a joint venture and begin operations there..", he said on their plans to have pan-India presence.

http://www.business-standard.com/ind...tres/179215/on

[krishnaswamy]

அம்மன்கோவில் சுற்றுலா துவங்கியது
சென்னை: தமிழக சுற்றுலாத் துறையின், 108 அம்மன் கோவில் சுற்றுலாத் திட்டத்தை, அமைச்சர் கோகுல இந்திரா நேற்று துவக்கி வைத்தார்.தமிழக சுற்றுலாத் துறையின் சார்பில், 108 அம்மன் கோவில் சுற்றுலா, இந்த ஆண்டு அறிமுகம் செய்யப் பட்டுள்ளது. ஆடி மாதத்தில் திங்கட்கிழமை மற்றும் வியாழக்கிழமைகளில் காலை, 6 மணிக்கு சென்னையிலிருந்து புறப்பட்டு, வெள்ளி மற்றும் திங்கட்கிழமைகளில் இரவு, 9 மணிக்கு சென்னை வந்தடையும்.ஐந்து நாட்களிலும், வைத்தீஸ்வரன் கோவில், தஞ்சை, மதுரை, திருச்சி ஆகிய இடங்களில், இரவு தங்குவதற்கும் ஏற்பாடு செய்யப் பட்டுள்ளது. சுற்றுலா செல்வதற்கு நபருக்கு, 4,300 ரூபாயும், சிறுவருக்கு, 3,700 ரூபாயும், தனி அறை வசதியுடன் தங்குவற்கு நபருக்கு, 5,300 ரூபாயும் கட்டணம் நிர்ணயிக்கப் பட்டுள்ளது. இச்சுற்றுலாவை, தமிழக சுற்றுலாத் துறை அமைச்சர் கோகுலஇந்திரா நேற்று துவக்கி வைத்தார்.சக்தி சுற்றுலா: இதில், மாங்காடு, திருவேற்காடு, பூந்தமல்லி, திருமுல்லைவாயல், செம்புலிவரம், பஞ்சட்டி, மேலூர் மற்றும் திருவொற்றியூர் ஆகிய ஊர்களில் உள்ள, அம்மன் கோவில்களுக்கு சென்று வரலாம். சென்னையிலிருந்து காலை, 7 மணிக்கு பஸ் புறப்பட்டு மாலை, 7 மணிக்கு வந்தடையும். நபருக்கு, 470 ரூபாய் கட்டணம் நிர்ணயிக்கப் பட்டுள்ளது.மூன்று தேவியர் சுற்றுலா: மீஞ்சூர் திருவுடையம்மன், திருவொற்றியூர் வடிவுடையம்மன், திருமுல்லைவாயல் கொடியிடையம்மன் கோவில்களை தரிசிக்கலாம். இதற்கு நபருக்கு, 375 ரூபாய் கட்டணம் நிர்ணயிக்கப் பட்டுள்ளது. சென்னையிலிருந்து காலை, 8 மணிக்கு புறப்பட்டு, மாலை, 5 மணிக்கு வந்தடையும்.
Temple tourism inagurated today by TN Tourism minister.

108 Amman temple: Starts on Thursday,Monday morning from chennai and come back to Chennai on Friday and Monday night 9 pm. 4300/head on a sharing accomadation, for kids it is 3700 and 5300/head on a individual accomadation basis.

Sakthi tourism: Mangadu,Thiruverkadu,Poonamallee,Thirumullaivayil,sembulivaram, panchatti,Melur. Starts on 7 AM and come back at 7 pm. 470/head.
3 Ammans Darisanam: Meenjur, thiruvotriyur,Thirumullaivayil .8 AM-5 pm. it is 375.

heard about 3 Ammans. On Full moon day, this tour is famous.

[krishnaswamy]

Kodivery Dam..
wonderful place.. with a clean cauvery water.

[krishnaswamy]

Aazhiyaru Dam: from DM

[rsubbu.mdu]

Originally Posted by krishnaswamy

Kodivery Dam..
wonderful place.. with a clean cauvery water.

one correction. Its Bhavani river.

[krishnaswamy]

Thanks subbu..

new 1000 rs coin in memories of 1000 years of Big temple.
ஆயிரம் ஆண்டு நினைவாக தஞ்சை பெரியகோவில் வடிவத்தில் 1000 ரூபாய் நாணயம் வெளியீடு

[deepu051993]

Originally Posted by deepu051993

A nature resort and many other nature inspired ideas can be enjoyed in this region which is part of Manapparai. Maliyadipatti, is a small village which carries you from the clutches of urbanization and transports you to a heavenly atmosphere. A short drive from the city, the most important attraction here is the Portuguese church St.

Thomas Shrine which dates to 1659. Heavily inspired by the West, the church's architecture is a structure that one cannot miss. The church still maintains records of the first Christians who travelled around the region and the legend behind it is captivating. A walk up the hillock will take you to the church which has a panoramic view of the small town below. It stands tall to this day and is surrounded by lush greenery which provides a green cover for a small picnic and a nap. Apart from these there are other scenic locales nearby like a hanging - bridge which was constructed in a peculiar way, different from modern day bridges.

If you are a shutterbug, you can visit one of the railway lines that go between two hills which is a rare sight in this part of the region. The locals claim that such engineering and railway work is said to be found in the Western Ghats and not in this region. Another famous tourist spot is the Ponaniyar Dam which is also located at a short distance from Malaiyadipatti between two hills Perumalai and Semmalai. This is a perfect spot for a small excursion during the monsoon season with boating and bird-watching as interesting activities. It is said that there a lot of migratory birds which come here during the monsoons. Manapparai Murukku is quite famous throughout the state and is a must taste snack — do not forget to grab a bite while you're here!

Source : TOI

More at : Maliyadipatti – The Hill of the Holy

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[chennaiyorker]

Am not sure if this was posted earlier..the 2012 TN tourism ad. I kinda like both the video and music- catchy and enchanting to go with the theme! there is also a 5 min version of this.

[chennaiyorker]

the extended version

[murlee]

Rs 450 crore ADB supported tourism project in TN

Seeking to give a boost to tourism sector, Tamil Nadu government today decided to take up a Rs 450 crore Asian Development Bank supported project under which a pilgrimage and heritage circuit would be launched. The 'East Coast Circuit' would cover Kancheepuram, Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur and Thanjavur districts, known for their ancient temples and archaelogical structures. This was decided at the first meeting of State-level steering committee on Asian Development Bank supported tourism projects for the state, chaired by Tourism Minister S Gokula Indira. The project would be implemented over a period of five years at an estimated outlay of Rs 450 crore, an official release said adding the ADB project would ensure enhanced tourist arrivals through quality infrastructure.

A pilgrimage and eco circuit, known as 'Southern Circuit', covering Pudukottai, Sivaganga, Madurai, Theni, Ramanathapuram, Tirunelveli, Tuticorin and Kanyakumari districts, would be taken up later, it said. The Minister advised that the project work should commence quickly and preliminary works be done expeditiously, it added.

http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfee...n/1038496.html

[venkyinblr]

FROM EASY Travel Article :




Thanjavur is renowned as the erstwhile capital city of Medieval Chola Empire. The history and heritage of this region is evident from its rich culture and varied art forms Carnatic music, Bharathanatyam and Thanjavurpaintings were originated in Thanjavur. Thanjavur is also the centre for art forms like frescoes, weaponry, ivory dolls, the kalamkar is as well as literary genres like the abhyudayamus, the prabandhams and the kuravanjis. Thavil, a percussion instrument, also hails its origins from Thanjavur.

Thanjavur, hailed as the Granary of South India and the Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu, is the administrative headquarters of Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu. Thanjavur, situated on the Cauvery Delta surrounded by River Cauvery and its tributaries, is also the Cultural headquarters of Tamil Nadu.

As per legends, Thanjavur derives its name from a vicious demon (asura) named Tanjan. Sri Anandavalli Amman and Sri Neelamegapperumal (Lord Vishnu) killed Tanjan at this spot. Tanjan had the death wish of naming this region after him, 'Tanjan-ooru' which was granted to him. 'Tanjan-ooru' in course of time was changed to Thanjavur.

Today, Thanjavur is known as the learning centre for all classical arts and music. Besides, it is also famous for its historical monuments ranging from temples to palaces that remind us of its past glory. Some of the famous historical monuments of Thanjavur are Brihadeeswarar Temple, Navagraha temples, Manora Fort, Puliyur Vyagrapureeswararnhb Temple, Shivaganga Fort, Schwartz Church and Royal Palace.

Brihadeeswarar Temple or Brahadishwara Temple or the Big Temple, built by Rajaraja Chola and completed in 1010 AD, is the main attraction of Thanjavur. This temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is also a famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. This temple has an imposing gopuram on the east, which has the shrines dedicated to Ganapathi and Murugan on its sides. The temple also has another 90 ft high gopuram that leads to the outer prakaram of the temple, which encloses an open shrine dedicated to 12 ft high idol of Nandi(the Bull), the vehicle of Lord Shiva. The Nandi at Big Temple is the second largest idol of Nandi in India. The tower of sanctum sanctorum reaches to a height of 64.8 m. The elevated temple basement bears inscriptions about the Chola Dynasty and their governance.

Thanjavur is a must-visit destination for you if you are an ardent lover of historical monuments. Reaching Thanjavur is easy as you can access it by air, rail or road. The nearest railhead as well as the airport is situated in Trichy. You can also reach Thanjavur by regular buses from Trichy, Trivandrum, Kanyakumari, Madurai and Chennai.


http://www.eazyarticle.com/1940/enjo...-in-thanjavur/

[saysenthil]

Originally Posted by murlee

Rs 450 crore ADB supported tourism project in TN


http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfee...n/1038496.html

ADB to support Rs 450 cr tourism project in TN

The Tamil Nadu tourism department is implementing a Rs 450-crore project along with the Asian Development Bank (ADB). In the first phase, the department would take up the East Coast circuit followed by the Southern circuit. The main focus will be on improving infrastructure and safety.

The first meeting of the State Level Steering Committee in this regard was held here on Wednesday.

Tamil Nadu is one among the four states selected by ADB for the Infrastructure Development Investment Programme for Tourism. TN is the only southern state with the other being Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The programme targets enhanced economic growth and provision of livelihood opportunities for local communities through tourism infrastructure development.

The East Coast circuit (pilgrimage and heritage) would cover Kancheepuram, Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur and Thanjavur districts. The Southern circuit (pilgrimage and eco) would cover Pudukottai, Sivaganga, Madurai, Theni, Ramanathapuram, Tirunelveli, Tuticorin and Kanyakumari districts, according to an official release.

The project will be implemented over a period of five years with a total outlay of around Rs 450 crore. It would include improvement of basic urban infrastructure and incidental services at existing and emerging tourist destinations and gateways, improved connectivity to tourist attractions focusing, enhanced quality of natural and cultural tourist attractions to ensure convenience and safety for visitors and greater participation by local communities among others.

The committee also approved setting up of a project management unit at Chennai and a project implementation unit at Poompuhar in Nagapattinam district.

It authorised Tamil Nadu Tourism to take necessary steps to appoint project management and design and supervision consultants, the release said.

[krishnaswamy]

Friends,
who are unable to visit Sri kalahasti, can visit "thiru pampuram" (near kumbakonam).
that temple is famous for both Rahu, kethu pooja.

[murlee]

Maritime museum soon at Mamallapuram

A submarine is all set to be stationed on a special platform just off the Mamallapuram beach and its famous shore temple as a tourist attraction. In a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, the state government will establish the Tamil Nadu Maritime Heritage Museum at Mamallapuram through Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) with the decommissioned submarine INS Vagli provided by the Indian Navy.

The TTDC’s 30-acre land adjoining the beach near the World Heritage site of the shore temple will be used for setting up the museum. According to sources, chief minister J. Jayalalithaa has given her consent to establish the maritime heritage museum with all facilities. It will be installed on a specially erected platform.

TTDC, the nodal agency for implementing this project, will soon invite Expressions of Intent (EOI) to set up the museum in a phased manner on BOOT (Build, Own, Operate and Transfer) basis.

After transferring from Visakhapatnam, the submarine will be berthed in the Chennai harbour temporarily and later shifted to the museum site. Appropriate studies including marine survey, selection of vantage point, beaching of the submarine, hauling her ashore and installation on a specially prepared foundation, etc., will be taken up shortly.

Accepting the proposal from the Indian Navy, the state government conveyed its willingness to transfer the de-commissioned vessel to the site.

Submarine INS Vagli, belonging to Ex-Vela Class will be the centre of attraction but will undergo certain modifications like air-conditioning, ventilation, power, mannequins and other display items, audio-visual studio, etc., to showcase its importance highlighting the maritime prowess and to inspire the students to pursue maritime courses.

Aquarium and food courts will also be established.

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/chann...mallapuram-906

[jaish]

What is the use of TN having maritime industry?

[ceeznic pirate]

can someone list the important temples and heritage sites in delta region(Chidambaram, Tanjore, Kumbakonam, thriuvarur)
1. Brihadeeswarar Temple
2. Gangaikonda Cholapuram
3. Airavatesvara Temple
4. Thyagaraja Temple
5. Thillai Nataraja Temple
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.............
.............

[Che Vinodh]

Originally Posted by ceeznic pirate

can someone list the important temples and heritage sites in delta region(Chidambaram, Tanjore, Kumbakonam, thriuvarur)
1. Brihadeeswarar Temple
2. Gangaikonda Cholapuram
3. Airavatesvara Temple
4. Thyagaraja Temple
5. Thillai Nataraja Temple
.............
.............
.............
.............

6.Swami malai

[krishnaswamy]

Originally Posted by ceeznic pirate

can someone list the important temples and heritage sites in delta region(Chidambaram, Tanjore, Kumbakonam, thriuvarur)
1. Brihadeeswarar Temple
2. Gangaikonda Cholapuram
3. Airavatesvara Temple
4. Thyagaraja Temple
5. Thillai Nataraja Temple
.............
.............
.............
.............

DP,
there are plenty of temples in Delta.
Thanjavur:
Palace, Big temple. on the way to Thiruvarur, you can see Punnai Nallur Mari amman temple. to relax little bit, you can visit Thanjavur Siva ganga garden too.(not much there.) but it might be refreshing change from seeing temples alone. it is just backside of the temple.

To Kumbakonam side:
1. Thittai Raja Guru temple, Thirukarukavoor Amman,Patteswaram Durgai amman, Dharasuram Temple, Kumbakonam Kumbeswaran koil, thirunageswaran koil(Rahu), Uppliappan koil, Ayyavadi Prathyangara Devi(similar to Sholinganallur Prathyangara Devi) it is just few kms from uppli appan koil. If you have time, please visit Thiruvidai maruthur temple and Thirubuvanam Sarabeswarar temple, ThiruCherai Perumal temple
Suryanar Koil(suryan), Kanchanur(sukran)
Gangai konda Cholapuram is on separate route (kumbakonam-Jayankondam)..

2. Mayiladuthurai: Mayuranathar temple, Vaideeswaran Koil(Angarahan), Sirkashi Sattayppa Nathar temple, Chidambaram Natarajar, and then Pitchavaram boating.(dont miss this)

Thanjavur-Thiruvarur-Mayiladuthurai side:
Alangudi(Guru), Thiruvarur temple, Sikkal Shanmuganathar, Koothanalur Saraswathi, Thirumiyachur Lalithambigai, come back to Peralam and then to Thirunallar,
Thiruvenkadu(Budhan), keezhaperumpallam(Kethu)

Thiruvaiyaru side:
Thiruvaiyaru Aiyarappar temple(very big temple), Thingalur(Chandran),

I would suggest you to wait for 2-3 months more, (once you get water in the rivers).. that will make the trip more enjoyable wiith greenary, bath @ Cauvery.

Chennai-Thanjavur -Thiruvarur-kumbakonam-Mayiladuthurai -CDM-Chennai.