Ghats. An ecological Paradise, this sanctuary is a National Park
with an area covering 108 sq km. Mundanthurai Sanctuary and
Kalakkadu Wildlife Sanctuary situated in the Thirunelveli District.
Srivilliputhur Sanctuary, located in the Virudhunagar District, 45
km off Virudhunagar Town, has a composition of dry deciduous
forests, moist mixed deciduous forests and grasslands. The Guindy
National Park is one of the prime spots to visit for those people
who come to Chennai during vacation. Vedanthangal Bird
Sanctuary is the oldest bird sanctuary in the country. Gulf of
Manner Marine National Park is a Marine Biosphere and it runs
along with coasts of Ramanathapuram and Thuthukudi Tuticorin
Districts. The Mukkurthi National Park is located in the high
altitudes of the Nilgiris and is made up of rolling downs
interspersed with sholas and woodland.
Blue Beaches: Tamil Nadu is known especially for its blue beaches
and sunny skies. Some of south India’s nicest beaches dot
Chennai’s long seafront. The Marina beach is a 12 km long stretch
of fine sandy shore and is known as the Pride of Chennai, the
Kovalam beach is quiet and far away from the distractions of the
city and the Elliot’s beach is the preferred destination for those
with a clean atmosphere in mind. 58 km south of Chennai is the
Mahabalipuram beach, famous for its unique 7th century Shore
Temple. Kanyakumari Beach at the southernmost tip of India,
where the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal
meet is an important pilgrim centre. Poompuhar Beach Yet
another beach resort created in memory of erstwhile
Kaveripoompattinam, a legendary Port city, washed away by the
sea. The present complex was designed on the basis of the
information available in the Tamil epic Silapathikaram. The
historical happenings depicted in Silapathikaram and the land
marks mentioned therein are brought back to life here in stone.
Things to be Kept in Mind
Having the knowledge of the etiquette and the law of land will
certainly be helpful for the tourists to enjoy the trip without
facing any hardship. According to the law of the land, there will
be heavy penalties including jail term for possessing or using
narcotic drugs. To visit a wildlife sanctuary, prior permission