Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Regions at a Glance
Tamil Nadu & Chennai
Towering Temples
The amazing architecture, daily rituals and colourful festivals of Tamil Nadu's Hindu
temples draw pilgrims from around India. Major temples are topped by
gopurams
(gateway
towers) and carved
mandapas
(pavilions).
Cool Escapes
The hill stations of the Westerns Ghats offer wonderfully cool weather, animated festivals,
cosy colonial-era guesthouses with open fires, and the chance to hike to gorgeous view-
points looking out over the plains.
Heritage Hotels
Elegant spots to lay your head include the picturesque townhouses of Puducherry's French
Quarter, grand old palace hotels in the hills, and the Chettiar mansions of the south.
