It’s a romantic call for all lovers, to open up their hearts to their loved ones for this Valentine’s Day, in the valleys of nature. The month of love has already begun, it’s time to stack up some love memories in some of the best enchanting places in Tamilnadu, where nature can only disturb you, where sweet tweets of birds add melody to your ballad, where the chill breeze cook some romance to your love sequel, Where you and your bae can spend some time at solemnity, reminiscing your togetherness and wishing it forever.
So wait not to wallow in love, plan a romantic trip to some extremely romantic destinations in Tamilnadu and make this Valentine’s day one of the unforgettable days in your Love calendar.
Here to make your love journey more delightful, we have furnished with the best romantic places to hangout in Tamilnadu. For those who are in search of some best destinations to go for this Valentine’s Day, this blog will clear the air. Don’t miss to add these places in your bucket list.
Ooty- Queen of Hills
Think of hills and romance you are bound to think Ooty better known as the “Queen of Hills”. Nestling in the blue hills of Nilgiris; who would not love to spend Valentine’s Day in a most romantic place like Ooty, Bet me not!! No one will. Honeymoon at Ooty is more of a taboo in Tamilnadu, as it is blessed with lovely sceneries, undulating hills, panoramic plains, lush greens and misty clouds. Ooty can bring these magical moments alive.
Simply cozy up in a cabin, relish the warmth of each other and savour the best panoramic view of the gram with a sip of hot coffee; Is there anything more romantic than this? Woohoo wait no more, veer up to Ooty to celebrate your love story in the lovely Toy train journey.
How will be the climate?
Being a hill station Ooty cast a lovely climate throughout the year. February is a little bit cold in Ooty. The average temperature ranges from 13 degrees Celsius to 29 degrees Celsius.
Major Tourist Attractions:
Avalanche Lake, Ooty Lake, Emerald Lake, Ooty Botanical garden, Deer Park, Doddabetta peak, Kalhatty waterfalls, Kamraj Sagar Dam, Mudumalai national park, Ooty rose garden, Ooty toy train, Pykara waterfalls, Wax world Ooty are some of the major tourist attractions of Ooty. Ooty is also the best place for camping, trekking, cycling, boating, and horseback riding.
Kodaikanal- Romantic sojourn
Popularly known as the “Princess of Hill stations”, Kodaikanal is an apt place to be at for a romantic sojourn in deep hills and lush forests. Right from vibrant flowers in the botanical gardens and lakes to hill-side campfires, scenic valleys and cottages, Kodai must be on your valentine’s day bucket list. Be it any time of the year, Kodaikanal never fails to veer tourists from across the country. It has lots of amazing tourist spots worth visiting and spend some time at peace.
The climate at Kodaikanal during February is mostly misty and cool. The temperature ranges from 14 degrees Celsius to 31 degrees Celsius in this month. Make it happen at the hills of Kodaikanal “Saga of your Love”
The spirit Gust festival is about to take place with a great vibe at Kodaikanal from Feb 13th to Feb 16th. For those who love partying and gaming, this is where you need to be.
Major Tourist Attractions:
As we all know Kodaikanal is a major tourist spot with a surplus of tourist spots. Following are not to miss places at Kodaikanal, Kodaikanal Lake, Silver Cascade Falls, Bear Shola Falls, Green Valley View, Pillar Rocks, Coaker’s Walk, Dolphin’s Nose, Bryant Park, Silent Valley View, Kurinji Andavar Temple, and Pine Forest Poombarai
Coonoor- Love abode
Coonoor is a splendid destination to escape the humdrum and savour some time at serenity. The peerless beauty of the mist cladded mountains of Coonoor is a virtual retreat to the onlookers.
Adding to it the pleasant climate through the year makes it one of the topmost vacation spots in Tamilnadu. Located again in the deep blue hills of Nilgiris, Coonoor is the second largest hill station at Tamilnadu and is just an hour and a half drive from Ooty. Listen to the gush of waterfalls, tweets of birds and rejoice your stay with your bae.
Major Tourist Attractions:
Coonoor has got some of the best places to explore such as Sim’s park, Dolphin’s Nose, Ketti Valley, Hidden Valley, Lamb’s Rock, Highfield Tea Estate, Ralia Dam, Law’s Falls, Droog’s Forts, Keystone Foundation, St. George’s church, All Saints Church, Wellington Golf’s Course.
Valparai- Rawness of nature
Nesting amidst the Annamalai tiger reserve, Valparai can be an offbeat vacation spot for those who love the innocence of nature untouched by commercialization. For adventure seekers, if you take special permission, you can go on a guided tour to spot tigers.
This picturesque place is home to varied flora and fauna. If you want to give your better half a unique retreat in a rather famous place, Valparai can do wonders. Indira Gandhi Wildlife is just a few kilometers from Valparai, which you can make a visit during your stay.
Major Tourist Attractions:
Top places to visit at Valparai are Whispering falls, Sholayar dam, Chinnakallar, Balaji temple, Karamalai Annai Velankanni church, Thottapura viewpoint, Nallamudi Poonjolai, Nirar dam, Tata Coffee estate, Santhana Mariamman temple, Uralika, Azhiyar park and Loam’s viewpoint.
Coutrallam – Spa of South
Drench in the frothy white cascade of the falls at Coutrallam in Tenkasi district of Tamilnadu. A small town bordering Kollam District, Coutrallam is famous for its waterfalls on the Western Ghats. With mesmerising vistas, Coutrallam is a free spa of Tamilnadu that casts spell on every beholder.
A total of nine waterfalls in that region, Coutrallam is a perfect getaway for this Valentine’s day . These cluster of water treats are a great relief from the clogged bathroom showers. Adding to its mystic and antiquity many old hoary temples can be spotted here and there. Coutrallam would make your romantic trip worthy for sure.
Major Tourist Attractions:
Places to visit in Coutrallam are as follows Shenbagam falls, Five falls, Main falls, Palaruvi falls, honey falls, Thirukuttralanathar temple, Old falls and small falls. Coutrallam is very famous for its unique fruits and eatables. While your trip here miss not the shopping part.
Dhanushkodi- Frozen In History
Imagine spending your Valentine on the bed of ruins of our ancestors, Spooky yet enchanting right!!! Demolished some 54 years back by one of the worst cyclones in the state, Dhanushkodi is an isolated coastal town of Tamilnadu, known for its ruins and rusts. This hoary place stands alive with its rich past and historical remnants in the backdrop. This is the place where Lord Rama built the Rama Sethu Bridge to Srilanka on the mission to bring back Sita Devi from Sri Lanka
You may wonder what’s romantic about this solemn place, the true beauty lies in the deep blue ocean that engulfs. Being the Southern-eastern tip of India, this pretty land is hugged by the confluence of the Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal. Dhanushkodi which means “The end of Bow” is a unique place in India to spend some time of togetherness completely cut off from the influence of the rest of the world. Untouched by time, frozen in the past, Dhanushkodi can surely be a unique yet memorable place to go on your Valentine’s day. On this Valentine’s day, take a long bike ride with your valentine and enjoy the ride at the endpoint of the Indian Penninsula.
Major Tourist Attractions:
Dhanushkodi Beach, Gulf of Mannar Marine national park, Adam’s bridge, Pamban bridge, Church and station ruins, Ramar Patham temple, and Rameshwaram Ramanathaswamy temple are some of the major tourist attractions places when you visit this place.
Chennai- City Of Class
Be it any kind of vacation Chennai is always on the list. The Capital city of Tamilnadu Chennai has lots of places to enjoy for all kinds of holiday seekers. This vibrant city never misses celebrating the warmth of love, and especially Valentine’s Day. How about doing something exciting like a candlelight dinner, rooftop dining, tap the floor, jazz up for something peppy, a night out-at-beach, lavish stay at ECR resorts and many such dreamy delicacies on the way. Chennai is an apt place to find these extravagances and exuberance. Make this Cupid’s day more fabulous by opening up your love story in a dreamy place.
Valentine’s special:
Here is a laydown of some of the exotic cafes, resorts and hotels to spend the day of Love in a more romantic way. Intercontinental Resort, Vivanta the Fisher man’s cove, Aqua ”The park”, Park Hyatt, Studio Karaoke bar, The leisure yacht company, Crimson Chakra, Kefi- Taj Clubhouse, and Chamiers cafe
Major Tourist Attractions:
For those who want to know more about culture, heritage and art forms places like Kalakshetra, Dhakshina Chitra and Cholamandalam artist village serves the purpose. For pilgrim seekers temples like Kapaleeswarar temple, Parthasarathy temple, Vadapalani Murugan temple, Ashtalakshmi temple, Marudeeswarar temple and Guberar temple will satiate your spiritual thirst.
Apart from this casual hangout spots at Chennai are Marina Beach, Thousand lights Mosque, Government museum, Guindy national park, Royapuram fishing harbour, Valluvarkottam, Elliot’s beach, Mylapore, T-Nagar shopping, Connemara public library, Semmozhi Poonga, Aringnar Anna Zoological park, Chetpat Eco-park, Fort St.George, San Thome Church, Brila Planetarium, Madras War Memorial, Covelong Beach, Vivekanandar house, VGP Universal Kingdom, Besant Nagar Beach, Express Avenue, Phoenix mall, Forum Mall, and Parrys corner.
Kolli hills- Beauty with mystery
Located in the Namakkal district of Tamilnadu, Kolli hills is a mystical yet mysterious hill standing about 1000 to 1300 meters above from the sea level. Get ready for the adrenaline rush with the 70 plus hairpin bends of Kolli hills. There are surplus myths woven on the hill but for nature lovers and peace seekers this place a mini paradise.
Tamil literature like Purananuru, Ainkurnuru, Manimekalai and Silappadhikaram mentioned Kolli Hills and the existence of Kolli Pavai (slayer of evil). If you believe in those legends Kolli hills is a nightmare, if not it is a perfect weekend hangout spot and a better valentine treat.
Major Tourist Attractions:
Agaya Gangai Waterfalls, Arapaleeswarar Temple, Siddhar Caves, Botanical Garden, Masila Falls and Selur View Point are some of the popular tourist attractions of the region. Trekking at Kolli hills is the major activity and bike ride with your valentine is a wonderful experience who likes adventure.
Yercaud- Little paradise
Located at the Servarayan hill range in the Eastern Ghats of Tamilnadu, undoubtedly, Yercaud is one of the best places to visit in Tamilnadu on this valentine’s day. Situated at a distance of 30Km from Salem district of Tamilnadu, Yercaud is popularly called as the “Poor man’s Ooty”. Renowned for its picturesque hills, verdant greenery and coffee plantations, Yercaud is highly attracted amongst nature lovers, youngsters and families. Because of its natural charm, lots of people throng here to spend their summer vacation.
The major tourist attraction in Yercaud is the huge lake encircled by dense forest. Boating is allowed here and it’s a great relaxation to cruise on this lovely lake. The Servarayan temple is the apex of Yercaud hills and is also one of the most famous pilgrim spots in Tamilnadu.
Major Tourist Attractions:
Yercaud Lake, Anna Park, Lady’s / Gent’s & Children’s Seat, Bear Cave, Killiyur Falls, Shevarayan Temple, Pagoda Point, Botanical Garden, Pagoda point, Sri Raja Rajeshwari temple, Silk Farm and Rose Garden, and Tipperary viewpoint are some of the major tourist attraction places when you visit Yercaud.
Pondicherry:
What’s more romantic than a lovely walk beside the white shores and a hot coffee at a classy French café. Pondicherry otherwise known as Puducherry can cast you the trendy cum romantic Valentine ’s Day getaway. Pondicherry is actually a Union territory that reflects the beautiful culture of French colonies and their rich past. Located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, Pondicherry is situated at a distance 165 km south from the Chennai.
Pondicherry beaches are a must to visit ones in Tamil Nadu, their brilliant color radiating all over the city is a lovely sight to behold. Their long eternal shores dotted with few stalls and lots of foreign tourists basking in the sun will give you a feel of entering into a western nation. These beaches are touched with a tint of Anglo-French culture. The world-renowned Auroville city is also located at Pondicherry. This place must be on every traveler’s bucket list. Take as many selfies you want with your loved ones with the vibrant yellow colonies of French street at Pondicherry as the backdrop.
Major Tourist Attractions:
Most important tourist attractions at Pondicherry are Paradise Beach, Seaside Promenade, Cafes Pondicherry, Aurobindo Ashram, Promenade beach, Serenity beach, Arikamedu, Auroville Beach, Chunnambar Boat House, Basilica of the sacred heart of Jesus, Botanical garden, Pondicherry lighthouse, Pondicherry museum, Veerampattinam Beach, Aayi Mandapam, the statue of Dupleix, Ananda Ranga Pillai Mansion, Auroville Ashram, etc.
Birdwatching in Outseri lake, Boating, Beach Walk, Cycle Rickshaw Ride, Cycling, Bike Ride, Heritage Walk, Scuba Diving and Horseback Riding are some of the major activities you can experience in Pondicherry.
Escape into the world of love with your best half for this Valentine’s Day. Pick any of your desired destinations and unfold your incredible love in an amorous ambiance.
Tamilnadu Tourism offers the best romantic tour packages with tailor-made itineraries. Hurray!!! It’s time to hit the road with your valentine. Sweep their feet off by casting an unforgettable Valentine’s Day treat.
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Comment below which of these Romantic Places In Tamilnadu you’d like to spend with your sweetheart on this Valentine’s Day 2020 and the place you love to go for this Valentine’s Day rather than our pick.
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Coorg is a hilly retreat for couples who simply love hills and their quaint beauty. This off-the-wall hill station, surrounded by coffee plantations is one of the most fascinating romantic places in South India. The aphrodisiac aroma of Arabica coffee beans will drive you ultra romantic. It is one of the best honeymoon places in south India in July
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