Ooty
This queen of hill stations is in the Nilgiri Mountain ranges in Tamil Nadu. It was originally inhabited by 'todas', a tribal people. It attracts countless tourists by virtue of its salubrious climate and scenic beauty. The main attraction of Ooty is; Botanical Garden: The numerous varieties of ornamental trees and plants are attractions for all tourists visiting Ooty.

Ooty Lake is of major interest for all the tourists visiting Ooty and they spend more time near the lake than at any other place. A mini children's train is an added attraction near the lake. A micro telescope has been installed here. Kothagiri: This oldest hill station is 29 km from Ooty. Rangaswami rock and pillar, Kodanand view point, St. Catherine Falls and Elk falls are worth seeing. Kalhatti Falls is lovely picnic spot 13 km from Ooty. Kukurthi Peak peak is 2600 meters above the sea level. Sim's Park: this is noted for its variety of plants, shrubs and flowers. Dolphin's Nose is a ideal picnic spot is 12 km from Ooty. Loz Falls is a lovely cascade situated 7 km from Coonoor.

Thanjavur
Located on the eastern coast of Tamil Nadu, Thanjavur bears witness to the great Chola Empire, because of its Temples- the most famous of which is the Brahadeeswarar Temple. Other Places of interest include The Palace, located near the temple. The Palace houses the Art Gallery. The Saraswathi Mahal Library, the Sangeetha Mahal, and Schwartz Church are other prominent places.