Hotels in Tamil Nadu, India

Tamil Nadu is a state on India's southeastern coast, famous for its Dravidian-style Hindu temples and spicy Chettinad cuisine. The climate is hot year-round, with dry winters (around 75°F/24°C) perfect for exploring the towering Meenakshi Temple in Madurai or hitting the surf at Marina Beach in Chennai, while the monsoon season from October to December brings lush greenery, making it a great time to hike the tea plantations in the hill station of Kodaikanal (about 68°F/20°C). For a change of pace, head to the French-influenced town of Puducherry, where you can stroll the tree-lined boulevards and try water sports like kayaking in the backwaters of the Bay of Bengal.