Dindigul

India's cultural capital and gateway to South India. Home to the world's second longest urban beach — Marina Beach stretching 13 kilometers along the Bay of Bengal. Stunning temples like the colorful Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Mylapore, British-era Fort St. George (first British fortress in India), the Gothic San Thome Basilica built over the tomb of St. Thomas the Apostle, vibrant arts scene, and the famous South Indian film industry (Kollywood).

The Manchester of South India — a major textile and manufacturing hub nestled at the foothills of the Western Ghats. Known as the gateway to popular hill stations Ooty and Valparai, with excellent educational institutions, beautiful temples like the ancient Marudhamalai Murugan Temple perched on a hill, the scenic Siruvani Waterfalls known for its sweet-tasting water, and the famous Black Thunder water theme park.

The southernmost tip of mainland India where three great water bodies — the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean — dramatically converge. Famous for the Vivekananda Rock Memorial accessible by ferry, where Swami Vivekananda meditated, the towering 133-foot Thiruvalluvar Statue on a neighboring island, the breathtaking sunrise and sunset views (unique for watching both from the same point), and the beautiful Gandhi Memorial built where his ashes were kept before immersion.