DHAN Development Tourism - Promoting Sustainable Tourism

Kanadukathan, Sivaganga district

Dry Land ( Palai ) Eco System - A Village with traditional symmetric architectural chettinadu houses/palace. It’s situated near Karaikudi, which is famous for chettinadu cuisine and dishes. It also has authentic handloom kandangi saree and kuttan crafts (Palm leaves) making by the people. It’s also near to many famous destinations of Athangudi, Pillaiyarpatti, Kundrakudi, Tirumayam etc.,

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Melmangalam

Theni district

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Ramanathapuram district

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Ramanathapuram district

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Thiruvannamalai district

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Thiruvannamalai district

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Kaithari_nagar_Nilaiyur

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Madurai district

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Madurai district

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Madurai district

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Madurai district

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Ramanathapuram district

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Sivaganga district

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Sivaganga district

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Dindigul district

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Dindigul district

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Sivaganga district

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