The most visited Unesco World Heritage temples and sites of Tamil nadu  Tamil Nadu or the land of Tamils in local Tamil  language, is world famous for its Dravidian temples. Built by different dynasties of South India like Cheras, Cholas & Pandiyas, reigned on this land. These magnificent temples constructed centuries ago still stand tall like they were built today. These temples are worth to see if you are making your tailor made tour to South India. Even you some of them are recognized as UNESCO world heritage sites for their architectural marvels. Mahabalipuram Also known as Mamallapuram, located about 60 km from Chennai city. It is one of the beautiful tourist places of South India.  Mahabalipuram's archaeological remains stand as a very good example of the Dravidian architecture. It is known especially for its Temples in the form of Chariots called rathas, mandapams (cave sanctuaries), huge open-air reliefs such as the famous and excellent 100 foot lo...