Sivaganga Tamil Nadu

The old royal palace here is not only magnificent but full of historical associations. The rock cut cave temple at Pillaiyarpatti is the best example for Pallava Style.
From Sivagangai, a vist can be made to Tondi.  Tradition would take the foreign trade of Tondi to several centuries before Christ.  One can have sea bathing and boating.

Karaikudi

Karaikudi is famous for its palace type housed and technological institutions.  One can visit kamban Mandapam and Tamil Poet kannadasan mani manapam here.