Tamil Nadu government has launched a mobile application Pinakin.
It will seek to provide information of famous tourist destinations in the state.
The app will provide data on other major tourist destinations in Tamil Nadu.
Initially, it will cover world heritage tourist sites like Thanjavur Big Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Mamallapuram and Darasuram.
The app will provide information in 2 languages Tamil and English, benefiting both domestic and global tourists.
The free audio guide, launched by TN Tourism Department. is first-of-its-kind initiative and other major spots would be covered in a phased manner.
On the Google Playstore, the app has been welcomed and had also been given a good rating as well.
Users have described it as very useful as it provides details which even a guide cannot.
With focus on providing audio content, the application keeps tourists engaged for close to two hours.
App users can listen to interesting stories, facts and trivia about the sites.
Along with this, the application also provides other information such as ticket prices, parking details and dress code.
TN Department of Tourism: Know More- Tamil Nadu Tourism comprises Tourism Department in the Secretariat, and a Commissionerate of Tourism.
- It is functioning to formulate policies and implement programmes for the development of tourism sector in the State.
- Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation is a state owned PSU.
- It works to initiate novel ventures and innovate new schemes for providing demonstration effect to the private sector.
- Tamil Nadu Tourism coordinates the activities of various other Government Departments / agencies and the private sector.
