South India has been
fascinating tourists and travelers with its myriad attractions like wildlife,
backwaters, beaches, hill stations, ancient monuments, famous temples,
Ayurveda, vast plantations of tea, coffee and spices, religious festivals and a
lot more. The four states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu
on the mainland and the Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands near the
mainland, surrounded by the Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal are
verdant and vibrant. South India will be able to gratify all kinds of tourists
right from adventure sports lover, pilgrims, and nature lovers to those seeking
cure of chronic ailments or just peaceful rejuvenation of mind and body through
Ayurvedic procedures.
South India is
renowned the world over for its temple towns. The most popular pilgrimage
destinations of Tirupati (Lord Balaji), Sabarimala (Lord Ayyappa), Guruvayoor
(Lord Krishna), Madurai Meenaakshi Kshetram (Goddess Parvati), Palani (Lord Murugan),
Padmanabhaswamy temple (Lord Vishnu), Brihadeeshwara temple (Lord Shiva),
Velankanni (Mother Mary) and a lot more temples of varying degrees of repute
are scattered all over the 4 states. Pilgrims and tourists from all over the
world flock to these architectural and ancient marvels throughout the year. The
religious festivals here are celebrated with pomp and grandeur and are attended
in large numbers by devotees who travel to the sites from far and wide.
Kerala is the most
popular attraction to tourists for its backwaters, diverse flora & fauna,
beaches and its world-famous Ayurveda centers. The
state government gives great emphasis on Eco-tourism and newer experiments are
being undertaken to take tourism nearer to the general public. A stay on a houseboat in Alleppey will
allow you to cruise along the backwaters, sample the local staples of fish and
rice along the banks and also experience the luxury and comfort of Ayurvedic
massages right in the houseboat.
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The
wildlife sanctuaries of Nilgiris in the state of Tamil Nadu are huge
attractions too. There is a range of hill stations to choose from which will
provide you with the best accommodations and opportunities to go on safaris of
different kinds to spot rare and beautiful animals in their natural habitats.
For instance, a cottage or homestay in Ooty will
allow you to enjoy the scenic spectacles of mountain peaks, lakes, forests,
dams, national parks and more while enjoying home cooked local food and a
comfortable stay.
The
archaeological discoveries of the ruins in North Karnataka have attracted those
interested in history and culture from all over the world. These ruins of the
erstwhile Vijayanagara empire at Hampi are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The
capital city of Bangalore is an IT pioneer in the country and has put India on
the global IT map. A homestay in Mysore, the
cultural capital of the state, will allow you to sample the simple lifestyle of
the locals while enjoying the various palaces including the Mysore Palace, the
Chamundi Hill temple, and the well-maintained zoo.
The
capital of Andhra Pradesh is Hyderabad, a city that is a potpourri of ancient
traditions and urbane modernity. The entire state boasts of not-to-be-missed
historical monuments and a rich cultural heritage.
The
island-states of Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep in the South India sport
lovely beaches, exotic natural beauty with lagoons and coral reefs and an as
yet unpolluted environment. Adventure sports enthusiasts are lured here from
every corner of the world.
It is just not possible to
do justice to the entire region of South India in one vacation. It deserves a
carefully planned out series of vacations to really enjoy all that these states
have to offer. So, plan your vacation well to explore these wondrous places.
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