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South India Tours & Travel Guide

South India a leader in the Indian Tourism industry consists of 5 states Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Kerala & Andhra Pradesh, along with it the two island groups Lakshadweep in the Arabian Sea and Andaman & Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal. The four major rivers flow from South India Godavari, Krishna, Tungabhadra, and Kaveri.

Official languages are Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Tulu. The English language is also spoken here. The classical dances of India like “ Bharatnatyam” and Kathakali originated here. The cuisine in South India has a unique flavor - Idli, dosa, fish, rice, and curries. This region consists of enormous beaches, waterfalls, forests, lakes, Backwaters, Wildlife sanctuaries, etc.

The popular cities in this region are Hyderabad, Mysore, Bangalore Kochi, Chennai, Kanyakumari, etc. Some famous hill stations are Kodaikanal Ooty, Munnar etc.

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Population

295.32 million

Temprature
Summer
April to June

36°C to 45°C

Monsoon
July to Sep

30°C to 45°C

Winter
Oct to Feb

Around 20°C

An Insight into South India Tourism

Temples, Cultural Monuments, Ayurveda Treatments, Handicrafts, Spicy Food & more...

Placed on the Peninsular Deccan Plateau, South India is fringed by palm & coconut trees and the mighty Arabian Sea & Bay of Bengal. States of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Pudducherry for the south India. The Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is also the part of it. South India is a rich cincture of Hindu traditions and natural beauty. The western & eastern ghats lend an amicable ground for wildlife here. This steamy heartland of India has beautiful beaches, waterfalls, lakes, backwaters, forests; Wildlife Sanctuaries, Temples, Heritage, etc. to fascinate tourists.

Dotted with magnificent relics of different splendid civilizations and religious places of the past, south India will definitely be a tour to remember for any history & heritage lover. The amazing ancient Buddhist site of Nagarjunakonda, the palaces, tombs, forts and mosques of Muslim dynasties; the Pallava sculptures, the magical ruins at Hampi, the creative history of Meenakshi Temple at Madurai, Brahadeswara Temple at Thanjavur, the towering Chola temples and a lot more have amused travels for ages.

Long stretch of coastline, rolling mountains and fertile plains frame South India and the zone is glisteningly green owing to the double-barrelled monsoon. The tropical forests, spice gardens, tea plantations, backwater lagoons, and cool hill-station are a treat to travellers. Preserved wild forests are a home to elephants, tigers, monkeys, sloth bears and more.

Bandipur National Park, Periyar National Park, Mudumalai National Park, Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, Nagarhole National Park, Bannerghatta National Park are some of the rich national parks and wildlife sanctuaries for a memorable wildlife tourism in India.Tour to South India can never be complete without Kerala and Andaman & Nicobar Islands - a perfect arrangement of green forests, paddy fields, coconut palms and beach by nature. Kerala, righted termed as “God’s Own Country”, is a picturesque world of backwaters, coconut trees and houseboats that sets a honeymoon destination. It is also known for its Ayurveda massages, wildlife sanctuaries and its local cuisine. Whereas Andaman Nicobar Islands is a getaway from the hustle-bustle of fast paced city life. On the contrary, Bengaluru - the IT hub of India, is known for modernity & tradition at a place. From software and sarees, to bookshops and bars, tradition and modernity go hand in hand beautifully merging everything in between. Not to miss, the tip end of India, Kanyakumari and a sun set there is worth.South India is also a place to relish a mélange of cuisines for hungry travellers. Many of India's famous staples like dosas and idlis hail from here. Mouth-watering cuisines from this zone can be fiery fusion at its best. Festivals, here are traditionally observed with great attention to rituals. The stylish elegance of southern dance forms, be it Bharatanatyam, Kathakali or Kalaripayattu, have won hearts for ages.Let your holiday across South India be an experience to remember. Max Holidays, experts in custom made tours can assist you to plan the best South India Holiday ever.

States of South India

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Popular Tour Packages of South India

South India Unplugged

Explore amazing temples and shrines of Tamilnadu, engage yourself in epic journey to the backwaters of Kerala and...

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4.7/5

Exquisite Kerala Tour

Located in southern India, Kerala is a land of waving palms, long sandy beaches and glistening backwaters...

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4.2/5

Grand South India Tour

In terms of history and culture, South India is quite different from the North. The ancient history of...

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4.6/5

Culture Heritage

11 Days Golden Triangle and Kerala Tour

11 days’ Golden Triangle and Kerala Tour is more than sufficient to facilitate you with some scenic and heartthrob views witnessed all along your journey.

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4.7/5

Discover Telengana Tour

Telangana & Andhra Pradesh are well known destinations for pilgrimage tours with beautifully carved temples ...

13 Days

4/5

The Golden Chariot Luxury Indian Train

This luxurious train journey of South India connects many important tourist sites of Karnataka...

08 Days

4.7/5

Popular Hill Stations in South India

Munnar

Munnar

Munnar a hill station of Kerala, located in the Idukki district of the Western Ghats with an average elevation of 1700 metres above sea level. At the time of Britishers, it was developed to cultivate tea plants.

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Coorg

Coorg

Coorg referred as the Scotland of India is a hill station in Karnataka for all nature lovers. Forest covered hills, spice and coffee plantations only add to the landscape.

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Coonoor

Coonoor

Coonoor the second largest hill station in Nilgiri Hills and a very quiet place about 50 kms away from Ooty in Tamil Nadu. This hill station imposes beautiful landscape and famous for production of Nilgiri Tea.

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