subject: Luxury South India Tour Packages By Worldwide Adventures India [print this page] South India is a treasure trove of interesting and enchanting places. There are pathways that are more famous than the others and some that are obscure and hidden. Home to some of the most prestigious languages and culture is, South India. The states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu are what constitute South India.
If youre planning on a trip to south India, make sure youre headed to some of the most famous and important cities such as - Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Madurai, Trivandrum, Kochi, Munnar, Mysore, Bangalore and Hyderabad. South India has some of the best forest preserves, heritage sites, hill stations and beaches.
Chennai is a city well known for being a major port of India. A far cry from the port activities, Chennai is known for its literature, philosophy and religious faith. Linguistically, Tamil is the mainstay not only in Chennai but all of Tamil Nadu. Tamil is believed to be one of the oldest languages of the world and the people of Tamil Nadu are proud of its usage. Mahabalipuram, a close drive from Chennai is a town that boasts of some of the best and most heritage monuments of a time gone by. This along with some of the most picturesque beaches will enchant anyone. Heading on tour to Pondicherry, one can surely get more than a whiff of the French culture as Pondicherry was once a French colony.
When you tread into Kerala, you will be welcomed into a tourism-heavy culture. Munnar, a popular hill station in Kerala is where the clouds descend. The beautiful Nilgiris greet you with much fanfare and the winding roads will make your drive pleasurable and memorable. Heading south, the forest reserves of Periyar will enchant you with the traditional elephants. Apart from the elephants, the reserve is home to some of the most exotic species of birds such as the Great Hornbill, Small Minivet, Owlet, Red-Throat pipet and many more. Trivandrum and Kochi will greet you with beaches that are more crowded but some of the beach resorts have their own private beaches that will give you the space to chill out.
In Karnataka, there are plenty of places to get enchanted. Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is famous for historical ruins and will make great for picture postcards. Mysore is home to the royal seat of King Wodeyar. The Mysore palace is better experienced with a guide to enhance the exquisite intricacies of the palace. Belur, Halebid and Shravanabelagola are also famous for temple carvings and architecture reminiscent of various religions. Gokarna is a famous beach getaway near the city of Mangalore.
All in all, South India is a great getaway for tourists of all ages and tastes. Make sure you approach the right travel co-ordinators to avail the best possible rates on South India Tour Packages.
