subject: South India Tourist Places- Nothing But The Best [print this page] Enjoy a travel experience par excellence by planning a visit to South India. From some of the best temples ever built by mankind to the breathtakingly beautiful hill stations and backwaters, South India offers a mosaic of some of the best things that you could ever ask for.
The South India hill stations that are nestled along the Western Ghats will offer you a rare chance to take a peek at the unexplored wilderness of the forests. The mist clad mountains, the vast expanses of tea plantations and the salubrious climate all round the year are some of the attractions that draw the visitors to the hill stations. Some of the popular hill stations to consider in any South India tour would include Munnar in Kerala, which is famous for its plantation trails and adventure tourism. Home to Anamudi the highest peak in South India, Munnar is a haven for adventure tourists who can enjoy the thrills and spills of Para gliding and rock climbing in the Eravikulam National Park, which also holds the exceptional repute of being the home of the endangered Nilgiri tahr.
South India Tourist Places are diverse and interesting alike. From backwaters and beaches to ancient temples and rituals to the soothing Ayurveda treatment and more- a trip to South India is mystic and magical in its own right!
The Rock Fort temple that is perched on top of a giant rock is another important tourist attraction in South India. Built during the reign of the Pallava Kings, the temple is famous for its marvelous architecture and rock sculptures. The temple offers great views of the nearby places like Trichy, Srirangam apart from the Kavery River. Maintained by the Archeological department of India, this temple draws scores of tourists and pilgrims. Temples in South India are not just places of worship but have always been magnificent architectural masterpieces that thrived under the royal patronage. The massive rock cut figures and elaborate embellishments make these temples truly exceptional.
In case you are looking for something that is awe inspiring and exceptional, then nothing can match the charm of a back water cruise along the Aleppey backwaters in Kerala. The natural maze of waterways and canals give the backwaters a unique charm. Explore the laid back charm of the sleepy hamlets and the lagoons, enjoy the flora and the fauna and enjoy a relaxing holiday in the lap of nature. The well equipped houseboats that feature the best amenities to the tourists will make your backwater cruise truly enjoyable. Kerala has over 900 kilometres of navigable backwaters and a major portion of this is in Alleppey
Alleppey is equally famous for snake boat races and its coir units where coir made from coconut husks is turned into various coir products like carpets. Fondly called the Venice of the East for its picturesque canals, backwaters, beaches, and lagoons, Aleppey was a thriving trading port in the past. Kuttanad, famous for its under water rice fields in Aleppey is another must see destination. So, get ready for a South Indian tour that will keep you doped till the last leg of your tour!
