South India is a peninsula located in the southern part of the Indian sub-continent. The Arabian Sea lies to the east of it, the Indian Ocean lies to the south of it and Bay of Bengal lies to west of it. It has diverse physical features like the Vindhyan ranges and the Satpura ranges and the Deccan plateau. It also has the Eastern and the Western Ghats. Rivers like Pennar, Vaigai, Krishna, Kaveri etc. flow through it. There are many natural parks and wild life sanctuaries in South India. It comprises of the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Each of these states has a lot to offer travellers.
If you are interested in a Kerela holiday, there are many destinations to be visited. These include historical places like Bekal, Fort Cochin and North Paravor. Kerala has a rich and booming tourism industry. Tour companies also offer package deals like Kerala honeymoon tours. In these types of tours you can visit the famous backwaters and take a leisurely trip in a houseboat. For a restful and laid back holiday, the serene beaches in Kerala are a perfect destination. These include the beaches of Bekal, Cherai, Varkala, Muzhuppilangad etc.
A Tamil Nadu tour will enable you to visit the famous locations in the state. If you interested in visiting pilgrimage sites, Kanchipuram, Madurai, Rameshwaram are must-see places. Tanjore, Trichy and Madurai have beautiful temples and monuments. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you must visit the hill stations in Ooty and Kodaikanal. Mahabalipuram is also a popular tourist destination. This place is famous for its arts and craft. It also has impressive rock cut caves, temples and monuments.
Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka is described as the garden city of India. Many tour companies offer Karnataka tours wherein you can visit the important tourist spots in Karnataka. These include the famous Bannerghatta national park. Another must see location is the green hills of Coorg. Pilgrimage places like Udipi, Sravanabelagola and Sringeri are also famous locations of visit.
Karnataka also boasts of historical places like Hubli, Hospet, Srirangapattanam, Hassan and Bijapur. The temples and monuments in Hampi are world renowned. Other travel destinations include the beautiful Mysore palace. This beautiful palace is the official residence of the Wodeyars who were the rulers there.
Today, there are many travel and tour companies that offer different tour packages which meet and suit the needs of different travellers and their budgets. So, if you are an avid adventure traveller or inclined towards history and architecture or a nature lover, a honeymooner or just a leisure traveller, South India is the perfect destination for you!
Peter Jason
