South India Travel Guide
Andhra Pradesh :
Andhra Pradesh, India's fifth largest state, is sprawled over an area of 275,068 sq. km. History has forged, and left behind vital links with the state, as is evident from the many edifices, monuments and architectural ruins, the legacy of dynasties as old as 300 B.C.
Cities of Andhra Pradesh :
Anantapur | Hyderabad | Tirupati | Visakhapatnam | Puttaparthi | Rajahmundry | Vijayawada |Trivandram
Karnataka :
Karnataka, the eighth largest state in the Indian Union, is a veritable treasure trove of tourist delights. Discover a dazzling array of the ancient sculpted temples, modern cities, friendly people, scenic hill ranges, unexplored forests and endless beaches. A kaleidoscope of exciting experiences to delight the senses. Yes, you have reached a wondrous destination, a land as fragrant as the sandal wood trees grown in abundance here.
Cities of Karnataka
Bangalore | Mysore | Mangalore | Hassan | Hospet |
Tamil Nadu :
Chennai, houses Fort St. George, built by the British in 1653, St. Mary's Church which happens to be the first English Church in India and the Marina Beach, said to be the longest beach in the world.
Cities of Tamil Nadu:
Chennai | Thanjavur | Ooty | Madurai | Kodaikanal | Coimbatore | Coonoor
Kerala :
This spectacular classical dance drama of Kerala based on the guidelines laid by sage Bharatha's Natya Sastra, the ancient treatise on dance and drama, is over 1500 years old. This elaborate art form is usually performed in the evening and continues up to dawn, and is an integral part of all temple and cultural festivals in Kerala. The costumes and makeup are ornamental, elaborate and design to give a superhuman effect. The actors do not speak or sing but enact the story through mudras (hand gestures) graceful movements and facial expressions.
Cities of Kerala:
Cochin / Kochi | Thekkady | Palai | Munnar | Kozhikode / Calicut | Kumarakom | Kovalam | Kottayam |
Pondicherry :
Pondicherry town is a surprise in India. This you'll realise as you pass through well-laid, wide streets carrying French names and kept unpolluted. Clean. A French past is still present. Pondicherry cheers the heart of the romantic. With grand boulevards and quiet promenades. You'll be greeted with large bouquets of bougainvillea hanging over the ivory-coloured walls of colonial mansions. Pondicherry with its ashram charm, is sought out by the peace-seeker.
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