South India includes five Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana and three union territories of Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Puducherry. These states are filled with the most exotic holiday destinations spread across hill stations, pilgrimage centres and shore temples.
Tourist Destinations
Ooty, located in state of Tamil Nadu has fine-looking greenery gardens, rose gardens, Ooty Lake, Botanical Garden, Mountain railways, Tea leaves garden, peaks and the main highlight being the Doddabetta which is the highest peak in the region.
Mahabalipuram built during the period of Pallava dynasty is Known for its aesthetically designed shore temples, monuments, sculptures and ratha temple.
Kanyakumari the southernmost tip of India which is located in Tamil Nadu has tourism places like Swami Vivekananda rock, Saint Thiruvalluvar statue and more scenic places. Well known for Sunrise and sunsets during seasonal times.
Kochi, also known as Ernakulam in Kerala is a crowd pulling place for its fort, beach, fishing, Mattanchery palace, Paradise synagogue and the Cherai beach. The queen of Arabian sea is known for ports and its scenic view.
Munnar in Kerala has lavishing mountain views filled with tea plantation and has other tourist spots like Eravikulam National park, Mattupett dam, Blossom international park and Anamudi, the landmark for elephant rides is also here.
Coorg in Karnataka is the birth place of River Kaveri and is adorned with the famous Talakaveri temple. It has other tourist spots like sanctuary, madikeri fort and Nagerhole national park. Kodagu costume festivals are popular in this region.
Udipi, located in Karnataka owns Old age Krishna Temple, Museum, Sri Krishna Matha and other tourist places. Well known for Kanaka kindi, this pilgrimage city is famous for Rajatha peetha and Shivalli.
Tirumala Tirupati, landmark of Lord Tirupati Venkateshwara is in Andhra Pradesh. It is surrounded by seven hills and the Tirupati ladoo, served by Temple Devasthanam is world popular. Always crowded by tourists and devotees, Tirupati is one of the main pilgrimage town in the nation.
Anantagiri hills is one of the dense forest in Telangana. Nagasamudram lake located near Anantagiri temple is treated as holy and has many trekking spots.