Family Vacations In South India

By Author: Noshir Lavangia
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Famous for its incredible scenery, South India is also known for its brightly decorated temples, cultural monuments, Ayurvedic treatments and mouth-watering dishes. Let’s take a look at some of the hottest family vacation places in South India.

Kerala

A lush paradise fed by backwaters and lagoons Kerala makes for a relaxing family vacation. Visitors who travel here can unwind with some of the best Ayurvedic and spa massages, while enjoying their holiday on a luxurious houseboat. Family holidays to Kerala are available for all kinds of budgets, from basic accommodation to luxury hotels and resorts. There are also numerous tours being offered, such as backwater, Ayurveda, hill station and wildlife tours. Decide what interests you the most and select a tour accordingly.

Malabar

Sparkling fresh-water lakes, dense evergreen forests and rolling hills, the Malabar region is also well known for its interesting culture and heritage. One of its most famous sights is the Ambalavayal Heritage Museum that showcases numerous tribal artifacts. Other historical attractions are Kappad Beach, Pazhassiraja Museum ...
... and Palakkad Fort. You can also visit Tipu's Fort, a Jain temple, and the Malamphuza dam and garden, where you have the option to try a cable ride. Besides absorbing the local history and sight-seeing, there are also numerous other fun activities like taking a boat cruise on Lake Chaliya or relaxing with an Ayurvedic massage.

Nilgiri

With its beautiful temples, expansive plantations, dense tropical forests and gorgeous lagoons, the Nilgiri hills are a true symbol of South India and one of the most popular family vacation destinations. Besides its gushing waterfalls, turbulent streams and glittering rivers, the Nilgiris are also known to house the biggest variety of flora and are covered with beautiful species of flowers, ferns, fungi and other flora. For those looking for a family travel destination full of scenic splendour, the Nilgiris should be the destination of choice. The most famous tourist attractions here are Tipu's Palace, Cauvery Handicrafts Emporium, Chamunda Temple, Dolphin's Nose Point, the Botanical Garden, Ooty lake and Bear-Shola Falls.

A vacation in South India is the perfect destination for family travel. This is the ideal location to relax and enjoy your free time in leisure with your family.
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Noshir Lavangia has been working in the travel and airline industry since the last 15 years. Noshir like to write about his travel experiences when he is on a family vacation. South India tours are one of his favorites.