South India - Must See Places In South India

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In south India, many places are a mix of ancient historic sites as well as industrial/technological hubs. A tour to South India includes trip to the backwaters, beaches, temples along with Ayurveda treatment and varied wildlife. Also the rich culture, history and tradition adds to the mystery and magic of South India.Places like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Lakshadweep, or Andaman& Nicobar Islands are not worth missing. South India is a heaven for Nature lovers, adventure lovers and wanderlust because of its diversity.
Temples: South India also attracts people with religious interest due to its temples. Madurai, Rameshwaram and Mahabalipuram of South India are referred to as temple towns. Cholas, Pandyas and Pallava dynasties have contributed in temples by their high quality of architectural work showcased in the walls and ceilings of the temples. Most attractive temples to visit are Badami Cave Temples, Guruvayoor Temple, Lepakshi Temple, Lingaraja Temple, Meenakshi Temple, Tirupati Tirumala Balaji, Sabarimala Temple and Jagannath Temple.

Backwaters: The backwaters of Kerala that are created ...
... by the interlocking of lakes and water bodies is the main reason for international and Indian tourists to visit South India. The locations like Kollam, Alappuzha, Kumarakom, Trivandrum and Kochi are to enjoy life in water and to stay in the houseboats.

Beaches: The deep blue ocean, the palm fringes, and the fresh coconut water along the beaches in South India make them really beautiful. The top beaches to visit are Kovalam beach, Varkala beach, Kappad beach and Marari beach, Karwar Beach, Maple Beach, Marina Beach, Rameshwaram Beach, and Mahe Beach.

Sanctuaries: Sanctuaries are home to different animals like, Indian Pangolins, langurs, tigers, chitals, Grizzled Indian Squirrels, dholes, sloth bears, leopard cats, Stripe-necked Mongooses, gaurs and Lion-tailed Macaques. The most visited sanctuaries are:
• Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary
• Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
• Mundanthurai Sanctuary
• Srivilliputhur Giant Squirrel Sanctuary
• Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
• Nagarahole National Park
• Indira Gandhi Sanctuary
Karnataka: A land known for its silks, spices and sandalwood.
Bangalore: Is the flourishing IT city of Karnataka, South India and is surrounded with soft cool breeze. Bangalore is also known as the 'City of Gardens'.
Mysore: Mysore is a tourist attraction and the Indo-saracenic Maharaja's Palace, see the Mysore Zoo, Jaganmohan Palace and Art, Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya and the Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop the Chamundi Hill are a must see. Excursions to the Keshav Temple at Somnathpur and Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple at Srirangapatnam are also great attractions to tourists.
Hampi: Hampi is one of the India’s top historical destinations, and this laid back village was once the capital of Vijayanagar, one of the greatest Hindu empires.
Ooty: Now one of the top 10 hill stations in India and an appealing place to escape the summer heat in Tamil Nadu was established in the early 19th century.
Madurai: Also known as the city of temples, Madurai is more than 4000 years old. Ancient Madurai in Tamil Nadu is home to the most impressive and important temple in South India travel