Weekend Tours: The Elusive South

By Author: Noshir Lavangia
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Booking south India tour packages can be best described as ‘booking a trip to an exotic paradise’. South India is a place that has several wildlife sanctuaries, fascinating beaches and many unknown and exciting locations, perfect for planning weekend tours.

Chikmagalur: The Seria, in Chikamagalur (Karnataka) can only be described as a haven for self-rejuvenation. According to its Turkish definition, The Serai is known as ‘a palace of the Sultan’. Its serene surroundings can help you reconnect with yourself on a mental, physical and emotional level. Engulfed within the realms of nature, the Serai is a luxuriant sanctuary that revitalizes the mind, body and soul. It’s definitely one of those places to be visited as part of your weekend tours or weekend holiday plans.

Puducherry: The word ‘Puducherry’ means ‘New Town’. It is more popularly called ‘Pondy’. Blessed with pristine beaches, Puducherry is a quaint little town that is still reminiscent of French colonial culture. The Sri Aurobindo Ashram is one of most popular tourist attractions in Puducherry. Puducherry also has quite a few ...
... beaches close to the Promenade, and some of the most fascinating ancient monuments of south India. Puducherry is the perfect holiday destination to be included as part of your South India tour packages. People who live in the city will find that a holiday in Puducherry is a welcome relief from the busy and noisy life of the city.

Karaikudi: It is located in Tamil Nadu, almost 82 kms away from Madurai. Karaikudi is in the centre of Chettinad. It plays host to some of the most expansive mansions that were part of the earliest Chettiar heritage. These mansions form an integral part of the architectural legacy of the traditional Chettinad. Tourists and visitors to the Chettinad will get to engage in water conservation activities. After booking south India tour packages to Karaikudi you will get to reside in expansive mansions, part of the Chettinad heritage, and feast on exclusive Chettinad cuisine. Karaikudi is known as an eco-tourist spot. It is an ideal destination and should be included as part of your weekend tours plan.

Wayanad: With misty mountains, lush green plantations and dense forest areas, Wayanad is idyllically located in the Nilgiri Biosphere. The district of Wayanad, in Kerala, is a land filled with mysterious ancient ruins, tree houses, mountain caves, forest land, jungle trails, thundering waterfalls, exotic wild life and several aboriginal tribes. The district has many unexplored areas and several hilly terrains and trekking routes, making it an ideal destination for weekend tours, especially for adventure seekers. Muthanga and Tholpetty form the two major segments of wild life reserves in Wayanad. The district is also rich in several different species of flora and fauna, and has several endangered species.

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Noshir Lavangia has been working in the travel industry since the last 15 years. A travel buff, he knows exactly how to ferret out last minute deals on Weekend Tours. Noshir advises Cox & Kings on developing South India Tour Packages.