India Tour
Garhwal Himalayan Epedetions
( Approved by State Govt.of India )
E-15 Shop No-2, Plot No-144/145, Ist Floor, Sec-8, Rohini, New Delhi - 07, India.   contact us
Catering the tourism Industry for past 8 years

Taj Mahal Tours
Rajasthan Tours
Kerala Tours
South India Tours
Golden Triangle Tours

Adventure Tours
Pilgrimage Tours
Wildlife Tours

Create your own Tour

Themes : Hill Stations  |   Adventure  |   Wildlife  |   Beaches  |   Pilgrimage   |   Fair & Festivals

Destinations : Delhi  |   Agra  |   Kovalam  |   Goa  |   Kashmir   |   Mumbai  |   Chennai  |   Jaipur  |    Mysore   |   Ooty  |   ..more

South India

The southern part of India mainly include the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.


» Andhra Pradesh
» Kerala
» Bangalore
» Tamil Nadu
» Hyderabad
» Mysore
» Chennai
» Karnataka
» Tirupati

Kerala Tour

South India Tours

South India Temple Tour

South India TempleVisit Lavishly built and aesthetically designed temples of South India.

South India Cultural Tour

South India DancerProviding tour of South India for 13 days to explore its rich and diversified culture.

Kerala Backwater Tour

BackwaterCome and visit the world of beaches and backwaters only in 14 days with us.

South India Ayurveda Tour

AyurvedaArranging 8 days Ayurveda Tour in South India which is oldest treatment method in the world.

South India Attractions

» Charminar, Hyderabad
» Mysore Palace
» Backwaters

Tourist Destinations

» Kovalam
» Alleppey
» Trivendrum

Beaches in South India

» Andhra Pradesh Beaches
» Karnataka Beaches
» Kerala Beaches
» Tamil Nadu Beaches
» Lakshadweep Beaches
» Goa Beaches

Beach Resorts in India


Hill Stations

» Ooty
» Munnar

Wildlife in South India

» Periyar wildlife sanctuary



Kerala Backwater

Info India Tourism >> South India

South India

Tours Available : 8 Days   >>   14 Days   >>   13 Days

South India - A major tourist destination
South India is a region of India, which includes the states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Union Territory of Pondicherry. The region is visited by millions of tourists throughout the year as its houses several important tourists spots.

South India was ruled by a number of dynasties such as the Cholas, Pandyas, Cheras, Hoysalas and Vijayanagar, before the British rule. The forts, palaces and temples of the regions speak of its historical past. The other tourist attractions include the beaches, backwaters, hill stations and pilgrimage centres. South India is also known worldwide in the field of Information technology, as main cities of the region constitute some of India's major IT hubs. Overall South India is the perfect blend of rich cultural heritage and modernity.Shri Meenakshi Temple, Madurai


South India - A geographically diversed region
South India includes the entire Indian Peninsula, south of the Vindhya ranges. The region is bounderied by the rivers Narmada and Mahanadi in the north, while the Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal form the western, southern and eastern boundaries. Kanyakumari is the southernmost point of the South India. The geographically diversed region of South India has two mountain ranges namely the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats. The region is criss crossed by several rivers like Kaveri, Krishna, Godavari and Tungabhadra.


South India - Culture
South India boasts of an ancient culture and linguistic entity, which is different from the rest of India. The inhabitants of the states and union territory of this region is called as South Indians. South Indian women wear the saree, while the men wear a type of sarong, which could be either a white dhoti or a colourful lungi with typical batik patterns.


South India - Architecture
The architecture of temples, palaces and forts of South India, showcase the region's old, rich and splendid culture. These monuments and temples some dating back to more than 1700 years old, display delicate carving and sculptures. The architecture of temples bear testimony to the craftsmanship and creativity of artisans, sculptors and artists of the ancient era. The architecture of South India serve as ample evidence of the great vision of the kings and rulers of the olden times. South India has two distinct styles of rock architecture, the pure Dravida style and the Vesala style architecture. The magnificent temple sculptures of Hampi, Badami, Pattadakal, Aihole, Belur, Halebid, Mahabalipura, Tanjore, Madurai and the mural paintings of Travancore and Lepakashi temples are examples of these architecture.


Kathakali DancerSouth Indian Food
Rice is the principal diet, other popular food items include fish, coconut, pickels, spicy curries, dosa, idli and uttapam.


South Indian Music and Dance
The music of South India is known as Carnatic music, while the region is home to several dance forms such as the Bharatnatayam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Theyyam, Ottamthullal, Oppama, Kerala Natanam and Mohiniaatam.


Attractions in South India
The major tourist attractions are located in the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala. The state houses many temples, palaces, forts, wildlife sanctuary, beaches and other places of tourist attraction.

Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu has many cities of tourists attractions, which attract large number of tourists. The state capital Chennai and the hill station of Ooty are major attraction. Other attractions include the cities like Mamallapuram, Kanchipuram, Madurai, Thanjavur, Kodaikanal and Tiruchirappali etc.

Andhra Pradesh
The state of Andhra Pradesh is known for its temples, palaces and forts. Hyderabad the capital city has attractions like Charminar, Hussain Sagar, Golconda Fort, Salar Jung Museum and Mecca Masjid etc. Tirupati is famous for its sacred temple of Lord Shri Venkateswara situated on the Tirumala Hills.
Mysore Palace
Karnataka
Karnataka is the eighth largest state of India famous for temples, palaces, forts, gadens and wildlife sanctuaries. Bangalore, is the capital of the state, other important cities are Mysore, Mangalore, Hubli- Dharwad, Davanagere, Bellary and Belagum. Bangalore houses the attractions like Bangalore Palace and Fort , Lal Bagh , Government Museum, Bull Temple, Gangadhareshware Temple, St. Mary's, Ulsoor lake and the Vidhana Soudha. In Mysore the major attractions are Mysore Palace, Rajendra Vilas, Jagmohan Palace, Jayalakshmi Vilas, Lalita Mahal etc.


Accessibility to South India
The cities and towns of South India is well connected by air, rail and road link. The tourists can easily reach any tourist destination in South India. The airlines operate domestic as well as international flights to the major cities of South India. Several trains run from South India to rest of the country. Well motorable roads and National Highways connect South India with other parts of India.


Accommodation in South India
The region is dotted with several hotels in major cities as well as towns. The hotels offer plenty of accommodation choices cater to the needs of the tourists.

Ayurveda Resorts in India
Ayurveda today has taken the whole world by storm. Westerners are arriving in India in great numbers to find cure to their ailments through this time tested science of life. Especially the south Indian states have gone global presenting their magical remedies to the world. In states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu, one can find a number of Ayurveda and Spa resorts that have developed excellent ways to achieve one's health goals.

Taj Mahal

Attractions
» Kerala Backwaters
» Gateway of India
» Mysore Palace

Rajasthan
» Jodhpur
» Ranthambore
» Pushkar

South India
» Kerala
» Tamil Nadu
» Karnataka

Adventure
» Elephant Safari in India
» Paragliding in India
» Ganges River Rafting

Taj Mahal
» Taj Mahal History
» Taj Mahotsav

Tourist Desinations
» Agra
» Chennai
» Bangalore

Delhi Hotels Reservation  |  Adventuretours India  |  Anandasparesort  |  Budget Hotels India

Home | Profile | India Tour Guide | India Information | Contact  |  Query  |  Hotel Booking  |  E-mail

Copyright © All India Tours Info, All Rights Reserved
Site Developed by IndiaMART InterMESH Limited

Member IndiaMART
Travel
Member IndiaMART