India is crowned by the mighty Himalayas in the North, while in South its plateau is been washed by gentle waves of the oceans. The Southern part of India is the land of sea, temples, backwaters, palm and coconut fringes, silk and spices, rich wild life and spirituality. The delightful south preserves the Indian heritage more intact in comparison to the other regions of the country.

From the exotic, serene backwaters of Kerala to secret coral islands and lush green hill stations in Tamil Nadu, the South has it all and its each part has a charm of their own. If the temples of Kanchipuram and Madurai are unmatchable, the IT and Software developments of Bangalore and Hyderabad, the capital cities of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh are distinct nationwide too. Popularly called the garden city, Bangalore is one of most jazzy places in India. On the line of Bangalore is coming up Hyderabad. A quite city known for the Nizam rulers, Hyderbad is the second place in India, which has a cyber city.

On your South India tour package, you would tour the following South Indian states:

The Temple State - Tamil Nadu

The state of Tamil Nadu is surrounded by Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh in the north, while Kerala accompanies it in the west. It is well famous as the temple city of India. The crib of south Indian temple architecture since ancient times, Tamil Nadu is a living museum of styles. This unique architecture originated in the 7th century and matured in the form of huge temple complexes studded with towering gateways-"Gopurams"-that can be seen almost everywhere in town. Chennai, the modern capital of Tamil Nadu is known for its beautiful beach resorts. Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Chidambaram, Kumbakonam, Rameswaram, Palani, Srirangam, Tiruttani and Kanyakumari are some of the famous pilgrim centres in Tamil Nadu. Mysore, Ooty, Kodaikanal, Mysore are the other places of interest in your South India tour. The famous Meenakshi temple of Madurai is a must see for tourists.

God's Own Country - Kerala

Kerala, the land of green, is a narrow, chilly-shaped land on the south-west coast of India. The landscape of Kerala is marked by rice fields, mango, cashew nut trees and coconut palms. It's Western Ghats, with their dense tropical forests, misty peaks, extensive ridges and ravines, not only add the beauty of Kerala but have also sheltered it from invaders. For the visitor, Kerala offers an intriguing mosaic of cultures and some unusual ways of traveling around. You can take a backwater tour along the coastal lagoons or have a sunbath at some of the best and most picturesque beaches in India, like Kovalam, the most popular one. Periyar, Guruvayur temple, Alappuzha, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, are the best places to tour in Kerala on your South India tour.

The Lofty Land - Karnataka

Karnataka is bordered by Andhra Pradesh in the east, Maharashtra in the north and Tamil Nadu and Kerala in the south. It is a land that gives you so many options to tour about-serene sandy beaches, ancient ruins, lush spice plantations and also flashy theme pubs. The IT hub Bangalore is the state capital.

Karnataka nestles a diverse flora and fauna, which makes it a nature tourist's paradise. Besides this, the diversity of culture and religion is also astounding. The architectural brilliance of forts, temples, mosques, monuments and churches make Karnataka a great place to explore and marvel at. Garden city Bangalore, Jog Falls,the beaches of Karwar and Malpe, Golgumbuz in Bijapur, the stone temples of Belur and Halebid, Mysore Palace, the list is endless.

Where Love Still Lives On - Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh is a true example of national integration where people of all faiths --Muslim, Buddhist and Hindu form a symphony of religions. Moreover, Andhra is an untold saga of development-becoming a computer-friendly state from one of the poorest and least developed one. Situated south of the Vindhya mountains, it shares a common history with its neighbors, Maharashtra, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

The medieval city of Hyderabad is its capital. Andhra Pradesh is known for the famous Sri Venkateswara temple at Tirupati, Charminar, Salar Jung Museum, Golconda Fort in Hyderabad and Buddhist viharas at Nagarjunasagar. Also visit the wildlife and bird sanctuaries of Kolleru, Manjira, Kawal and Papikonda in your South India tour to Andhra. Famous beaches are Visakhapatnam Bheemunipatnam, Kakinada, Chirala, Kalingapatnam and Mypad.

An Ancient-Modern Land - Pondicherry

Though Pondicherry is just a speck on the map of India, it is one of the most fascinating lands of India. This ancient land attracted the Romans and the Chinese, was witness to the advent, rise and fall of Buddhism, the resurgence of Hinduism and the penetration of Christianity and Islam in the course of two millennia.
Having derived its name from "Puducherry", it means a new hamlet. The amazing fact about Pondicherry is that people residing here speak 55 different languages, while Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, French and English are the five official languages. Yet it is a land of absolute harmony.

Many temples in Pondi are ten centuries old and a few churches date back to the end of the 17th century. Oval-shaped Pondicherry has inherited its colonial architecture from the French, evident from the white buildings and wide, parallel roads cutting each other at right angles. Tourist attractions in Pondi are its azure, pristine beaches, temples, churches, Sri Aurobindo Ashram and undoubtedly the serene semblance of the city.