Southern part of India is a haven of geographical splendour and cultural vivacity. Its rich cultural heritage dates back to the ancient age and the region has preserved its traditions till date. The region is a part of Gondwanaland and is embroidered by three of the oceans that are Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean.
The region is thus laced with a long coastline and is flanked by gorgeous beach towns ideal for an exotic vacation.
South India tours offer a conglomeration of breath-taking backwaters, enthralling wildlife safaris, beauteous beaches, vibrant festivities and more.
Complete your south India tour packages by including a visit to its exquisite temple architecture and by exploring its stunning performing art scene.
Some of the highlights of tours to South India include:
Beaches and Backwaters
Three of the oceans encircle the southern part of India hence, blessing it with gorgeous beaches. The azure waters of the sea crashing on the shores, the palm groves swaying with the wind and getting Ayurvedic massages amidst this serenity, the scenery at these beach towns is very soothing. For adventurous sorts can also indulge in various adventure sports including scuba diving to explore the sea life in the region.
The state of Kerala is further embellished with scintillating water bodies known as backwaters. These backwaters are one of the major crowd pullers and thus should not be missed from your South India tour package either. These backwaters are best explored when traversed on a traditional houseboat. Cruising through the backwaters the scenery changes from verdant environs to the live settlements of the locals and hence provides the onlooker an opportunity to see beyond the quaint ambiance and nature’s bounty.
Wildlife Sanctuaries
Another asset to the South India tour packages is the verdant jungles of the region. The topography and climate of the region favours large populations of flora and fauna to flourish.
As a result the region is flanked by innumerable wildlife sanctuaries. Densely forested natural reserves of Southern part of India are house to wild creatures such as gaur, Indian elephant, sambar, foxes, leopard, tigers, crocodiles, mongoose and various species of birds and reptiles.
Some of the famous national parks in the region are Bandipur National Park, Periyar National Park, Nagarhole National Park, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and more.
Temple Tour
Dotted with innumerable exquisite temples of the region is an important centre of culture, art and literature.
Its age old exquisite temple architecture attracts connoisseurs of architecture and art from all parts of the world.
These temples are of great emotional, cultural and religious significance to the devotees and thus one must maintain the sanctity and decorum of these holy shrines while on a South India tour.
Amongst some of the must visit shrines the Balaji Temple of Tirupati are of great significance for the Hindu devotees. The temple dedicated to lord Venkateswara it is situated on the Venkatadri hill. The richest temple in whole of the world, Balaji is also the most visited place of worship in the world. Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram is oldest stone temples in South India. A tour to Southern India is incomplete without bowing to the deity at Ramanathaswamy Temple in Tamil Nadu.
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