The southern part of India is bordered by the Arabian Sea on West, Indian Ocean on south and Bay of Bengal on East. It is gifted with beautiful lush green forests, marvelous beaches, majestic temples, and ancient buildings which depict the heritage of India.  If one really wants an unforgettable vacation, then South India would be the place to be.

South India Beaches:-
South Indian beaches are the most preferred destinations by tourists as they specially visit the place for getting rejuvenated and relaxed. This blessed land is endowed with many lively and beautiful beaches. Some of the most famous beaches of South India are:

Kovalam beach:  This beach is 16 km away from Thiruvanantapuram, capital of Kerala. This beach has a lot of coconut trees all around.  Tourists rest under the shade of these trees on white sand and enjoy the dancing waves of sea gently tapping their feet.

Karwar beach:  It is located at a distance of 100km from Goa. The calm atmosphere, silver sand and magnificent surroundings attract tourists from all over the globe. The famous poet and noble laureate of India - Rabindranath Tagore was so enthralled by the beauty of this beach that he wrote his first play on the beauty of this beach.

Marina beach: It has earned the sobriquet name "pride of India" and is situated in the heart of Chennai city. It is the second longest beach in the world.

South India Backwaters:-
Some of the most famous backwaters of South India are:

Kerala Backwaters:   Alappuzha Backwater in Kerala is one of the key centers for backwater tours. It is called as "Venice of the east" because of amazing network of canals through this town. Small but long sized boats are the taxies of the water and coir workers present an interesting sight.

Kozhikode Backwaters:   The backwaters of Kozhikode give enchanting holiday options. The Elathur, the Canolly Canal and the Kallai River are most preferred places for boating for tourists.

Kochi Backwaters:   Kochi is endowed with cluster of islands on the Vembanad Lake and earned its name "Queen of Arabian Sea". Its backwaters present a breathtaking view of the lush green lawns and trees covering its bay. Houseboats moving on the backwaters create an amazing scene.

Ayurveda in South India:-
Ayurveda is well known among all for its curative and rejuvenating powers. Ayurveda is the knowledge of life. It is a natural healthcare system and is accepted for its curative properties throughout the world. Kerala is known for its Ayurveda spas and massage centers which relax mind, body and soul of a person. In the recent years it has revolutionized as the alternate branch of medicine. It has really helped in diagnosing and healing the body aliments in a natural way and maintains balance between the natural elements - earth, fire, water and air. It has provided many natural remedies to different ailments such as, skincare and hair care. Furthermore, the introduction of "panchakarma" treatment has created wonders in the healthcare system. The prominent treatments offered in South India are - dhanyamala dhara, thalam, kizi, abhyangam and nasyam. On a medical tour to south India, one can avail the numerous proven benefits of "ayurveda".

A tour to South India is a memorable experience that can be cherished for a lifetime as one can experience mesmerizing beauty of beaches, proven benefits of Ayurveda and hospitability of South Indians. In addition, one can indulge in all pleasures that this tour package offers.

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