Visit The Well-Known Hot Spots Of Southern India

[Sara Hasan]

South India covers almost the entire Indian peninsula, which starts from northern plain to Kanyakumari in the south. The southern region is a hub of numerous cultural and traditional activities. South India is located in the peninsular Deccan plateau and is surrounded by the Indian Ocean in the south, Arabian Ocean in the west and Bay of Bengal in the east. The various languages spoken by the people of South India include Tamil, Telugu, Tulu, Kannada and Malayalam.

Kerala – popularly known as "God's own country" is bestowed with mesmerizing backwaters, which attract travelers from all over the globe. Apart from the green surroundings, small villages and vibrant people there are some other attractions that entice a traveler to visit this lovely and serene place. The beautiful view of sunset is worth watching on the romantic evenings of Kerala. Houseboats in Kerala are traditionally known as "Ketuvalloms". They look like large wood vessels and are equipped with modern facilities like air-conditioning, fire safety equipments and luxurious furnishing.

Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu is among the most famous ones and is located on the slopes of Western Ghats. It is a home to various exotic species like Tigers, Panthers, Wild Boar, Bear, Elephant, Gaur, and Civet Cat. In this enchanting forest region is the giant Parmbikulam Dam that has formed a huge water reservoir. This Dam is a source of irrigation for majority of the agricultural land.

The Mysore palace is also very renowned all over the world and is built in the Indo-Saracenic style with arches, domes and colonnades. This palace has an exquisite carvings and works of art. At present, this historical building has been converted into a museum, where ancient paintings, souvenirs, royal costumes and jewellery are kept reserved.

Marina Beach in Chennai is the longest urban beach of the world. It stretches for more than 13 kms along the Bay of Bengal. Muttukkadu is another popular tourist destination in Tamil Nadu. It is ideal for motorized boat rides and also for wind surfing. Maple beach in Karnataka is an ideal picnic place with its Virgin Beaches. This beach is renowned for its Virgin Silvery beaches that offer a spectacular view.

Kapaleeswarar temple is an ancient Shiva temple, which is found to be the largest temple in Chennai. It is a masterpiece of Dravidian style, culture and heritage. Some of the fragmentary inscriptions belong to the 12th century.

Sri Parthasarathy temple in Tamil Nadu is dedicated to Lord Krishna. It was built by the Pallavas in the 8th century and is one of the oldest surviving temples in Chennai. Kailasanatha is one of the earliest temples and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It was built by a Pallavan king in the 7th century. Some of the famous temples in south India are Sri Ekambarnathar temple, Kamaskhi Amman, Meenakshi temple in Tamil Nadu and Ambalapuzha temple, Guruvayour temple in Kerala.

South India is a marvelous place to spending vacations. There are several interesting places in this magic land. Travelers from different countries can spend time at beautiful beaches, romantic backwater, visiting the spectacular hill stations and the majestic monuments with Kerala Tour Packages. Whether it is a leisure vacation or a honeymoon - South India is a memorable tourist resort to visit.

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