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Old November 11th, 2008, 10:50 AM posted to rec.travel.cruises
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South India is culturally one of the most developed parts of the
country. The southern part of India comprises the states of Kerala,
Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The union territories of
Pondicherry and Lakshadweep are also integral parts of South India.
Lying in the peninsular Deccan plateau, Southern India has diverse
geographical features. The monuments, temples, beaches, wild life,
hill stations, Ayurveda centers and others are all covered during the
South India tours.

South Indian temples are the greatest attractions of the South India
tours. South India is dotted with numerous temples that are rich in
architectural splendor and cultural richness. Tamil Nadu is the main
temple city of South India. There are various tour operators, who
conduct tours to these south India temples.

The major south Indian temples are Meenakshi Temple, Kanchipuram
Temple, Mahabalipuram, Rameshwaram, Murugan Temple and Kanya Kumari in
Tamil Nadu. In Kerala, you can find the famous Sabarimala Temple and
Guruvayoor Temple. Karnataka temples include Somnathpur Temple and
Badami Cave Temple. The tour will take you to Tirupata Tirumala Balaji
Temple and Thousand Pillar Temple in the Andhra Pradesh.

South India tours will also take you to various important monumental
structures located in South India. Jewish synagogue is a major
attraction in Kerala. If you are in Tamil Nadu, do not miss the
Valluvar Kottam, Arjuna’s Penance and Rock Fort Temple. Gol Gumbaz and
Mysore Palace are the must visit site located in Karnataka. During
your tour to South India, do not miss out the Golconda Fort and Char
Minar in Andhra Pradesh.

Your tour to South India will remain incomplete, if you do not visit
the wild life sanctuaries and parks in this part of India. During the
South India tours, you can definitely visit various national parks and
sanctuaries, which are listed below:
Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala)
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala)
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala)
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (Kerala)
Kunthakulam Bird Sanctuary (Tamil Nadu)
Crocodile Bank (Tamil Nadu)
Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary (Tamil Nadu)
Viralimalai Sanctuary (Tamil Nadu)
Nagarhole National Park (Karnataka)
Bandipur National Park (Karnataka)

For a memorable South India tour, visit the hill stations of this part
of the country. The picturesque natural beauty of the places draws in
large number of tourists through out the year. Munnar in Kerala is a
very beautiful tourist spot that is frequented by tourists from all
over the world. In Tamil Nadu, there are a number of hill stations,
namely Kodaikanal, Ooty and Nilgiri Hills.

South India tours will remain incomplete without the unspoiled beaches
of Kerala, Karnataka and Tamilnadu. If you love sun, sea and sand,
then the beaches are must visit destinations during the tour. The
major beaches a
Alappuzha beach, Varkala beach and Kovalam beach in Kerala
Malpe Beach, Murudeshwar Beach and Maravanthe Beach in Karnataka
Marina Beach, Kanyakumari Beach and Mahabalipuram Beach in Tamil Nadu

South India tours also include the Ayurveda tours and the Yoga tours
that take you to various resorts and sites of southern India. For your
rejuvenation and healthy mind, make sure to go for an ayurvedic
massage and treatment. Some of the major yoga and meditation centers
in South India are located in Pondicherry, Kerala and Auroville.

a href="http://www.indianholiday.com/south-india-tours/"
target="_blank"South India Tours/a will surely be an experience,
which you can cherish for life. For your assistance, you can contact
the tour operators who will guide you to the various places of South
India.

Summary: South India tours cover the various architectural features,
monuments, temples, beaches, sanctuaries, wild life, hill stations and
Ayurveda centers. The tour will let you know about the rich heritage
and the culture of this part of the country. Each states that form a
part of the South India has its own charm and appeal, which are
captured during these tours.

Resource: The author of this article is affiliated with
Indianholiday.com, an Indian travel portal offering tour itineraries
for India, hotels in India, a href="http://www.indianholiday.com/
south-india-tours/" target="_blank"South India Tours/a,Tourist
attractions in India, Holidays in India, Fairs and festivals of India,
India travel tips and more.


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Old December 25th, 2008, 07:54 PM
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Hey guys,

It is nice to hear about the travel/tour operators of South India. Currently I am doing a research work about TOUR OPERATORS in India & Now, I am in the North part & will move to south soon, So, these info is great and very useful to me,

Cheers,
 




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