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Top 10 Places to visit in South India
1. Mysore
Famously known as the City of Palaces, Being the second largest city in the state of Karnataka Mysore is one of the best places to visit in South India to get a glimpse of the charming beauty and amazing heritage. It is also a major IT hub in Karnataka, famous for its sculptures carved out of stone, rosewoods and sandalwoods artifacts and well- crafted sarees.
Mysore Palace is the center of attraction of Mysore, this majestic palace stands tall as one of the most incredible palaces in India. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. Although, to witness its marvelous architecture you might need to visit it during daytime, but to witness the mesmerizing view of it visit it after sunset on Sunday’s and on the annual festival of Dusshera.
The Palace gets lit up like a sun with its 98000 bulbs making it truly the center of attraction.
2. Ooty
Brimmed with stunning waterfalls, tea gardens, and lush greenery, Ooty is definitely one of the best places to visit in South India. If you are a nature admirer, the vastness of Ooty, its scenic hills and the pine trees will leave you in awe.
Traveling in a toy train through Ooty, enjoying the magnificent views of hills, waterfalls, gardens, trees and the peaceful environment, if your fantasy is to travel like this then Ooty is a must place for you.
Some of the places to visit in Ooty are- Ooty Lake, Botanical Garden, Rose Garden, Tiger Hill, and Pykara Falls etc.
3. Munnar
Famously called as the Kashmir of South India for a reason, the beautiful town of Munnar is overfilled with extensive tea plantations, blankets of Mist and magnificent viewpoints. It was once famous as the summer resort of the British Government.
Munnar provides you an opportunity to witness its diverse variety of flora and fauna. Enjoy your sunny day trekking through the vast tea plantations and witness the scenic beauty of Munnar. It is undeniably one of the best places to visit in South India.
Some of the best places to visit in Munnar are- Eravikulam National Park, Tea Museum, and Anamudi peak the highest peak in South India.
4. Alleppey
Alleppey, also called as Alappuzha is a network of canals and bay. It is renowned for its pristine beaches, sea food, and the famous Boat races. A backwater cruise in Alleppey is one of main reason; this place attracts thousands of tourists.
Imagine cruising on your luxurious houseboat on bright sunny day, through the tranquil backwaters of Alleppey, what if I say you can make your Imagination come true with our Kerala Tour Packages we will take you to the serene backwaters of Alleppey to the famous Kumarakom.
5. Coorg
Situated between the spectacular mountains, Coorg also known as Kodagu is brimmed with breathtaking views, foggy landscape, and lush green hills with water streams cutting through them. Coorg is a top rated holiday destination among the newlyweds. So if you are a nature lover or looking for a honeymoon destination. Coorg is the best place to visit during your South India trip.
It also offers some of the luxurious resorts situated amidst the greenery, so you can freely stay in the hotels away from all the chaos. Some of the places to visit in Coorg are- Abbey Fall, Chelavara Falls, and Omkareshwara Temple.
6. Kodaikanal
Kodaikanal is one of the famous hill stations of South India, surrounded with evergreen forest and mesmerizing views, it is one of the best places for the newlyweds. Situated between the tilt of the Palani hills the town of Kodaikanal is located 7300 feet above sea level.
It is one of those locations where the weather remains pleasant throughout the year, during the scorching heat, the pristine lakes and the lush green scenic views will provide you respite from it. There are a number of things you can do while your Kodaikanal Trip like trekking, sightseeing, paying visit to the bird sanctuary.
7. Chikmagaluru
Famously known as the Coffee land of Karnataka, Chikmagaluru is famous for its natural beauty and vast coffee plantations. It also houses several historical sites, stunning waterfalls, and wildlife parks. It is one of the best places to visit in South India.
Not many people are familiar with its natural beauty and panoramic landscape, you can also sight some tigers during your trek, although it’s rare but it is worth it. Some of the places you can visit while in Chikmagaluru are- Mullayanagiri Peak, Mahatma Gandhi Park, Baba Budan Giri, and Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary.
8. Kumarakom
Kumarakom is a top rated tourist destination famous for its serene backwaters, it allures tourists with its magnificent lake and grid of canals. Situated on the shores of the stunning Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom is one of the best places to visit in South India.
Kumarakom is no doubt one of the best locations you will ever visit, the sheer amount of beauty and lush greenery it holds is insane.
9. Madurai
Fame of being the cultural capital of the state of Tamil Nadu, Madurai is famously called as the Lotus city due to its design is similar to as of Lotus. Madurai is renowned for its famous temple, Meenakshi Amman Temple, the temple is dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi.
Madurai boasts several other holy temples and along with temples the city is rich in cultural heritage making it one of the best places to visit in South India.
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6 Days Best of South India Tour
Chennai (1) – Mamallapuram (2) – Pondicherry (1) – Thanjavur (1) – Madurai (2) – Munnar (2) – Thekkady (1) – Kumarakom (1) – Alleppey (1) – Kochi (1)
6 Days Bangalore Mysore Ooty Tour
Bangalore (1) – Mysore (2) – Ooty (2) – Bangalore
10 Days South India Temple Tour
Chennai (2) – Mahabalipuram (1) – Pondicherry (1) Thanjavur (1) – Madurai (2) – Kanyakumari (1) – Trivandrum (1)
10. Gokarna
Gokarna is the land of golden sands, palm trees, and the deep blue seas. If you are avoiding Goa, due to its crowded places and beaches, and want to spend your vacation on a place similar like that. Gokarna is similar to that of Goa, with just less crowd and more scenic views and landscapes.
There are a number of pristine beaches in Gokarna which makes it a top rated tourist destination in South India. Some of best places to visit in Gokarna are- Half Moon Beach, Kudle Beach, Paradise Beach, Koti Tirtha, Mirjan Fort, and Mahabaleshwara Temple.
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