Pilgrimage

South India is a region in the southern part of India. It includes the states Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamilnadu. It also houses the Union Territory Pondicherry(Puducherry) and Lakshadweep Island in the Arabian Sea. Southern region speak one of the Dravidian languages: Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Tulu. The classical dances of India like "Bharat Natyam" and "Kathakali" have South Indian origin.

This part of India has enormous beaches, water falls, forests, lakes, backwaters, Wild Life Sanctuary etc. The famous cities in this region are Hyderabad and its twin city Secunderabad, Mysore, Bangalore (Bengaluru), Kochi (Cochin), Trivandrum (Thiruvananthpuram), Chennai (Madras), Kanyakumari (Nagercoil)etc. Some of the famous hill stations in this region are Kodaikanal, Ooty (Ootacamund), Munnar etc. God’s own country – Kerala, Munnar is undoubtedly the most romantic hill station in South  India. Some of the famous beaches are Kovalam,  Mahabalipuram, Varkala, etc. The Varkala is famous for its springs, fisheries, lighthouses and beaches. The tourism in South India is highly prominent.

Backwater boat rides in Kerala : The Backwater boat rides are the ideal feature of the tourism in South India. The picturesque location and breathtaking landscape at the backdrop of the waters assure you of a naturally enriching experience.

Religious temples : The tourism in South India is gateway to ancient religious shrines that receive a massive footfall throughout the year. The most pristine and majestic temples like the Tirupati Balaji, Meenakshi temple, Rameshwaram, Kanyakumari temple and the Brihadeeswarar temple.

The best season to visit South India is between October to March. The weather conditions are moderate and soothing facilitating tourism in South India. Major festivals like Diwali, Holi, Id, Pongal and other cultural events occur within this time frame. The tourism in South India is at its peak during this time.

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