Highlights of South India Tour

The Southern part of India is the home to scenic waterfalls, pristine backwaters, revered temples, a rich performing art scene, rejuvenating Ayurvedic measures and extravagant cultural practices. The land intrigues all its visitors with its myriad sites of natural splendour, colourful festivals and simplicity of its people’s lifestyle.

The region consists of the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
While on a south India tour one should get prepared to experience lots of exotic panorama, exhilarating wildlife safaris, sun-kissed beaches and lots more.
A tour to South India can be thus a little beguiling in the presence of innumerable opportunities of travel. From a horde of experiences essential to South India tours one must first pick those arousing personal interest.

Here is a list of some of the highlights of South India tour packages:
Beaches and Backwaters

Surrounded by three of the oceans namely Arabian Ocean, Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal, the southern part of India is blessed with a long coastline giving birth to stunning beach towns. South India is thus flanked by numerous gorgeous beaches renowned for their coconut palms, quaint environs and picturesque beauty.

The state of Kerala in the region is dotted with scintillating water bodies known as backwaters. Backwaters are undoubtedly a must for all South India tour packages for these are beauteous lagoons embroidered with lush foliage. 

The traditional houseboats are considered both the perfect means to rejuvenate amidst natural splendour and to travel through crystal clear backwaters.

Wildlife Sanctuaries

The region is marked by a wide diversity of plants and animals which is mainly due to the presence of varied climate and topography making existence of this diversity possible. Some of the famous protected areas found in the region are Periyar National park, Bandipur National Park, Nagarhole

National Park, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary and more. Ranging from tigers, to elephants, crocodiles, foxes, leopards, birds and more these parks are home to variety of wildlife species living peacefully in their respective protected regions.

Fairs and Festivals

While planning south India tours one must plan it in such a way that it coincides with the fairs and festivals of the region to be able to witness the gaiety of the festive season in the vicinity.
The region is known worldwide for its unique temple festivals and other celebrations celebrated round the year thus pick the time which coincide with your favourite festival of the region. While talking about the festivals of the region Onam festival is the most exhilarating and the most popular one. 

The festival is celebrated in Alappuzha in a unique manner with a group celebration for Snake Boat Race. On the day of this aquatic carnival the backwaters of Alappuzha sees a mass gathering collected to witness the most splendid sight.
Long and sleek traditional boats are decked in gaudy manner and on the sounds of drum participants row their boats while the spectators cheer from the shores. South India tours constitute of all this and much more exciting experiences in its traditional platter.

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