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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Malabar Trail

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Southern Sojourn

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Best of Kerala (KTDC)

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Day 1: Mumbai

Following your arrival in Mumbai, transfer to the hotel.

Day 2 : Mumbai

Morning at leisure. In the afternoon a tour of Mumbai will introduce some of the great sights of this commercial centre.

Day 3 : Kochi

Take the early morning flight to Cochin, arriving at your hotel there in mid-morning and spending the afternoon sightseeing. The Chinese cantilevered fishing nets, Jewish synagogues, Portuguese churches, Hindu temples and Dutch fort all make the point that this is a very cosmopolitan city.

Day 4 : Kochi - Munnar

This morning you drive to Munnar, in the Western Ghats. Munnar is located at the confluence of the mountain streams Muthirappuzha, Chanduvarai and undala. It is surrounded by wild jungles and is wet and cold for most of the year.

Day 5 : Munnar

Visit Mattupetty Lake, situated at a distance of 15 km from Munnar, Rajamala is home to almost half the population of Nilgiri tahrs (a rare mountain goat). Overnight stay in Abad copper castle, Munnar.

Day 6: Periyar

The morning drive takes you south along the Ghats, past the tea plantations of Devikulam to Lake Periyar and its renowned wildlife sanctuary. The sanctuary surrounds picturesque Periyar lake. In the afternoon you will take to the water, for game viewing.

Day 7 : Kumarakom

In the morning you drive down through tea and then rubber plantations, interspersed with small cardamom, coffee, ginger and pepper-growing estates to tranquil Kumarakom, adjacent to the bird sanctuary on Lake Vembanad. The afternoon at leisure.

Day 8 : Houseboat cruise

Enjoy a comfortable Kettuvallam houseboat for a day cruise. These simply furnished but comfortable houseboats are equipped with a living room and bedroom (en suite bathroom) and are powered by local oarsmen.

Day 9 : Varkala

After disembarking at Quilon in the morning you drive the short distance south to the delightful seaside town of Varkala. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 10 : Varkala - Kovalam

Proceed to Kovalam. This internationally renowned beach has been a favourite haunt for tourists. Kovalam consists of three adjacent crescent beaches. The southern most, known as the Lighthouse Beach , is the most popular.

Day 11 : Kovalam

Relaxed day at Kovalam. Enjoy the sun, golden sand and the beach.

Day 12 : Trivandrum - Mumbai

Afternoon drive to Trivandrum for the flight to Mumbai, arriving late afternoon and transferring to the international airport for your late-night flight to home.