South India has been a main attraction of tourists for long and is bounded by Arabian Sea in the west, Indian Ocean in the south and Bay of Bangal in the east. Beautiful beaches, fabulous nature, wonderful hill stations, mind-blowing culture and festivals are the main points of attraction. After independence South India become an economic powerhouse of nation and includes India’s four main states. These are Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Karala, and Andhra Pradesh. South India also includes two island groups, Lakshdeep and Andaman and Nicobar. There are nine major notable cities. These are Bangalore, Chennai, Kochi, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Madurai, Mysore, Pondicherry, and Trivandrum. Apart from these cities Alappuzha, Kalahasti, Kumarakom and Tirupati are the other famous destinations. There are quite difference in cultures of North India. North Indian’s Aryan culture is totally different with South India’s Dravidian culture. If you come from North to South you will feel like you are in different country but every part of India has its separate culture that makes India a country of cultures.
The history of South is also very interesting and approx 3000 years old. Still you can feel influence of old history in culture of South. The regional local languages of South are Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telgu and Tulu. In the history many kingdoms ruled over the parts of South from many different cultures. That’s why the culture and some architecture are much influenced. South women mainly wear Saree while the men wear colorful lungi with typical batik pattern. Rice is the main diet and Coconut is the main ingredient in foods. This part of India is also well known for its Ayurveda treatment worldwide. Ayurveda is an ancient medical science of India. It is around 5000 year’s old science. According to Ayurveda every individual made up of five elements. There are earth, water, air, space and fire. Many Tour operators in India provide the tour to south India.
Alappuzha is a famous destination of south. It is the gateway of Karala backwater. It has amazing backwater, wonderful rivers, and many canals. Some people say it as Venice of East. Kalahasti located near the pilgrimage town Tirupati. It gives the wonderful nature experience. Tirupati is in chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. It has a most famous Sri Venkateshwara Temple with fabulous view of nature. Kumarakom is a most attractive tourist destination in Karala. It is famous for its vast lagoon, holiday houses, and bird sanctuaries.
Every state of South has a lot to visit and experience. If you are in India this is the must visit place. You can easily find many Travel agents in Delhi that provide the whole South India Tour Package. Book one for you and feel the culture, art and nature of South India. South India is a most beautiful and main tourist attraction part of India. If you like to see greenery, ancient Art and culture, this is the perfect spot for you. You will experience the unforgettable houseboats, wildlife sanctuaries, beaches, beautiful nature and many more.