India is a vast country. Every region of the country has an identity of its own. South India is a cluster of culturally rich states that also boast of a splendid coastline and scenic beauty. Southern India comprises of states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. All the south Indian states have their own history, culture and heritage. People in this region of India are generally more tolerant and learned.
South India was almost untouched by invaders and hence retains much of its heritage and native culture when compared to other regions of India. All south Indian states are predominantly lands of temples and devotees. Monuments like forts and palaces are marvels of architecture having their own style. Natural beauty is in abundance in the south Indian region owing to its tropical weather.
Kerala is most popular for eco tourism, beaches and backwaters. Tamil Nadu is famous for its temples and cultural tourism. Karnataka has many places of historical importance, palaces, gardens and now boasts of high tech industries in many of its cities. Andhra Pradesh also has many cities of historical importance and IT industries.
South Indian states have many upcoming cosmopolitan cities. Most of the hi-tech industries are taking shape in these cities of South India, like Bangalore in Karnataka and Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh. Bangalore in Karnataka is now known as the Silicon Valley of India. It is also known as one of the most modern and cleanest cities of India as well as the “Garden City" of India and what not! It has many places of tourist attractions like Vidhan Soudha, Bangalore Cubbon Park and Lal Bagh and more.
In the same way Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh is the IT hub of India. Heritage in Hyderabad is a mix of many communities and an amalgamation of their cultures. Modern and rural mindsets live side by side. There are many places of interest here like Charminar, Golconda Fort, Hyderabad HITECH City, Mecca Masjid, Salarjung Museum, Hussain Sagar Lake, and more. These cities are also home to the most developed shopping malls of the country.
Mysore is the cultural capital of Karnataka is really a mesmerizing city, inheriting all Indian traditions and carrying them forward with modernity. Mysore has myriad historical and heritage buildings including the majestic Mysore Palace. Chamundi Hills and Brindavan Gardens are some of the other attractions of the city.
South India also boasts of idyllic hill stations such as Munnar and Ooty. Kanya Kumari (Cape Comorin) is the southernmost tip of India, where the Arbian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal meet. Kanyakumari is famous for its spectacular sunrises and sunsets, especially on a full moon day. There is also Swami Vivekanand Memorial, Kanyakumri Temple and Gandhi Mandapam to watch out for. To visit these attractions one should opt for South India tours provided by the best tour operators.
