Enjoyable and Enviable South India Tour

Posted by Riya Khanna on August 26th, 2019

Being the seat of the Dravidian civilization South, India has a distinct beauty and is a stark contrast to the mountains and the plain-lands of North India. The six states namely, Andhra Pradesh, Telengana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Goa along with two union territories, The Andamans and the Lakshwadeep offers the traveller innumerable options to explore. From beautiful beaches to peaks to coffee plantations to ancient temples, it has a lot in store for the travellers. You only need to tap on the South India Tour of his choice and get going.

 Where to go

If you are confused where to go, start from Tamil Nadu as it offers an amalgam of experiences in terms of beaches, hills and temples. While the Marina Beach in Chennai satiates your craving for the sea beaches, the hill station in Ooty would satisfy you’re longing for the hills. For the religious ones, there is no dearth of temples in the state. Meenakshi temple in Madurai, Brihadeswara temple in Thanjavur, Ekambareswarar temple in Kanchipuram are some of the noted temples. The temples form the backdrop of your South India Cultural Tour.

How to go

The capital of Tamil Nadu, Chennai, is one of the major metro cities in India and can be considered as the centre point of your journey. Having a lot of international Airports help the southern states to be well connected with every major city and the rest of India as well as to the world. If you wish to travel by car, the numerous highways help you have a smooth ride through the states. The Southern Railways, The South-Western Railways and the Konkan Railways provide a strong of trains for the tourists. South India also offers bus services to travel around the state. Know more about holiday destinations at https://www.india-tours.com/.

What to eat

Rice, lentils and coconut form the basis of all dishes in south India. The most popular among them are Idli and Dosa prepared from a batter of rice and lentils, served with coconut chutney and sambar made from lentils and vegetables, mostly cooked in coconut oil. Apart from these Uttapam, Vada, Bhat and Sevai made from the same combination of materials are also delicious. Dosa is basically a type of pancake prepared with a batter of rice and lentils, while Idli is a steamed cake made of the same. The south Indian cuisine offers you a variety of dishes from the same ingredients.

Memories forever

As a whole, South India does not disappoint you at all in terms of sightseeing and its cuisines. The beaches, the hills, the temples and typical coffee plantations are all available in a single state. What more? With delectable cuisines like Idli and Dosa, it offers you a welcome change from your monotonous food habits. There is something for everyone in your family or group to enjoy and cherish thoroughly. Even if you forget the tour, you will not forget the memories you made here with your loved ones. And once in a while, you would like to revisit those memories by planning a tour once again.