Top 5 Tourist Attractions In South India

The states of Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Karnataka form of Southern India. Since ancient times, this region has been a culturally wealthy destination with a unique identity.

Are you planning to visit South India?  You can find numerous temples, ancient towns, beach destinations, hill towns, and much more. Are you planning to visit the beauties of South India? Here are the top destinations to cover in South India, during your vacation. 

1. Hampi, Karnataka

This is one of the most fabulous destinations of historical significance in Karnataka. Hampi was once the flourishing capital of Vijayanagar. Today, this pristine Hampi Village holds numerous massive ruins, large boulders, temples, market squares, and more in an area covering 25 km. Within this area, there are more than 500 monuments for you to explore. Top attractions in Hampi are Hemakuta Hill Temple, Virupaksha Temple, Matanga Hill, Achyutaraya Temple, Hampi Bazaar, Lotus Palace, Hippie Island, and others. Top activities to enjoy in Hampi are cycling tour, coracle ride, bouldering, temple exploration, shopping, bear watching, and others.

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Suggested Tour : 3 Days - Hampi and Hospet Tour from Bangalore

2. Kerala

The state of Kerala has a maze of brackish lagoons with more than 900km of waterways. One of the best attractions of Kerala is the backwaters. Tourists love to explore the backwaters on a houseboat. Some choose to stay in the houseboat, explore the paddy fields, coconut groves, and lush farms along the way.
Some service providers offer angling, swimming, and other activities from the houseboat. October to March is the best time to visit thebackwaters of Kerala. Top backwaters to enjoy in Kerala are Alleppey backwaters, Kumarakom backwaters, Thrissur backwaters, Cherai Island backwaters, Kuttanad backwaters, Kavvayi backwaters, and others.

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Suggested Tour :  10 Days - Best of Kerala Tours

3. Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Madurai is a cultural cauldron of Tamil Nadu. According to literature, the language and art forms flourished in Madurai and was spread from here to other parts of the state. Madurai is around 4000 years old. The best way to enjoy the culture of the land is to take up walking tours covering temples, markets and other areas. The temple festivals of Madurai are enriched with numerous cultural performances.
Top places to visit in Madurai are Meenakshi Amman Temple, Koodal Azhagar Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal, Vaigai Dam, Meghamalai, Samanar Hills, and others. Apart from temple exploration and cultural sightseeing, Madurai is famous for shopping, tasting local delicacies, cycle-rickshaw tour, and others.

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Suggested Tour : 15 Days - South India Temple Tour Package 

4. Hyderabad, Telangana

Among the top attractions of Telangana, Hyderabad is a famous destination. The city is filled with tourist attractions like Hussain Sagar Lake, Golconda Fort, Ramoji Film City, Lumbini Park, Chowmahalla Palace, Birla Mandir, and others. Hyderabad is also famous for shopping and tasting local delicacies, especially biriyani. The best way to explore the colors of Hyderabad is by taking a walking tour through the lanes of this city covering Islamic architecture, modern multiplexes, street markets, and more. If you wish to enjoy a culture-filled relaxed vacation, Hyderabad is the best destination.

5. Munnar, Kerala

Of all the hill towns in South India, Munnar is the most beautiful destination. Munnar is called the Switzerland of South India. The destination is home to numerous attractions like wildlife parks, tea plantations, rivers, jagged peaks, meadows, winding routes, and much more. Top tourist activities to enjoy in Munnar are safari, hiking, trekking, camping, rock climbing, plantation strolling, and others. Top places to visit here are Lakkam waterfalls, Carmelagiri elephant park, Kundala Lake, Eravikulam National Park, and others. Munnar is also one of the most important honeymoon destinations in India.

Suggested Tour : 3 Days - Munnar Tour Packages
Apart from these, there are numerous other attractions like Mahabalipuram, Wayanad, Coorg, Arakku Valley, Kotagiri, Chikmagalur, Mysore, Yelagiri, and others. Remember that each destination will be at prime beauty at a specific season or so. Also, some of these destinations might have a harsh summer. If you wish to visit during the most wonderful time, choose to cover any religious or local celebration in these destinations.