1.Hampi, Karnataka
One of India's top historical
destination, the laid back village of Hampi was once the last capital of
Vijayanagar, one of the greatest Hindu empires in India's history. It has some
extremely captivating ruins, intriguingly intermingled with large boulders that
rear up all over the landscape. The ruins, which date back to the 14th century,
stretch for just over 25 kilometers (10 miles) and comprise more than 500
monuments. An incredible energy can be felt at this ancient place. Hampi
is commonly visited from Goa, as there are a number of transport options
from there.
2.Kerala Backwaters
3.Varakala,Kerala
The fairy tale setting of Varkala
beach is enough to take your breath away, with a long winding stretch of cliff
and views that extend over the Arabian Sea. A paved footpath runs along the
length of the cliff, bordered by coconut palms, quaint shops, beach shacks,
hotels, and guest houses. Nestled at the bottom of the cliff is a sparkling
beach, reached by steps leading down from the cliff top. It's not surprising
that Varkala is one of India's best beaches. If you're there during late
March/early April, try and catch a temple festival.
4.Fort Kochi,Kerala
Known as the "Gateway to Kerala", Kochi
is an enchanting city that's had an eclectic influence. The Arabs, British,
Dutch, Chinese, and Portuguese have all left their mark on the city. Most
people recognize Kochi from pictures of the famous Chinese fishing nets that
line the waterfront. Fort Kochi is full of architecture and historical sites,
and is a marvelous place to stroll around and explore on foot. You can also
catch a Kathakali dance performance and get an Ayurvedic treatment.
5.Madurai,Tamilnadu
Ancient Madurai is home to the most impressive and important temple in
south India, the Meenakshi Temple. If you only see one south Indian temple,
this temple should be it! The city of Madurai is more than 4,000 years old,
and has remained a major center for Tamil culture and learning. The old
traditional part of the city is fascinating to explore on foot. These days,
Madurai attracts pilgrims and tourists in equal numbers. The 12
day chithirai festival, featuring a re-enacted celestial wedding of God
and Goddess, is held in Madurai during April each year.
6.Pondicherry
Pondicherry was a former 18th century
French colony and remains a separate union territory on the east cost of Tamil
Nadu. It retains a distinctly French flavor and provides a delightful break.
Wander around the atmospheric French Quarter and along the Promenade, soak up
the peaceful atmosphere, dine in delicious restaurants, and browse the
boutiques. Sri Aurobindo Ashram attracts plenty of spiritual
seekers. Auroville is a popular day trip.
7.Mammallapuram (Mahabalipuram),
Tamil Nadu
Mahabalipuram (also known as
Mamallapuram) is a beach town with a thriving backpacker and surfing
scene, an hour away from Chennai. It's also renowned for its stone sculpture
industry, so keep some money aside to shop! Other attractions are the
Shore Temple, Five Rathas (temples sculptured in the shape of chariots), and
Arjuna's Penance (a huge carving on the face of a rock depicting scenes from
the Mahabharata). A classical dance festival happens there every year from late
December to late January.
8.Rameshwaram and
Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu
Rameshwaram is a
peaceful little pilgrim town in southern Tamil Nadu, brought to life by the
constant stream of pious people that come to bathe in its holy water, get
a puja done to purify their karma, and visit Ramanathaswamy
Temple. The town and temple are tied to the Hindu epic the Ramayana. This
is where Lord Ram got Lord Hanuman to build a bridge across the ocean to rescue
Sita from her abductor, Ravan. Adam's Bridge (also referred to as Ram Setu), a
chain of reefs and sandbanks, is said to be the place where the bridge was
located. It's about as remote as you can get, and almost connects India
with Sri Lanka, only around 30 kilometers away. In this area, not far
from Rameshwaram, are the eerily crumbled and windswept remnants of Dhanuskodi,
a town destroyed by cyclone in 1964. The approach to Rameshwaram is dramatic,
with two long bridges (one for trains and one for other vehicles) linking it to
the mainland.
Mysore has an impressive royal heritage, with the city's main tourist
attraction being the imposing Mysore Palace. There are many other
interesting buildings, palaces, and temples to see. Its zoo is one of the best
in India. Mysore is also an excellent place to shop for sandalwood,
and study Asthanga yoga .
10.Coorg, Karnataka
For fresh aromatic
of south Indian coffee and stunning scenic beauty, head to Karnataka's Kodagu
region (often referred to as Coorg, the English version of its name). This
picturesque and alluring mountainous area in southern Karnataka, not far from
Bangalore and Mysore, is renowned for its plentiful coffee estates. And, you
can stay on one! The magnificent Golden Temple, one of the top buddist
moastiries in India, is not to be missed as well.
11.Nilgiri
Mountain Railway, Tamil Nadu.
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway toy train chugs its
way up to the popukar hillstations in ooty in Tamil Nadu. The
historic railway line was completed in 1899, 45 years after the first plans
were drawn up. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2005. The 46
kilometer (28.5 mile) journey is a picturesque one. It passes through rocky
terrain, ravings, forested hills, tea plantations, 16 tunnels, and over 250
bridges (including 32 major ones). Ooty is a great place to escape the heat and
nearby Coonoor is world famous for its tea. It's one of the top
destinations for tea tourism in india.
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