South India is a great destination for realizing a marvelous holiday at a truly affordable price coupled with amazing tourist destinations and wondrous sightseeing, which makes it an incredible package.
What Makes The Southern India Luring?
No matter what your travel plans are – be it eco-tourism, a honeymoon tour, or just sightseeing in South India, the perfect package awaits your arrival. Here you can experience the core of India with all its diversities of nature, culture and cuisine. South India is one of the most preferred tourist destinations in India showcases myriad sightseeing opportunities.
While visiting South India there are several places that you ought to explore:
Chennai
Firstly, upon arrival in south India, explore the fourth largest city of the country, Chennai. The city that boasts having one of the largest beaches in the country adjoining the Bay of Bengal is Chennai. Some of the most preferred touring destinations in this city include Marina Beach famous for its delectable food, San Thome Cathedral, stunning Mylapore temple, and fort St. George.
Mahabalipuram
From Chennai head towards Mahabalipuram, noted or its exquisite beaches, gorgeous rock cut temples, and 7th century Shore Temple. Located on the banks of Bay of Bengal, this region is regarded to be an important centre of temple building. Some of the extraordinary examples of Dravidian architecture can be found here by the sea side and presents truly spectacular vista that will always be etched in your memory. The place is visited my thousands of tourists around the world each year.
Kanchipuram
Next, head towards Kanchipuram, also termed as the ‘Golden City’ – also known to be one of the oldest towns in India. The region is highly famous for its hand woven silks, and its temples which have been remarkably well protected. It is also a religious south Indian tourist destination and is noted for being one of the seven cities in the country associated with Lord Vishnu and Shiva. Here, you could also bag some of the finest Kanchipuram saris, hand embroidered with spectacular patterns. In Kanchipuram you also ought to visit the Vaikunthaperumal temple, Ekambareshwar temple, Kamakshi temple and Kailashnath temple, all erected between 7th and 8th century.
Pondicherry
A one stop destination in South India, which was once a French maritime empire is Pondicherry. The sight and feel of this region is spectacularly different from other regions in the South and will certainly make you feel in a different country. The coastal area of the town has been divided into two separate zones namely black town famous for its mind boggling sights and the White town eminent for its administrative buildings, French houses and spacious restaurants. Here you should also visit Sri Aurobindo ashram, Eglise De Sacre Coeur De Jesus, and Auroville.
Tanjore
Next, you should head towards Tanjore highly preferred for its rock fort temple, which is approximately 273 ft high. A steep staircase made of rocks, will lead you to the first level of this fort. The first level was entirely ruined by a blast in 1772 and houses remnants of the period. The second storey known as the Mathrubhuteshwarer shrine has been dedicated to lord Shiva and attracts several religious tourists. From the third storey of this fort also known as Uchhi Pillayar Koil, you will get a spectacular view of the town.
The best part of the year to visit the South India is during the Winter months – October to February, since the weather would remain dry and chilly. To Book an Amazing South India Holiday Trip you can contact Minar Travels which are leading Indian Tour and Travel Operator since 1992, and have been awarded with many National Tourism Awards
