South India – the very mention conjures up images of temples, iconic South Indian cuisine, Ooty, Kerala backwaters, and Cochin. But there is so much more to South India than just these. South India is a mix of various cultures, landscapes, languages, festivals, religions, and regional diversities. You will indeed find India’s most magnificent temples in South India and some of the most gorgeous hill stations here. But, then you can discover a whole lot more in our South India Tour Packages. Our South India Holiday Packages have the best South India tour itineraries for your enjoyment and South India holidays and vacations. Prepare to embark on an epic journey into a land of infinite cultural diversity and geographic landscapes called South India with us. It is time to explore the beaches, forests, hill stations, temples, heritage sites, forts, palaces, and other tourist attractions in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, and Telangana. National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries South India has some of India’s best wildlife sanctuaries and national parks. You can go on South India Wildlife Tour Packages and explore all the famous wildlife places and destinations in the South Indian states. Guided wildlife tours are available so that you will visit only the best wildlife places and have very good bird and animal sightings on these jungle safari tours. You can go for jeep safari, canter safari, boat safari, and elephant safaris in these national parks and watch the wildlife from close range. Some of the best places to spot wildlife in South India are shown below.

• Periyar National Park
• Eravikulam National Park
• Bandipur National Park
• Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
• Banerghatta Biological Park
• Nagarhole Tiger Reserve
• Kumarakom National Park
• Thattekad Bird Sanctuary
• Dubare Elephant Camp
• Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary
• Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary
• Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

Unique wildlife species The wildlife diversity that we find in South Indian forests is very surprising and also exciting. You will find some very unique creatures in South India, that you will not find anywhere in India. These include mammals, birds, reptiles, and trees. Many wildlife lovers, bird watchers, and naturalists visit the wildlife places in South India to photograph the unique wildlife that thrives here in the jungles. We have designed our South India Wildlife Packages to give you a sojourn into the wilderness of South Indian jungles. You will find the best South India Safari tours with us and our South India Tiger Safari Packages are the best if you want to enjoy nature walks and jungle safari in South Indian destinations. Some very unique wildlife species you will find in South Indian states are mentioned below.

• Nilgiri Tahr
• Gaur (Indian Bison)
• Nilgiri Langur
• Grizzled Giant Squirrel
• Black Panther
• Nilgiri Marten
• Grey Slender Loris
• Lion-tailed macaque
• Nilgiri Blue Robin

Places for bird watching and birding South India has some of the best bird-watching destinations and these include wetland sites, Nilgiris, Shola Forests, hill stations, and other birding places. Some birds can be only found in South India and nowhere else in India. The winter migrants are here too, and they come from Kashmir and other places in North India, Siberia, Central Asian countries, and Europe. Some of the best bird-watching destinations in South India are shown below.

• Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary
• Periyar National Park
• Munnar hill station
• Hill station of Ooty
• Masinagudi
• Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
• Top Slip in Pollachi
• Vedanthangal
• Gulf of Mannar
• Point Calimere
• Pulicat Lake
• Rollapadu Bird sanctuary
• Shamirpet Lake

Tiger Safari and Wildlife tours Perhaps the most famous tiger safaris in India belong to the South Indian states. You can spot not just the Royal Bengal Tigers, but many other carnivores, deer species, herds of wild elephants, birds, reptiles, and lush green jungles. You can also do other activities during the wildlife safari like a walk in the tea plantations, and spice plantations, boat rides, visiting a tribal village, and take nature walks, bird photography, resort stays, trekking, camping, river rafting, and other such activities. Generally, we also include visits to other nearby places on such wildlife tours. These wildlife tours span several days so that you can spot the wildlife you may have missed out on in the previous days. Some of the best tiger safari tours in South India take place in the given national parks and tiger reserves:

• Bandipur National Park
• Periyar National Park
• Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
• Nagarhole Tiger Reserve
• Anamalai Tiger Reserve

Wetlands and Ramsar sites If the jungles and hill stations in South India are famous, then the wetlands are no less exciting. South India has some of the very best of wetlands, and some rank among the finest Ramsar sites in India. You will find water birds and winter migratory birds in these wetland sites. Lakes, mangrove forests, backwaters, lagoons, and freshwater sites, are the ideal places to spot the birds. Some of the top wetland areas in South India include the ones shown below.

• Vembanad Lake, Kerala
• Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Karnataka
• Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu
• Gulf of Mannar, Tamil Nadu
• Pichavaram Mangrove, Tamil Nadu
• Vaduvur Bird Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu
• Kolleru Lake, Andhra Pradesh

Western Ghats The Western Ghats that pass through South India form the best mountain landscapes. You will find the most scenic mountains and hill stations in the Western Ghats ranges in South India. Waterfalls, lakes, river streams, lush green tropical forests, rolling grasslands and high mountains, tea gardens, and coffee estates, are the various places you can visit in the Western Ghats in South India. You will find Anamudi Peak, the highest mountain peak in South India in the Western Ghats. The continuous mountain ranges of the Western Ghats pass through Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu and end in Kanyakumari. It gives rise to some of the biggest rivers in South India like Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery, and Tungabhadra, and many tributaries like Bhima, Bhadra, Kabini, and others. You will find such unique forests as Sholas, montane grasslands, rain forests, Nilgiri Hills, plateaus, national parks, waterfalls, and lakes in the Western Ghats. Hill Stations What is best known about South India are the hill stations. Some like Ooty are famous all over India for their magnificent scenic beauty, lush greenery, tea gardens, lakes, waterfalls, and valley views. But Ooty is just one among the several spectacular hill stations that you can visit in our South India Holiday Packages.

• Coorg
• Wayanad
• Coonoor
• Vythiri
• Kodaikanal
• Yercaud
• Yelagiri
• Araku Valley
• Devikulam
• Valparai
• Kudremukh
• Vagamon
• Chikmaglur
• Kolli Hills
• Nandi Hills
• Idukki
• Ponmudi

 Mountain Peaks South India has some of the high mountain peaks. Some are very famous and others are very popular among tourists for trekking. You will find many of our South India Trekking Packages have treks in these mountains. You can do many exciting activities other than trekking like camping, wildlife viewing, and bird watching on these tours. You will find these mountain peaks in the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats. Some of the most popular mountain peaks in South India are shown below.

• Anamudi
• Doddabetta
• Mullayanagiri
• Mukurthi Peak
• Chembra Peak
• Mahendragiri
• Brahmagiri

India’s biggest rivers South India is a region where you will find some of India’s longest and biggest rivers. All the rivers have their origin in the Western Ghats or the Eastern Ghats. They either flow into the Bay of Bengal or the Arabian Sea. These rivers are a source of water for agriculture, irrigation, and drinking water. But they are also the playground for water-based adventures like river rafting, boat rides, coracle rides, boat safari, canoeing, backwater safari, and other such activities. Some of the biggest rivers in South India are:

• Godavari
• Kaveri
• Krishna
• Penna
• Periyar
• Tungabhadra
• Bhima
• Vaigai

Backwaters of Kerala One thing that every tourist wants to do in South India is to have a backwater houseboat stay in Kerala. The backwaters in Kerala and also in Kovalam, Kumarakom, Kollam, and other places are best for houseboat stays, South Indian meals on the houseboat, bird watching, and a relaxing holiday. Alleppey has become famous as a backwater cruise and houseboat stay. Our Kerala Honeymoon Packages include these backwater tours of Kerala, along with many luxury facilities and activities. You will find pristine lakes, calm environs, scenic lagoons, water inlets, water channels, and mangrove forests in these backwaters. These are best for wildlife viewing, bird watching, marine animals, rustic village walks, and cultural experiences. Some other places where you can enjoy backwaters in South India are:

• Kozhikode
• Kollam
• Kumarakom
• Kasargod
• Kuttanad
• Thiruvallam
• Poovar
• Kochi
• Kannur
• Hampi
• Kabini
• Mangalore
• Ashtamudi
• Thiruvananthapuram
• Cherai
• Pichavaram

Historic Cities South India and its heritage cities are famous all over India for their cleanliness, historical monuments, a mix of cosmopolitan and ethnic culture, and sightseeing spots. Take any city for example, and you will find a deep-rooted history, religious traditions, architectural beauty, historical monuments, and a cosmopolitan vibe. You can find the best South India Tour Packages where we have included the best city sightseeing tours for you in these cities. We have even included these cities in our South India Honeymoon Packages so that you have the best tourist experiences. You will find plenty of things to do in these South Indian cities, such as sightseeing, shopping, dining, museums, temples, gardens, parks, amusement and theme parks, etc. We have given below the very famous cities in South India.

• Mysore
• Bangalore
• Kochi
• Chennai
• Madurai
• Thiruvananthapuram
• Hyderabad
• Puducherry
• Vishakhapatnam
• Kanyakumari
• Salem
• Warangal
• Coimbatore

South Indian cuisine A taste of South Indian cuisine is a must-have experience in any of our South India Holiday Packages. The aroma, fragrance, taste, flavors, and variety of South Indian dishes make them truly wonderful. You will get spicy food, sweet dishes, desserts, breakfast dishes, South Indian thali, South Indian snacks, and a whole lot more on your trip to South India. Dosa, idli sambar, and medu vada are famous South Indian foods all over the world. But you do get regional varieties and other South Indian dishes also. You can try popular restaurants, and famous street food destinations, and taste the food. Your pre-booked hotel or resort also will serve you some popular South Indian dishes.

• Uttappam
• Kerala Prawn Curry
• Bisi Bele Bhaat
• Hyderabadi Biryani
• Payasam
• Rasam
• Puttu and Kadala Curry
• Malabar parotta with Kerala-style beef
• Kaapi (Filter Coffee)

A land of temples Any South India Holiday Package is incomplete without visiting the famous temples here. The temples in South India are famous all over India and in the world for their religious importance and spiritual significance. Our South India Temple Tour Packages are very best for people who want to visit the temples in South India. Our South India travel itinerary includes a visit to the famous spiritual and religious temples in South India. You can also include some special religious places on these tours. You can explore all our South India heritage tour itinerary and our South India Pilgrimage Tour are also designed to give you a darshan and prayers in these temples. For your reference, we have given below some very popular temples in South India.

• Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameshwaram
• Venkateshwara Temple, Tirupati
• Arunachaleswar Temple, Thiruvannamalai
• Meenakshi Temple, Madurai
• Mahabaleshwar Temple, Gokarna
• Sri Krishna Temple, Udupi
• Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Trivandrum
• Guruvayoor Temple, Guruvayur
• Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple, Kanyakumari
• Ekambareswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Beach destinations in South India The beach destinations in South India are best for romantic couples, families with kids, and even elderly people. With a long coastline, the South Indian states like Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu have some of the best beaches in South India. Our South India Family tour packages are the best tour offerings we have if you want to visit the beaches in South India. We have South India Beach Tour Packages and South India Honeymoon Packages where you can stay in luxury beachside resorts and hotels. You can do a lot of beach activities during your stay here such as backwater tours, scuba diving, kayaking, boating, trekking, playing in the sands and surf, and a lot of others. Some of the very famous beaches in South India are given below.

• Varkala Beach, Kerala
• Rishikonda Beach, Vishakhapatnam
• Marina Beach, Chennai
• Alappuzha Beach, Kerala
• Devbagh Beach, Karnataka
• Half Moon Beach, Gokarna
• Pondicherry Beach, Puducherry
• Saumdra Beach, Kovalam
• Poovar Island, Kerala
• Bekal Beach, Kerala
• Cherai Beach, Kerala
• Dhanushkodi Beach, Rameshwaram

Gorgeous waterfalls It is no surprise that the best waterfalls in South India are so captivating in their beauty. The rivers, on which the waterfalls are located, flow through some of the most picturesque valleys, mountains, rocky cliffs, and mountainous terrains in South India. The cascading beauty of these waterfalls is beyond words to describe. These waterfalls are very popular tourist sites in South India. Our South India Honeymoon Packages and South India Wildlife Tours include a trip to some of these famous waterfalls. These waterfalls are gorgeous in their beauty and are famous trekking places in South India. These waterfalls flow through dense jungles and are great places for bird-watching. Some famous waterfalls you can visit in South India are shown below.

• Athirappilly Falls, Kerala
• Jog Falls, Karnataka
• Hogenakkal Waterfalls, Tamil Nadu
• Shivanasamudra Falls, Karnataka
• Talakona Waterfalls, Andhra Pradesh
• Hebbe Falls, Karnataka
• Kiliyur Falls, Tamil Nadu

Scenic lakes You can never ignore visiting lakes in South India. These lakes are wonderfully scenic places with a lot of exciting activities to do like boating, trekking, horse riding, nature photography, bird watching, nature walks, and others. These lakes are part of famous national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. You will find natural beauty, forests, wildlife, valleys, and hills surrounding these lakes. We have identified some of these fantastic lakes in South India that you can visit during your South India vacation trip. You can explore our South India Wildlife Tours or our South India Trekking Packages to visit these lakes. You can even find some of these lakes in our South India Honeymoon Packages. Some famous lakes in South India that you can visit during your trip are:

• Vembanad Lake, Kerala
• Kodaikanal Lake, Tamil Nadu
• Emerald Lake, Ooty, Tamil Nadu
• Pulicat Lake, Andhra Pradesh
• Karanji Lake, Karnataka
• Pykara Lake, Mudumalai, Tamil Nadu
• Hussain Sagar Lake, Telangana
• Berijam Lake, Tamil Nadu
• Kolleru Lake, Andhra Pradesh
• Periyar Lake, Kerala

Heritage masterpieces Almost all the popular South India Holiday Packages feature some of the famous heritage monuments in South India. Our South India Heritage Tour Packages include a visit to some of the famous historical monuments in South India. These monuments are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and are spectacular architectural wonders of ancient India. These monuments include forts, temples, palaces, Buddhist monasteries, temple complexes, cave temples, and even more such monuments. All these are the last remaining monuments of the royal dynasties like Chalukyas, Vijayanagara, Chola, Pallava, Rashtrakuta, and other powerful empires. These monuments are spectacular works of architecture and they have remained in their original form, even after so many years. Some, like the Mysore Palace, Bangalore Palace, and Golconda Fort are very famous, not only in South India, but in India as well. You will feel over-awed by the sheer colossal structures of these monuments and the architectural finesse of the artisans of the olden days. Some of the most magnificent heritage monuments in South India are given below.

• The group of monuments at Hampi
• Halebidu
• Chola Temples in Tam
• Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Ooty, Tamil Nadu
• Char Minar, Hyderabad
• Vivekananda Rock Statue, Kanyakumari
• Mysore Palace
• Bekal Fort
• Bidar Fort
• Jewish Synagogue, Cochin
• Mahabalipuram Shore Temples
• Brihadeeswarar Temple
• Temples in Pattadakal, Karnataka
• Monuments at Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu
• Badami cave temples
• Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur, Karnataka

Festivals in South India Your South India vacation can become even more exciting if you are visiting South India during some of the popular festivals. The festivals in South India are unique and some of them are also bizarre. But the amount of entertainment and excitement you get in these festivals is the very reason why you should visit South India. You get to see the culture of South India, the rural life, traditions, temple rituals, and scenic landscapes in these festivals. These festivals are a mirror of the incredible culture of South India and a window into the everyday life of South Indian villages and rural communities. You can explore our South India Travel Packages if you want to visit and participate in these festivals. Some of these festivals are held at famous temples, while others are folk festivals. Some like Onam, Pongal, and Mysore Dussehra are very famous, but others that are equally famous are mentioned below.

• Hampi Utsav, Hampi, Karnataka
• Thrissur Pooram, Thrissur, Kerala
• Mysore Dasara, Mysore, Karnataka
• Mahamaham Festival, Tamilnadu
• Chithirai Thiruvizha, Madurai
• Jallikattu Bull Festival, Tamil Nadu
• Karaga Festival, Karnataka
• Kotappakonda Temple Fair, Andhra Pradesh
• Arattu Festival, Kerala
• Vairamudi Festival, Melukote Temple, Karnataka

Adventure activities If you want to visit South India and want to do some very exciting adventure activities, then you can look at our South India Trekking Packages and our South India Wildlife Packages. You can do several things like bird watching, tiger safari, wildlife photography, boating, river rafting, coracle rides, rock climbing, and other exciting things. Some of the top favorites are trekking, camping, kayaking, zorbing, boat rides, houseboat stays, and backwater safari tours. Beaches are the most famous places where you can go for scuba diving, snorkeling, and other activities. The rivers, forests, mountains, backwaters, and waterfalls are the best places where you can do several thrilling activities. Some very popular are:

• Bamboo rafting in Thekkady
• Coracle ride in Tungabhadra River, Hampi
• Banana boat rides in Gokarna
• Jungle treks in Periyar National Park
• River rafting in Dandeli
• Trekking in Ooty
• Paragliding in Munnar
• Speed boating in Kochi
• Scuba diving in Murudeshwar
• Boat rides in Kovalam
• Camping in Coorg
• Rock Climbing in Savandurga and Badami
• Trekking in Kudremukh
• Surfing in Puducherry and Varkala Beach
• Wildlife safari and photography in Nagarhole Tiger Reserve
• Elephant bathing at Dubare Elephant Camp

South India Tour Packages Our South India Tour Packages are the best way that you can do sightseeing in South India. Our South India tour offerings include South India Family Tour Packages, South India Honeymoon Packages, South India Trek Packages, South India Temple Tour, South India Holiday Packages, South India Wildlife Tours, and much more. We offer prayers and darshan at temples, luxury accommodations in the most reputed hotels, transportation facilities for cars/ tempo travelers, airport/ railway station pickup and drop services, sightseeing tours, all meals, and interesting offers. Our South India Vacation Packages are fully customizable and you can also contact us if you want a personalized tour itinerary. We have a network of professionals who are committed to giving you top-notch tour services for your ultimate South India family vacation.

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