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Trips to South India & Goa |
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The delightful south; almost untouched by invasions
throughout its history, the Indian heritage is more
intact here than in other regions of the country.
This is a land of temples, a land of the devout
where new wonders await - the profusion of orange
flowers, the shade of the banyan tree, and the soft
beat of distant drums as yet another festival
starts.
Southern India covers states like Tamil Nadu,
Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh.
Under trips to south India and Goa you can visit 3
major states of South India namely Kerala, Tamilnadu
and Karnataka. These itineraries also include Goa as
a beach destination.
Kerala – Kerala, state in India's southern
tip and a state known as God's Own Country. Kerala
is one of the ten 'Paradises Found' by the National
Geographic Traveller, for its diverse geography and
overwhelming greenery. It is a land much acclaimed
for the contemporary nature of its cultural ethos,
and much appreciated for the soothing, rejuvenating
paradise that it is. The Land Kerala is a dramatic,
narrow, leaf-shaped strip of land, flanked by the
formidable Western Ghats on the east, and the
Arabian Sea on the west. A land of unabashed wealth,
its people are amongst the most progressive and
literate of the Indian populace. The region is also
home to India’s only virgin tropical rain forest –
the Silent Valley National Park, supporting an
overwhelming range of life forms, many of which are
highly endangered, and endemic to this part of the
planet.
The backwaters are a time capsule; a glimpse of a
lifestyle reminiscent of an era gone by. Main
attractions and tourist places are Cochin, Kovalam,
Verkala, Periyar, Wayanad, Kannur, Trissur, Calicut,
Alleppey backwaters, Munnar and Kumarakom. Kerala is
renowned all over the world for its backwaters,
natural beauty, health resorts and beaches.
Tamilnadu - Tamil Nadu, formerly known as
Madras State, is located in the south eastern side
of Indian peninsula with Kanyakumari as the
southernmost tip of the land. This tip is the
meeting point of Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and
Arabian Sea. Tamil Nadu has a long eastern coastline
dotted with enchanting beaches with Bay of Bengal in
the east. Arabian Sea and the states of Kerala and
Karnataka form the boundary in the west. With
forested slopes of the majestic hills of the Western
Ghats, profuse incense of the towering temples and
gopurams, vibrant festivals of music and dance,
shimmering silk fabrics of brilliant colours, and an
endless array of silver lined beaches, Tamil Nadu
also boasts of being the land of Dravidian culture
and tradition.
Karnataka – In ancient times, Karnataka was
called Karunadu, literally meaning elevated land.
Karnataka is a bustling state of south India offers
its visitors complete travel vacation tours to its
picturesque cities and natural parks and beaches.
Explore the exquisite cities and destinations of
Karnataka dotted with splendorous monumental
heritage, art galleries, and exotic restaurant pubs.
Visit Mysore palace, Brindavan gardens, Badami Caves
and Tipu's Fort are some of the major tourist
attractions in Karanataka.
Other major tourist attractions are: Bijapur,
Raichur, Karwar, Shimoga and Gulbarga, Nandi Hills,
Bridavan Gardens, Kemmanagundi, Jog Falls, Badami,
Aihole, Pattadakal, Belur & Halebedu,
Shravanabelagola, Bijapur, Hampi and Gokarna.
Karnataka is a bewitching land abounding in scenic
beauty and rich flora and fauna.
Goa – Goa is the perfect place where you will
find a blend of traditional and modern aspects of
life. Goa, on the west coast of India is a land of
swaying palms, miles of golden sands, lush greenery,
an incredible cultural heritage, magnificent
churches, temples and monuments and a unique
cultural synthesis of the east and west.
Goa which is rightly regarded as the “Pearl of the
East” is a paradise for all nature lovers with its
golden beaches and palm fringed beachfront. It is a
wonderful retreat for all the nature lovers and
tourism in Goa is burgeoning in leaps and bounds.
Its Gothic churches, ancient ruins, palm-fringed
beaches, coconut groves, ferry rides, and bubbly
folk music are some of the things it is
characterized by.
Goa has a lot to offer the tourist seeking a fun
filled vacation. Its idyllic tropical white sand
beaches and warm tropical waters beckon to those who
want to just relax. Its rich cultural blend of
Indo-Portuguese heritage as is reflected in its
history, culture, cuisine and its people has its own
appeal, especially to those wanting to explore its
past.
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