South India Hill Station Tour

Due to sheer natural beauty of its beaches, hill stations and landscapes South India has become a great destination for tourists. With the hordes of tourists' inflow, South India Tourism has seen a spectacular growth over last two decades. Below are some of the major Hill Stations of South India which can be explored during your South India Tour.

OOTY: This green and pictorial hill station of south India is placed at an elevation of 2240 m. also known as “Queen of Hill Stations” situated in the state of Tamil Station. The rich flora of various species like conifers, pine and eucalyptus make the region more attracting along with funnel-shaped lavender. What is more fascinating is the Nilgiri Mountains; pony rides and angling; Botanical Gardens, Ooty club etc. Ooty enamored with its four royal hills - Elk Hill, Snowdon, Doddabetta and Club Hill which combinedly form a congregation for the Western and Eastern Ghats. Trekking, hand gliding, angling and other adventure activities filled with lush greenery, radiant flowers, deep forest, lakes and waterfall make the South India Hill Station Tour more excitable and pleasurable.

Kodaikanal: One of the most romantic hill stations in South India, Kodaikanal is located on the southern tip of the upper Palani Hills. Major attraction of this "Princess of Hill stations" is its star shaped lake which spreads over 24 acres. Other places of tourist interest includes the Shenbaganur Museum famous for exotic orchids, the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory, the Bryant Park, the Kurunjo Andavar temple, Kukkal Cave, Perumal Peak, Patani Temple, the pillar rocks, the Coaker's walk etc.

Munnar: Located in the southern Western Ghats in Kerala, the exotic Munnar attracts large number of visitors during Christmas vacations. Major attraction of this tourist city is Eravikulam National Park, that lies on the slopes of Anaimudi. Most fascinating feature of the park is Nilgiri Tahr - one of the rarest mountain goats in the world. Also visit Mattupatty Dam and lake, Kurinjimala Sanctuary, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Manjampatti Valley in Amaravati reserve forest of Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary to the north east

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South India Tour - A Complete Vacation

South Indian tourists destinations leave the tourists mesmerized with their timeless attractions. There are numerous interesting spots in this wonder land where one can enjoy a wonderful vacation. The superb sculptures, dance forms and the temples give evidence of the rich cultural heritage of South India. South India Tour will help you discover the true spirit of this part of the country. Whether it is for honeymoon, or just for a leisure holiday, if you are thinking about India Tour, South India is a wonderful place to spend a memorable vacation. The South Indian States are Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Andhra Pradesh
There are several tourist attractions in Andhra Pradesh. Hyderabad the capital of Andhra Pradesh has several prominent places in and around it. It has a Hindu-Muslim culture with a number of monuments of historical importance like Char Minar, Golconda, Salar Jung Museum, Mecca Masjid, Osman Sagar and Osmania University. The capital is in reality the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad linked together by the Hussain Sagar Lake. The other sites of historical importance in Andhra Pradesh include Warangal, Palampet, Vemulavada, Bhadrachalam, and Lepakshi. Andhra Pradesh is known for pilgrimages, not only for Hindus, but also for followers of other religions like Muslims, Christians and Buddhists. There are waterfalls at Ettipothala, Kuntala, and Gandipet. The caves at Undavalli and Borra are also major tourist attractions. Two large and world famous dams are located at Nagarjunasagar and Nizamsagar. There are many wildlife sanctuaries can be found in the state too.

Kerala
This city of scenic beauty, absolute serenity and peacefulness is the land of backwaters and swaying coconut trees. You can spend your small trip on the house boats that lay afloat on the waters of the lake. Kerala Ayurveda is also an important aspect of this city. There are various Ayurveda resorts which are worth visiting the tour. Kerala has 900-kms long coastline with sandy beaches, rocky promontories and coconut palms that attract lot of tourists from all over the world. These beaches are renowned for the gentle and blue waters, making a beach vacation exciting.

Karnataka
It is known as one of the world's most ancient civilizations, Karnataka is a state filled with a rich culture, glorious traditions and is an enchanting land abounding with breathtaking beauty. Two World Heritage sites are located in Karnataka, namely Hampi and Pattadakal. If we talk about the Karnataka attractions, the first name would be Mysore. The main sightseeing places at Mysore are Mysore Palace, Vrindavan Garden, Chamudni Hills and Somnathpur temples. The palace of Mysore is the most impressive palace of South India. Karnataka Tourism also organizes a sound and light show at Vrindavan Garden in the later evening. Hassan is the next destination of Karnataka, which is famous for Belur & Halebid - the examples of great Hoysala Empire. There are also some other Hoysala temples in Hassan area. Other than Belur and Halebid, there are also few temple built by Hoysala kingdom. The other historical of Karnataka are Badami Caves - one of the finest cave architecture in India, Badami Fort, Aihole - a cradle of Indian architecture, Chitradurga Fort, Gulbarga Fort, Bidar Fort, Tombs of Bijapur and various other Karnataka architectural gems.

This scenic state is blessed with an abundance of beautiful flora and fauna. Nearly 22 per cent of its land mass is made up of rich green forests and is also home to Asia's highest waterfall - the Jog Falls. Wild Game sanctuaries at Bandipur, Dandeli and Nagarhole are a major tourist attraction. With picturesque and charming hill stations located close to its coastline, this is an ideal hotspot for tourists who love waking up to the sound of birds chirping and nature smiling at them.

Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is known for its temples and architecture, food, movies and classical Indian dance and Carnatic music. There are several tourist attractions in Tamil Nadu. Chennai, the capital city, offers some beautiful beach resorts. The best place to start a temple tour is Mamallapuram, a seaside village that, apart from some exquisite Pallava rock-cut architecture, boasts a long stretch of sun-kissed beach. Inland, the pilgrimage city of Kanchipuram is filled with reminders of an illustrious past under successive dynastic rulers, while further down the coast is one of India's rare French colonial possessions, Pondicherry, where Auroville has found a new role in the 'New Age'. The road south from Pondicherry puts one back on the temple trail, leading to the Chola kingdom and the extraordinary architecture of Chidambaram, Kumbhakonam and Darasuram. For the best Chola bronzes and a glimpse of the magnificent paintings that flourished under Maratha kings in the 18th century, travelers should head for Thanjavur. The city boasts of almost a hundred temples and was the birthplace of the Bharatnatyam dance. Tamil Nadu's temples are undeniably its major attraction, it would take months to see them all, and there is plenty else to distract even the most ardent architecture buff. In the west of the state, where the hill stations of Kodaikanal and Ooty are the premier attractions, sylvan hills offer mountain views and a network of trails winds through forests and tea and coffee plantations.

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Ranthambore National Park

Area Details:
Total area: 392.5 sq.km
Core area: 274.50 sq.km
Buffer area: 118.00 sq.km

Seasons and Climate:
Cold: October to march (good animal sightings, best time for bird watching)
Warm: April to June (excellent animal sighting)
Wet: July to September (national park is closed)

Ranthambore lies in the nestling hills of Aravali in the midst of the arid plains and denuded tracts of Rajasthan in North India. Ranthambore National Park is hailed as one of India's finest wildlife sanctuaries. A hunting reserve for the Kings of Jaipur, the park was once open for only select few. Nearly 400 sq KMs, the Park is set between the Aravali and Vindhyas mountain range, its forests once a part of the magnificent jungles of central India.


Ranthambore National Park is best known for its majestic Royal Bengal Tigers. Once found in thousands, their numbers have dwindled to less than fifty. With the initiation of Project Tiger in 1972, Ranthambore National Park was declared as a tiger reserve, providing a haven for the magnificent beasts.


You can enjoy the thrilling ride inside this wildlife sanctuary through a forest Safari. The safari can be organized in a jeep, on elephants, on camels, on horses, depending upon the place you want to visit. The major Birds that could be found in this Park are Graylag Goose, Common Kingfishers, Bee Eaters, Woodpeckers, Indian Gray Hornbills, Cuckoos, Parakeets, Owl and Nightjars, Asian Palm Swift etc.



The varied landscape of the national park is home to animals like the jackal, mongoose, sloth bear, leopard, and of course, the tiger. The vegetation in the park is mostly of the dry deciduous type with a large variety consisting of nearly 300 species of trees and bushes.

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