South India provides sundry travel destinations, from Alleppey, Munnar, Cochin, Wayanad in Kerala and Mahabalipuram, Madurai ancient temples, Pondicherry, The queen of hill stations Ooty, Yercaud , Nilgiri mountain railway, stunning sunrises and sunsets of Kanyakumari to Hampi, Mysore of Karnataka. Also, the most attractive beaches both sites of eastern and western ghat, serene natural beauty, delicious cuisine, south Indian rich history and diverse culture.
If you are planning to travel, I would suggest you to go to south India. I will give you new experiences. If you are planning a vacation in December or January, you will get pleasant weather, colourful festivals which is unmatched with other part of India.
Below top 20 travel places detailed I have shared which are belonged in Karala and Tamil Nadu.
Munnar:
Munnar is a serene hill station situated in the hills of Idukki district in Kerala. It is renowned for its sprawling tea plantations, misty deep valleys and biodiversity. It is one of the popular vacation destinations in Indian because it looks like haven for nature and serenity seekers.
Situated at an altitude of 1600m above sea level which offers stunning views of nature. It is a confluence of three mountain rivers- the Nallathanni, Kundala and Muthirapuzha.
You can enjoy here different kind of top attractive places like- Kottapara Viewpoint: It is hidden breathtaking views point of the Western Ghats which is paradise of nature lovers, Letchmi Hills: these hills offer stunning views of the Anaimudi Hills and itself provides stunning views of grasslands, shola forests, tea plantations and rocky hillsides, Mattupetty Dam, Top Station, Echo point, Pothamedu View Point, Meesapulimala, Attukad Waterfalls, Chinnakanal Waterfalls, Lakkom Water Falls, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kundala Lake, Tata Tea Museum, Eravikulam National Park, Carmelagiri Elephant Park, Wonder Valley Adventure, Marayoor Dolmens, Chokramudi Peak, Anamudi, Kolukkumalai Tea Estate etc.
Thekkady:
Thekkady is a hill town in the Western Ghats in Idukki district of Karal near Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary where British found respite from severe heat in Thekkady. Here the temperatures are highest in the months of April-May and lowest in the months of December and January. British developed the place and encouraged to cultivate of coffee, tea and spices. They also built the Mullaperiyar Dam over the Periyar River.
Situated at an altidude of 700m above the sea level, between dense topical evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands.
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is a habitat of herds of sambar, elephants, tigers, gaur, Nilgiri langurs and lion tailed macaques. Also, different kind of birds are sighted here.
Thekkady offers you many visiting places with diverse activities like- Periyar National park: offers travelers boat riding on periar lake for viewing of wildlife like elephants, birds, deer, tigers, nilgiri langurs, gaur and other animals, Spice Gardens or Abraham’s Spice Garden to see and scent cardamom, pepper, cloves and more, Elephant Junction, Mudra Cultural Centre, Gavi Forest, Periyar River, Pandikuzhi viewpoint, Mullaperiyar Dam, Chellarkovil waterfalls etc.
Alleppey:
Alleppey is a district headquarters and town of Alappuzha District, southern Indian state of Kerala on the Lakshadweep Sea. Due to network of brackish canals and lagoons draining parallel to Arabian Sea along the Malabar coast of Kerala, the place has become one of the attractive tourist destinations of Kerala. Tourists come to Alleppey, famous as the Venice of India, to experience the churches and temples that carry history, beautiful beaches and traditional boat races.
The most attractive visiting places are Alleppey Beach, Marari Beach, Thottappally Beach, Thumpoly Beach, Punnapra Beach, Andhakaranazhi Beach, Kuttanad backwaters, Vembanad Lake, Pathiramanal, Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race, Kayamkulam Lake, Punnamada Lake, Triveni Floating Market, International Coir Museum, Revi Karunakaran Museum, Chavara Bhawan, Chettikulangara Devi Temple, Mullakal Bhagvathy Temple, Mannarasala Temple, Ambalapuzha Temple, Pandavan Rock, Karumadi, Krishnapuram Palace and also few beautiful Churches like St. Mary’s Forane Church, St. Andrew’s Basilica Arthunkal, Edathua Church.
Wayanad:
Wayanad, the ever-green paradise is nested on the southern edge of Deccan plateau among the mountains of the Western Ghats with altitudes ranging from 700-2100 m. It is land of dense jungles, crystal lakes, deep valleys and mountainous landscape. This enchanting place has rich history and culture. This adventurous landscape offers stunning scenery, wildlife sanctuary, trekking and many adventurous sports.
The most attractive places are here: Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Edakkal Caves, Meenmutty Waterfalls, Soochipara Falls, Kuruva Island, Chembra Peak, Chain Tree, Neelimala View Point, Banasura Sagar Dam, pookode lake, Jain Temple, Phantom Rock, Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary, Thirunelli Temple, Karlad Lake, Pazhassi Raja Tomb, Pallikkunnu Church, Wayanad Heritage Museum, Karapuzha Dam, Kolagappara viewpoint, Papanasini waterfall.
Nelliyampathy:
Nelliayampathy, famously know as ‘‘Ooty of Kerala’’ is serene, misty hill station in the Palakkad district of Indian state Keral. Nested at an elevation ranging 465-1570 m. Most of the places of Nelliampathy is surrounded by coffee and tea plantations which offer stunning views of the place. Dramatic serpentine road on the mountainside gives a breathtaking view which is unforgettable.
The most attractive places of Nelliampathy are Pothundy Dam, Seetharkundu waterfalls and viewpoints, Kesavanpara trekking destination and viewpoint, Cliff of Raja or Mampara, Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary.
Yelagiri:
Yelagiri is a beautiful hill station in the Vellore district of Indian state Tamil Nadu. It is situated at an altitude of 1110 m above the sea level. This place is a home to trekking, hairpin bends mountain roads and adventure activities. Yelarigi has eyes catching surrounding with stunning lakes, old temples, quaint hamlets, orchards, lush green valley and spectacular waterfall.
The most attractive visiting places are Jalagamparai waterfalls, Amirthi Zoological Waterfalls, Fundera park- Birds Park, the Punganoor lake, manmade lake, Swamimalai hills trekking path, Jalagandeeswarar temple, Velavan temple, Moksha vimochana temple, Telescope Observatory.
Ooty (Udagamandalam):
Ooty, the Queen of Hill stations is beautiful a hills station town and municipality in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu. This hill station is nested at an elevation of 900-2636 m above the sea level. The Nilgiris was a most attractive place for Europeans in seventeenth and eighteenth century but now it has become most popular travel destinations. In this district tourist also enjoy Coonoor hill station 19 kms form Ooty and Kotagiri hill station 31 kms form Ooty at a same trip. Those place offer grasslands, spectacular view points, waterfalls, lakes, streams, tea plantations, spellbinding sunrises and sunsets, trekking trails, mist, clouds, star studded skies and serene atmosphere.
The most attractive places to visit here are Ooty lake, Mudumalai National Park, Mukurthi National Park, Emberald lake, lake park, Kamraj Sagar Dam, Deer Park, Government Museum, Kalhatty waterfalls, Pykara Waterfalls, Halashana Waterfalls, Katary Waterfalls, Elka Waterfalls, Catherine Waterfalls, dolphin’s Nose, Tiger hill, Bison Valley, Annamalai Temple, Ketti Valley View.
Yercaud or Erkad:
Yercaud is hill station town in Salem District of Indian state Tamil Nadu. This hills station is situated in the Shevaroys range at an elevation of 1515 m above the see level. Yercaud offers travellers sprawling views of lake and placid water, boat riding, lush green lawn, orchid of species and coffee and trekking.
The most attractive visiting places of Yercaud are Killiyur Falls, Anna Park, Botanical Survey of India, Bear’s Cave, Lady’s/gent’s and Children’s Seat, Shevarayan Temple, The Big Lake for Boating, Pagoda Point, Sri Raja Rajeswari Temple, Rose Garden and so on.
Masinagudi:
Masinagudi is a beautiful village or hill station on the Nilgiri mountains in the Nilgiris district of Indian state Tamil Nadu. It is nested at an elevation of 950 m above the see level and distance between Masinagudi and Ooty is 30 km. This hill station is a part of Mudumalai National Park and that is why it is a buffer zone. On a jeep safari through the jangle tourist get change to see Leopards, Hyenas, Bengal tigers, sambar deer, wild boar, elephants, jackals, pythons, flying lizards, sloth bears and many others. Also, this forest offers different kind of avian species like Nilgiri wood pigeon, hornbills, grey headed bulbul, thrush, woodpeckers, owl and many more.
The Most attractive visiting places here are Masinagudi Jeep Safari, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Moyar River, Theppakadu elephant camp, The Maravakandy dam and many others places.
Kodaikanal:
Kodaikanal is a stunning hill station and municipality in Dindigul district of Indian state Tamil Nadu. This hill station is popularly known as ‘‘Princess of Hill stations’’. It is nested at an elevation of 2225 m above the see level in the Palani Hills of the Western Ghats. This place offers lawn views of lush green, stunning landscape, wooded forests, placid lake, splashing waterfalls, adventure trekking path and so on.
The most beautiful attractive places to visit here are Dolphins Nose, Pillar Rocks, Kodaikanal Lake, Berijam lake, Bear Shola falls, Thalaiyar falls, Silver Cascade falls, vattakanal falls, Pambar falls, coakers walk, Fairy falls, Silent valley view point, Upper Lake view point, Moir point, Mother Sallette Church, Kukkal Caves, Shembaganur Museum of Natural History and so many.
South India offers a plenty of hill station, hairpin curve mountainous road view, lawn terrain, mesmerizing deep valleys, placid lakes, musty peak, serene atmosphere, ecofriendly environment, National Sanctuary, reserve forest, bird aviary, rich cultural hubs and so on to explore and experiences. South Indian tourist places must retreat nature lovers, birds’ photographers and also tourist who enjoy once south India. I hope tourists never be disappointed here.
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