Activity tours in South India

When most people consider taking a holiday to escape from their every day routines, taking a tour of

South India should top their lists because of its natural beauty and mystic charm. Most of the

activity tours in South India usually spans the states of Kerela, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil

Nadu as well as the Union Territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry. The southern part of India

has a lot to offer with regards to the many attractions on display including beaches, hills, wildlife,

adventure sports, worship centres, heritage sites as well discovering its varied cuisine. It should be

noted that most of these tours are customised India tours.

South India has some of the best hill stations in the country like Munnar, Ooty, Kodaikanal and well-

known pilgrimage destinations like Tirupati, Kanchipuram, Madurai, among others. There is so much

to do and see when you undertake activity tours in South India.

Experiencing an Ayurvedic massage by trained masseurs is one of the best and most soothing

activities to engage in when in South India. It now ranks as among the best tourist attractions. This

natural system of rejuvenation and detoxification provides a calming effect to the senses as well as

provides a perfect balance to the body.

Taking a tour of the backwaters of Kerela offers a captivating experience as one gets the opportunity

to witness natural beauty at its best as well as wildlife. The backwaters were once considered as the

best way to travel and are still considered as an efficient travelling route. The lush greenery and the

calming effect of the blue water provide an unforgettable experience especially when enjoyed on a

houseboat. There are around 250 houseboats that operate through the backwaters while also giving

tourists a glimpse of the beautiful village life. When in South India, it usually is a must to take a

customised India tour of the backwaters of Kerela.

South India is also culturally rich and a heritage hot spot owing to the presence of a number of

famous temples in the region which are renowned for their architecture. Therefore, when in this

part of India, be prepared to come across a number of beautiful temples, shrines and worship places

which date back a couple of years. Most of the temples were constructed in the Dravidian style.

Therefore, there is an attention to detail at every turn. Some of the famous temples in South India

include Lingaraja Temple, Tirupati Tirumala Temple, Meenakshi Temple and Kailash Temple, among

a host of other temples.

Some of the best national parks in India are located in the South, including Nagarhole National Park,

Periyar National Park, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, among

others. These parks are rich in bio diversity and house a number of wild animals and birds. Visiting

these national parks form an integral component of activity tours in South India.

The presence of a large coastal line makes South India a perfect spot for water sports. Therefore,

most of the coastal regions in South India offer opportunities like scuba diving, water skiing,

snorkelling, windsurfing and yachting, among others. These customised India tours to the south of

the country are well worth the time and money invested.