south_india

A tour of history and beauty. From Mumbai (Bombay), fly to the ancient city of Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh. Visit the majestic Golconda Fort and the Hindu and Jain temples at Vijayawada. Move over to the adjoining state of Karnataka and discover a land of myriad surprises - musical pillars, stone dancers, elephant stables, mosques, monuments, forts and ruins. End your journey relaxing in Bangalore the 'Silicon City' of India.

From Mumbai (Bombay), fly to the romantic land of Goa with its silver sea beaches wetted by blue waters, the sky mirroring the sea below, the strumming guitars from distant taverns, white churches resting against green paddy fields. Move over to the adjoining state of Karnataka and discover a land of myriad surprises - musical pillars, stone dancers, elephant stables, mosques, monuments, forts and ruins. End your journey relaxing in Bangalore the 'Silicon City' of India.

Southern India is a world apart from the rush and hubub of the north. The tropical warmth slows the pace of life but the scenic and cultural delights are often more vibrant and colourful than in the north. It is a region of rich agriculture, lush forests, coastal waterways, cool highlands, wildlife sanctuaries and sandy beaches. This journey begins in Bangalore taking a circular route through the southern states of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

This journey begins in Chennai (Madras), the capital of Tamil Nadu visiting Mammalapuram famous for its shore temples and Kanchipuram, one of India’s seven sacred cities. From doing the temple circuit, move over to the adjoining state of Kerala with its long shoreline with serene Beaches, tranquil stretches of emerald Backwaters, lush Hill Stations, unforgettable Hot Spots and exotic Wildlife, Waterfalls, Ayurvedic health spas and enchanting art forms.

This journey begins in Chennai (Madras), the capital of Tamil Nadu, paradoxically the least exposed region of India to outside cultures. Hindus here have built incredibly ornate and intricately carved temples in the Dravidian style with their towering gopurams colourfully sculpted with Hindu figures. Move over to the adjoining state of Karnataka and discover a land of myriad surprises - musical pillars, stone dancers, elephant stables, mosques, monuments, forts and ruins. End your journey relaxing in Bangalore the 'Silicon City' of India.

This journey takes you through the state of Karnataka, a land of myriad surprises - musical pillars, stone dancers, elephant stables, mosques, monuments, forts and ruins, and Kerala with its long shoreline with serene Beaches, tranquil stretches of emerald Backwaters, lush Hill Stations, unforgettable Hot Spots and exotic Wildlife, Waterfalls, Ayurvedic health spas, enchanting art forms and magical festivals.