you can see a lot in south india but especially those 10 places :
1 / Make a boat cruise in Kerala
One of the most relaxing things to do in South India, Kerala: a cruise on a boat that will sail through the canals and rivers (called 'backwater') in the middle of the rainforest.
2 / Hampi
Hampi was the capital of the Hindu kingdom of Vijayanagar, which was one of the most powerful of India. It was looted and devastated in 1565 and deserted. The landscape in Hampi is amazing, with its balanced rocks and abandoned temples. A must see in South India (click here for more info about Hampi).
3 / Kochi
A famous port city for its fishing nets Chinese influence. It is from there that you can visit Kerala. A lot of historical sites to visit in Kochi.
4 / The Meenakshi Temple in Madurai
A Hindu temple in Madurai in Tamil Nadu, which is among the largest in India. Please note, cameras are not allowed inside.
5 / Goa
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Goa is the smallest state of India and also one of the tourist: travelers come for the beaches, sunsets, palm trees ... It is also a former Portuguese colony that has left behind many building and historical site. If you want to avoid the crowds of Goa go to the nearby village of Gokarna.
6 / The Mysore Palace
The second most visited place in India after the Taj Mahal, with nearly 2.7 million visitors a year. See September and October Mysore Dasara for the festival during which the temple is illuminated by 100,000 lights.
7 / Pondicherry
Pondicherry is a former French colony where you can find old buildings in the typical colonial architecture. For an interesting experience (or weird) do not miss too Auroville, located not far from Pondicherry.
8 / Jog Falls
One of the biggest waterfall in India, made even more beautiful through the forest that surrounds it. The best time to visit is during the monsoon, when the flow of the falls is at its maximum.
9 / The Western Ghats
A mountain range even older than the Himalayas, Western Ghats along the southwest coast of India and is home to beautiful scenery, tea plantations and significant biodiversity. It is a site of UNESCO World heritage. The major sites to see are: Varandha Ghat, Ooty and Nilgiri Mountains.
10 / The Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Not easy to access, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the South of India are a group of 600 islands in the Bay of Bengal. Even if they belong to India they are closer to Burma and Thailand that the Indian continent.
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