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Kerala & South India

Kerala is famed for its warm and welcoming people and where the pace of life can be as languid as the backwaters, while South India is renowned for its Hindu art and architecture.

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  • Andaman & Nicobar Islands
  • Bangalore
  • Belur & Halebid
  • Chennai
  • Chettinad
  • Cochin
  • Coorg
  • Kanchipuram
  • Kovalam
  • Madurai
  • Mahabalipuram
  • Mararikulam
  • Munnar
  • Mysore
  • Nagarhole National Park
  • Neeleshwar
  • Ooty
  • Palakkad
  • Pondicherry
  • Tanjore
  • Tellicherry
  • The Backwaters
  • Thekkady & Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Tranquebar
  • Trichy
  • Waynad
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    • andaman and nicobar islands
    • Andaman & Nicobar Islands
    • The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are India's secret paradise: stunning beaches, pristine coral reefs, dense forests, active volcanoes, swimming elephants, elusive dugongs and big, big fish all in one place. Enjoy their simplicity and snorkel and dive in the clear emerald seas that surround them.
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    • Andaman & Nicobar Islands
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    • bangalore
    • Bangalore
    • Bangalore represents an important centre for business, science and technology and many visitors are immediately struck by how different it is from other Indian cities. Despite its modern style, Bangalore still retains remnants of its past.
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    • Bangalore
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    • belur and halebid
    • Belur & Halebid
    • The two remote and beautiful temple sites of Belur and Halebid, at the heart of the Hoysala Empire, date from the 12th century and together form perhaps the richest repository of Hindu art and sculpture in the country.
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    • Belur & Halebid
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    • chennai
    • Chennai
    • Although Portuguese and Armenian communities already inhabited India's eastern coast, it was the British who shaped the town they called Madras. But Chennai is also a city of today, as you’ll see if you stroll along Marina Beach or through the centre.
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    • Chennai
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    • Chettinad
    • A visit to Chettinad and the surrounding area provides an interesting contrast to the ancient history of the temple towns, with traditional craftsmen at work in the market and dusty lanes lined with crumbling carved facades hiding cavernous interiors supported by Burma teak and satinwood pillars.
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    • Chettinad
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    • cochin
    • Cochin
    • The principal port for southwestern India, Cochin has been a trading post for centuries and the Portuguese, Dutch and British influences remain evident. The city is a series of islands with a palace, old spice warehouses, Jewish synagogue and churches in Fort Cochin.
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    • Cochin
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    • Coorg
    • Coorg (Kodagu) was a state in its own right until as recently as 1956. The market town of Madekeri is the capital of the region and is surrounded by picturesque hills filled with spice plantations and coffee estates.
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    • Coorg
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    • Kanchipuram
    • Once the capital of the Pallava dynasty and one of India's seven Hindu holy cities, Kanchipuram is known for its many temples. There are dozens of them, built from the 10th to 15th centuries and some still attract hundreds of people to worship each day while others fall gradually into disrepair.
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    • Kanchipuram
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    • kovalam
    • Kovalam
    • The tiny beaches of Kovalam are a popular destination, yet still maintain an air of calm. Relax on the warm palm-fringed sands, rejuvenate your senses with some ayurvedic treatments, or wander along the headland.
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    • madurai
    • Madurai
    • Madurai is a temple town like no other. It is home to the huge Meenakshi Temple, which was built at the same time as the Taj Mahal and is virtually a town in itself.
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    • Madurai
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    • mahabalipuram
    • Mahabalipuram
    • Mahabalipuram has been a centre for stone carving for hundreds of years, a legacy displayed in superb temples, bas reliefs and mandapas.
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    • Mahabalipuram
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    • Mararikulam
    • The small fishing village of Mararikulam is only 14 kilometres from Alleppey and just over an hour south of Cochin. It's the perfect spot to spend time relaxing on the beach.
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    • Mararikulam
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    • Munnar
    • The cool climate of Munnar provides a welcome relief from the heat of the plains and is surrounded by some of the world's highest tea plantations.
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    • Munnar
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    • mysore
    • Mysore
    • The former capital of the Wodeyar dynasty, Mysore has been home to one of the longest established empires in Indian history and the current Maharaja of Mysore still resides in the opulently-decorated city palace.
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    • Mysore
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    • nagarhole national park
    • Nagarhole National Park
    • Nagarhole National Park, in the southern state of Karnataka, became a national park in 1955 and was once the exclusive hunting preserve of the rulers of Mysore.
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    • Nagarhole National Park
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    • neeleshwar
    • Neeleshwar
    • Situated on the northern coast of Kerala (Malabar), the settlement of Neeleshwar has only just made its way onto the traveller's map due to the opening of Neeleshwar Hermitage.
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    • Neeleshwar
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    • ooty
    • Ooty
    • Ooty is located just over the border in Tamil Nadu, surrounded by spectacular countryside. This former grand hill station remains popular with Indian tourists enjoying the cool air.
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    • Ooty
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    • Palakkad
    • Located in a quiet corner of Kerala, Palakkad is home to one of the best preserved forts in the state.
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    • Palakkad
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    • periyar national park
    • Thekkady & Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Thekkady is a popular resort and spice trading town next to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in the Cardamom Hills and provides convenient access to the park.
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    • Thekkady & Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
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    • pondicherry
    • Pondicherry
    • In the French colonial town of Pondicherry many of the streets still have their Gallic names and elegant European-style buildings, and the police retain white uniforms with gendarme caps. Just outside the town is one of the most famous ashrams in India, Auroville.
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    • tanjore
    • Tanjore
    • Tanjore is best known for its 1,000-year-old Brihadishwara Temple built by King Rajaraja I and dedicated to the god Shiva.
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    • Tanjore
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    • Tellicherry
    • Tellicherry can provide a break for those travelling to or from Karnataka. Those visiting the area between November and March may be able to attend a local Hindu temple to see the energetic Theyyam dances.
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    • the backwaters
    • The Backwaters
    • A large part of Kerala’s considerable charm lies in the Backwaters, a network of canals that lead off Lake Vembanad.
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    • The Backwaters
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    • Tranquebar
    • Formerly a Danish colony and port, Tranquebar is a small coastal town steeped in history. It is also reputed to have the thickest ozone layer in India, making it a healthy place to enjoy the sea breeze.
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    • trichy
    • Trichy
    • Set on the banks of the mighty Cauvery River is the bustling town of Trichy, home of the Rock Fort Temple and the Srirangam temple complex.
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    • Trichy
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    • waynad
    • Waynad
    • Nestling amongst the mountains of Western Ghat is the region of Waynad, where green hillsides are coated with coffee, banana, rubber and tea plantations. Its name is thought to mean ‘Land of the Paddies’ and it is known for its tribal population.
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Popular Places in Kerala & South India

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Kerala & South India

Home to the huge Meenakshi Temple

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{EFF5FE5A-F2D8-441F-8063-F2A6E9890DB1}The Backwaters

Kerala & South India

Take a trip on its canals on a traditional wooden rice boat

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