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South India Holidays
 The southern part of India geographically separated by the east-west Vindhyan ranges is distinctly different from rest of India.This captivating part of India; almost untouched by invasions throughout its history, has a more intact heritage of its own. This is a land of magnificent stone temples, a land of the devout where new wonders await - the profusion of orange flowers, the shade of the banyan tree, and the soft beat of distant drums as yet another festival starts. In South India natural beauty and a rich cultural heritage provides a stimulating experience. While Kerala is a kaleidoscope of swaying palm trees and alluring backwaters, Nilgiris is famous for its wildlife sanctuaries. Tamil Nadu is a place where you will come across some of the exquisite beaches and ancient temples. Pondicherry, Andaman & Nicobar, and Lakshadweep can be categorized as untamed beauties yet to unfold their mystic charm. The evocative archaeological and architectural remains of Karnataka have attracted tourists from all over the world, who come to explore the lost empire of Vijayanagar at Hampi and the temples built by the Hoysalas in Belur, Halebid and Somnathpur. One of the most tourist friendly packages is the golden triangle tour of Southern India which you shall cherish for the rest of your life. The tour comprises of breathtaking destinations like Chennai, Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram. We provide a wide range of attractive travel packages and holiday offers for South India that will suit your requirements and budget.
News Update The Archaeological Survey of India has reorganised the Mattancherry Palace Museum near Kochi, providing lighting of international standards in the gallery that features life-size portraits of the 19th century kings of Kochi, made on canvas by local artists. A new gallery on Kerala's history has been set up.
When the Portuguese held sway over Kochi,they built a palace at Mattancherry and presented it to the Raja of Kochi, Vira Kerala Varma (1537-1565) around A.D.1555. The Dutch renovated the palace and hence it is popularly called the Dutch Palace.It has both European and local architectural features. The palace is a single – storeyed quadrangular structure built in the "nalukettu" style, with an open courtyard in the middle and rooms on the four sides.The central courtyard on the ground floor has a temple of the royal family, devoted to Pazhayannur Bhagawati South India Tour Packages :
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