Saturday, July 5, 2008

SOUTH INDIA TOURIST SPOTS

Kerala Backwaters

Backwater tour in Kerala is one of the exhilarating ways of spending

your holidays in Kerala. The gorgeous greens, the canopies of

coconuts, the shimmering waters, composed beaches and the

tantalizing backwaters welcome you to the God's Own Country -

Kerala.

Kerala House Boats

Kerala Houseboat Cruise Since ancient times Kerala has used its lake

and canals as a water network for transporting men and material.

Being aboard a houseboat is a tranquil, stressless adventure where

you will see the beautiful Kerala keep passing by.

Golconda Fort


Golconda Fort is one of the most splendid fortress complex in India

which lies on the western outskirts at a distance of 11 km from

Hyderabad, the capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh. The history

of Golconda Fort dates back to the early 13th century, when this

south eastern part of the country was ruled by the Kakatiyas.

Char Minar

The Charminar in Hyderabad, at the capital city of Andhra Pradesh,

is a massive arch built by Mohammed Quli Qutab Shah. The famous

monument of not only Hyderabad, but of South India, Charminar is an

impressive square monument with four minarets.

Rock Fort Temple

As the name suggests, the Rock Fort Temple is situated on 83 m high outcrops.This temple was built by the Pallavas as a small cave temple, but the Nayaks made use of its naturally fortified position. It is a stiff climb, up the 437 steps cut into the stone to the top.

OOTY

Ooty, also known as Ootacamund or Udhagamandalam, which lies 7,349 ft above sea level in the Nilgiris, is known as the Queen of southern hill resorts of India. Situated in the Nilgiris, this famous hill station is at the junction of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka, three southern states of India.

TOURIST SPOTS IN INDIA

Truly a tourist's delight, India offers an exciting range of theme

holidays to its visitors. Be it cultural, historical, pilgrimage,

natural landscapes, adventure, wildlife, health...

Theme Holidays in India

» Vaishno Devi » Tirupati Balaji » Golden Temple
» Hemkund Sahib » Bodhgaya » Dharamsala
» Rishikesh » Haridwar » Varanasi
» Kanyakumari » Madurai » Mathura
» Hampi » Shirdi » Puri
» Pushkar » Puttaparthi » Ranakpur
» Churches of Goa » Ganga (the Ganges) » South IndiaTemples