The South India trip will take you to peninsular India. The South Indian traditions and customs primarily celebrate the splendor of the body, soul, mind, and femininity through its age-old traditions of music, dance, attire, and carvings. It is very much visible in statues in its magnificent form in the widespread temples and holy places.
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It is most fortunate to have beaches, jungles, backwaters, ancient temples, beautiful carvings, colorful attire of its woman folks, water springs, greenery, unique way of presenting meals, geometrically shaped tea plantations, magnificent palaces, ancients dance forms, and simple way of life of its residents.
The North Indian feels like a foreigner in South India as the traditions, language, culture, customs, clothing, eating habits, and features are Dravidian, unlike the Aryan-centric North India population.
CLIFF BEACH: It is among the ten best beaches of the world according to ratings by Discovery Channel, as gifted with brown sand and blue Arabian Sea. The uniqueness of the beach lies in the fact that a cliff hangs over the beach, which extends into the Arabian Sea and has lively surroundings. From the top of the cliff, the sight of the sea and the sand is quite electrifying. One can have a great experience watching the sunset.
Munroe Island- named after a British officer who had excavated the canals for the benefit of irrigation of the farmers’ fields and making commuting easy for the local population.
KOCHI: Kochi is a Port town of Kerala. Merchants from the Middle East and Europe frequented this town to trade spices for the last 600 years. The Dutch and Portuguese architecture influenced this town. You can also find here the English settlement. Large Chinese fishing nets are found only in Kochi and used by the fishermen for centuries.
MUNNAR: Beautiful, Picturesque, and serene, Munnar is the summer retreat of the British due to their quest for low-temperature, more fabulous places in colonial India. Munnar is at 1630 meters from sea level. It is famed for its green cover, tea gardens, spice gardens, peaceful feel, and incredible waterfalls.
MEENAKSHI TEMPLE: Goddess Parvati is the main deity of this temple, the soul mate of Lord Shiva. It is fifty-two meters high and built on forty-five acres of land. Pandya King made it in the seventh century. People still offer their prayers at this temple. It is appropriately maintained, and 3300 carvings preserve original lively colors. Fifteen thousand worshippers visit daily to offer their prayers at this temple. Due to its lofty towers (Gopurams) can be seen from any part of Madurai city. It has got the water body right in the middle with steps to harvest rainwater.
The Remains of Hampi- the capital of the Vijay Nagar Empire, are strewn over an enormous area of terrain and are a World Heritage Site on the banks of the Tungabhadra River. The gripping actuality about Hampi is that it is distinct from any other place in the world. The dexterous craftsmanship of ancient India is quite widespread at this destination, cloaked in mystery and intrigue. Hampi is an indigenous architectural grandeur. Centuries-old remains revive reminiscence from the open-air gallery through carving in stones scattered all over the vast extent of land.
It is the only place with a concentration of so many cultural artifacts, heritage, and famous temples and ruins can be seen. It is an open gallery of art.
Departure from Trivandrum and the Trip Calls off at Goa.
As per schedule
Arrive at Trivandrum to indulge in the South India odyssey. On arrival, you will be assisted and transferred to the hotel.
Trivandrum: It is the capital city of Kerala state and is an outstanding example of colonial and Kerala architecture. After taking some rest, later on, visit a museum and in the evening undertake a walking tour of Trivandrum to know about history, culture and the religious practices of the People of Kerala. Overnight stay will be in Trivandrum.
In the morning, transfer to Varkala. On arrival, check into the hotel. This day will be free of any activity from Adventure Delight at Varkala Cliff Beach.
Cliff Beach: It is among the ten best beaches of the world according to ratings by Discovery Channel, as gifted with brown sand and the blue Arabian Sea. The uniqueness of the beach lies in the fact that a cliff hangs over the beach, which extends into the Arabian Sea and has lively surroundings. From the top of the cliff, the sight of the sea and the sand is quite electrifying. One can have a great experience watching the sunset.
After so much of a hectic schedule and barrage of history, culture, sights, sounds, and chaos of the North India tour, we will be staying at Varkala Cliff Beach for two nights, and it will be free of any activity and visits.
You will be provided a two-wheeler (Scooty) for two persons to roam around the beach and if you would like to visit some nearby attractions. The day will be free to indulge in activities you deemed fit no interference from Adventure Delights. We will stay overnight in Varkala.
After breakfast on this day, we will proceed for Munroe Island, named after a British officer who had excavated the canals to irrigate the farmers’ fields and make commuting easy for the local population. Here we will undertake the evening tour of backwaters and get acquainted with the flora, fauna, and various aspects of the daily life of an average villagers inhabitant of this exciting and tranquil, and picturesque destination. On this day, we will be staying at Munroe Island.
We start early in the morning to visit Alleppy, also known as ‘Venice of The East,’ for a backwater adventure in Kayaks and learn this backwater destination’s irrigation and cultivation techniques. One can have a nice walk in the streets to get the natural feel of the place. Overnight stay will be in Alleppy.
We will take a local bus to Kochi, and it will take around two hours. We will be staying in the Fort Area of Kochi.
Kochi: Kochi is a Port town of Kerala. Merchants from the Middle East and Europe frequented this town to trade spices for the last 600 years. This town has influences of Dutch and Portuguese architecture. You can also find here the English settlement. Large Chinese fishing nets are found only in Kochi and used by the fishermen for centuries.
We will be undertaking a walking tour of Dutch Fort and, in the evening, will attend the Kathakali dance performance, an ancient dance form of Kerala. Overnight night stay will be in Kochi.
This day we will take a local bus to Munnar. It will take around 3.30 hours to reach Munnar.
Munnar: Munnar is the summer retreat of the British in their quest for coder places in colonial India. It is beautiful, Picturesque, and serene at 1630 meters. It is famed for its green cover, tea gardens, spice gardens, peaceful feel, and incredible waterfalls.
Cold Breeze, dancing clouds, green mountains, valleys, and the chirping of birds will take you to the next level.
One will be free to take a tea plantation walk at this beautiful destination, chit-chat with plantation workers, and learn about the processes involved in Tea Plantation Estate. One can also indulge in tea leaves plucking activity. Overnight stay will be in Munnar.
On this day we will take a bus to Madurai, which will take around 4 hours to reach. Transfer to the hotel, after that visit Meenakshi Temple.
Meenakshi Temple: Goddess Parvati is the main deity of this temple, the soul mate of Lord Shiva. It is 52 meters high and built on 45 acres of land. Pandya King made it in the 7th century. People still offer their prayers at this temple. It is adequately maintained. Repainting of 3300 carvings takes place every year to preserve lively colors. Fifteen thousand worshippers visit daily to offer their prayers at this temple. It is visible from any part of Madurai city due to its lofty towers. It has got the water body right in the middle with steps to harvest rainwater. After the visit, an overnight stay will be in Madurai.
On this day, we will board a flight to Bangalore and transfer to Mysore. After taking some rest to undergo a walking tour of Mysore’s visit to Mysore Palace. Appreciate the beauty of architecture, 3D paintings, and various artifacts in Mysore Palace. Visit the market to be enthralled by sheer difference from the Northern Part of India. After dinner overnight stay will be in Mysore.
This day will be free to take any activity of one’s choice. In the evening, catch a train for an overnight journey to Hampi.
Arrive in Hampi early in the morning. With the help of Canoe, traverse the river to get into the Hippy island, our overnight stay will be there.
Hampi: The remains of Hampi, the capital of the Vijay Nagar Empire, are strewn over an enormous area of terrain and is World Heritage Site. The gripping actuality about Hampi is that it is distinct from any other place in the world, as the dexterous craftsmanship of ancient India is quite widespread at this destination and cloaked in mystery. It is an indigenous architectural grandeur. Centuries-old remains revive reminiscence from the open-air gallery through carving in stones.
It is the only place where the concentration of so many cultural artifacts is at one place; it is called an open art gallery.
One can visit as per their convenience Virupaksha Temple, famous for blessings from elephants. Badavalinga Temple, for floating Shiva Linga, Underground Siva Temple for dig up remains Kodabikalu Temple for mammoth Ganesh figure, etc. Overnight stay will be in Hampi.
Again full day will be free to visit various gems of artistry in Hampi, and in the evening, we will take a bus/train to Goa on an overnight journey.
Early in the morning, we will be arriving in Goa. After taking complete rest will be visiting the ancient churches and beaches of Goa. Overnight stay will be in Goa.
Tour Ends. If informed in advance, Adventure Delight will be more than happy to arrange any further arrangements.
Available dates for booking: 2022-07-16, 2022-07-23, 2022-08-06, 2022-08-20, 2022-09-03, 2022-09-24, 2022-10-01, 2022-10-08, 2022-10-15, 2022-10-22, 2022-11-05, 2022-11-12, 2022-11-19, 2022-11-26, 2022-12-03, 2022-12-10, 2022-12-17, 2022-12-24, 2023-01-07, 2023-01-14, 2023-01-21, 2023-01-28, 2023-02-04, 2023-02-11, 2023-02-18, 2023-02-25, 2023-03-04, 2023-03-11, 2023-03-18, 2023-03-25
Ans. South India consists of Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Pudducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep. South India has the maximum number of International Airports in India.
Ans. North Indian culture is Aryan, and South Indian culture is Dravidian. The language spoken in North India is predominantly Hindi. In South India, there are many languages like Kannada in Karnataka, Tamil in Tamilnadu, Malayalee in Kerala, and Telugu in Andhra Pradesh. The dressing sense is also quite different, Salwar Kameez for ladies in North India and only Saree and local dresses in South India. The eating habits are also other in both regions. In North India, people like parantha, lentils, chapatis, and rice. Whereas, in South India, Dosa, Vada, Uttapam, and Idli are pretty popular cuisine. The features of North Indians and South Indians are somewhat different. The color of the skin of the populace is fair in North India and dark in South India.
Ans. South India is famous for its rich traditions, music, dance, languages, attire, and temples with beautiful sculptures. It is an excellent example of outstanding artistry in its temples. There are nine UNESCO Heritage Sites in South India. The most famous is the Meenakshi Temple and Mahabalipuram group of temples in Tamilnadu.
For an admirer of raw natural beauty, South India boasts of pristine beaches, world-famous sunrise, sunsets, dense tropical forests, backwaters, and the sight of swaying coconut groves. It is also a gourmet paradise where numerous dishes distinctive to this region are available for vegetarians and non-vegetarians.
Ans. Hampi is famous for being the most extensive open art gallery in the world. Magnificent sculptures in the temples with its most comprehensive collection of artifacts, located on the bank of the Tungabhadra River in Karnataka are a must-visit destination.
Ans. Yes, it is pretty safe to visit South India for a solo lady traveler. It is advisable to contact a reputed travel agency for the trip as sometimes language is an issue.
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