India is great land of tourism. South India also known as Peninsular India has area occupying 19% of India’s area , including the
Indian states of
- Andhra Pradesh
- Telangana
- Karnataka
- Kerala and
- Tamil Nadu
as well as the union territories of
- Lakshadweep
- Andaman & Nicobar Islands and
- Puducherry
To other countries, I may go as a tourist, but to India, I come as a pilgrim – Martin Luther King, Jr.
South India is famous for its vibrant culture, delectable food, among other manmade marvels.There are various unexplored sites and natural attractions present at every nook and corner, but here are the most amazing places of each state & UT that must be toured atleast once in a lifetime and your memories.
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh, Rice Bowl of India and Egg bowl of Asia is a state bordering south-eastern coast with ultimate eco-friendly destinations and fiery food. It is well known for it’s natural resources,temples and rivers. Don’t miss the famous sweet here Pootharekulu.
The state is famous for the great Tirupati temple, so that’s the one must place I would recommend travelers to visit. The main festival for them is Ugadi celebrated in April annually, Makara Sankranthi,which is celebrated in January month annually.
Learn more at Cultural tourism and Performing Arts of Andhra Pradesh

In short, this state REFLECTS THE REGION’S PERFECT BALANCE OF NATURE AND TRADITION.
Capital: Hyderabad(Temporary), Amaravati(de facto)
Language: Telugu
Places to visit:
Place | Type |
Tirupati Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala | City, Pilgrimage |
Araku Valley | Hill Station, Nature & Scenic |
Papikondalu,Srisailam | Lake & Backwater, Nature & Scenic, Pilgrimage |
Talakona Waterfalls | Adventure/Trekking, Waterfall |
Vizag | Beach,Nature & Scenic |
Lepakshi | Historical & Heritage, Pilgrimage |
Arasavalli (Only Sun temple in India) | Pilgrimage |
Srikalahasti | Lord Shiva Temple (Dakshina Kailasam) |
Telangana
Telangana, the 29th state of India, was formed in June 2014 as a result of the split of erstwhile Andhra Pradesh state. Here we can see a mix of Nizami Tradition and Royal Heritage.This place is mainly known for spiced up hot Biryani.
It’s history and culture have endless opportunities for an avid traveler.The capital city Hyderabad, is known as “City of Pearls”.

Capital: Hyderabad
Language: Telugu
Places to visit:
Detailed Explanation here Off to Karnataka (Discover India)
Place | Type |
Hyderabad | City, Historical & Heritage |
Yadagirigutta | Vishnu Temple,Pilgrimage |
Basara | Saraswati Temple,Pilgrimage |
Nagarjuna Sagar | Lake & Backwater,Nature & Scenic |
Bhadrachalam | Sri Rama Temple,Pilgrimage |
Kuntala Falls | Waterfall |
Alampur: Jogulamba Temple (a Shakti Peetha) | Historical & Heritage, Pilgrimage |
Warangal: Thousand Pillar Temple | City, Historical & Heritage |
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Karnataka
Home to India’s IT hub, the place is full of wildlife adventure and historical palaces. Notable celebrations of Karnataka are Ugadi, Yellamma Fair.
Idli, chutney of coconuts are very prominent dish that attracts tourist .By Kayaking, Camping, boat rides and angling you can make your trip a full proof adventurous.

Capital: Bengaluru
Language: Kannada
Places to visit:
Also refer this blog for a short but interesting story on Hampi : Hampi, a sad story of glorious captial of South India — Expressed Digitally
Place | Type |
Chikmagalur | Hill Station |
Murudeshwar | Beach,Pilgrimage |
Coorg (madikeri) | Hill Station |
Mysore | City,Historical & Heritage |
Gokarna | Beach,Pilgrimage |
Bandipur National Park | Wildlife |
Bangalore | City ( Garden City, Pub City and “Silicon Valley of India” ) |
Hampi | Historical & Heritage |
Dandeli | Adventure / Trekking |
Kerala
“God’s own country”, famous for spices, Ayurveda and the Malabar coast.
Kerala is one of the best tourist destinations,especially for Honeymoon. Get through the rich culture and heritage out there. The coconut filled beaches in Cochin and Tiruvanthapuram are calling you with its optimal beauty.
Ananta Padmanabhaswamy Temple is a must visit place in Kerala ,a lot of facts about the temple treasury and history is explained here The World’s Richest Temple: Everything To Know About Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Kerala
Thrissur is also known as the Cultural Capital of Kerala because of its cultural, spiritual and religious leanings throughout history.

You will love the martial art classes and Kathakali dance out there. December is the time where you can watch the famous boat race. So get there and enjoy the foods made of triple refined coconut oil. The yummy taste of the foods is calling you to the furthest point of India.
Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
Language: Malayalam
Places to visit:
Place | Type |
Alappuzha / Alleppey | Beach, Lake & Backwater |
Munnar, Wayanad (kalpetta) | Hill Station |
Thekkady: periyar Wildlife Sanctuary | Hill Station,Wildlife, Lake & Backwater |
Athirapally Waterfalls | Waterfall |
Gokarna | Beach,Pilgrimage |
Kottayam | Nature & Scenic,Pilgrimage |
Sabarimala | Pilgrimage |
Thrissur: Vadakkunathan Temple | Historical & Heritage,Pilgrimage |
Kochi | Beach,City |
Tamil Nadu
India’s fiercely independent southern tip,famed for its Dravidian-style Hindu temples.
Welcome to the land of Kanchi Kamakshi ,Madura Meenakshi .The landmass is over the Deccan plateau and is rich in culture and heritage. Famous temples, ancient arts and tradition is crowding the state, along with rich food culture.
Do not forget to have Sambars, while visiting the state. Get to the southernmost corner of the nation at Kanyakumari and get to one of the famous Jyotirlingams at Rameshwaram.

Chennai is the city of temples and the base of Dravidian art and culture.Also called as “Detroit of India” due to presence of a major automobile hub of Asia.
Capital: Chennai
Language: Tamil
Places to visit:
Place | Type |
Kanchipuram, Chidambaram | Historical & Heritage, Pilgrimage |
Kodaikanal,Ooty | Hill Station |
Madurai | Pilgrimage, City |
Rameshwaram: Jyotirlingam | Pilgrimage |
Thanjavur | Historical & Heritage, Pilgrimage |
Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin) | Watching sunrise and sunset over the ocean, Nature & Scenic, Pilgrimage |
Kumbakonam | Pilgrimage |
Mahabalipuram | Historical & Heritage, Beach |
Hogenakkal | Waterfall |
Chennai | City, Detroit of India |
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Lakshadweep
Blue Sea and Unspoiled Beaches, Archipelago (Island group) off the west coast of India, the rarely visited northern end of the Maldives chain.
Lakshadweep, which means “One hundred thousand lands” gives the tourist thousands of reasons for visiting this place. Lakshadweep has few of the most beautiful and exotic islands and beaches of India.Not all of the islands are inhabited, and only a few are open to visitors (permits required). Permits can be obtained from Kochi itself.
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The major attractions of this place are the three coral reefs, five submerged banks and twelve atolls. Other than these the beautiful marine life, tourists resorts, villages are some best aspects of this destination which enrich the minds of the tourists.
Capital: Kavaratti
Languages:
Official: Malayalam, English
Spoken : Jeseri Dhivehi Language (Mahl)
Places to visit:
Place | Type |
Kavaratti Islands | Lagoons,Scuba Diving,Coral Reefs |
Minicoy Island | Scuba Diving, Beach |
Kadmat Island | Unspoiled coral island & Marine reserve |
Agatti Islands | Beach,Ideal for Honeymoon |
Bangaram Atoll (Only accessible by ferry) | Tranquil Island |
Kalpeni Island | Wildlife,Beach |
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Blue seas, virgin islands and colonial past off the eastern coast of India, a remote group of gorgeous tropical islands closer to Thailand than mainland India.
Andaman and Nicobar is one of the most perfect choices for an enjoyable, laid-back holiday where you can go on long treks, laze around in the backwaters of the island, or if you’re feeling a little more adventurous, even go for a bit of deep sea diving.

The history of Indian independence is closely linked to the infamous Kaala Pani or Cellular Jail (which is now a major tourist attraction) lies in Port Blair and attracts hundreds of tourists every day who want to get a feel of the old-world colonial era. To know the history, you can refer this The Heroes of Cellular Jail
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Capital: Port Blair
Languages:
Official: Hindi, English
Spoken : Bengali,Hindi,Tamil,Telugu,Nicobarese,Malayalam
Places to visit:
Place | Type |
Andaman Islands | Beach |
Corbyn’s Cove Beach – Port Blair | Beach |
Bharatpur Beach – Neil Island | Adventure / Trekking, Beach |
Radhanagar Beach, Elephant Beach – Havelock Island | Adventure / Trekking, Beach |
Long Island,Little Island | Beach |
Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park | Wildlife,Beach |
Scuba Diving & Snorkeling,Sea walk – Havelock Island | Adventure / Trekking |
Viper Island – Port Blair | Beach |
Ross & Smith Islands – Diglipur | Beach |
North Bay Island | Adventure / Trekking |
Puducherry
The French Riviera of the East – a group of enclaves, former French territorial charms.
Puducherry or Pondicherry, located in the state of Tamil Nadu is a little town tucked away on the south-east coastline of India.Destination that promises travelers sanctity and serenity, in the real sense of the terms.

Reach the aesthetic height at the place with spiritual environment all around the town.
Capital: Puducherry
Languages: Tamil, French, English
Places to visit:
Some interesting facts about Pondicherry are worth reading here Puducherry Facts
Place | Type |
Matrimandir – Auroville | Heritage |
Paradise Beach | Beach |
Basilica Of Sacred Heart Of Jesus | Church |
Water Sports in Pondicherry | Adventure |
Varadaraja Perumal Temple – Pondicherry | Pilgrimage |
Old Light House | Heritage |
Seaside Promenade | Piers & Boardwalks |
Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple | Sacred & Religious Sites |
Rock Beach | Beach |
What are you waiting for !! Pack your bags & make your impressive memories .
I will cover the tourist places of North,West and East India in my next blog posts.
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Very valuable blog.
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Iam awaiting for the coming next blogs.
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Wonderful explanation about beautiful places around south.. Wasn’t aware of Hampi..
Glad to come across your blog..
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Hope you would visit Hampi one day.
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Yup will plan it soon..
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Saving this post in case I’ll ever visit South India, might come handy. Beautifully penned…
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I am so glad that you find it useful 🙂 South Indian Tourism awaits you 😉
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I would love to visit India. For mind and heart. So much history and beauty. A wonderful field trip in your blog today.
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Thank you !! Soo true are your words 🙂 India is a land of Unity in Diversity and rich in culture and heritage . Plan your trip soon to explore the places you read now.
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Great travel advice
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Wonderful explanation about beautiful places around South India !!
Awesome informative post
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I’ve traveled through parts of South India & loved it!
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That’s great ..Thank you 🙂
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Fantastic post and a great compilation that will be useful to many of us!
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Great report on South of India, which I have had the pleasure of staying in for months on end. Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala. Very beautiful and interesting places. A lovely blog!
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That’s great to see you traveled many places in south India 🙂 I hope you will visit remaining places too soon ❤ Thank you so much for your appreciation 🙂
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An amazing field trip. India is such a beautiful country as you present but here. A lot of history and information about a lovely country. A job well done. Bravo!
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