About South India

South India is a linguistic-cultural region of India that comprises the four states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Pondicherry, whose inhabitants are collectively referred to as South Indians. This region includes the entire Indian Peninsula, south of the Vindhya Range. The Narmada and Mahanadi rivers form the northern boundaries of the region, while the Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal surround the peninsula in the west, south and east respectively.

History
Carbon dating on ash mounds associated with neolithic cultures in South India date back to 8000 BCE. Artefacts such as ground stone axes, and minor copper objects have been found in the region. Towards the beginning of 1000 BCE, iron technology spread through the region; however, there does not appear to be a fully developed Bronze Age preceding the Iron Age in South India. South India was a crossroads of the ancient world, linking the Mediterranean and the Far East. The southern coastline from Karwar to Kodungallur was the most important trading shore in the Indian subcontinent resulting in intermingling between locals and traders. The South Indian coast of Malabar and the Tamil people of the Sangam age traded with the Graeco-Roman world. They were in contact with the Phoenicians, Romans, Greeks, Arabs, Syrians, Jews, and the Chinese.

Culture and Heritage
South Indians are linguistically and culturally different from the rest of India, although mutual interaction and the impress of similar external influences have made much cultural impact. According to some experts, the weltanschauung of South Indians is essentially the celebration of the eternal universe through the celebration of the beauty of the body, and motherhood, which is exemplified through their dance, clothing, and sculptures. Rice is the staple diet, while fish is an integral component of coastal South Indian meals. Coconut is an important ingredient in Kerala whereas Andhra Pradesh cuisine is characterized by pickles and spicy curries. Dosa, Idli, Uttapam are popular throughout the region. There are large coffee estates in southern Karnataka and parts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

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South India Tour Packages

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South India Tour
Duration :- 13 Nights / 14 Days
Destinations :- Trivandrum - Kovalam - Alleppey - Thekkady - Munnar - Cochin - Ooty - Mysore - Bangalore

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South India Heritage Tour Package
Duration :- 15 Nights / 16 Days
Destinations :- Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Gangakondacholapuram - Darasuram - Swamimalai - Dindugal - Madurai - Kovalam - Kumarakom - Cochin

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South India Wildlife Tours
Duration :- 17 Nights / 18 Days
Destinations :- Chennai - Madurai - Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - Allepey - Cochin - Wayand - Mudumalai - Mysore - Bangalore

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Spiritual Tours of South India
Duration :- 28 Nights / 29 Days
Destinations :- Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Pondicherry - Trichy - Madurai - Kanyakumari - Ooty - Cochin - Mysore - Bangalore - Tiruvannamalai - Puttaparti