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by SANJOG KR

South India, the land rooted in traditions, beliefs and rich culture is one of the favorite destinations of tourists from far and wide. Its various states like Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry have arresting attractions to win the hearts of tourists. Whether you are a wildlife freak or a culture seeker, South India Tours offer everything.

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Enigmatic South India is a tourist destination where tourism is flourishing like anything. And why not, as this tourist destination offers fairytale like attractions to transport tourist to a wonderland. Overflowing with a plethora of picture-perfect sites and highlights, this destination encompasses fascinating states like Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry.
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James W Terry

India is a beautiful, big and a diverse country. The rich culture, heritage, natural beauty, historical buildings and the yummy food are some of the reasons why this country is becoming a very popular tourist destination.

There are way too many places you must see in India. In this post I am going to write about the top places for a history buff. Here are top 6 must see places in India (history focused ones):

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1. Taj Mahal: This is a very obvious one. It is an absolutely captivating monument and make sure Taj Mahal
is on your list – It is one of the natural wonders of the world and so do I need to say more…

2. Khajuraho Temples : These temples are located in Central India. There are around 85 temples and were built around 950 AD. The architecture is simply superb. Khajuraho is a World Heritage site. The fascinating temples of Khajuraho is India’s unique gift of love to the world,
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South India is a place of Versatility. If you wanted to visit a place where expecting the people to be welcoming you with the brightest innocent smiles , straight away head ahead to South India. In south India , we could enjoy the real spiritiual experience in the holy city of tamilnadu, Natures beauty is enlivened in Kerala, Karnataka the origin of Coorg and Andhra pradhash – where a new dimension is mixing up with the ancient culture and could enjoy visiting the various – enriched Monuments and will have excellent shopping Melas and experiences. No one will forget Goa if visiting once – it is real and real a divine experience.

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In Tamilnadu, we could see wonderfully built and culturally speaking Temples for eg., Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple , this is a temple which is certainly beyond description. You will definitely astonished by the ancient state of Arts and the Sculptures speaks many talents of ancient days. Naadi Jothidam – A famous Astrological experience awaits you in Kumba konam and in Tanjore – where you will get all perfect predictions about your present and future events. Once you are visiting , you wont forget the experience since I was not at all believing astrology wherein once I had my fingerprint checked and heard the predictions, terribly shocked to note that how accurate they have been by telling my husband’s name , kids name and their age , date of birth , important events of life and lot more – I have heard about south Indian Miracles during my childhood and this is certainly to be experienced by each and every individual.
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By Amit Kothiyaal

Dense jungles, wildest wildlife, zigzag rivers, high mountains and many more; yes we are talking about the great India! India is one of the rare parts of our planet that has been endowed with magnificent natural beauty. Whether be Himalayas or Thar Desert, Corbett or Kaziranga; every inch of India takes you to another level of adventure. India draws adventure loving people from all round the globe and no wonder, India is rated as the primmest adventure tour spot.

India: Adventure at Its Best!

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For finding adventures in India, you need not travel far as the adventure begins just from your doorstep. Safari, trekking, camping and many more adventure activities, list of adventures in India is endless. Beginning with the jungles and wildlife; places like West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and others are famous for their enriched wildlife. People especially coming for trekking tours of jungles or wildlife, these places are just perfect. Here, you can feel the adventures of India with much more proximity.
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By Manoj Gursahani

Indian cuisine is famous the world over with its distinguishing sophisticated use of spices and herbs. Indian cuisine is strongly influenced by widespread and longstanding vegetarianism within sections of India’s majority Hindu and Jain communities. Very integral to the Indian culture is the Indian cuisine and love of food amongst its vast population, cuisines differ according to community, region, and state. Indian cuisine is delightfully

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unique with a great variety of foods, spices, and cooking techniques, each with its distinct taste. Each religion, region, and caste has left its own influence on Indian food.

Vedic Hindus since the Vedic times gave a number of vegetarian recipes to the Indian cuisine. Later, Christians, British, Buddhists, Portuguese, Muslims from Turkey, Arabia, and Persia, and others had their influence as well when they arrived in India. Vegetarianism came to prominence during the rule of Ashoka, one of the greatest of Indian rulers who was a promoter of Buddhism; currently, 31% of Indians are vegetarians. In India, food, culture, religion, and regional festivals are all closely related. Indian meat and fish cuisine is mostly influenced by the Muslim population
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Tour to India is one of the famous tour options all the world. Travel holiday makers are making beeline at Indian consulates at Different type of countries for tourist visa and passport to India to have glimpse at its splendid artless scenery and marvelous landmarks. One can admire the charm of countless monuments, fantastic spectacles, beaches, wildlife sanctuaries, high mountains, colorful fairs and festivals at the amazing and magical land called India. To have hassle free tour to India, there are number of tour operators in India offering their valuable services.

Medical Tourism in India

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India’s healthcare industry is already growing at 30 per cent annually. The area has shown such growth potential that Indian finance minister Jaswant Singh, called recently for India to become a “global health destination.” His enthusiasm for making medical tourism in India a major foreign exchange revenue earner has broad based support among local government and industry. The ministry of tourism has shown interest, but so to have the various state tourism boards and the private sector consisting of travel agents, tour operators and hotel companies. All are looking at healthcare and medical tourism in India as an area with tremendous growth potential.
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by sanjay kumar pandey

India, the land of myriad hues and colours, never fails to surprise you. The seventh largest nation in the world–bounded by the great Himalayas in the north and caressed by the foaming Indian Ocean in the south–India is a haven for the tourists.

Its rich flora and fauna; thousands of year old cultures and traditions; delicious cuisines; awe-inspiring forts and havelis of a bygone era; majestic monuments and historical palaces whose each crevice whispers in your ears the tales of valor and chivalry of the erstwhile warriors and rulers; friendly and smiling people; and pristine and beautiful sea beaches–inspire the tourists to visit this beautiful country time and again.
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Waterfalls in Goa are an added attraction to entertain and pull the crowd apart from its sunny beaches, dazzling discos and swaying palms. Goa is distinguished as the land of golden beaches and as the beach State in India, full of magnanimity. Goa is also gifted with endless beauty- an exquisiteness, the splendor of which has attracted millions of travelers through ages.

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Goa is well prosperous with a number of lakes, waterfalls and springs that has turned it into a tourist’s paradise. These waterfalls, lakes and springs lying far away from the seashores, away from the jostle of the beaches and thundering waves give you that perfect retreat, a perfect picnic spot and refreshing water to make a splash. Stretches of golden sand soaked by a rush of blue sea waters with the sky mirroring the sea below and the green paddy fields and coconut groves along with rolling and falling waters of the cascades makes your longer days of sun, sand and sea the most enjoyable.
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Tour Details

Day 01 – Arrive Mumbai
Meeting and transfer to the booked hotel.

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Day 02 – At Mumbai
Morning after breakfast at the hotel at around 0830 hrs. met with your Guide at the Hotel Lobby and along with a car and driver proceed on sightseeing visit of Elephanta Caves. It dates back to the 7th century, situated 9 kms off the coast of Mumbai and an hours ride by motor launch from the Gateway of India. For rows of massive columns cut into solid rock from three magnificent avenues, lead to the outstanding three-headed sculpture representing Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver and Shiva the Destroyer. Dedicated to Shiva, the beauty and power of these phenomenal sculptures depicting the various manifestations of Shiva is overpowering. On return also visit GATEWAY OF INDIA – This 26 metres high stone archway is the first landmark of Mumbai a visitor sees when arriving by ship. Designed by Wittet in the 16th century Gujarat style, it was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India in 1911. This crypto-Moresque archway welcomed numerous viceroys, governors and top civil servants as they disembarked by launch from their P & 0 steamers. An equestrian statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji and statue of Swami Vivekananda have been installed here.

Rest of the time is free to relax and enjoy the facilities available at the hotel. Perhaps reach back at the hotel before Kate arrives to welcome her at the hotel.
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With 88 national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, India is a favorite destination amongst nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. The old hunting grounds of the colonial times and the nawabs have been transformed to wildlife sanctuaries. These national parks and wildlife sanctuaries are home to diverse species of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and other insect species. The weather of South India best suits the wild denizens inhabiting this region. Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka are home to some of the finest national parks and wildlife sanctuaries of India. The wildlife sanctuaries have access to beautiful resorts and hotels replete with the finest modern amenities. If you are looking for the best comforts and conveniences, wildlife resorts in South India will offer you the same.

The Nagarhole National Park, Wayanad wildlife sanctuary and Bandipur wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka and Periyar wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala are some of the prominent names amongst national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in South India. Tigers, antelopes, elephants, deer, bears, jackals, Nilgai, crocodile and colorful avian species find the conditions to dwell in these national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. If the lure of the wild brings you to these wildlife sanctuaries, the wildlife resorts in South India will add more thrill to your stay. Creatively designed matching the overall landscape, the wildlife resorts in South India evoke the true spirit of a jungle experience. If you looking for absolutely jungle chic, it is jungle chic that you will get! If you are a budget traveler looking for the best conveniences at reasonable rates, you will get an assortment of cheap hotels. Make sure that you reserve your hotel in advance via online hotel booking.
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