South !ndian tourism

Rincy rajan

Karnataka Karnataka is derived from the Kannada

words karu and nādu, meaning "elevated land". Karu nadu may also be read as karu, meaning "black", and nadu, meaning "region", as a reference to the black cotton soil found in the Bayalu Seeme region of the state.

Formation:- 1 November 1956 Capital City :-Bangalore(Bengaluru)

Area 191,791 km2(74,051 sq mi) Area rank7th for the population

Official language :-Kannada

Originally known as the State of Mysore, it was renamed Karnataka in 1973

divided :-30 districts

Karnataka also has a special place in the world of Indian for classical music, with both Karnataka (Carnatic) and Hindustani styles

Rice and Ragi form the staple food in South Karnataka, whereas jolada rotti, Sorghum is staple to North Karnataka. . Udupi cuisine of coastal Karnataka is popular all over India.

By virtue of its varied geography and long history, Karnataka hosts numerous spots of interest for tourists. There is an array of ancient sculptured temples, modern cities, scenic hill ranges, unexplored forests and endless beaches.

Karnataka has been ranked as the fourth most popular destination for tourism among the states of India

The best time to visit Karnataka is between November and April. The weather is fine with very little rain and pleasant days. This is also a good time for outdoor activities ranging from angling to trekking, as also visiting wildlife reserves in the state. 

Yakshagana of Malnad

Gol Gumbaz at Bijapur, has the second largest pre-modern dome in the world

Mysore Palace Hampi. One of India's top historical destination

Kerala {god’s own country}

Kera ("coconut palm tree") and alam ("land" or "location"). 

"Kerala" derived from the word "cheral" that refers to the oldest known dynasty of Kerala kings

Spread over 38,863 km2

Thirteenth largest state by population 

Divided into 14 districts with

Capital :-thiruvananthapuram.

Malayalam is the most widely spoken and the official language of the state

Hinduism is practiced by more than half of the population, followed by Islam and Christianity

The production of pepper and natural rubber contributes significantly to the total national output. in the agricultural sector, coconut, tea, coffee, cashew and spices are important

Kerala is one of the prominent tourist destinations of India, with backwaters, beaches, ayurvedic tourism and tropical greenery as its major attractions

  The best time to visit Kerala is from September to March

which is the peak season in Kerala while people who are looking for ayurvedic treatments prefer monsoon season from June to August , the best time at which the weather is cool and comfortable for ayurveda treatment 

Asia's largest, and the world's third largest, Naval Academy-Ezhimala Naval Academy-at Kannur is in Kerala. Idukki arch dam, the world's second, and Asia's first arch dam is in Kerala. The major beaches are at Kovalam, Varkala, Fort Kochi, Cherai, Payyambalam, Kappad, Muzhappilangad (South India's only drive-in beach).

A Kathakali artist

A Kathakali artist

 Mohiniattam

The annual snake boat race is performed during Oman on the Pamba River

Thrissur Pooram festival

Tamil nadu Tamil Nadu “ The Land of Tamils or Tamil Country” is one of

the 29 states of India.

Its capital and largest city is Chennai (formerly known as Madras

Tamil Nadu is the eleventh largest state in India by area and the sixth most populated state in India

Tamil Nadu is subdivided into 32 districts

Gobichettipalayam is a prominent producer of white silk with the country's first automated silk reeling unit present here. Kanchipuram and Arani are world famous for their pure silk sarees and hand loom silk weaving industries

The best time to visit Tamil Nadu is from November till March as the mercury level comes down making it ideal time for sightseeing and outdoor activities. This also happens to be ideal time to visit some of the famous temples of Tamil Nadu. 

Shore Temple , now a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Natarajan, Shiva as celestial dancer

Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai has one of the largest temple complexes

Srivilliputhur Andal Temple

Nadhaswaram and Thavil playersBharatanatyam is a

classical dance form originating from Tamil Nadu

Pongal indicates overflowing of joy and prosperity.

Kanchipuram

Andhra Pradesh Established:-1 November 1956-59 years ago (first established)

2 June 2014; 21 months ago (reorganized )

Andhra Pradesh  is one of the 29 states of India.

The official language of Andhra Pradesh is Telugu

The state is the eighth largest state in India covering an area of 160,205 km2 ,the state is tenth largest by population

Andhra Pradesh is promoted by its tourism department, as the Koh-I-Noor of India.

In February 2014, the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2014 bill was passed by the Parliament of India for the formation of Telangana state comprising ten districts. Hyderabad will remain as a joint capital for 10 years for both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

The best time to visit Andhra Pradesh in the winter months between October and March. 

Visakhapatnam is the most populous city in Andhra Pradesh, and the 15th largest city in India

Kuchipudi dance

Vijayawada city

Visakhapatnam Port view

Tirumala temple (Tirupati)

Godavari Arch Bridge(Rajahmundry

Dolphin's Nose mountain and the Bay of Bengal at Visakhapatnam

Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary, Visakhapatnam

Telangana Formed on 2 June 2014 with the city of Hyderabad as

its capital

Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation (TSTDC) is a state government agency which promotes tourism in Telangana.

Telangana has a variety of tourist attractions including historical places, monuments, forts, water falls, forests and temple.

Telangana culture combines cultural customs from Persian traditions, embedded during rule of the region by the Moghuls, Qutub Shahis and Nizams, with prominent and predominantly south Indian traditions and customs.

October to March are the best months to visit Telangana. Summers and monsoons are too hot for a good travel experience. Winters are pleasant and the weather is ideal for holiday trips and weekend getaways.

:  ,, ,,

Ramagiri fort  at Kalvacherla in Karimnagar district is an ancient fort initially built by the Sathavahanas

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium

Charminar, Warangal Fort

 Hyderabad city view

Nizamabad railway station  Kuntala Waterfalls

 Falaknuma Palace

Kerala cuisine

Tamilnadu cuisine

Karnataka cuisine

Andhra Pradesh cuisine

Cultural cuisine

Cultural Attire

KERALA Andhra Pradesh

Tamilnadu

Karnataka

Bangalore flower market

Thank you !