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Travel to South India |
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For your vacations this year, come to the beguiling land of South India. There is no denying the fact that when you travel to South India it will become one of the most memorable events of your life. Whether it is the enchanting backwaters of Kerala or the breathtaking hill stations of Ooty and Kodaikanal, the beauty of south India will captivate you. The aesthetes can go to catch a glimpse of the famous temples acknowledged for their exceptional art depicting the spectacular works of Dravidian architecture. The rich culture, history and tradition of this region impress even the most discerning traveler.
The wildlife enthusiasts can check out the wild territories of Mudumalai and Bandipur while Periyar will be a dream destination for the bird watchers and ardent nature lovers. Hampi, Hospet, Hassan are some of the historical sites that will be much preferred by those with na interest in history. Pilgrims are recommended to visit the fascinating temple towns of Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Rameswaram, Sravanbelagola and Madurai that will certainly satisfy them spiritually during their south India tours. Get ready to enjoy a journey that will take you into the captivating land that has much more to offer than the other destinations of India might have.
South India has a rich past, its history going back to more than 2,000 years. The region has witnessed the rise and fall of a number of dynasties. The empire of king Ashoka was the predominant one in south India and the other empires that rose to prominence in the history were Satavahana, Chalukya, Pallava, Rashtrakuta, Chera, Chola, Pandya, Kakatiya and Hoysala. The expansion of the Islamic sultanates in the south was firmly resisted by the Vijayanagara Empire. On your holidays in south India, you will come across a number of museums and galleries that house the artifacts and antiques that point towards the ancient glory of the erstwhile dynasties.
The Cholas were some of the finest builders that have left a remarkable legacy in the spectacular Dravidian architecture. The Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur stands testimonial to their unique architectural achievements. The monuments exhibiting the exquisite sculptural wonders are beyond comparison. The rock-cut temples of Mahabalipuram were built under the patronage of the Pallavas who were highly religious and liberal patrons of art. The middle of the 18th century saw the rise of the British and French armies who struggled to take control of the military. Several Anglo-Maratha and Anglo-Mysore wars were fought that led to the formation of various alliances striving for supremacy over the other. Mysore and Maratha empires were annexed by the British and they established the Madras Presidency, which was under their direct control. After the Indian independence, the various south Indian states were given their separate dominion.
As you travel to South India, you will also come across swank modern cities like Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Chennai that glow with neon signs and sport modern malls and hotels, in stark contrast to the ancient monuments preserved all over the region.
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