Chennai Travel

Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu is one of the main cities in south India. The population of Chennai is 5.9 million. Apart from other Indian languages, Tamil is the main language being spoken by the natives of Chennai city. Chennai has much worth exploring and with the facility of abundant transport operations; accessibility to other parts of the country becomes easy.

The thirteen kilometers of marvelous Marina beach that wears a festive look on weekend evenings adds more beauty to the Chennai city. The state secretariat of the St. George Forte in Chennai is a splendid building. The variety of British and French antiques and other commemorations in the museum are popular amongst tourists. The first English church in Chennai, St Mary's Church gives peace to mind and soul. A tour to Chennai would introduce us to some of the important places like, the 8th century Parthasarthi temple of the Pallavas dedicated to Lord Krishna and the Kapaleeswarar Temple of Lord Shiva.

For the nature and animal lovers south India is the best place to go. In Chennai, there are the Guindy National Park and the Snake Park where one can have adventure with lots of fun. Important landmarks in Chennai include the Santhome Cathedral, Birla Planetarium, Elliot Beach, Valluvar Kottam, National Art and Government Museum, Anna Zoological Park, Kalakshetra and the Theosophical Society. Close to the city of Chennai are the port cities of the Pallavas known as Mamallapuram or Mahabalipuram. The crocodile banks, Covelong beach, Muttukkadu, Thirukkalukundram, Vedathangal bird sanctuary are the other places of interest in Chennai.

The main festivals of Chennai include the Arubathimoovar festival, in which a colorful procession is carried out thru the streets. Dance festival of Mamallapuram, Kanthuri festival, Pongal and Navratri are the other festivals celebrated in the Chennai city.

The cuisine of the city is almost the same as that of the other cities of South India.But the non-vegetarian Chetlinad cuisine is hot, spicy, and delicious. 

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Bangalore Travel

Bangalore is one of the vibrant cosmopolitan cities in South India. The capital city of Karnataka is a major industrial and commercial center of the south India. The native language of Bangalore is the same as that of the state of Karnataka. 

The Bangalore city is well known as the Silicon Valley of the country, the main center of India's software industry. It has other major industries also like aircraft, electronics, and machine tools.

Bangalore,'The city of Gardens', is loaded with numerous gardens and historical sites. The Vidhan Soudha or the State Secretariat is a prime attraction of the Bangalore city. Other places like the Government Museum of Bangalore and the Visvesvaraya Technological and Industrial Museum are worth visiting. The Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens, which holds a number of flower shows, especially during the Republic Day attracts several tourists every year. The Fort and Palace of Tipu Sultan is a major tourist attraction in Bangalore. The Ulsoor Lake in Bangalore is an ideal spot for picnics. 

If one takes a local tour to Bangalore he can find peace and make a wish at the temple in Bangalore, which is dedicated to Nandi, the Bull. Besides this, the Venkataramanaswamy Temple, the Gavi Gangadhareswara cave temple, and the Someshwara Temple are also famous in Bangalore.

The Karaga festival is one of the regional festivals of Bangalore, which is celebrated in the month of March/April. Earthen pot embodying Shakti is taken out in a night procession. Apart from this the Peanut festival is also celebrated with joy and excitement in Bangalore.

Besides gold and sandalwood, the Bangalore city is famous for coffee and spice. Uthapams, Vada, Puri Palaya, and idli are the daily menu for the people. Special dishes like the Patrode and Peardaya are made occasionally.

Hyderabad Travel

Hyderabad, the state capital of Andhra Pradesh is the fifth largest metropolis in India. This city of south India is famous for its monuments, temples, and mosques representing the culture and heritage of the region. The palaces and buildings, houses and tenememts, gardens and streets have a history and an architectural individuality of their own, which makes Hyderabad, a city of enchantment. Hyderabad city is well known as the 'city of the Nawabs'.

There are several old monuments, which are popular among the tourists. The prime attraction at Hyderabad is the Charminar. Near by is the massive and sacred structure of the Mecca Masjid.A tour to Hyderabad would take you to the Jami Masjid and the Toli Masjid mosques, which are worth visiting. Then there is the landmark of the Regency Mansion. The expensive art objects, tapestries, carpets, and diamonds of the Falakuma palace in Hyderabad are also not to be missed.

The Hyderabad city has now become a lot more tech-savvy but it still retains its charm of Shahi and Nawabi days.

One of the main places of visit in this city of south India is the picnic spot of the Naubat Pahad, which is a true picture of natural beauty. The Husain Sagar Lake is another main attraction for the tourists. The Birla temples, salarjung museum, Nehru Zoological Park are other tourist attractions. The list of must buys from Hyderabad includes pearls and exquisite kat saris. The Biryani and the kebabs of Hyderabad are the best of the cuisine. 

The main festivals of the Hyderabad city are the Deccan festival, with its cultural programmes being celebrated in the month of February and Id, which is celebrated with ritualistic fervor. During these festivals Hyderabad's art, crafts culture, and cuisine are highlighted. In addition to this the Lumbini festival is organized to celebrate the 'Buddhist Heritage' of Andhra Pradesh. 

Cochin Travel

Kochi, the commercial and industrial capital, is situated on the west coast of south India in the beautiful state of Kerala.The state of Kerala, is one of the most prosperous states of south India, flanked by the Arabian Sea on the western side and the western ghats on the eastern side. Kochi city is the most important city in Kerala.It is the second most important city on the western coast of south India.

Kochi is known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea and the Queen of the Adriatic. It is also referred to as the Gateway of South India.

Kochi is the center for shipping and trade related transactions in the region. Its prime location on the west coast, its fine bay and protected harbor makes it popular with seafarers and merchant ships who make frequent stops to stock up on spices, coffee and wood for export to rich markets of Europe and West Asia. With time the city of south India has prospered as a busy port city and commercial center.

Malayalam, the youngest in the Dravidian family, is the official language of the State of Kerala. While English is widely used in business circles.

Kochi is palm-green commercial town of Kerala and the Kochi city consists of the mainland Ernakulam, which is one of the modern cities of south India where shopping market, bazaars etc are located. The Chinese fishing nets swaying in the breeze over backwaters, the Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Portuguese architecture, Boghatty Palace in Kochi enrich the heritage of Kerala.

The festivals like the Great Elephant Race, Onam, and Thrissur Pooram are celebrated all over Kerala, but Kochi is known for the Cochin Carnival, which is celebrated to trace the New Year celebrations.