Monsoon South India

1.Waterfalls - Agumbe, near Karnataka

Waterfalls -Agumbe, Karnataka

Agumbe village placed in Shimoga district is one of the most scenic places in south India, offers lush green view all around,spectacular sunset and tallest waterfalls in Karnataka nearer to Bangalore. The hill station of Agumbe is known for its scenic beauty and bio-diversity. Image Source:thrillophilia.and we have well transportation facilities from Bangalore

2.Coffee Estates -Chikmagalur, Karnataka

Chikkamagaluru or Chikmagalur is a charming Coffee Country in the Indian state of Karnataka, Located in the foothills of Mullayanagiri range. Chikkamagaluru is known as coffee land of Karnataka and famous for its serene environment, lush green forests and tall mountains.Karnataka’s topography and climate offer an amazing atmosphere for the coffee plant to bloom in all its glory. This is why it produces about 70% of India’s total coffee harvest that’s broken up into the Arabica and Robusta varieties. What adds to the fun is that these coffee-producing regions also offer a lot of experiences that are fun for the entire family, making these destinations enjoyable for all ages.

3.Backwaters -Alappuzha, Kerala

                                                                        Backwaters -Alappuzha, Kerala

It was my second time and my husband’s first in Kerala, fondly known as God’s own country, and we wholly agree! Landing at Cochin airport in the wee hours of the day, we sluggishly moved towards Kumarakom in our pre-booked car.Kumarakom is approximately 70 kms from Cohin airport. After about an hour, we were in Kumarakom, a charming peninsula carved out of the backwaters.

4.High Hills -Neriamangalam, Kerala

                                                                    High Hills -Neriamangalam, Kerala

     

Kerala stirs in me the Howard Carter instincts again and again for one reason or the other! While researching on Kerala for some of the best places for holidaying, I came across to the actual number of hill stations that this state has and it amazed me. A state best known for its beautiful backwaters and bewitching coastal destinations have a refined collection of hill stations. If numbers are to be believed, there are more than 50 hill stations that dot the state… and they are what this time my Howard.C instincts have urged me to focus on. In order to keep things simple and interesting, I have picked the best 20 hill stations to visit in Kerala; these destinations are known for their pristine beauty and salubrious climate. The list further forks into two where the famous destinations battle it out with offbeat hill stations.

5.Natural Beauty -Meghamalai, Tamil Nadu

                                                          Natural Beauty -Meghamalai, Tamil Nadu

This destination is particularly famous for its Hindu shrines like Meenakshi Amman Temple, Ramanathaswamy Temple, and Shore Temple; hill stations such as Ooty and Kodaikanal, beaches like Marina and Velankanni; and waterfalls like Hogenakkal and Courtallam and Kanyakumari being the southern tip of India.

6.Ghat Roads -Valparai, Tamil Nadu

Ghat Roads -Valparai, Tamil Nadu

The Kotagiri Ghat is the oldest known route into the Nilgiris. It approximately follows the route taken by John Sullivan on his discovery trips in 1819. The distance between Mettupalayam and Kotagiri on this road is 33 km and it has only 4 hair pin bends. This road is part of State Highway 15. It is slightly less travelled as it is a slightly longer route from Mettupalayam to Ooty than the route via Coonoor, though as of 2012 the road condition is superior to the Coonoor Ghat road. It is also statistically less vulnerable to landslips. It is possible to divert from this route to Coonoor. There is a link from Aravenu to Bandishola.

7.Bora Caves- Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh

Bora Caves- Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh

The Borra Caves, also called Borra Guhalu, are located on the East Coast of India, in the Ananthagiri hills of the Araku Valley (with hill ranges' elevation varying from 800 to 1,300 m (2,600 to 4,300 ft)) of the Visakhapatnam district in Andhra Pradesh. The caves, one of the largest in the country, at an elevation of about 705 m (2,313 ft), distinctly exhibit a variety of speleothems ranging in size and irregularly shaped stalactites and stalagmites.[1][2] The caves are basically karstic limestone structures extending to a depth of 80 m (260 ft), and are considered the deepest caves in India

8.Grand Canyon- Gandikota, Andhra Pradesh

Grand Canyon- Gandikota, Andhra Pradesh

Gandikota is a village on the right bank of the river Pennar, 15 km from Jammalamadugu in The fort of Gandikota acquired its name due to the 'gorge' in Telugu it is called 'gandi'), formed between the . from jammalamudugu in kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh ,India Gandikota area was first identified and made Sand fort.

9.Hill Station- Ananthagiri Hill, Telangana

Hill Station- Ananthagiri Hill, Telangana

Anatagiti usually is combined with a visit to Araku Valley and for most of the tourists the two are one. The hills and the valley have a certain calling but these are coupled with the other places that at the same time inspire devotion of a saint and urge to sin. Tall standing deities overlooking mere mortals and grand entrance of temples amidst the rich bosky places feels welcoming.

10.Laknavaram Lake- Warangal, Telangana

Laknavaram Lake- Warangal, Telangana

The lake is spread over an area of 10,000 acres and holds about 2.135 tmcft of water. It irrigates over 3,500 acres of land. It was built by Kakatiya kings. It has about 13 islands in it and has a 160 metres long hanging bridge, which connects three islands. It is surrounded by a thick deciduous forest and it is a very popular tourist spot.The new facilities including cottages, a viewing tower, a pantry, and a ferry from the main banks to the island amidst the serene waters has been opened for the nature loving tourists