India is a land of diversity- not only in people and practices. With every bit of culture, practices, language, flora, fauna landform, physical features and what not? With an extremely vast potential for having the scope of an Offbeat destination trail hidden away from the commercial map of travels, we give you why South India makes a parallel stand to North India in terms of Offbeat travel.
- Everlasting scenery
With a scenic panorama as long as the eyes can span, South India could surely be termed as a photographers paradise. Enriched with golden sunsets with the blissful and enchanting silhouettes of the Cochin fishing boats or the swaying of the daffodils and sunflowers on the mighty peaceful meadows – Surely makes for a rejuvenating retreat and a feast for the eyes.
- Wonderful Wildlife
A haven of beautiful, rare and famous fauna roam the lands of the south. With species ranging from Elephants in the Periyar to the Wild Boar in the Bandipur and getting to the winged mesmerisation in the Rangannathittu bird sanctuary of about 200 species of birds alongside flying foxes, wild otters and the fierce crocodiles of the swamps- South India offers your eyes and your lens a platter of uniqueness of animals and birds that roam different surfaces- Land, water and the air – you surely are going to be left staring at them in awe
- Amazing Architecture
For the history buff in you who loves to take a sneak peak into the past of what built South India into an amalgamation of a culture filled hub in the Indian Subcontinent, there are innumerable constructions- filled with miracles and mysteries from the Padmanabhaswamy Temple to the perfections of the Rudreshwara Swamy featuring 1000 intricately carved and geometrically perfect temples and a UNESCO world heritage site of the Monuments of Hampi where you get to witness the ruins of a past that lies in ruins- Temples,churches, ruins are always around the corner for anyone that is curious enough for a story !
- Culmination of Cuisines
Whether you are a Shaakahari or a Maasahari , every South Indian state is equipped with vibrant , soothing and mouth watery dishes to take your taste buds for a treat.Try Dosas (paper-thin crepes) or Idlis (steamed rice cakes) for breakfast, snack on Vadas (savoury doughnuts) and have Payasam (like rice pudding) for dessert. For dinner, try pizza/pancake hybridUttapams, Erachi varattiyath, a fiery Kerala-style dry beef fry and never ever miss out the HYDERABADI DUM BIRYANI and the Irani chai at the Charminar.
- The warmest of Welcomes
South Indians are one of the most welcoming, friendly and hospitable people you will ever meet. From the Autowala you move around to the chai wala you sip your chai at – Each and every one is sure to have a warm smile and always lookout for giving you a comfortable journey on your way.South Indians are one of those people who would want more and more people to know of their place, culture and lifestyle and would surely make your trip a memorable one once you mingle !
- Diversity of Holidays
South India doesn’t just fit in a small box of a certain type of travel. Under the South Indian sky, you are bound to explore everything – From adventure to scenic to romantic getaways, World famous religious, historical heritage sites to wildlife safaris. South India is a perfect spot for someone who wants to find everything under a single place- and that includes Offbeat!
- Healing and Nature
Most of the Offbeating deals with getting close to nature and what’s better than south india for a real good taint of nature? With an ancient connection to nature in the vibrant sciences of Panchakarma and Ayurveda, this place is surely going to drive you to get a consciousness of your health on your travels and make you visit the healing side of yours! A medical tour or a therapeutic massage will surely be one of the most peaceful things you would experience.
- Journey over destination
It is often said that the journey is way more important than the destination. South India is one such place that vibes through your voyage of exploration and whether it is a path of the sloppy Eastern or Western ghats or a tread down the Coromandel and the Malabar coasts- What you see and feel in the nature is something that will always remain with you and surely trump the destination experience.
CONCLUSION
One does not need a reason or a purpose to visit South India- South India is a radiant spot of reincarnation of so many exceptional man made and natural spots that are just waiting for you to come and notice how it just thrives and is made beautiful and enriching by just existing and we are very sure about the experience that it is going to give you and it is nothing short of a miraculous yet peaceful and will surely keep you wanting for more!
