Kerala-Karnataka-AP-Tamil Nadu in South India is known for its culture and heritage. These states in South India are known for their temples, dance forms, handicraft items, cuisines, costumes and tourist attractions. You will also find a large number of beaches here. The cultural tours of Kerala-Karnataka-AP-Tamil Nadu will help you to cover all these.
Kerela is an important state which you should not miss while going for a cultural tour in South India. It is famous for its backwaters and beaches. Apart from this, you will also find a large number of temples. Kerela is also known for different types of handicraft items which you can buy as souvenirs. These include items made of bell metal, ivory and sandalwood and these items are renowned all over the world. This state of India is also known for different types of cuisines – mutton biryani, chili garlic prawns, appams, fish moilee and payasam and other lip smacking delicacies. Kerela is also famous for different types of dance forms like Kathakali and Mohiniattam performance. Apart from this, Kerela is famous for its snake boat races which are held mainly during the festival of Onam.
While touring Kerala-Karnataka-AP-Tamil Nadu, Karnataka is one state which will attract you with its rich history and a varied geography. You will find a large number of pristine beaches and wildlife, temples and historical monuments in this state. It is famous for a large number of folk dances which is a part of their myths and folklore. Kanchipuram silk saris are well-known costumes of Karnataka along with Mysore Silk Saris. Karnataka is also famous for items made of wood, ivory and sandal wood which you can buy as souvenirs for your near and dear ones.
Andhra Pradesh along with its capital Hyderabad is known for its cultural richness. You will find the traditional world of Nawabi ambiance here. Some of the major attractions you can visit here include Tirupati, Vishakhapatnam, Nagarjunasagar, Vijayawada and Golconda. Do not forget the museums like Salar Jung Museum, AP State Museum, Birla Planetarium, Science Museum and Nagarjunakonda Museum. Performing arts and literature is also an important part of the cultural heritage of the state. Kuchipudi dance form developed here is a globally acclaimed classical Indian dance. Kacheri Attam, Dassi Attam and Chinna Melam are other dance forms developed here.
Andhra Pradesh is also known for its handicrafts which comprises of Bidriware, Ettikopakka Toys, Leather Puppets, Kondapalli Toys, Warangal Carpets, Silver Filigree Work, Kalamkari Work, Woodwork and Bead Embroidery. Some of the major festivals celebrated here include Deccan Festival, Lumbini Festival, Pongal, Rayalaseema Food and Dance Festival, Tirupati Festival, Ugadi Festival and Visaka Utsav.
The state of Tamil Nadu is known to the world for Bharatnatyam and Carnatic music. Other than Bharatnatyam, Tamil Nadu is also famous for Devarattam, Kummi, Kavadi Aattam, Karagattam, Mayil Attam and Kali Attam. Some of the major attractions you should visit here are Point Calimere, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuarym, Pulicat Lake, Kanyakumai, wildlife sanctuaries, splendid temples with huge gopurams as well as churches. Tamil Nadu is also popular among the tourists for its Kanchipuram silk saris and delicious cuisines. This state offers delicacies like appam, pongal, dosa, idli, rasam, and filter coffee. Handicrafts of Tamil Nadu are also famous which includes stone jewelery, Tanjore paintings and musical instruments.
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