What are the interesting facts about South Indians?

 

• South India includes 5 major states Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. It also incldes union territories of Lakshadweep.
• Majority of people speak Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam. Most people know minimum 2 languages.
• Literacy rates in southern states is very high and economy has undergone growth at a faster rate.
• Violence against women in South India is relatively low, with southern states having a progressive attitude toward the rights for women.
• South India ranks the highest in terms of social and economic development.
• There is a wide diversity of plants and animals in South India, resulting from its varied climates and geography. Amazing mountains, rivers and water fall.

Jog falls.

• According to some experts, the world view of South Indians is essentially the celebration of the eternal universe through the celebration of the beauty of the body, and motherhood, which is exemplified through their dance, clothing, and sculptures.

• The sculptures in the South Indian temples speak of the culture and tradition. The key to a culture is through its literature and south India too is not an exception. The literary excellence of this region is at par with any other in the world, among the best!

• The traditional silk and cotton sarees of the south are a favorite all around the country. The kanchipuram sarees are just one of the emblems of the beautiful sarees. :)

• South India is known for a variety of dance forms which are immensely popular throughout the world. Bharatanatyam, Kathakali and Kuchipudi are just a few of these elaborate dance forms.

Bharatanatyam

Kathakali

Kuchipudi

Yakshagaana

Dollu kunitha

• Tourism in south India. you are gonna love this. :)

1. Karnataka

Mysore

Hampi

Beluru

Halebidu

Vijapur

Coorg

Bengaluru- Palace

2. Kerala
Kerala Backwater - Alleppey

Kochi

Munnar

Kumarakom

Wayanad

Thiruvananthapuram - Napier museum

Lakshadweep Islands

3. Andra Pradesh and Telangana

Charminar

Golconda Fort

Warangal

Ramoji Film City

Amaravati

Tirupati

4. Tamilnadu

Chennai

Mahabalipuram

Kanyakumari

Madurai

Rameshwaram

Kodaikanal

Ooty

Pondicherry

5. Andaman and Nicobar islands

Andaman Beach

Diving In Andaman

Nicobar beach

For more info visit

1. Karnataka Tourism
2. Tourist Destinations of Kerala.
3. Places to Visit in Andhra Pradesh and http://www.telanganatourism.com/
   
4. ..::Tamilnadu Tourism..::
5. http://www.andamans.gov.in/

What are some natural places in South India that everyone must visit in their life?

 South India has many places that cater to the nature-lover’s soul. As you have asked for ‘natural’ places, I’ll assume that you would not want to visit the umpteen historical sites dotted all over south India. Besides those, here are my top recommendations…

Top Slip, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Topslip is located at 2554 Feet (774 Meter) above sea level on the Anamalai mountain range. It is popularly known as Anamalai Hills. It is a small place in Anaimalai Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary that lies in the Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu at the southern part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.

Topslip is about 37 km from Pollachi, the nearest town, and 9 km from the village of Sethumadai.

WAYANAD, KERALA

• Kuruva Island, Wayanad

Kuruvadweep (Kuruva Island) is a 950-acre (3.8 km2) protected river delta on the Kabini River in the Wayanad district,Kerala, India.This island of dense and evergreen forest is uninhabited and hence a home to rare kinds of flora and fauna: uncommon species of birds, orchids and herbs

• Edakkal Caves, Wayanad

Reachable after a 1km uphill trudge through a coffee estate, Edakkal Cave is one of India's most important prehistoric rock shelters. It is said to be one of the earliest centres of human habitation.

• Hridaya Saras or Heart Lake, Wayanad

This is a beautiful heart shaped lake located on the way to the top of the Chembra Peak, the highest peak in Wayanad.

Wayanad has a lot of beautiful places you could visit. Here is a helpful link to know more →45 Places to Visit in Wayanad | Tourist Places, Sightseeing, Attractions in Wayanad | HolidayIQ.com

Gavi, Pathanamthitta, Kerala

Gavi, an island decorated by evergreen forests is 28 km south west of Vandiperiyar, 14 km from Kumily, near Thekkady.

Munnar, Idukki, Kerala

Munnar is a town and hill station located in the Idukki district of the southwestern Indian state of Kerala. Munnar is situated at around 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) above sea level, in the Western Ghats range of mountains. It is just a two-hour drive from my home is my personal favorite haunt. The place never fails to mesmerize me with its beauty.

Besides these, there are also the popular holiday spots of Kodaikanal, Ooty, Yercaud, etc. But if you’re looking for a place to just unwind and relax, then these are THE places for you.