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30 things you must experience in South India – Fulcrum Tours

 
 
Thanjavur
Chola Bronze Sculpture - Thanjavur

Tanjore or Thanjavur, 55km east of Trichy is the home of Chola bronze sculptures, rated to be the finest bronze sculptures in the world. Most heritage tourists, who want a glimpse of these Chola bronze sculptures, hit the heritage trail of Thanjavur, Gangaikondacholapuram, Darasuram aand Swamimalai.
 
Sri Rangam
Ranganathaswamy Temple - Srirangam
6km from Trichy, Srirangam is the home of the Ranganathasamy Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Sri Ranganathar and his wife Goddess Ranganayaki.
 
Kalakshetra
Kalakshetra - Chennai
The cultural academy started in 1962, by Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale, for preservation of Indian art, dance and music. It became a center of excellence due to her dedication and perseverance.
 
 
Sivananda Ashram
Yoga camps at The Sivananda Ashram - Madurai
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Meenakshi Ashram offers excellent yoga training camps and yoga vacations. The yoga ashram in Madurai is located in a forest reserve. A must visit for those looking for yoga wellness vacations in South India. Another highlight of this ashram is its natural water spring that is connected to the mountain spring of Pazamutircholai Subrahmanya temple.
 
 
Alapuzha
Snake-Boat Race - Alapuzha
Nehru Trophy Boat Race is an annual boat race is a brilliant coming together of intense training, team ship and deep respect for an age-old tradition.
 
 
Thiruvananthapuram Shiva Temple
Elephant Festival at Thiruvananthapuram Shiva Temple
A 4-day long festival of elephant processions, where 101 elephants march from Thrissur to Thiruvananthapuram.
 
 
Sadhya Meal in Kerala
Sadhya Meal in Kerala
A vegetarian feast served on a banana leaf usually during lunch is a gastronomic dream come true. Spices, tamarind and coconut dominate the Kerala cuisine, so a good walk down the coconut grooves or beach is highly recommended. The sadhya served during Onam or Vishu has a larger number of main course curries, dhals, sambars, rasams, side serves and desserts.
 
 
Chinese Fishing
Chinese Fishing at Kochi
Cheena vala of Kochi (Chinese fishing nets of Cochin), is a distinctive fishing style of Kerala. Cochin is on the spice route of ancient spice traders from the Far East. This perhaps explains the Chinese explorer Zheng He introduced the adoption of Chinese nets in Cochin. Watching these fishermen at work on the fishing nets has become a very popular among tourists. You can buy the freshest catch off these nets and get it cooked at the nearby restaurants.
 
 
Goa Carnival - Panjim
Goa Carnival - Panjim
Before the month of Lent, the Goa Carnival is held. Throughout the week, multiple events are held along with the road parade of thematic floats, dancers, singers, musicians, acrobats, and clowns, bring fun and frolic to the streets
 
 
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - Cardamom Hills
The largest wildlife sanctuary in India of elephants, wild boar, sambhar, parakeets, Nilgiri wood pigeon etc. Located on the Kerala – Tamil Nadu this sanctuary is the home of the Indian Tiger and leopard too.
 
 
Prashanthi Nilayam
Prashanthi Nilayam - Puttaparthy
The home of spiritual leader Sai Baba, Puttaparthy's Prasanthi Nilayam is a peaceful complex of meditation halls, museums, gardens, hospitals, university, sports center and schools.
 
 
Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary
Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary - Tamilnadu
Spot pelicans, spoonbills, herons, sandpipers, egrets and water birds and migrant birds in this bird sanctuary that is 86kms southwest of Chennai.
 
 
Dakshina Chitra
Dakshina Chitra - Chennai, East Coast Road
'Vision of the South' is an amazing architectural and artistic heritage museum. Set up by Chennai Craft Foundation this museum is a day trip from Chennai.
 
 
Trout Fishing
Trout Fishing at Devikulam - Munnar
Go trout fishing in Munnar the sylvan hideaway of serenity and placid leisure hill station is a popular tourist destination in Kerala. At an altitude of 6000 ft in Idukki district, Munnar's mist clad hill tops of tea plantations, spice gardens, mountain valleys and miles of wilderness is a pleasure to visit during August – March.
 
 
Theosophical Society
The Theosophical Society - Adyar
The Theosophical Society, Adyar founded in 1875, is a worldwide body whose primary object is Universal Brotherhood based on the realization that life, and all its diverse forms, human and non-human, is indivisibly One. The Adyar premise is spread across 270 acres. Within this green campus are the society's: Publishing House, The Vasanta Press, The Buddhist Shrine, St Michael Church, All Angels Church, The Bharata Samaja Temple, The Olcott Education Society, The Olcott Memorial High School, A Craft Centre, HPB Blavatsky Hostel, Social Welfare Centre, Animal Welfare Centre, Vocational Training Centre for Women, Besant Scout Camping Centre,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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