Southern India feels a world apart from the north. Arriving in Chennai, you’re immediately struck by the intensity of the light, the lush greenery, and the timeless presence of traditional dress. Towering temple gateways, or gopura, rise above Tamil Nadu’s great shrines, with Madurai and Thanjavur preserving the grandeur of the Chola heartland. The opulent mansions of Chettinad reveal the wealth of merchant families, while Pondicherry’s leafy boulevards exude a lingering French colonial charm.
Further inland, the boulder-strewn landscapes of Hampi and the Deccan plateau showcase the splendour of empires whose rulers once commanded trade, culture, and the world’s first diamonds from Golconda. Hyderabad’s palaces reflect this legacy, while Mysore recalls its heyday as a hub of silk and spice. Blending ancient empires, colonial influences, and living traditions, the South offers travellers a journey through artistry, spirituality, and history—one that is as diverse as the land itself.
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