Regionen · Kapitel 7
South India
South India beyond Kerala is a universe unto itself: the surreal granite landscapes of Hampi, the colonial elegance of Mysore and Pondicherry, Dravidian temples of overwhelming splendor, and hill stations with British charm. Less visited than the north, but equally fascinating.
5 Abschnitte in diesem Kapitel
1
Hampi — Forgotten Capital★★★
Hampi is one of the most extraordinary places in the world — and one of the most underrated. The ruins of the Vijayanag…
2
Mysore — City of Palaces★★
Mysore (officially Mysuru) is South India's most elegant city — a former Maharaja residence that has preserved its roya…
3
Pondicherry — France in India★★
Pondicherry (officially Puducherry) is a time capsule — a piece of France on the southern Indian coast. The former Unio…
4
Ooty — Queen of Hill Stations★★
Ooty (Ootacamund, officially Udhagamandalam) is the "Queen of Hill Stations" — located at 2,240 meters in the Nilgiri M…
5
Madurai — Meenakshi Temple★★★
Madurai is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world — a center of Tamil culture for over 2,500 year…
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