south india

My entire post question is entirely in the title! I am wondering what the cultural differences are between North and South India, and if there is anything that a traveler should know (good or bad, or at least some do's and dont's for each region) while going to each part?

Chennai is the capital city of Tamil Nadu. There are world class luxury hotels, resorts, restaurants serving global cuisines as well good network of roadways and railways in Chennai. The city of Chennai is known for its automobile industry and it is often called as “Detroit of India”. The people...

Are you on the lookout for an ideal destination to set out on a weekend trip from Bangalore? Or would you like to take your family to a short vacation at a place not too far off from the Bangalore city? Weekend getaways are the most sought after tourism destinations, especially for the residents...

It has been almost one and another half months since our last outstation trip. It's perhaps the longest absenteeism from travelling in my entire lifespan of 33 years. The lull has to end soon - I said to myself and began to search for a probable destination. Since I had exhausted all my...

Kanchipuram, otherwise known as Kanjeevaram or Kanchi, is a relatively tiny town in the state of Tamil Nadu. Regarded as a major spiritual hub of Hinduism, it also a prominent pilgrim location. Kanchipuram has various medieval temples with truly stunning and impressive architecture. It was...

I have seen a lot of visitors on the forum searching for "Hill stations in South India" so I am going to post a list of important hill stations in South India along with links to guides and travelogues posted by members on our forum to make it easier for everyone to pick the ones they like...

Rameswaram, which is also known as Ramesvaram or Ramisseram by locals, is a city geographically located at the top of the point in the Indian Peninsula and the Gulf of Mannar. Being separate from mainland India, the city, commonly known as Rameswaram Island, is very well connected to the...

Ooty Travel Guide (2025) – Best Places, How to Reach & Travel Tips Ooty, also known as Udhagamandalam, is a scenic hill station in Tamil Nadu, famous for its lush green tea gardens, colonial charm, and cool climate. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled vacation...

Erode is an incredibly scenic and traditional city in southern India situated in the state of Tamil Nadu. One of the prominent features of the city includes the Kaveri River, which flows through the district. Erode is rich in history and temple inscriptions indicate the prominent role played by...

Coimbatore is a city which is best popularized due to its prominence in industries such as engineering, textiles, education and health care centres. Within the state, it is also very well known that Coimbatore enjoys great weather coupled with an extremely friendly culture and hospitality...