South India

Chennai, formerly Madras has the Bay of Bengal bordering its east, while the state of Andhra Pradesh is on its northwest. It has the famous district of Tamilnadu, Kanchipuram, on its south and the states of Kerala and Karnataka on its western side.

With an area of 368 Square Kilometers, Bangalore's population is rapidly increasing Bangalore receives the benefit of the South west and North East monsoons, thus averaging the annual rainfall around 87 centimeters.

Mysore is the second biggest city in the State of Karnataka lying 130 kms from the State Headquarters, Bangalore. The city extends from latitude 12°18' in the North to longitude 76°42' in the East.

Madurai is Tamil Nadu's most happening cultural arena. Situated on the banks of river Vaigai, Madurai is the second largest city of Tamil Nadu, a southern state in India. It is more than 2,500 years old and has a rich cultural heritage and history.

The city, India's fifth largest, was founded in 1590 by Muhammad Quli, the fourth of Qutb Shahi kings. They ruled from 1512 until 1687, when they were defeated by the Mughal emperor, Aurangazeb.

Located in Ananthapur District, 400-km from Hyderabad by road, Puttaparthi, once a sparsely populated village, has shot into national and international fame as the abode of Bhagwan Shri Satya Sai Baba.

This attractive, former French colony, exudes a Mediterranean aura with its sophisticated streets, elegant houses, ornamental gardens and the Hotel de Ville. Being a small and quiet enclave of Tamil Nadu, it has imbibed the Tamilian culture. Apart from the charming atmosphere, excellent restaurants and cheap beer...