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BACKWATERS OF KERALA :  According to a legend, Parashuram threw his axe across the Arabian sea and thus emerged the strip of land called KERALA. The extensive network of canals filled with backwaters and lakes make kerala unique in its kind. These lakes come alive during the months of August and September with their exhilarating boat races. The Great Elephant March, Kathakali, the food festival, Onam celebrations are world famous.

KANYAKUMARI :  Here one can enjoy the unimaginable splendor of sunset and moonrise simultaneously on full moon day it is the place where the waters of three oceans - the Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal merge into each other.

PENINSULAR INDIA :  the wonderful destinations of South India, known as "Peninsular India" will give you an opportunity to step into the pre-Aryan culture.

Hyderabad : It was built 400years ago when sultan Mohammed Quili Qutb Shah shifted his capital from his legendary fortress of Golconda to the southern bank of the river Musi. It is said that the young sultan rode out from Golconda to meet his beloved Bhagmati on the spot where the Charminar now stands. He named her Hyder Mahal and called his new capital Hyderabad after her. The charminar built in 1591 to mark the end of an epidemic of plague it is a magnificent edifice - Square Trimphal arch in the Quitb Shahi style, with minarets at its corners is a landmark of Hyderabad.

MAMALLAPURAM :  60Km south of madras, the gateway of south India is an ancient seaside town, where one can view the monuments of epic heroes of Hindu culture in Pallava style. The scared cities of kanchipuram and madurai have magnificent temples of excellent architectural beauty, which glorify the Dravidian heritage and culture.

MADURAI :  Probably over 2500years old, is the oldest city in Tamil Nadu, its origin and emerged from the mists of the lovely legend. In a forest near a touts pond, Indra, the king of gods, worshipped lord Shiva as a Swayamby Lingum. At this hallowed spot, the Pandyan monarch, kulasekhara, built a great temple by clearing the forest, he created a lotus shaped around the temple.

MYSORE :  140Kms from Bangalore, the city of mysore was once the capital of the Wodeyars and is still retains its individuality. Beautiful places, Chamundi Hills,  Brindavan Garden etc. attract thousands of visitors.

KANYAKUMARI :  Here one can enjoy the unimaginable splendor of sunset and moonrise simultaneously on full moon day it is the place where the waters of three oceans - the Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bangle merge into each other.

BUDDHIST DESTINATION :  Both Gay is the place where centuries ago, one prince wondered and came to spot in the forest, sat under Bodhi tree and discovered the meaning of Life and Salvation. We can take you to the glorified sights which still have splendid architectural and sculptural remain of terracotta and stone.

The monolith relics of the buddha reflect the artistic sense of the artisan of that period.