Make a holiday rental home or villa in South India your home away from home

South India is a mesmerising region, encompassing the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. South India is a cultural hotspot, as well as being truly beautiful, and anyone wishing to explore the language, cuisine and culture of India could not be better placed in a self catering holiday rental in South India. Whether you are looking for culture, cuisine, wildlife or pure pampering, South India will exceed all your dreams. Far from the usual tourist routes in India, yet home to many of the countries most remarkable sites, South India is just waiting to be discovered.

Things to do in South India

In South India, Hinduism is at its most pure and exuberant, clearly visible in the beautiful, colourful temples and Temple towns. The Temple towns are fantastically vibrant, the ideal place to immerse yourself in the culture. There are remarkable sights to see at every turn in Southern India, and although a handful are of international fame, including the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai and the Royal Palace in Mysore, but it is the natural landscapes and traditional sites that really amaze and endear visitors.

Nature also thrives in South India. The beaches of Kovalam are absolutely breath-taking, and the warm clear waters that lap them make South India beach holidays an absolute dream. Huge swathes of Southern India have been completely untouched, leaving virgin forest and completely natural landscapes, which can be toured with a guide.

Places to visit on holiday in South India

There are a vast range of places worthy of exploration in South India. Bangalore, the Garden City, is not a tourist city, but there is a vast amount to see and do. There are some fantastic city tours to take, taking in the most impressive and important monuments in the city, including the Vidhana Soudha, Bangalore Palace and Bull Temple.

Chennai, formerly Madras, is a stunning city of temples, and is home to the beautiful Marina Beach. You could not possibly explore Chennai in a single holiday from South India accommodation, as there is just so much to see. There are a handful of fantastic beaches on which to escape the heat of the city, as well as some beautiful parks and gardens well worth exploring. The Guindy National Park, National Shrine of St Thomas Basilica, Fort of St George and a selection of the many temples in Chennai are all worthy of any sightseeing tour.

Weather in South India

South India enjoys a tropical climate, including a monsoon season, which occurs from June until October. The rest of the year is very dry, with temperatures of more than 40˚C not uncommon during the hottest months, from March until June.

Cheap flights to South India

There are many airports in South India, although the only one that receives direct flights from the UK is Chennai (MAA), which receives direct British Airways flights from London Heathrow (LHR).