Southern Splendors

Bengaluru is the capital of India's southern Karnataka state. The center of India's high-tech industry, the city is also known for its parks and nightlife. By Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha is a Neo-Dravidian legislative building. Former royal residences include 19th-century Bangalore Palace, modeled after England’s Windsor Castle, and Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, an 18th-century teak structure. The Mysore city was ruled by the Wodeyar dynasty and it is well known for the rich architectural history, palaces, Silk Sari, Sandalwood and beautiful gardens. Coorg is a hill town in southern India. Framed by the Western Ghats mountain range, it’s known for the Raja’s Seat, a simple monument overlooking forests and rice paddies. Nearby, the domed Omkareshwar Temple is dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva. To the northwest, cascading Abbey Falls is surrounded by spice plantations. Its name in the Tamil language means "The Gift of the Forest". Nestled amidst Nilgiri hills, Ooty, Officially known as Udagamandalam, this ‘Queen of Hills’. Dotted with tea gardens, Beautiful lakes, cool breeze, lush greenery, misty peaks, serene waterfalls, winding country lanes, charming colonial architecture, and Popular among couples and honeymooners, Ooty allures its visitors with the panoramic views of the Nilgiri mountains.