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Places in South India to visit in 2023

Jan 13, 2023
Dhanuskodi
Dhanuskodi is about 25 km from Rameshwarom. Its wonderful to drive in straigh with both sides sea. Across the ocean is Srilanka. Tourists are allowed upto specifc time
Skandagiri Hills
Skandagiri, also known as Kalavara Durga, is an ancient mountain fortress located approximately 70 km from Bangalore city, and 3 km from Chikballapur in the Indian state of Karnataka.
Belum Caves
The caves in Belum are the longest in India after the ones in the state of Meghalaya, known for their cave formations, such as stalactite and stalagmite formations. The Belum Caves have long passages, galleries, spacious caverns with fresh water, and siphons.
Hogenakkal Falls
Hogenakkal Falls, located on the border of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, is one of the most scenic places to visit in the region. The waterfall is known as Hogenakkal, or “Smoky Rocks”, because of the unique arrangement of the gigantic carbonated rocks that surround it
Araku Valley
Araku Valley is a comparatively unexplored hill station mostly visited by locals as a weekend getaway and is situated some 120 kilometres away from Vishakhapatnam.
Gandikota
Endearingly known as the ‘Grand Canyon of India’, Gandikota is a small and quaint village in the Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh. Flanked by River Pennar on the right side, the village is famous for the spectacular gorges formed by the river cutting through Erramala Hills
Nagarhole
Nagarahole is an important Tiger Reserve in Karnataka and is a major hub of conservation under Project Tiger and Project Elephant. The Protected Area supports large assemblages of carnivores and herbivores: Tiger, Leopard, Asiatic wild dog and Sloth bear, Asiatic Elephant, Gaur, Sambar, Chital, Muntjac, Four horned antelope, Wild pig, Mouse deer and South-western langur.
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