1. Hampi - Karnataka
Virupaksha Temple | Vittala Temple | Hampi Bazaar
Hampi is located in the northern part of the state of Karnataka. The Hampi Monuments are famous for beautiful sculptures and carvings.
Tourists from all over the world visit the Hampi Monuments to get a feel of the rich ancient Indian culture and tradition.Declared as an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986
2.Halebid - Karnataka
Belur | Hoysaleswara Temple | Basadi Halli
Belur and Halebid are the best known temples of the Hoysala dynasty. The Belur and Halebid temples give a glimpse of Hindu temple art at its glorious best of the 16th century. They are famous for their carvings and splendid architecture.
The Hoysalas improved on the Chalukyan style of architecture by building extremely ornate temples in many parts of Karnataka noted for the sculptures in the walls, ceilings, curved pillars and many more.
3.Bijapur - Karnataka
Gol Gumbaz | Ibrahim Rauza | Jumma Masjid
Bijapur or Vijayapura city is well known for its important historical monuments,different cultures and five rivers. The ancient city of Bijapur was ruled by the kings of the Adil Shahi and historically it was one of the richest districts in the state of Karnataka. Attractions and Tourism in Bijapur includes Palaces, arches, tombs, cisterns, gateways and minarets, built during the Adil Shahi dynasty.
4. Kurnool - Andhra Pradesh
Belum Caves | Oravakallu Rock Garden | Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary
Kurnool has in its domain remains of the palace of Gopal Raju ( the last Hindu king ), ruins of a medieval fort built by Vijaynagar Empire having ancient Persian and Arabic inscriptions and the summer palace built by Kurnool rulers during the 16th century.
5. Warangal - Andhra Pradesh
Pakhal Lake | Thousand Pillar Temple | Ramappa Temple
Warangal Fort is one of the ancient forts in South India and is also one of the popular tourist attractions in Warangal. It was built in the 13th century and is around 2 kms from the main city center. Hundreds of tourists come to the Warangal Fort to get a feel of the grand architecture of South India. The fort was built during the Kakatiya dynasty.
6. Charminar - Andhra Pradesh
A significant landmark in Hyderabad, the Charminar is a pride of the 400-year-old glorious city. This monument of Hyderabad has extreme historical and social significance. Literally meaning the four spires, Charminar is a four-storied structure with a mosque.
7. Pattadakal - Karnataka
Pattadakal Temples Karnataka In Karnataka, Pattadakal is a small town that is renowned for its ancient temples. Located near Badami and Aihole, Pattadakal Temple can be easily reached by regular buses or private taxis from the major towns and cities of Karnataka.
The Temples of Pattadakal, exhibit the zenith of 'Vesara' style of Hindu temple architecture. Owing to its incredible temples, Pattadakal was titled a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987.
8. Thalassery fort - Kerala
The East India Company authorities came to Thalassery in 1683 and started a godown or warehouse here. At that time, the land was ruled by the Kolathiris, and with their permission, the British built a small fort on a small hill called Tiruvellapadkunnu. In 1708, they strengthened the fort. The fort helped the British to establish a stronghold in Malabar and in 1776, the British made it their administrative centre.
9. Mahabalipuram - Tamilnadu
The temple city of Mahabalipuram (also Mamallapuram) is situated just 60 km off Chennai on the Bay of Bengal coast in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It extends from latitude 12°37' in the North to longitude 80°14' in the East. The city is well connected through a network of roads from Chennai and other important
10. Nagarjunakonda - Buddhist Pilgrimage Site - Andhra Pradesh
Nagarjunakonda is formed by two words Nagarjuna the famous Buddhist Monk and Konda meaning Hills in Kannada. It is known as one of the richest Buddhist Learning Centre and has many caves that exhibit Buddhist carvings. Nagarjunakonda was the capital of Ikshvaku Kingdom and was called Vijayapuri. It is the third most important cultural centre of South India, and is surrounded by world's third largest man-made Lake Nagarjuna Sagar Lake.
11. Brihadeshwara Temple - Tamilnadu
Brihadeshwara is the title referring Lord Shiva enshrined in the Tanjore Big Temple built by Raja Raja Chola I and consecrated more than a thousand years back in 1010 AD. Considered a marvel and a miracle in the history of temple construction, the temple houses a huge Shivaling in its sanctum justifying the name Brihadeeswara (The all pervasive Lord).
12. Madurai Meenachi Amman Temple - Tamilnadu
Many historical evidences of the temple have been found dating back from early A.D. The temple was almost completely destroyed in the year 1310 following the invasion of the Islamic conqueror Malikkapur.As kings who were followers of Islam were noted for their intolerance towards other religions, the invaders destroyed most of the ancient sculptures of the temple.
13. Gangaikondacholapuram - Tamilnadu
Gangaikondacholapuram Temple Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple is an architectural work of genius. Located at Thanjavur (Tanjore) in Tamil Nadu, Gangaikondacholapuram can be reached easily through regular buses that are available from the main towns and cities of Tamil Nadu. In the early 11th century, the temple got built by Rajendra Chola, who was the son and successor of Rajaraja Chola.
14. Rama Setu Bridge- Rameshwaram
Rama Setu is a national monument and the symbol of national unity,is a stretch of limestone shoals between Rameswaram Island. As per Geological survey it a land bridge connection between India and Sri Lanka.
15.Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal - Madurai
Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal or Palace is a classic fusion of Dravidian and Rajput styles, located in the city of Madurai. Tirumalai Nayak Palace is considered to be one of the wonders of the South India and declared as a national monument.
