1) Hampi
Hampi is the World Heritage Site located in east-central Karnataka, India. Hampi was founded in the middle of 14th Century by two local princes, Hakka & Bukka, the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century. It is famous for its numerous ruined temples. Temples of Hampi are sculptures and monuments which attract the traveler because of their excellent workmanship.
Hampi is also known as Pampa Kshetra, Kishkindha kshetra and even Bhaskara kshetra. An iconic Battle of Talikota took place, in which the Sultanates defeated Vijayanagar, they then plundered and destroyed hampi and its beauty.
2) Kodaikanal
Kodaikanal is a hill station located in Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu. The name Kodaikanal in tamil means “The Gift of the Forest”. It is also called “Princess of Hill Station.”
Kodaikanal is a romantic destination and attracts more tourists for its beautiful lake, stunning mountain and deep forests are a paradise for nature lovers. Kodaikanal also has a unique flower named Kurinji, which blooms once in 12 years in December and envelops the entire valley in a beautiful sea of blue.
3) Pondicherry
Pondicherry, a French colonial settlement in India until 1954, is now a Union Territory town bounded by Tamil Nadu state. Its French inheritance is safeguarded in its French Quarter, with tree-lined roads, mustard-hued provincial estates and stylish boutiques.
Pondicherry is known for Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville which attracts thousands of tourists and nature lovers to explore beaches, lakes and its beautiful city in general.
4) Gokarna
Gokarna is located on the Arabian Sea, southwest of Karnataka. A popular pilgrimage destination for Hindus, such as Mahabaleshwar Temple dedicated to the lord Shiva, Kumta, Bhadrakali temple, Yana caves and Koti Teertha, a holy water for devotees. The town is also home for beaches such as Gokarna beach, Om beach, Paradise beach, Kudle beach, Half moon beach, Belekan beach, Small hell beach and Nirvana beach.
In Gokarna, Alcohol is officially banned due to the religious significance but having a cold beer is not a problem.
5) Shimoga
Shimoga is a city in Karnataka state, southwest India. The city lies on the banks of the Tunga River. It is called as “Gateway to Malnad” for the hilly region of the Western Ghats. Shimoga is a very popular tourist destination in Karnataka for its handicrafts, rosewood carvings, sandalwood, sarees with Kasuri work, and wooden toys made of lacquer.
There are numerous tourist attractions located in and around Shimoga: Jog falls, Kodachadri, Dabbe falls, Agumbe, Gudavi Bird Sanctuary, Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary, Kundadri, Ikkeri, Madhugiri Fort, Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary shelters elephants, tigers and panthers.
6) Mahabaleshwar
Mahabaleshwar is a small town in Satara district in Maharashtra. It is a place of pilgrimage for Hindus because the Krishna river has its origins here.
Mahabaleshwar is a hill station in Western Ghats range, south of Mumbai.
Strawberries, Mulberries and carrots are the speciality of Mahabaleshwar. This delightful hill station also offers a lot of sightseeing opportunities: Elephant head point, Lingmala Waterfalls, Arthur Seat Point, Mapro Garden, Venna Dam, Pratapgarh Fort, Krishnabai Devi Temple, Kaas Pathar, Vajrai Falls, Panchgani, Elphinstone Point, Raigad Fort, Sunset Point, Panchganga, Chinaman’s Waterfall, Panchgani and Tapola.
7) Munnar
Munnar is a town and hill station on Western Ghats mountain range in Idukki district. Munnar is also called the “Kashmir of South India” and is surrounded by tea plantations. Munnar has beautiful valleys, scenic camping sites, dams, lakes, farmlands that look like a fairytale.
Munnar is famous for Spices, Tea, Chocolates and Aromatic Oils. Some of the best places to visit in Munnar are: Atukkad Waterfalls, Muniyara Dolmens, Eravikulam National Park, Marayur, Mattupetty Dam, Echo point, Top station and Chithirapuram.
8) Tirupati
Tirupati is a city in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. The city is home to the Hindu Lord Tirumala Venkateswara Temple which sits on one of the seven hills of Tirumala and other historic temples, overall it is referred as the “Spiritual Capital of Andhra Pradesh.”
Although Tirupati is known for Sri Venkateswara or Balajee, it also has other places of tourist attraction such as Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam Garden, Talakona Waterfall, Deer Park, Sri Vari Museum, Sri Govindarajaswami Temple, Srikalahasti, Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple, Kapila Teertham, Chandragiri and Srinivasa Mangapuram.
9) Coonoor
Coonoor is a hill station, Tamil Nadu. It is known for its tea estates and is famous for producing delicious Nilgiri tea. It is an excellent trip for adventure lovers. Mountaineering, rock climbing, and trekking are the other attractions in coonoor. It is famous for its Tea, Chocolate and Gourmet Cheese.
Coonoor is well known for hill station but there are more exciting things such as Nilgiri Mountain Railways, Hidden Valley, Sim’s Park, Lamb’s Rock, Law’s Falls, High Fields Tea Factory, Catherine Falls, Droog Fort, Katary Waterfalls, Acres Wild and Pony Needles.
10) Wayanad
Wayanad is a rural district in Kerala. Wayanad is famous for its large number of camping, trekking, waterfalls, caves and bird watching sites. The Wildlife Sanctuary is a lush, forested region and home to animals including elephants, tigers, leopards and egrets.
Spices, coffee, tea, bamboo articles, honey, herbal plants, handicraft and handloom products are famous for Shopping. Wayanad is a beautiful place which includes Edakkal Caves, Kuruva Island, Chembra Peak, Banasura Sagar Dam, Neelimala View Point, Meenmutty Waterfalls, Soochipara Falls and many more.
“Nature is the purest portal to inner peace”
Angie Weiland-Crosby
Vishaya World 
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