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Questions tagged [south-india]

Questions about the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh (AP), Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, and the "union territories" Lakshadweep and Puducherry (formerly Pondicherry).

Questions about the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh (AP), Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, and the "union territories" Lakshadweep and Puducherry (formerly Pondicherry).

The southern portion of India share many cultural similarities which are quite distinct from those of the parts of India further to the north.

Most languages spoken in the south are from the Dravidian family, entirely unrelated to Hindi and Sanskrit: Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu.

Food in South India is also markedly different to food further north.

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Is it necessary to take malaria pills when travelling in South India?

Sources seem to differ on what precautions are required. Is there an authoritative source I can check, or is it better to drug-up anyway (or not to)?
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Taxi facilities in Coimbatore, Indian airport

I would be travelling to the city of Coimbatore in South India and I would like to know if there will be taxi facilities from the Airport to the Hotel. I checked up in Google Maps and I see that the airport is quite a bit away from the city center.…
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How can I fit Keshava temple and Mysore in a day trip from Bangalore? (with public transport)

To get to Keshava temple from Bangalore I need to follow the Bangalore-Mandya, Mandya-Bannur, Bannur-Somnathpur route. Then I'm wondering since it's more of the same direction to Mysore, can I also go to Mysore afterward and take a night bus/train…
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Can you split India in distinct focal points to travel to?

India is quite appetising and visiting the country is on my bucket list. However, where to start that is the question. You more or less subdivide the US, In a northern and southern west coast, a northern and southern east coast, the rocky mountains,…
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Can I deboard and take rest at intermediate station and continue the journey till destination after 1 or 2 days gap?

Single reservation ticket taken for travel from Bangalore to Kadapa with intermediate station: Tirupati. Can I deboard at intermediate station Tirupati and after 1 or 2 days continue my journey? Can I board any train which travels to Kadapa from…
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Is there a simple procedure or what are the procedures to obtain a permit to visit Lakshadweep islands?

I wanted to know why Indian citizens need a permit to visit Lakshadweep, and an answer on Quora says: "To protect the interests of the general public of Lakshadweep, about 95% of whom are Scheduled Tribes, the Administrator has, with…
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Language culture and Food culture in South India?

I am planning for a mid-term traveling (for around 15-20 days) in South India covering parts from AP,Kerala and Karnataka only, along with my family members. Now the problem is nobody from my family can speak any other language other than Hindi and…
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What are places shown in this sticker that claims to be a silhouette of Bangalore (Karnataka, India) skyline?

I came across this image and was curious what the places were. I'm soon planning a visit to Bangalore and would like to visit these places.
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Best way to travel from Bangalore to Chennai by road

I am planning to drive down from Bangalore to Chennai? Which is the best route to take? How much toll do I need to pay?
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Where can I go windsurfing or snorkeling in July in southern India?

I'm visiting an event in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India in July this year and I'm wondering whether I could add on a week at the beach afterwards. I usually go windsurfing and/or snorkeling when I stay at the beach. Now I've read that July is monsoon…
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Fares and timings for boating in Kanyakumari

I have a plan to visit Kanyakumari in Tamilnadu,India and go boating on the seas there. I want to know about the boating services available in the locality. Any information on timings and fare of boats could be useful.
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Need to disembark from train one station past what's shown on the ticket in India

My train ticket is from Gwalior to Yesvantpur but can I get off at the next station, Banasawadi?
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Travel to Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh

What is the easiest way to travel from large Southern cities (Hyderabad, Mangaluru, Bengaluru, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Chennai) in India to Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh? Easiest defined as not having to wait more than two hours in between cities and…
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