Petit Futé travel guide to South India with technical information, travel ideas and addresses.
Spicy, spiritual, and deeply rooted in its traditions, South India reveals another side of the subcontinent. From Chennai to Kochi, from the Dravidian temples of Tamil Nadu to the peaceful lagoons of Kerala, via the plantations of Karnataka and the festivals of Andhra Pradesh, each region offers a journey rich in contrasts. Colors, flavors, living arts, and ancestral heritage create an unforgettable immersion.
Updated by our Petit Futé experts, this guide offers you:
- Itineraries between major cultural cities, preserved villages, beaches of the Arabian Sea and wooded heights of the Western Ghats, with attention paid to major temples as well as more confidential places.
- Immersive experiences: Ayurvedic cooking classes, Kathakali performances, rituals in the ghats, spice markets, sailing in the backwaters and stays in traditional houses.
- A historical and cultural perspective: Thousand-year-old temples, Dravidian dynasties, colonial influences, regional museums and religious festivals weave a dense and fascinating mosaic.
- Practical and local advice: Information on interstate transport, good times to visit, choice of accommodation for all profiles, cultural rules and well-being recommendations.
- Detailed maps, smart addresses and our favorites: Precise plans, inspiring local addresses, unexpected stops and suggestions for discovering South India off the beaten track.
A guide designed for travelers interested in culture, living history, and sensory spaces, by Petit Futé.
