Collage showcasing the essence of South India: (1) A traditional houseboat steering wheel with serene backwaters and palm trees in the background, (2) A vibrant South Indian banana leaf meal featuring an assortment of dishes and rice, (3) A tranquil canal lined with coconut palms and moored boats, viewed from a blue canoe, (4) Misty hills with dense greenery and trees, creating a dreamy atmosphere, and (5) Rolling tea plantations with neatly trimmed bushes and winding paths under a soft, cloudy sky.

South India has everything a traveler can ever dream of. The lush green forests of the Western Ghats, unending coastal beauty, large waterfalls, old mountains, peaceful backwaters and anything else you can think of in a travel destination.

Kerala, which was ranked by NYTimes Travel as one of 52 places to go in 2023, is my favorite destination in South India.

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