South India is a great way to explore the diverse beauty of the Southern part of the country. It is a linguistic-cultural region of India that covers the four Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Pondicherry. This part of India has enormous beaches, waterfalls, forests, lakes, backwaters, Wild Life Sanctuary etc. Tamilnadu tourism industry, centered on Hindu temples, wild life sanctuaries, hill stations and waterfalls is the second largest in India. Karnataka has contributed significantly to both forms of Indian classical music, the Carnatic (Karnataka Music) and Hindustani traditions. Tourists get to see scenic parks, historical forts and palaces, calm backwaters and modern technological hubs.