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Conch shells of many varieties being sold at Kanyakumari. Rocks get hit by waves at India's southern-most tip. Coconut groves cover the inner lagoons and backwaters, with rocky hills and crags behind. House boats maneuver labyrinthine waterways inland. South India seems to have it all... The best of the mountains and the sea, a super Lebanon or Nice, perhaps! From incredible temples and beaches of Kanyakumari to Kerala's steamy backwater, Southern India is inspiring and delightful! South India is the area encompassing India's states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu as well as the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry, occupying 19.31% of India's area (635780 km² or 245476.030 mi²). The region is also known as Dravida as is used in the national anthem. South Ind