This guide to the highly diverse area of South India covers the state of Kerala and its beaches and backwaters, Tamil Nadu with its temple architecture, and Karnataka, including Vijaynagara's Hampi. Hyderabad in Andra Pradesh is also covered. The book features insight into the history of this part of the Indian sub-continent. It provides coverage of beaches and beachlife including Kovalum and its neighbouring resorts. There are practical and up to date listings on hotels, restaurants and car hire, and getting about by train. Full details of the many festivals in the Southern Indian states are provided and colour maps help the traveller plan journeys.