: 10 Unique Hidden Heritage Sites Across South India That Are A Portal Back in Time #IndiaNEWS #Lists There’s a bit of historic legacy at every juncture when you travel across India. Some are well

10 Unique Hidden Heritage Sites Across South India That Are A Portal Back in Time #IndiaNEWS #Lists
There’s a bit of historic legacy at every juncture when you travel across India. Some are well known, but some are hidden away and forgotten with time.

No matter which part of India you’re traveling to, there’s a lot to learn about the region’s heritage. And if you’re in search of undiscovered adventures, we’ve got you covered.

Here’s a list of hidden heritage sites across South India that you must add to your travel bucket list.

1. Kavaledurga Fort, Karnataka

Kaveladurga Fort in Shimoga, Karnataka | Photo Credits: Lokesh R Kumar (@lokesh_r_k on Instagram)

Nestled amidst a dense forest, the Kavaledurga Fort is situated near Thirthahalli in the Shimoga district of Karnataka. Believed to have been built in the 9th century, it was renovated by the Keladi Nayakas, the subordinates of the Vijayanagara empire during the 16th century.

The fort, located at a height of 1,541 metres, is a beautiful blend of both history and natural beauty. Also known as Bhuvanagiri, it was built using granite blocks and is surrounded by lush greenery and the majestic Western Ghats.

It houses several temples, dedicated to Virupaksha, Vijaya Vittala, Veerabhadra, Mallara and Bhuvaneshwari. Besides, there is a ruined palace, a mosque, and several other structures here to see.

To reach the top of the fort and see breathtaking views, one has to trek uphill.

Distance from Bengaluru: 366 km

Photo Credits: Lokesh R Kumar (@lokesh_r_k on Instagram)

2. Kudakkallu Parambu, Kerala

Kudakallu Parambu in Thrissur, Kerala. | Photo Credits: Nikhil Mahendran (@temple. _wanderer on Instagram)

One of the most iconic heritage sites in Thrissur, Kerala, the Kudakkallu Parambu is a prehistoric megalith burial place. Situated in the small village of Chermanangad in Thrissur, the area is currently part of the Archeological Survey of India’s list of centrally protected structures and monuments.

This prehistoric site has 69 megalithic monuments that were ancient burial sites spread across a small piece of land. These monuments are made of huge stones that are similar to the shape of umbrellas, hence the site name KudaKkallu, which literally translates to ‘umbrella stones’.

This unique historic site, estimated to be over 4,000 years old, is where the ancients used to bury the dead inside earthen urns under these stones.

Distance from Kochi: 110 km

Photo Credits: Nikhil Mahendran (@temple. _wanderer on Instagram)

3. Arikamedu, Puducherry

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