Coorg, Karnataka
Coorg is also known as the “Scotland of India.” It is encircled by mountains and covered by haze. This town is famous for its flora and fauna, coffee plantations, and aromatic spices. There are plenty in Coorg to explore like trekking routes, temples, waterfalls, and forts.
Best season: October – March
Nearby places to visit: Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, Abbey Falls, Omkareshwara Temple, Iruppu Falls, Mallalli Falls, Tadiandamol Peak, Madikeri Fort, Raja’s Seat, Kaveri Nisargadhama, Barapole River.
Wayanad, Kerala
It is in northeast Kerala with a green paradise full of forest, wildlife, and plantations. Wayanad is famous for caves, trekking and camping trails, flora and fauna, amazing waterfalls, and bird-watching sites.
Best season: October – May
Nearby Places to visit: Edakkal Caves, Kuruva Island, Chembra Peak, Banasura Sagar Dam, Neelimala Viewpoint, Wildlife Sanctuary, Soochipara Falls, Thirunelli Temple, Wayanad Heritage Museum.
Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu
It is the most popular tourist place in South India. It is known as “Princess of Hills”. Kodaikanal means “The Gift of the Forest.” It is situated above sea level at 7000 feet along the mountain range of Palani Hills.
Best Season: October – June
Nearby Places to visit: Kodaikanal Lake, Bryant Park, Pillar Rocks, Bear Shola Falls, Guna Caves, Silent Valley View Point, Kurinji Andavar Temple, Moir Point.
Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Ooty is popularly known as Queen of Hill Stations in South India; it is the most popular honeymoon destination. It is located in the Nilgiri Hills. From Ooty, you can take a toy train to go to Coonoor another hill station. The toy train is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Best Season: October – June
Nearby Places to Visit: Ooty Lake, Ooty Botanical Gardens, Deer Park, Doddabetta Peak, Dolphin’s Nose, Kamraj Sagar Dam, Rose Garden.
Gokarna, Karnataka
It is popular for its Hindu pilgrimage sites. Apart from old and new temples, it has many beautiful beaches with coconut trees swaying with white sand and waterfalls. You can enjoy your evening by watching the sun melting into the ocean.
Best Season: October – March
Nearby Places to Visit: Om Beach, Mahabaleshwar Temple, Paradise Beach, Kudle Beach, Koti Teertha, Maha Ganapati Temple, Kumta, Bhadrakali Temple.
Hampi, Karnataka
Hampi is encircled by 500 ancient monuments and beautiful temples. Around 1500 AD Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. Each temple in Hampi has different types of architecture, importance, and stories to tell. In 1986, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Best Season: October – February
Nearby Places to Visit: Virupaksha Temple, Vitthala Temple, Lotus Palace, Queen’s Bath, Matanga Hill, Hemakuta Hill Temple, Achyutaraya Temple, Hazara Rama Temple, Sasivekalu Ganesha.
Alleppey, Kerala
It is famous for its backwaters, Lagoons, beaches, and houseboats. For a honeymoon, it is the best destination. This place is also known as Alappuzha. Don’t miss the traditional boat race in August and September.
Best Season: August for boat races, November – February
Nearby Places to Visit: Marari Beach, Alappuzha Beach, Sree Krishna Temple, St. Mary’s Forane Church, Krishnapuram Palace, Pathiramanal, Vembanad Lake, Revi Karunakaran Museum, International Coir Museum.
Tanjore, Tamil Nadu
Tanjore is also known as Thanjavur. It is famous for its Carnatic music, antiques, handicrafts, musical instruments, paintings, and temples. It is also known as the “Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu” as it is the most important agricultural center.
Best Season: October – March
Nearby Places to Visit: Brihadeeshwara Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Thanjai Mamani Koil, Saraswathi Mahal Library, Shiva Ganga Garden.
Munnar, Kerala
It is known as “Kashmir of South India” and the best place for honeymooners. It is famous for its natural viewpoints, tea estates, and greenery. You can shop here for ginger, tea and spices, nutmeg, cardamom, clove and coffee, and homemade chocolates. You can enjoy going on trekking, waterfalls, and watching the elephants.
Best Season: October – May
Nearby Places to Visit: Tea Plantations, Atukkad Waterfalls, Tea Museum, Mattupetty Dam, Anamudi Peak, Tree Houses, Pothamedu View Point.
Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh
Planning to go on the weekend? It is the best place in South India. It is in the midst of foggy clouds and tall mountains. Not only that, it is famous for its breathtaking natural beauty, coffee plantations, and isolated tribes. Around the hills, there are several trekking routes.
Best Season: October – March
Nearby Places to Visit: Borra Caves, Katika Waterfalls, Tadimala or Ananthagiri Waterfalls, Tribal Museum, Padmapuram Gardens.
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
It is located on the way to Ooty and Kerala. It is also called Manchester of South India. Coimbatore is famous for the textile industry. Coimbatore is the best place for relaxation. There are many temples and museums to visit and a waterfall to enjoy a picnic.
Best Season: July – March
Nearby Places to Visit: Marudhamalai Temple, Adhiyogi Shiva Statue, Pateeswarar Temple, Monkey Falls, Eachanari Vinayagar Temple, Gass Forest Museum, Siruvani Waterfalls.
Chikmagalur, Karnataka
Chikmagalur is called as “Coffee Land of Karnataka” and is one of the most beautiful hill stations in Karnataka. It is located at the foothills of Mullayangiri Range. Popular for its trekking spots such as Kemmanagundi Trek, Mullayangiri Trek, and Baba Budangiri Trek. You get to see the sun rising from Mullangiri as it is the highest peak in Karnataka.
Best Season: September – March
Nearby Places to Visit: Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Kuduremukh National Park, Coffee Plantations, Rafting in Bhadra River, Hebbe Falls, Hirekolale Lake, Coffee Museum, Z Point.
Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
It is a small town in Tamil Nadu which is located at the southernmost tip of India. Earlier it was known as Cape Comorin. You can enjoy the eye-catching sunrises and sunsets. It is bordered by the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, and the Bay of Bengal.
Best Season: October – February
Nearby Places to Visit: Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari Beach, Thiruvalluvar Statue, Vattakottai Fort, Kumari Amman Temple, Padmanabhapuram Palace, Our Lady of Ransom Church.
Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu
It is popularly known for its religious places. According to Hindu Mythology, Lord Rama built the bridge from here across the sea to Srilanka to rescue Sita from the demon Ravana.
Best Season: October – April
Nearby Places to Visit: Ramanathaswamy Temple, Shri Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Memorial, Dhanuskodi Temple, and Beach, Annai Indira Gandhi Bridge or Pamban Bridge.
Nagarjunakonda, Andhra Pradesh
In South India, it is the Buddhist Pilgrimage Site. You can see monasteries and scriptures, age-old tools, statues, and Buddhist Stupas. It is believed that the city has existed for more than 1800 years. It is said that Buddhist monk Nagarjuna lived and preached here in the 2nd Century AD.
Best Season: October – March
Nearby Places to Visit: Nagarjunakonda caves/Museum, Nagarjunasagar Dam
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