South India tour can be amazing and thrilling as the monsoon departs. South India is truly blessed by Mother Nature, which makes it distinct from other parts of the country. Every state in this region has its own identity including convoluted architectural structure of temples, beaches, historical ruins, green hills and palm fringed canals that will provide you with amazing South India tourism.
However, heading towards this south India you should know the top travel destinations in this part and add to your South India Tour Packages. Here’s a list of top 12 must-visit places during South India tour:
- Mysore-
Mysore is the major attraction when you visit South India. It is well-recognized for its royal heritage palace and silk sarees. This is a perfect place with an amazing landscape that promises to give you rejuvenating holidays.
Location- Karnataka
Best time to visit- July to February
- Pondicherry-
Pondicherry is the Union Territory of India, which now known as Puducherry. This city is a popular beach destination that picturesque as a French town. The promenade seas, green streets with refreshing trees, and villas with French architectural are the highlights of this city.
Location- Tamil Nadu
Best time to visit- October to March
- Coorg-
Coorg is one of the famous hill stations in South India Tourism, especially, for honeymooners. This place is also called as Kodagu, which is a paradise that provides you with pure serenity of surrounding mountains and clouds alongside greenery.
Location- Karnataka
Best time to visit- October to May
- Kumarakom-
The unbelievable backwaters are the major attraction of Kumarakom, which only hits the list of South India Tour Packages, but also allure the localities. It is one of the best travel destinations in South India that delights tourists with coconut fields, mangroves, green trees, and a lot more.
Location- Kerala
Best time to visit- October to March
- Kodaikanal-
Forget yourself in the compelling beauty of the rolling hills covered in the attracting mist and dense forest of Kodaikanal. Recognized as Princess of Hill Stations, Kondaikanal ranks high on the list of hill stations across the country.
Location- Tamil Nadu
Best time to visit- October to March
- Andaman Islands-
When you seek peace from the daily life routine, hit the soft beaches and turquoise waters of Andaman Islands. This island also offers spectacular water gaming activities for the tourists like scuba diving, snorkeling and a lot more.
Location- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Best time to visit- December to March
- Wayanad-
A quaint plateau sited between the hills of the Western Ghats in the Southern region, Wayanad is one of the beautiful areas. A small part of huge Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, this eye-striking is overflowing with waterfalls, vast spice plantations, historical caves, and exotic wildlife, making this place a wanderlust for South Tourism.
Location- Kerala
Best time to visit- October to May
- Gokarna-
Visit this place and do nothing as Gokarna is featured for its untouched beaches covered with shiny sand and turquoise waters. You can say it is a toned down version of Goa that enable you to wear your summer hats and relax on the beach.
Location- Karnataka
Best time to visit- October to March
- Halebidu-
Nestled in the Hassan city, Halebidu or Halebid is a true reflection of Hoysala Empire that ruled the southern part of India during 12th century. This place is renowned for its Hoysala traditional architecture with details on temples here.
Location- Karnataka
Best time to visit- October to February (On festivals like Mahashivratri and Diwali)
- Lepakshi-
If you are history buff and love admiring scenic rural landscape, then Lepakshi-a small village- is home to many traditional architecture structures, ancient temples.
Location- Andhra Pradesh
Best time to visit- November to March
- Hampi-
There was a time when Hampi was home to great Vijaynagar Empire and now it is considered as one of the popular UNESCO heritage site packed with ancient forts, temples, and diverse archeological ruins.
Location- Karnataka
Best time to visit- October to February
- Kollam-
Kollam is renowned as port city in the southern part as it lies on the Coast of Laccadive Sea. Featuring a seaport, sparkling coastline, and a lively lake of Asthamudi, Kollam is the center trade place since Roman times.
Location- Kerala
Best time to visit- October to May
