Top 5 tourist places to visit in South India

South India offers a lot to explore for its tourists - right from exotic beaches, spice plantations to the beautiful hill stations. From family vacations to honeymoon trips, the southern states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka open their doors for all kinds of travelers. Be it backwaters for the romantic couples, trekking trails for hikers, beautiful scenic vistas for nature lovers - there’s something for everyone. Below are the top 5 beautiful places to visit in South India. 

Best places to visit in South India

 

We have handpicked the 5 best and most beautiful places to explore in South India. Check it out!

1. Coorg - A nature lover’s paradise

For stunning scenic beauty, diverse flora and fauna and aromatic coffee and spice plantation, head to Coorg in Karnataka. You will simply fall in love with the misty mountains, gorgeous waterfalls and delicious food. 

Best time to visit: Throughout the year, however October to March is ideal for adventure activities like trekking

2. Mysore - Known for royal lifestyle

 

Mysore which is also known as the city of palaces is the second-largest city in Karnataka Home to numerous royal palaces and buildings, amusement parks, beautiful temples and waterfalls, it attracts travelers from all over the world. In addition, Mysore is also known for its exceptional Mysore silk.

Best time to visit: Visit during Dussehra festivals to witness the celebration

3. Ooty - The Queen of hill stations

Nestled amidst Nilgiri Hills, Ooty is a wonderful place to escape the heat. The hill station welcomes tourists with the most beautiful scenic views and an opportunity to indulge in various exciting adventure activities like trekking.  When in Ooty, you can also plan to visit Coonoor that is located nearby and is world-famous for its tea. 

Best time to visit: October to June

 

4. Bangalore - The Silicon Valley of India

The city of lakes, gardens and amazing street markets offers plenty of things for tourists to see, explore and discover. Bangalore Palace, Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, Lumbini Gardens and Bangalore Fort are some of the top key tourist places to visit in Bangalore. Bangalore also boasts of numerous beautiful cafes and restaurants and shopping malls and party places. 

Best time to visit: October to February 

5. Kodaikanal - The Princess of hill stations

Comprising misty hill slopes, gorgeous waterfalls, and dense jungles, the exceptional scenic beauty of Kodaikanal never fails to mesmerize tourists. Often referred to as the Princess of Hills, it is also a popular honeymoon destination in South India. 

Best time to visit: Throughout the year, however, the month of September is ideal for sightseeing

Are you ready to explore the wonderful destinations in South India? If yes, you can contact Swan Tours and check out their well drafted South India tour packages. On the other hand, you can also choose to explore the Bangalore Mysore Ooty tour packages. They provide a well-planned itinerary that covers all these major sightseeing places and activities at these three destinations in a comprehensive way. These packages take travelers on a wonderful and exciting tour. Moreover, they can also be customized as per traveler’s requirements. For instance, you can add any unique activity that you want to experience or maybe other prominent destinations located nearby like Coorg or Kodai!