The southern part of India is popular for its rich cultural diversity and heritage. The place has more than 100 ancient and popular temples, monuments and hill stations. The southern part of India is mainly popular as a tourist destination and people from different places around the world come to see the beauty of south india.
If you are planning a trip to South India you must explore the tea plantation of Munnar, the scenic beauty of Coorg, clean and beautiful beaches of Andaman and Nicobar, rainbow of jog waterfalls and the majestic clouds of Kodaikanal. You can spend hours looking at the beauty of these places in South India.
Top 10 places that you can visit in South India in 2024 are:
1.Ooty
Ooty is a very famous hill station located in Tamil nadu that you have seen in movies and will find it very amazing to see in real life. It has gardens, tea plantations and hills all around. There are many parks and gardens which are visited by many tourists. If you have to stay for around 3 to 4 days in Ooty you can book any local resort and enjoy your holiday , you will also get amazing South Indian delicacies to eat. You can also enjoy the toy train right here.
2.Coorg
Coorg is an beautiful hill station also known as Scotland of south. It has a very mesmerizing view of a grey clouds blended with green hills and gardens. You will see many waterfalls in this place and a lot of elephants. You are a natural loving person then this is the best place to spend your vacation. Here you can enjoy adventurous sports like trekking, camping , Jeep Safari and hiking. The best time to visit this place is between October to March
3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
For making holidays an adventurous trip this is the best place you can visit. Here you will see beautiful beaches with shimmering white sand. You can experience different water sports like scuba diving and boating. It is one of the best beaches in India. You will be Amazed to see the clear Blue lays of water and white sand around the shore. Most of the tourist visit Andaman and Nicobar Island in the month of November December and January.
4.Hampi
Hampi is recognised as UNESCO World Heritage site and a very important place in history. It is one of the top places to visit in Southern India. It is visited by many Hindu tourist all around the year. It is located in South India and was a part of Vijayanagar Empire. Many people visit Hampi to see the architectural beauty of the place. It is crowded by tourists the whole year. It is only half an hour away from its nearest railway station.
5. Tirupati Temple
Tirupati temple is located in Andhra Pradesh and it is known for lord venkateswara. It is one of the holiest place to visit for many devotees in India. People from different places around the world also visit this place. Planning for a family trip for vacation this could be one of the best places to visit. Not only Hindus but you will see many people from different countries coming to worship in Tirupati temple.
6. Dandeli
It is a wildlife sanctuary and a great tourist places in South India for students and youngsters. It has Dense forest and rivers, it is home to many rare animals like black panther huge elephants and many wild birds species. People who love nature and animals must visit this place. It is a popular weekend holiday destination in Karnataka. This beautiful place has adventurous sports activities like river rafting with friends. If you are a peace loving person you can also enjoy the rain and the forest in Dandeli.
7.Jog Waterfall
It is located in the state of Karnataka. It is very majestic place and the second highest waterfall in India. The view of Jog waterfall is a treat to the eyes. If you are planning to visit Jog waterfall then you must visit it during monsoon because the waterfall becomes more alive and looks amazing and the surrounding is full of greenery and adds to the beauty of the waterfall. Rainbow is most commonly seen in jog waterfalls during the monsoon and you can get beautiful pictures clicked here with a rainbow in the background.
8. Rameshwaram
Rameshwaram is a very important place according to Hindu mythology located on an island of South India. It is separated by pamban bridge from Sri Lanka. The place holds a huge crowd of tourist throughout the year. Many people of old age and senior citizens visit this place as a Hindu pilgrimage site where as people also visit Rameshwaram as a popular tourist destination.
9. Kodaikanal
It is a beautiful city located in Dindigul district of Tamilnadu. Kondaikanal is famously known as the princess of hill station. It is a very beautiful travel destination for people looking for a peaceful vacation. The most attractive things in this place are the silver cascade fall, green valley view, Berijam Lake and many more.
Even the trees in plants at this place are very unique and beautiful and a beautiful flower of kurinji blooms very rarely in this place and many people around the world come here to see the flower blooming. The best time to visit this place is between September and may.
10. Munar
Munar is a beautiful hill station in Kerala. With Abundance of tea plantations and gardens. You can see small beautiful hills all over the place and the tea plantation on the slope of the hill looks beautiful. It is known as the emerald hill station of kerala. It is also a perfect place for camping. Some very popular national parks and sanctuaries are located nearby this place where you can spot large numbers of unique wild species of plants and animals. You can plan a 3 to 4 day trip to visit this beautiful destination.