Places to visit in South India during Summers

Southern India is a perfect recipe for travellers who want to make the most of their time. From various glorious valleys to blissful backwaters, you will have a little of everything on your plate. A lot of places are blended with a hint of history. So the place is also perfect for people who are interested in knowing the culture and history of several places.

Because a holiday is just not a holiday but it is also new ways of seeing things, South India is everything that you have envisioned.
  A lot of places are untouched in South India and you must pack your bags this summer season to discover them all!

Let’s take a glance at all the places worth visiting during summers:

1. OOTY

Ooty is a premium summer-resorted town nestled in the Nilgiris of Tamil Nadu. Known as the ‘Queen of Hill Stations’, Ooty has always topped the list when it comes to  perfect summer vacation. From tea estates and scenic lakes to bountiful gardens and mountainscapes, you will witness everything there. You must visit the Catherine Waterfalls, Botanical Garden, Ooty Lake and Deer Park to experience the natural beauty of the place.  You can also visit thematic museums like World- Wax Museums and Honey- Bee Museums. For panoramic views, you can get a train from Nilgiri Mountain Railway and enjoy the exotic view of the place.

1. COORG

A place with diverse heritage and spellbinding natural beauty, Coorg offers a very different experience that one must take once in their lifetime. The place offers distinctive cuisines and religious references to go and explore. The place is also for the adventurous buffs as trekking white-water rafting or quad-biking are all major parts of enjoyment when one visits the place. It is known as the ‘Scotland of India’ and is known to be one of the most significant places to visit during summers in South India. If you want to see some rare species do visit Nagarhole National Park and Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary. People interested in photography and documentation would get some amazing pictures and information here.  For the non-vegetarians, the place is an exception.

1. MUNNAR

Known to be ‘Kashmir of South India’, Munnar is located in the Idduki district of Kerala. The place is a perfect fit for nature lovers. With evergreen plantations, waterfalls and biodiversity, Munnar ends up giving you perfect vibes. A well-suited place for adventurous people, you can take full experience of wildlife safari, boating, rock climbing and high-altitude trekking. Make a trip to Kolukkumalai Tea Estate in Munnar and learn about the history of the place. A lot of beautiful places that one can behold are there in Munnar. To witness the major key attractions, pack your bags and make a trip to Munnar this summer season.

1. Kodaikanal

Situated in the Pilani Hills of Tamil Nadu, Kodaikanal is another place you must visit during the summer season. A very relaxing and refreshing place where one should must go and take a break from the normal working routine. With spectacular viewpoints and plenty of high waterfalls, the place takes you to a different world. The place is ‘gift of forests’ with exquisite greenery makes it worth watching. Some of the tourist attractions at the place which are highly recommended are Silver Cascade Waterfalls, Kurinji Andavar Temple, Coaker’s Walk, Pillar Rocks, Bear Shola Falls, Berijam Lake, and Thalaiyar and many others. For adventure seekers, the place is very suitable.

1. Periyar

Periyar is a place in Kerela and is known for its national park with the same name. You can count Periyar as one of the best places for vacation during summers in Southern part of India. The Abundance of natural beauty there will make you fall in love with the place and Mother Nature. The very famous Periyar National Park has 35 species of mammals and 266 species of birds. People from all over the visit the place to experience the perfect combination of greenery and different species.  You will also get to see Bengali Tigers, Elephants and many other animals. The place is a perfect picturesque spot. You can go for bamboo rafting and ayurvedic massages.

Since summers are around the corner, don’t wait for anything and plan your trip to any of these or all of these places during summers. Deciding on the destination won’t easy and so you can easily ask for help at MyTravaly.

The story is written by Vedanshi Kumar.