BlogJust because India is a tropical paradise, it does not mean that it is not a summer destination. Though certain parts of the country might be dehydrating and very hot, there are many summer retreats in the country which includes backwaters, hill stations, beaches and much more. This article will talk about the top summer destinations that you ought to visit in South India.
Kerala
No matter when you visit the country, Kerala will be at its prime beauty. During summer, the Western Ghats will protect the land from harsh climate. The state is very famous for Munnar, a hill station. Munnar’s plantations, wildlife attractions and water bodies attract a lot of visitors. Apart from the hill station, there are numerous beaches like Kovalam, backwaters, spice plantations, elephant camps and others. The spice plantation would be at its prime beauty during summer season. Kerala is tagged as one of the ten paradises in the world and you ought to visit the place.
Ooty
Ooty is in Tamil Nadu. It is called as the queen of hill stations. It is an important honeymoon destination in the country. Ooty is famous for sightseeing, natural beauty, boating, rose festivals, botanical gardens, toy train and homemade chocolate. The important destinations in Ooty are Government museum, Botanical garden, Kalhatty Falls, Pykara, Rose Garden, Ooty Lake and others. The toy train from Coimbatore to Ooty will provide you a mesmerizing trip. You can find many tea and coffee estates to stroll. Trekking is an important activity here.
Coorg
Coorg is one of the few hill stations in Karnataka. It is known for its exotic natural sceneries and cold climate. The place is famous among honeymoon visitors. Stroll through the orange plantation or coffee plantation is considered as an important romantic activity here. Top attractions to enjoy in Coorg are PadiIggutappa temple, Little Tibet, Iruppu falls, Madikeri fort, Abbi falls, Bhagamandala, Talakaveri and others. The place is very famous for adventure activities like water rafting, trekking and angling. Apart from being an important summer resort, this place is also an important weekend destination for people in Karnataka.
Kodaikanal
Ooty is the queen of hill station and Kodaikanal is the princess of all hill stations. It is also located in Tamil Nadu. Right behind Ooty, it is an important tourist destination and honeymoon spot for South Indians. The place is famous for amazing sceneries, flower gardens, waterfalls, parks, lakes, caves and others. Top tourist attractions in Kodaikanal are Bryant Park, Pillar Rocks, Shola forest, Museum of Natural History, Green Valley view, Guna caves, Dolphin’s Nose, Coaker’s Walk and others. KurinjiAndavar temple is an important attraction here. Apart from religious significance, this temple is one of the main places where you can find Kurunji flowers which bloom once every 12 years.
Idukki
Idukki is a small hill station located in Kerala. It is famous for its mesmerizing natural beauty, arched dam, elephant safari, spice plantation and others. It is an important honeymoon destination in the state. Top tourist attraction in Idukki is Periyar National Park. This park attracts a lot of visitors with rafting, night jungle tour and others. Other important tourist attractions in Idukki are Hill view park, arched dam of Idukki, Nandukani, Painavu for shopping, ThumpachiKalveriSamuchayam for view point, Keezharkuthu falls, Thommankuthu falls, plantations of Murrikaddy, spice plantations of Anakarra and others.
Araku Valley
Araku Valley is in Andhra Pradesh. It is a beautiful but small hill station that attracts a lot of tourists every year. The climate in this valley is pleasant throughout the year. This place has a lot of picnic spots. Apart from the picnic areas, top attractions include Borra caves, countryside views, coffee museum, Padmapuram garden and others. You can span the whole valley in a couple of days. Katiki waterfall is close to Araku valley and is an important tourist destination too. The tribes in this area sell artefacts which are quite a souvenir.
Kotagiri
Around Coimbatore, there are a lot of small hill stations. Since they are all very close to Ooty, most of such hill stations are out of traveller’s look. Kotagiri is also one such spot. It is a very beautiful and serene spot for spending summer with your family. It is located a little away from Coimbatore. It is a small hill station which is at its prime beauty throughout the year. The place is famous for top tourist attractions like Catherine Falls, Kodanad View Point, forest of Longwood Shola, Elk Falls, Rangasamy Pillar and peak and, many others.
Andaman and Nicobar Island
Though it is not geographically a part of South India, Andaman and Nicobar Islands are included along with other states that form the southern part of the country. The place is famous for Hollywood styled beach vacation. The place is famous for beaches, adventure activities and water based sports. Top tourist spots in Andaman and Nicobar Islands are Marine National Park, cellular jail, Fisheries Museum, Havelock island, Viper Island, Ross Island and others. Top activities to enjoy here are scuba diving, snorkelling and other beach based activities.
Goa
A beach can help you cool off the summer heat and enjoy. How about a place with more than 30 different beaches? Goa is a small union territory in South India which is famous for its beaches. The coastline of Goa is filled with beach towns, water sports centres, cruise providers and others. Top beaches of Goa are Calangute, Arambol, Paloleum, Baga, Candolim, Colva and Anjuna. Apart from water based sports, the place is also famous for hot air ballooning and other adventure sports, nightlife and casino.
Apart from these, there are a lot of other summer retreats in South India like Lakshadweep, Gokarna, Yercaud and others. If you are looking for a refreshing spot to spend your summer, visit South India.
