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10 Places You Must Visit in South India

South India includes beautiful states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka, and Andra Pradesh. These states have unique cultures, delicious food, lush green hills, beautiful seas, and lovely people.

If you plan to visit South India for the first time, you should check out these gorgeous places listed below!

10 Places You Must Visit in South India

1. Munnar In Kerala

Munnar
Source: Wikipedia

Munnar is one of the most popular and beautiful hill stations situated in South India. The hill station is located 1,600 meters above sea level. The place is aptly called The Kashmir of South India for its breathtaking beauty. Munnar is filled with lush green carpets of tea plantations across terraced hills. It also has the famous Tata Tea museum established in 2005 to share the legacy of hardworking tea planters and give the visitors insight into how the tea is processed. Other popular attractions include Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary and Eravikulam National Park.

2. Ooty In Tamil Nadu

Ooty
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Ooty is also known as Udagamandalam; it is a small hill station town located in the Nilgiris Hills. Ooty has the most extensive rose garden named The Government Rose Garden in India. The garden is situated at an altitude of 2200 meters. It has more than 20,000 roses, including the hybrid tea roses, Ramblers, Floribunda, and roses in unusual colors like green and black. Other attractions include the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Stone House, St Stephen’s Church, and The Ooty Tea Factory.

3. Alleppey In Kerela

Alleppey backwaters
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Alleppey is also known as Alappuzha. The Alleppey backwaters are the most popular tourist attraction across the globe, located in our very own South India. Different houseboats sail across the backwaters that can be rented by the tourists hourly, overnight, or for a day. There is also an annual boat race held during the festival of Onam. Alleppey is also famous for relaxing Ayurvedic resorts and homestays.

4. Pondicherry In Tamil Nadu 

Immaculate Conception Cathedral
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Pondicherry is also called Puducherry and Pondy. The place is famous for old French-style houses, colorful cafes, old churches, beaches, and vintage shops. The Promenade Beach or Rocky Beach is a famous beach that is 1.2 km long. Oustrey Lake, Botanical Garden, Barathi Park, the French War Memorial, and Paradise Beach are other popular tourist attractions.

5. Coorg In Karnataka

waterfalls in Coorg
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Coorg is also known as Kodagu, and it is a hill station famous for its coffee plantations. The place is filled with beautiful green hills and unique cultures. Coorg has the famous Abbey Falls, which has a hanging bridge constructed just opposite the waterfall. Talakeveri is a holy place for Hindus as it is the place where the river Kaveri originated. Other popular attractions in Coorg are the Iruppu Falls, the Tibetan Buddhist Golden Temple, and Nagarahole National Park.

6. Mysore In Karnataka

Mysore Palace
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Mysore is a city in South India that is famous for the tourism and IT industry. Mysore is also known as the ‘City of Palaces’ as it has seven palaces. The most famous tourist attraction in Mysore is the historical Mysore Palace. The palace is located in the centre of Mysore and is the residence of the Wadiyar dynasty. More than 6 million tourists annually visit this palace. The architecture style of the palace is a blend of Rajput, Hindu, Mughal, and Gothic styles.

7. Kasaragod In Kerala

Kasaragod

Kasaragod is a town filled with green hills, beaches, forts, and coconut trees. The Bekal Fort is the largest fort in Kerala that is situated just next to the seashore. The Bela Church is the oldest and the most beautiful in Kasaragod. It was built in 1890 and had gorgeous gothic-style architecture. Other tourist attractions include the Hosdurg Fort, Govinda Pai Memorial, Edneer Mutt, and Chandragiri Fort.

8. Hampi In Karnataka

Hampi ruins
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Hampi is situated on the banks of the Tungabhadra river, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The place is also called The Temple Town because it has remains of ancient rocky temple structures. The area has famous tourist attractions like Nandi Statue, Vithala Temple, and Virupaksha Temple. The best time to visit Hampi is during a 3-day long festival held around October – November annually.

9. Coimbatore In Tamil Nadu

The Adiyogi statue, Coimbatore
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Coimbatore is the second-largest city in Tamil Nadu. It is popularly known as the Manchester of South India and the Textile Capital of the South. The town is located on the bank of the Noyyal River and surrounded by the Western Ghats. The place is famous for broad ghats, beautiful waterfalls, and lush green hills. Popular tourist attractions include the Kovai Coutralam, Valparai Hill station, and Aliyar Dam.

10. Vishakapatnam in Andra Pradesh

Vishakapatnam in South India
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Vishakapatnam is also known as Vizag. The town is popular for its beautiful beaches and green hills. There are many beaches to explore, like Rushikonda Beach, RK Beach, Bheemili Beach, Yarada Beach, and Appikonda Beach. The RK beach is most visited during  New Years’ as the annual beach festival is head. The Appikonda Beach has its yearly beach festival on the Mahashivratri. Other tourist attractions include Visakha Museum, Araku Valley, and Submarine Museum.

Conclusion

South India is a beautiful place that has much to offer. So if ever you find yourself in South India, wondering which beautiful place to go to next, come back to this article!

Let us know if there are other places in South India that you would recommend to first-timers!

Read also10 Places In Kerala That You Must Visit

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