Explore lush green landscapes to ancient temples and serene beaches. From diverse landscape culture, to cuisine, there’s something for everyone.
Explore the world at your own pace and get set; go for a road trip with your friends and family. And if you are someone residing in the southern part of India, then a road trip to our recommended destinations will prove to be a perfect way to unwind yourself from work, daily burdens, and mundane life.
South India is a treasure trove of scenic beauty, cultural heritage, and culinary delights, making it an ideal destination for memorable road trips. From lush green landscapes to ancient temples and serene beaches, here are some of the most unforgettable road trips you can embark on in South India.
- Hyderabad to Araku Valley via Visakhapatnam: This is the ultimate trip one mustn’t miss. Araku is a divine location around 732km from Hyderabad. During the trip, you get to witness beaches, plains, and even hill stations that is perfect for a weekend excursion. A drive from Hyderabad to Araku will first take you from Hyderabad to Vishakhapatnam where you can visit Ramakrishna Beach and Kailasagiri Hill Park. Then from Vizag to Araku, enjoy the scenic drive through the eastern ghats for another 115 km. The entire trip takes along 12-15 hours to complete. You can take an overnight stay at Vizag.
- Bengaluru to Bandipur Forest: The gorgeous route to Bandipur Forest begins as you travel from Bengaluru via the Mysuru-Ooty highway. The distance to Bandipur is approximately 224km from Bengaluru and may take you approximately four and a half hours to reach. The scenery changes as you leave the city towards lush vegetation, rolling hills, and fascinating rare animal spotting. The trip guarantees fun, adventure, and excitement along with many resorts and tourist attractions.An extension of the above trip can be to Ooty.
- Bangalore to Ooty: The most popular road trip between youngsters and couples is this trip from Bangalore to the “Queen of Hills,” Ooty via Srirangapatna and Mysore. The distance of 265km is covered in 6 hours and includes historical and cultural sites. Explore rolling hills, beautiful resorts and acres of plantations in Ooty
- Chennai to Munnar– Located in the Western Ghats of India, is the beautiful hill station called Munnar. The Chennai – Munnar road distance is approx. 591 km and may take around 12-13 hours to reach. Considered one of the best road trips in South India, the journey will also make you visit Pondicherry, the Rock Fort Temple and the Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple in Tiruchirapalli, Suruli Falls and the Kodaikanal Lake in Theni, Bodi Ghat and finally to lush tea plantations and scenic waterfalls in Munnar.
- Kochi to Kanyakumari– The distance between Kochi to Kanyakumari is 300km and it takes around 7 hours to reach the final destination. Referred as a sea lover’s road trip, the travellers can enjoy the gorgeous beaches of Varkala & Marari, fishing villages and backwaters on the way. Don’t miss the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram and the 19th-century Alappuzha Lighthouse and Mullakkal Temple in Alappuzha.
