Travel notes and tips
Practical advice and stories from South India, written by people who plan these trips.
Our South India travel blog covers the seasons, festivals, packing lists, routes and visa basics that help you plan a trip to Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Goa. Browse the latest posts below, or filter them by destination.
Hampi in the Cool Season: How to Plan Two Days Among the Ruins from November to February
A two-day Hampi plan for November to February: the sacred centre and Vittala complex on day one, the royal enclosure, a hill and the river on day two.
India e-Visa for First-Time Visitors: What to Apply For and When
Planning a South India trip? See which India e-Tourist visa to choose, how early to apply and what to prepare, based on the official e-Visa site.
Travelling in Kerala During the Sabarimala Season: What Changes on the Roads and in the Hills
The Sabarimala pilgrim season brings busier roads and hill stays across central Kerala. See what changes and how to plan around it, including Thekkady.
Munnar in December and January: Cold Mornings, Crowds and How to Book Ahead
Munnar in December and January is cold, misty and busy. See the weather to expect, what to book early and how to plan two or three days in the hills.