Best Time to Visit South India

The best time to visit the region is during the winter season between October and March, when the mercury dips down soothing the climate. The days are balmy, pleasant and ideal for sightseeing, outdoor activities and other touristy activities.

Elaborate in more details as per region - wise ……

• The best time to visit Karnataka is November to April. There is very little rain and so it’s ideal for hiking in the Ghats or wildlife watching in Bandipur National Park.
  
  
• Hill stations in the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu such as Ooty can get very cold between October and February, getting as low as 5°C in February. And similarly very humid in April to June.
  
  
• Houseboats in Kerala aren’t a lot of fun in the rainy season, with the monsoon peaking June, July and August.
  
  
• The best time for viewing elephants in Periyar National Park in Kerala or Bandipur National Park in Karnataka is during the hotter months of March and May, when they spend the most time at the waterfront.
  
  
• According to Ayurveda tradition, monsoon is the best season for rejuvenation therapies because the pores of the body open wide allowing them to fully absorb the oils and therapeutic treatments.