Places to Visit in May in South India
Ooty, Kodaikanal, Coonoor, Yercaud, Munnar, Vagamon, Kumarakom, Agumbe, Sakleshpur, Nandi Hills, Kudremukh, Araku Valley, Coorg and many more.As summer hits hard in the plains, everyone’s on the lookout for cooler spots to chill. Naturally, the north gets most of the attention, after all, when you're Googling ‘cold places to visit in May in India’, the Himalayas show up first. But here’s the thing, while crowds rush to the usual hill stations in north India, South India has some of the best places to visit in May in South India.
From breezy hill towns and shaded forests to coastal spots with cooler evenings, the south has its own lineup of underrated gems that are perfect for a summer break. Less packed, easy to get to, and full of solid food, views, and weather, these places are worth a serious look.
To help you cut through the noise and pick smart, we’ve listed 25 places to visit in South India in May, places with great weather, unforgettable experiences, and local flavour. And when you book South India tour packages with Thrillophilia, you get curated plans, best-in-market prices, and 24/7 support for a hassle-free trip.
So, if May feels like a never-ending Monday, South India is your out-of-office reply.