Best Places to visit in South India in September month
Cochin or Kochi
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| House Boat - Cochin |
Kochi (colonial name Cochin) is a vibrant city situated on the south-west coast of the Indian peninsula in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala, hailed as 'God's Own Country'. Its strategic importance over the centuries is underlined by the sobriquet Queen of the Arabian Sea. Informally, Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala
Places to Visit
Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Kochi
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| Cochin fishing nets |
Chinese fishing nets (Cheenavala) The chinese fishing nets (Cheenavala) are distinctly unique to Cochin. It is believed that traders from the court of the Chinese ruler Kublai Khan introduced these nets here. Oddly, these nets are found only in Kochi, outside China!
St. Francis Church, Fort Kochi
St. Francis Church It is the oldest church built by Europeans in India. On his 3rd visit to Kerala, Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese trader who reached India from Europe by sea, fell ill and died in Kochi. He was buried in the St. Francis Church. Later his remains were taken back to Portugal. In spite of that, his burial spot inside the church has been clearly marked out.
Santa Cruz Basilica, Fort Kochi
Santa Cruz Basilica The original church, situated in Fort Kochi, was built by the Portuguese in 1505 and named as a cathedral in 1558. The British colonists destroyed the cathedral in 1795. The current structure was built in 1905 and raised to the status of a basilica by Pope John Paul II in 1984.
Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace), Mattancherry
Dutch Palace The Dutch Palace was originally built by the Portuguese. Later, in 17th century, the Dutch modified it and presented it to the Raja of Kochi. Coronation of many Rajas of Kochi were held here. The palace has a fine collection of mural paintings depicting scenes from the Hindu epics Mahabharatha and Ramayana. The palace is located in Mattancherry.
Hill Palace, Tripunithura
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| Hill palace |
Hill Palace Built in the 19th century by the Raja of Kochi, this palace served as the seat of the Raja of the Kochi province. The palace has been converted into a museum displaying a fine collection of articles showing the wealth and splendour of the Rajas of Kochi, including the thone and the crown. The musuem also houses a large collection of archaeological findings. Hill Palace is located 16km east of Cochin in Tripunithura, a satellite town of Cochin.
Lakshadweep Islands
Lakshwadeep is one of the most exotic islands and beach destinations in India. It is perfect for an adventure as well as a relaxing beach vacation.Weather remains pleasant throughout the year except for monsoons.
Overall, September is a great time to visit various places in India. It is at a time when the temperatures have gone down with summers almost gone. The rains have reduced compared to July and August and the winters have not arrived yet. With autumn and winters, the peak season of travelling in India begins, which typically coincides with October. Hence, September is perfect to travel as it is just before the peak season, which means lesser prices and less crowded places and also lesser temperatures and fewer rains.
Places to Visit
Bangaram
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| Bangaram huts |
Bangaram is a tiny teardrop shaped island, which lies very close to Agatti and Kavaratti. The tourist resort on this island provides an amazing opportunity for guests to unwind from the pressures and tensions of modern life.
Agatti
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| Breath taking view of Agatti Air strip |
Agatti has one of the most beautiful lagoons in Lakshadweep. The airport is built on this island. From the aircraft, as one approaches for a landing, one gets a breath-taking view of the airstrip on the island. Agatti is the virtual gateway to the islands. A 20-bed tourist complex with all modern amenities has been set up here. Indian Airlines operate flight to Agatti making it one of the most accessible islands in Lakshadweep
Kadmat
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| Water Sports - Kadamat |
Kadmat is 8 km long and only 550 metres wide at its broadest point. In addition to the beautiful shallow lagoon on the west, which is ideal for water sports, there is a narrow lagoon on the east.
Other important locations to visit are minicoy, kalpeni and kavaratti.
Thirthahalli, Karnataka
If you have been looking for a relatively untouched, unexplored place and wish to create exquisite travel memories, Thirthahalli is a place you can’t miss.Thirthahalli is a panchayat town located in Shimoga District of Karnataka. It lies on the banks of River Tunga. It is surrounded by Western Ghats. The entire region of Thirthahalli is situated 591 meters above sea level.
The best time to visit is from October to March. If you plan to take a flight, the nearest airport is at Mangalore. If you are taking the train route, Shimoga is the nearest railway station. Many trains run from Bangalore and Mysore to Shimoga.
Places to Visit
Tunga Bridge
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| Tunga Bridge |
This is a unique bridge constructed across river Tunga by Sir M Visvesvaraya. The Tunga Bridge connects Tirthahalli and Kuruvalli, an extension of Thirthahalli.
Rameshwara Temple
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| Sri Rameshwara Swamy |
Sri Rameshwara Temple located in Thirthahalli is one of the main Hindu Temples. This temple is constructed on the banks of the river Tunga
Kavaledurga
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| Kavaledurga fort |
Kavaledurga is at a distance of 16 Km from Thirthahalli. There is a Kavaledurga fort on the hill.
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| Agumbe |
Other famous places are Anandagiri Gudda, Siddeshwara Gudda, Chibbalagudde and Agumbe.
Coonoor, Tamil Nadu
The relatively little explored part of South India, Coonoor is a hill station in the state of Tamilnadu. It's known for its tea estates in the surrounding Nilgiri hills.
It is located at an altitude of 1852 m above sea level and it is the second largest hill station after Ooty. The nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport which 79km from Coonoor town.
Places to Visit
Sim's Park
Spread over an area of 12 Hectares, the key attraction of this park is annual fruit and vegetable show held in May.
Dolhpin Nose Viewpoint
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| Dophin Nose view point |
It Is located 10Km from Coonor and provides a panaoramic view of the vast expanse of the Nilgiri Hills and Catherine falls. Tourists can trek from Lady Cannings Seat to Dohpin Nose.
Lamb's Rock
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| Lamb's Rock |
Another vantage point which is 5 Km away from Coonoor.
Droog Fort
Used by TipuSultan in the 18th Century which is located 13km from Coonoor.
Law's Falls
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| Law's Falls |
A Waterfall located 5km from Coonoor on the way to Mettuplayam.
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