{"id":53628,"date":"2022-11-18T11:02:29","date_gmt":"2022-11-18T11:02:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/?p=53628"},"modified":"2022-11-18T11:05:25","modified_gmt":"2022-11-18T11:05:25","slug":"road-trips-in-south-india-that-you-should-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/road-trips-in-south-india-that-you-should-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Road Trips in South India that you should experience!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The country&#8217;s rich culture begins to enchant visitors when you approach the south of India. You won&#8217;t want to leave these states, cities, or vacations because of how beautiful the water is playing down the entire coastline. Your journey will be rewarding because of the breathtakingly magnificent scenery, historical buildings, settings, and some contemporary charm.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Road trips are an excellent opportunity to relax while travelling, spend time with loved ones, stop at scenic spots, and sample the local cuisine while following your leisurely schedule. There are many exciting road trip trips in South India where you may discover uncharted regions while listening to your music and creating a one-of-a-kind experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53646\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Blog-Feature-Images.png\" alt=\"Road Trips in South India | Plan The Unplanned\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Blog-Feature-Images.png 940w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Blog-Feature-Images-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Blog-Feature-Images-150x126.png 150w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Blog-Feature-Images-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are some of the road trips that one should take when they\u2019re in South India! We\u2019d swear by the fact that one must take these road trips, once in their lifetime!<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ab048c91a524\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ab048c91a524\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/road-trips-in-south-india-that-you-should-experience\/#1_Bangalore_to_Goa\" >1. Bangalore to Goa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/road-trips-in-south-india-that-you-should-experience\/#2_Mangalore_to_Goa\" >2. Mangalore to Goa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/road-trips-in-south-india-that-you-should-experience\/#3_Hyderabad_to_Araku_Valley\" >3. Hyderabad to Araku Valley<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/road-trips-in-south-india-that-you-should-experience\/#4_Pamban_Bridge\" >4. Pamban Bridge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/road-trips-in-south-india-that-you-should-experience\/#5_Kochi_to_Kanyakumari\" >5. Kochi to Kanyakumari<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/road-trips-in-south-india-that-you-should-experience\/#6_Chennai_to_Munnar\" >6. Chennai to Munnar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/road-trips-in-south-india-that-you-should-experience\/#7_Bandipur_to_Periyar\" >7. Bandipur to Periyar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/road-trips-in-south-india-that-you-should-experience\/#8_Sakleshpur\" >8. Sakleshpur\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/road-trips-in-south-india-that-you-should-experience\/#9_Gandikota\" >9. Gandikota<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/road-trips-in-south-india-that-you-should-experience\/#10_Hoggenakkal_Falls\" >10. Hoggenakkal Falls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/road-trips-in-south-india-that-you-should-experience\/#11_Badami\" >11. Badami<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/road-trips-in-south-india-that-you-should-experience\/#12_Dandeli\" >12. Dandeli<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/road-trips-in-south-india-that-you-should-experience\/#13_Karighatta\" >13. Karighatta<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/road-trips-in-south-india-that-you-should-experience\/#14_Agumbe\" >14. Agumbe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/road-trips-in-south-india-that-you-should-experience\/#15_Doddamakali\" >15. Doddamakali<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Bangalore_to_Goa\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">1. Bangalore to Goa<\/span><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53631\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53631\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53631\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bangalore-to-Goa.jpg\" alt=\"Bangalore to Goa Road trip | Plan The Unplanned\" width=\"1600\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bangalore-to-Goa.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bangalore-to-Goa-300x94.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bangalore-to-Goa-1024x320.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bangalore-to-Goa-150x47.jpg 150w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bangalore-to-Goa-768x240.jpg 768w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bangalore-to-Goa-1536x480.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53631\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image Source: Karnataka Tourism<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Distance: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">568 Kilometers<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 11 hours<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider taking a road journey through areas with gushing waterfalls, wet roads, stunning valleys, serene lakes, picturesque beaches, and water from hydroelectric dams. How magical is that? You may, however, experience everything in a single hour. Also, look at the western ghats changing their hues into a plethora of colours while on your road trip from Bangalore to Goa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-53632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bangalore-to-Goa-Road-Trip.jpg\" alt=\"Bangalore to Goa Road Trip | Plan The Unplanned\" width=\"888\" height=\"693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bangalore-to-Goa-Road-Trip.jpg 810w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bangalore-to-Goa-Road-Trip-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bangalore-to-Goa-Road-Trip-150x117.jpg 150w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bangalore-to-Goa-Road-Trip-768x599.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 888px) 100vw, 888px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Mangalore_to_Goa\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>2. Mangalore to Goa<\/b><\/span><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-53633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Mangalore-to-Goa-Road-trip.jpg\" alt=\"Mangalore to Goa Road trip | Plan The Unplanned\" width=\"921\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Mangalore-to-Goa-Road-trip.jpg 800w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Mangalore-to-Goa-Road-trip-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Mangalore-to-Goa-Road-trip-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Mangalore-to-Goa-Road-trip-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 921px) 100vw, 921px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Distance: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">364 kilometres<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Approx 8 hours<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The trip from Mangalore to Goa is not only a timeless option, but it is also adored by many, especially beach lovers. Drink the energising coconut water while relaxing on calm beaches and rejuvenating yourself. Visit Murudeshwar and the lovely beaches of Gokarna to try out scuba diving which is definitely a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.playo.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/goa-to-mangalore.png\" alt=\"Mangalore to Goa Road Trip\" width=\"830\" height=\"649\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Hyderabad_to_Araku_Valley\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>3. Hyderabad to Araku Valley<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53634\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53634\" style=\"width: 2000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53634\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hyderabad-to-Araku-Valley-Road-trip.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hyderabad-to-Araku-Valley-Road-trip.jpeg 2000w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hyderabad-to-Araku-Valley-Road-trip-300x221.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hyderabad-to-Araku-Valley-Road-trip-1024x755.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hyderabad-to-Araku-Valley-Road-trip-150x111.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hyderabad-to-Araku-Valley-Road-trip-768x566.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hyderabad-to-Araku-Valley-Road-trip-1536x1132.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53634\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image Source: TriFOD<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 735 kilometres<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Time:<\/strong> Approx 15 hours<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to the amazing possibility to see grasslands, coastlines, and hill stations, this journey in Southern India is a comprehensive package in and of itself. The journey takes the paths through Hyderabad, Vishakhapatnam, and Vizag before arriving in Araku. It is strongly advised to take the beautiful route from Hyderabad to Araku.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-53635 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hyderabad-to-Araku-Valley-Road-Map.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hyderabad-to-Araku-Valley-Road-Map.png 1080w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hyderabad-to-Araku-Valley-Road-Map-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hyderabad-to-Araku-Valley-Road-Map-1024x574.png 1024w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hyderabad-to-Araku-Valley-Road-Map-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hyderabad-to-Araku-Valley-Road-Map-768x430.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Pamban_Bridge\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>4. Pamban Bridge<\/b><\/span><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<figure style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static2.tripoto.com\/media\/filter\/tst\/img\/OgData\/1520665647_pamban_bridge_rameshwaram_fotor.jpg\" alt=\"Pamban Bridge, Rameshwaram| Plan The Unplannec\" width=\"1080\" height=\"675\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image Source: Tripoto<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Bridge Distance:<\/strong> 13 kilometres<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A trip to Pamban Bridge will be an excellent alternative if you wish to take a vacation from any location in South India. You will undoubtedly remember the 13-kilometre stretch in Rameshwaram where water surrounds you on all sides. Pamban on the Rameshwaram island is connected to Tamil Nadu via the bridge. You&#8217;ll be mesmerised by the scenery.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Kochi_to_Kanyakumari\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>5. Kochi to Kanyakumari<\/b><\/span><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<figure style=\"width: 881px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-85859533,width-748,height-499,resizemode=4,imgsize-85434\/.jpg\" alt=\"Kochi to Kanyakumari Road Trip | Plan The Unplanned\" width=\"881\" height=\"588\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image Source: Times Of India<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 300 Kilometers<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7 Hours<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 300-kilometre Kochi to Kanyakumari route is ideal for those who enjoy the water. On your drive from Kochi to Kanyakumari, you may see beaches, backwaters, historical and political sites, fishing villages, verdant valleys, and much more. The drive from Kerala to Tamil Nadu is indeed a mesmerising feeling!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53637\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Kochi-to-Kanyakumari-Road-map.png\" alt=\"Kochi to Kanyakumari Road map | Plan The Unplanned\" width=\"934\" height=\"990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Kochi-to-Kanyakumari-Road-map.png 934w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Kochi-to-Kanyakumari-Road-map-283x300.png 283w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Kochi-to-Kanyakumari-Road-map-142x150.png 142w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Kochi-to-Kanyakumari-Road-map-768x814.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 934px) 100vw, 934px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Chennai_to_Munnar\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>6. Chennai to Munnar<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53638\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53638\" style=\"width: 954px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-53638\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Chennai-to-Munnar-Road-trip.jpg\" alt=\"Chennai to Munnar Road trip | Plan The Unplanned\" width=\"954\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Chennai-to-Munnar-Road-trip.jpg 700w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Chennai-to-Munnar-Road-trip-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Chennai-to-Munnar-Road-trip-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 954px) 100vw, 954px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53638\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image Source: IndusGo<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 590 Kilometers<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Time:<\/strong> Approx 12 hours<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most beautiful drives in South India is from Chennai to Munnar. This road trip will be remembered for its lovely highland roads, breathtaking beaches, and expansive tea plantations. It takes about 12 hours to drive from Chennai to Munnar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nativeplanet.com\/img\/2016\/02\/16-1455623394--route1.jpg\" alt=\"Chennai to Munnar Road trip | Plan The Unplanned\" width=\"839\" height=\"629\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Bandipur_to_Periyar\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>7. Bandipur to Periyar<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<figure style=\"width: 885px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roverholidays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/ee.jpg\" alt=\" Bandipur to Periyar Road Trip | Plan The Unplanned\" width=\"885\" height=\"588\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image Source: Rover Holidays<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 440 Kilometers<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Time:<\/strong> 9.5 Hours<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With both being ideal spots to see tigers, this road trip is a need for all wildlife enthusiasts. This is one of the factors that contribute to it becoming a popular tourist destination. In addition, you have the opportunity to explore the diverse wildlife of this area as you travel through miles of coffee plantations and lush green forests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/static2.tripoto.com\/media\/filter\/tst\/img\/7372\/TripDocument\/1534749848_screen_shot_2018_08_20_at_12_52_28_pm.png\" alt=\"Bandipur to Periyar | Plan The Unplanned\" width=\"868\" height=\"1018\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Sakleshpur\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>8. Sakleshpur\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53641\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53641\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bangalore-to-Sakleshpur-road-trip-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Bangalore to Sakleshpur road trip | Plan The Unplanned\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bangalore-to-Sakleshpur-road-trip-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bangalore-to-Sakleshpur-road-trip-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bangalore-to-Sakleshpur-road-trip-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bangalore-to-Sakleshpur-road-trip-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bangalore-to-Sakleshpur-road-trip-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bangalore-to-Sakleshpur-road-trip-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bangalore-to-Sakleshpur-road-trip-1500x1000.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53641\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image Source: Pick your Trail<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Distance from Bangalore:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 230 Kilometers<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 4 hours\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sakleshpur is a lovely town located in the Western Ghats. The bike journey takes about 4 hours from Bangalore. It is a hill town surrounded by a lush surface of varied plantations, including those for coffee, cardamom, and pepper. \u00a0 All things considered, a bike ride from Bangalore to explore the nearby plantations and then a strenuous hike up to the hilltop are just absolutely wonderful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caronrentals.com\/images\/city\/bangalore-to-sakleshpur-round-trip_123252.jpg\" alt=\"Bangalore to Sakleshpur road map\" width=\"830\" height=\"498\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Gandikota\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>9. Gandikota<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53642\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53642\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53642\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Gandikota.jpg\" alt=\"Gandikota | Plan The Unplanned\" width=\"1080\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Gandikota.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Gandikota-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Gandikota-1024x449.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Gandikota-150x66.jpg 150w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Gandikota-768x337.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53642\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image Source: TripAdvisor<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Distance from Bangalore:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 283 Kilometers<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 5 hours<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fort and scenery of Gandikota, which is situated on the Penna River&#8217;s banks, are well-known. For many travellers, it is referred to as the Grand Canyon of India. Many of this location&#8217;s hidden jewels are still undiscovered by tourists. The months of September through February are ideal for travel to this location. Travellers may easily feel alive and refreshed while taking in Gandikota&#8217;s natural beauty because the weather is generally good at this time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/wannabemaven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/bangalore-lepakshi-gandikota-belum-e1587365572127.png\" alt=\"Bangalore to Gandikota Road Map\" width=\"622\" height=\"485\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Hoggenakkal_Falls\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>10. Hoggenakkal Falls<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-53643 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hogenakkal-Falls-e1668766643120.png\" alt=\"Hogenakkal Falls | Plan The Unplanned\" width=\"1023\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hogenakkal-Falls-e1668766643120.png 1023w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hogenakkal-Falls-e1668766643120-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hogenakkal-Falls-e1668766643120-150x79.png 150w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hogenakkal-Falls-e1668766643120-768x403.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 1023px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Distance from Bangalore:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 130 Kilometers\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3 hours<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Hogenakkal waterfalls are situated on the Kaveri River, which flows through the Tamil Nadu district of Dharmapuri. These cascading waterfalls have a unique charm. It is a popular destination around the Dharmapuri area. For a welcome respite from the everyday craziness, it&#8217;s worth riding your bike all the way here. If you&#8217;re lucky, you could even see birds flying in from a great distance. The Mettur Dam, which was constructed across the Kaveri River just at the canyon, is one of the main attractions in the area. The dam is unique in its design and is surrounded by verdant hills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pallavibhat.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Screenshot-2020-02-20-at-12.08.56-AM.png?resize=667%2C593&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Hogenakkal Falls - Road Trip from Bangalore | Coracle Ride - Pallavi Bhat\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Badami\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>11. Badami<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.holidify.com\/images\/bgImages\/BADAMI.jpg\" alt=\"Badami | Plan The Unplanned\" width=\"912\" height=\"547\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Distance from Bangalore:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 440 Kilometers\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Approx 9 hours<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Badami is renowned for the architecture and history found there. In Badami, there are several temples, forts, and historic sites to explore. There are several fairs and festivals held annually to enjoy the local fare. Not to be overlooked, Badami is endowed with lovely surroundings. Let that sink in. To have the most of the vacation to Badami, one should visit as many of these amazing locations as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/thumbnail?mid=1Efcg8bIKmWpSZvMtKtMpytWyskg&amp;hl=en\" alt=\"Motorcycle Ride \u2013Bangalore to Badami, Patttadakal, Aihole - Google My Maps\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Dandeli\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>12. Dandeli<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travlics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Dandeli-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dandeli | Plan The Unplanned\" width=\"896\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Distance from Bangalore:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 475 Kilometers\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Approx 10 Hours<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The little village of Dandeli, which is situated on the bank of the Kali River, is well-known for its verdant forests, animals, adventure activities, and natural splendour. The best months to visit this location are from October to February because of the lovely weather. In a nutshell, go to Dandeli and explore the woodlands, wander around in the bush, and see various types of flora and wildlife.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nativeplanet.com\/img\/2017\/07\/19-1500462848-2.jpg\" alt=\"Bengaluru To Dandeli road map\" width=\"610\" height=\"458\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Karighatta\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>13. Karighatta<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53644\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53644\" style=\"width: 707px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-53644\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Karighatta-falls.jpg\" alt=\"Karighatta falls | Plan The Unplanned\" width=\"707\" height=\"443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Karighatta-falls.jpg 284w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Karighatta-falls-150x94.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 707px) 100vw, 707px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53644\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image Source: Travel Twosome<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Distance from Bangalore:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 129 Kilometers<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3 hours<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At 2976 meters high, Karighatta Hill is located. This location is where the Lokapavani and Cauvery Rivers meet. Both residents and visitors highly recommend Karighatta as a destination for a weekend escape. Everyone who has made the long walk to the hilltop is in heaven. Adventure seekers, bird watchers, and lonesome searchers may all find something to do here.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Agumbe\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>14. Agumbe<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/static.india.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/agumbe1.jpg\" alt=\"Agumbe | Plan The Unplanned\" width=\"802\" height=\"449\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Distance from Bangalore:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 350 Kilometers\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 7.5 Hours<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agumbe, often known as the &#8220;Cherrapunji of the South,&#8221; is a region with thick woods, and rolling hills covered with greenery, rivers, and waterfalls. Also noted for receiving the most rainfall, this location warrants caution when you plan your vacation. The fact that inhabitants have remained in this location for countless centuries makes it even more special. Motorcycle riders find it difficult to avoid visiting Agumbe because of this location&#8217;s contribution to India&#8217;s Western Ghats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nativeplanet.com\/img\/2017\/02\/route-map-agumbe-11-1486790883.jpg\" alt=\" Bangalore To Agumbe\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Doddamakali\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>15. Doddamakali<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<figure style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Cauvery-flowing-between-hills-at-Doddamakali.jpg\" alt=\"Doddamakali | Plan The Unplanned\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image Source: Treebo Blogs<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Distance from Bangalore:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 115 Kilometers<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3 hours<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doddamakali, 156 kilometres from Bangalore, is well known for its natural beauty and rustic charm. It is regarded to be one of the best destinations for weekend getaways. Adventure sports that can be engaged in and around Doddamakali include kayaking, mountain biking, and coracle rides.\u00a0 The Black-Bellied River Tern, Osprey, Tawny Eagle, and many other uncommon land and water species may readily be spotted here, making it a paradise for bird lovers. Even a jungle safari is an option if you want to see Sambar,\u00a0 Grizzled Giant Squirrels, and Elephants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope this list of seven road trips in South India made you plan your trip already! These are only a few of them, you could discover a route unknown to people. Which road trip are you planning in future, and which one is your favourite to date? Please write in the comments and tell us.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The country&#8217;s rich culture begins to enchant visitors when you approach the south of India. 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