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.
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Mysuru (Mysore)Heritage & Temples
Mysuru Dasara 2026: A Visitor's Guide to the Eleven Days, the Palace Lights and the Jamboo Savari
Mysuru Dasara 2026 runs 11 to 21 October. See the dates, what happens each day, how to book Jamboo Savari tickets and how to plan your stay.
HampiHeritage & Temples
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.