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The monsoon fervour subsides and the chill wind admixes with the misty air in December; it brings much-required relief to the travellers and tourists who're on their quest to savour the winter season in South India in December. From the invigorating green sceneries to cascading cataracts, and from the mist-covered valleys to the breezy road routes, here's a list of 10 best places to visit in South India in December 2020. Have a look!
1. Coonoor
Nestled amidst the Nilgiri mountain ranges, Coonoor is one of the three hill stations of the Nilgiris other than Ooty and Kotagiri. Set high at an altitude of about 6,000 ft., Coonoor is one of the best attractions in Tamil Nadu which gained much of its fame due to the Nilgiri tea production.
2. Kodaikanal
An immediate rival of Ooty and located in the district of Dindigul, Kodaikanal is one hill station which is famous for being surrounded by hills on all sides. Translating into the "Gift of the Forest", the Kodaikanal Lake is the most popular attraction which is a manmade lake built in the shape of a star.
3. Munnar
Perched high at a height of 5,200 ft., Munnar is one hill station which is renowned for its rejuvenating environs and its tea plantations. Located in the Idukki district of Kerala, Munnar happens to be one of the best honeymoon places to visit in December in South India as well due to its natural charm and stunning attractions.
4. Poovar
Set in the heart of Trivandrum district, Poovar one of the naturally blessed places to visit in December in South India. Being the second last place which marks the end of the coastal state of Kerala, Poovar is an exquisite local town that serves as a perfect getaway for those who seek to escape to a natural retreat.
5. Alleppey
Assuredly, Alleppey is one of the best winter hotspots to tour in South India in December that needs neither marketing gimmicks nor an introduction to those who call themselves as nature adorers. Bestowed with natural backwaters and lush greenery all around, Alleppey is renowned for its backwater cruising in a roomy houseboat which is a must experience when in Kerala during winters.
6. Yercaud
Located in the district of Salem, Yercaud is one of the best places to visit in Tamil Nadu in December but is often overshadowed by the popularity of Ooty and Kodaikanal. Being one of the most fascinating places to visit in December in South India, the hill station of Yercaud forms the core of Shevaroy range located in the Eastern Ghats.
7. Sirsi
Chances are high that most of you didn't know till now that such a place exists in India. Located in the northern region of Karnataka, Sirsi is one of the best winter destinations to visit in December in South India and famed for its peaceful vibe and dense forests which are encompassed by many cascading waterfalls.
8. Chikmagalur
Settled in the occidental region of Karnataka, Chikmagalur is one delightful hill station that owes much of its notoriety to the coffee plantations, Baba Budan Giri highlands, and its soothing weather. Comprising of vast and refreshingly verdant panoramas, Chikmagalur by far is one of the incredibly scenic places to visit in South India during December, which is yet to be traversed by a traveller.
9. Ooty
Popularly known as Udhagamandalam or Udhagai, Ooty remains one of the top romantic places to visit in South India in July. Much famed for being a host to the annual flower show in the Botanical Gardens, and the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Ooty is the most celebrated hill stations in the heart of Tamil Nadu.
10. Devikulam
Not too far from the famous Munnar, lies another hidden gem which is the hill station of Devikulam. Set in the heart of Idukki district, Devikulam offers a rare mountain experience that surrounds one with never-ending green landscapes, cool breeze, and unspoilt environs which is rich flora and fauna.
