{"id":22782,"date":"2025-05-02T23:08:10","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T17:38:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/?p=22782"},"modified":"2025-05-06T19:02:45","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T13:32:45","slug":"skip-sri-lanka-head-to-islands-and-beaches-in-south-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/skip-sri-lanka-head-to-islands-and-beaches-in-south-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Skip Sri Lanka, Head to Islands and Beaches in South India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When most people dream of a tropical beach holiday, their minds drift towards Sri Lanka. Palm trees, sun-soaked shores, a hint of spice in the air. But here\u2019s a thought: what if some of the best beaches in South India not only match but outshine that usual fantasy? Skip Sri Lanka. It\u2019s time to explore the unsung coastlines of South India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike the overtouristed southern neighbour, South India\u2019s coastline has a way of sneaking up on you. It doesn\u2019t scream for attention, it\u2019s more of a knowing smile. This is not a blog filled with generic recommendations; there\u2019ll be no mention of the usual suspects like Kovalam or Marina Beach. Instead, it takes readers off-script, down winding roads and ferry rides, into places where feet get sandy before the suitcase hits the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In this Blog<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/skip-sri-lanka-head-to-islands-and-beaches-in-south-india\/#Why_South_India_Over_Sri_Lanka\" >Why South India Over Sri Lanka?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/skip-sri-lanka-head-to-islands-and-beaches-in-south-india\/#Maravanthe_Karnataka_%E2%80%93_Where_the_Road_Meets_the_Sea\" >Maravanthe, Karnataka \u2013 Where the Road Meets the Sea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/skip-sri-lanka-head-to-islands-and-beaches-in-south-india\/#Varkalas_North_Cliff_Kerala_%E2%80%93_The_Bit_They_Dont_Tell_You_About\" >Varkala\u2019s North Cliff, Kerala \u2013 The Bit They Don\u2019t Tell You About<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/skip-sri-lanka-head-to-islands-and-beaches-in-south-india\/#Dhanushkodi_Tamil_Nadu_%E2%80%93_The_Town_That_Was_Swallowed_by_the_Sea\" >Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu \u2013 The Town That Was Swallowed by the Sea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/skip-sri-lanka-head-to-islands-and-beaches-in-south-india\/#Paradise_Beach_Chunnambar_Near_Pondicherry_%E2%80%93_The_Ferry-Ride_Secret\" >Paradise Beach, Chunnambar (Near Pondicherry) \u2013 The Ferry-Ride Secret<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/skip-sri-lanka-head-to-islands-and-beaches-in-south-india\/#St_Marys_Islands_Karnataka_%E2%80%93_Natures_Own_Lego_Blocks\" >St. Mary\u2019s Islands, Karnataka \u2013 Nature\u2019s Own Lego Blocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/skip-sri-lanka-head-to-islands-and-beaches-in-south-india\/#Poovar_Kerala_%E2%80%93_The_Golden_Sand_Whisper\" >Poovar, Kerala \u2013 The Golden Sand Whisper<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/skip-sri-lanka-head-to-islands-and-beaches-in-south-india\/#Tharangambadi_Tranquebar_Tamil_Nadu_%E2%80%93_Denmarks_Lost_Beach\" >Tharangambadi (Tranquebar), Tamil Nadu \u2013 Denmark&#8217;s Lost Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/skip-sri-lanka-head-to-islands-and-beaches-in-south-india\/#Why_You_Should_Really_Skip_Sri_Lanka_This_Year\" >Why You Should Really Skip Sri Lanka This Year<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-south-india-over-sri-lanka\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_South_India_Over_Sri_Lanka\"><\/span>Why South India Over Sri Lanka?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Sri Lanka, in recent years, has faced a bit of an identity crisis. In trying to be everything, spiritual, hip, heritage-rich, beachy, wild, it\u2019s become expensive and somewhat diluted. Many beaches have turned into Instagram sets, dotted with overpriced resorts and smoothie bowls. Meanwhile, across the Palk Strait, the beaches in South India are still delightfully real. It\u2019s raw but rich, eccentric but endearing. And cheaper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More importantly, South India isn\u2019t trying to be something it\u2019s not. It\u2019s comfortable in its skin, coconut oil, sand-stuck-to-your-ankles, fish curry kind of skin. For those looking for alternatives to Sri Lanka beaches that still feel fresh and unspoilt, this coastline delivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a South India coastal travel guide featuring handpicked beaches that might just make travellers forget Sri Lanka was ever on the list.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"maravanthe-karnataka-where-the-road-meets-the-sea\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maravanthe_Karnataka_%E2%80%93_Where_the_Road_Meets_the_Sea\"><\/span>Maravanthe, Karnataka \u2013 Where the Road Meets the Sea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1055\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Aditya-Bharighat-via-unsplash.avif\" alt=\"Maravanthe, beaches in south india\n\nImage Credit: Aditya Bharighat via Unsplash\" class=\"wp-image-22786\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever driven on a highway with the sea on one side and a river on the other? That\u2019s Maravanthe Beach. It\u2019s not flashy, but it\u2019s unforgettable. The NH-66 slices right between the Arabian Sea and the Souparnika River, creating a surreal experience that feels like a drive through a postcard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Staying in a local villa in Maravanthe means waking up to fishermen hauling in the morning catch just metres away. No curated experiences, no souvenir stalls\u2014just the sea doing its thing.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"varkalas-north-cliff-kerala-the-bit-they-dont-tell-you-about\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Varkalas_North_Cliff_Kerala_%E2%80%93_The_Bit_They_Dont_Tell_You_About\"><\/span>Varkala\u2019s North Cliff, Kerala \u2013 The Bit They Don\u2019t Tell You About<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Devender-Goyal-via-Wikimedia-commons-Varkala_Beach-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"Varkala_Beach\n\nImage Credit: Devender Goyal via Wikimedia commons \" class=\"wp-image-22787\" style=\"width:825px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Devender-Goyal-via-Wikimedia-commons-Varkala_Beach-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Devender-Goyal-via-Wikimedia-commons-Varkala_Beach-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Devender-Goyal-via-Wikimedia-commons-Varkala_Beach-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Devender-Goyal-via-Wikimedia-commons-Varkala_Beach-370x245.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Devender-Goyal-via-Wikimedia-commons-Varkala_Beach-770x510.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Devender-Goyal-via-Wikimedia-commons-Varkala_Beach-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Devender-Goyal-via-Wikimedia-commons-Varkala_Beach.jpg 1136w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Varkala Beach is no secret. But its quieter sibling, North Cliff, often gets forgotten. This stretch has fewer cafes, fewer dreadlocks, and far more soul. Think homestays with grandmothers who serve appam with warmth, not a menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of joining 40 tourists at a yoga class, travelers can meet local fishermen at dawn. One such fisherman, Thomas, once took a guest along and served sardines right on the boat at sunrise. No brochure can match that. For peace and salty breeze, a villa north of Varkala Beach is the way to go.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dhanushkodi-tamil-nadu-the-town-that-was-swallowed-by-the-sea\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dhanushkodi_Tamil_Nadu_%E2%80%93_The_Town_That_Was_Swallowed_by_the_Sea\"><\/span>Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu \u2013 The Town That Was Swallowed by the Sea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jayashankar-V-Nair-via-Wikimedia-Commons-Dhanushkodi_beach_1-1024x590.jpg\" alt=\"Dhanushkodi beach\n\nImage Credit: Jayashankar V Nair via Wikimedia Commons \" class=\"wp-image-22788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jayashankar-V-Nair-via-Wikimedia-Commons-Dhanushkodi_beach_1-1024x590.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jayashankar-V-Nair-via-Wikimedia-Commons-Dhanushkodi_beach_1-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jayashankar-V-Nair-via-Wikimedia-Commons-Dhanushkodi_beach_1-768x442.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jayashankar-V-Nair-via-Wikimedia-Commons-Dhanushkodi_beach_1-370x213.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jayashankar-V-Nair-via-Wikimedia-Commons-Dhanushkodi_beach_1-770x443.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jayashankar-V-Nair-via-Wikimedia-Commons-Dhanushkodi_beach_1-150x86.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jayashankar-V-Nair-via-Wikimedia-Commons-Dhanushkodi_beach_1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dhanushkodi is ghostly in the best possible way. Once a thriving town, it was devastated by a cyclone in 1964. What remains are skeletal ruins, vast untouched beaches, and a surreal sense of calm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting there involves a 20km stretch that feels like a journey into another realm. On clear days, Sri Lanka is visible across the water, an ironic reminder of what\u2019s being skipped. No vendors, no deck chairs, just wind, waves, and whispers of what once was.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"paradise-beach-chunnambar-near-pondicherry-the-ferryride-secret\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paradise_Beach_Chunnambar_Near_Pondicherry_%E2%80%93_The_Ferry-Ride_Secret\"><\/span>Paradise Beach, Chunnambar (Near Pondicherry) \u2013 The Ferry-Ride Secret<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2070\" height=\"1380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chandan-Shastri-via-unsplash-paradise-beach.avif\" alt=\"Paradise beach, beaches in south india\n\nImage Credit: Chandan Shastri via Unsplash \" class=\"wp-image-22789\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This one is a cheat code. Paradise Beach isn\u2019t accessible by car; it requires a ferry ride through Chunnambar\u2019s lush backwaters. That ride alone is half the magic\u2014serene, green, and teeming with birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What waits on the other side is a long stretch of golden sand, clean surf, and surprisingly few people. It feels like a private beach that nobody else remembered. Shacks are few, so snacks should be packed. On lucky days, a fisherman might even grill fresh catch right on the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Staying in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/pondicherry\/villas-in-pondicherry?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=organic-organic&amp;utm_campaign=skip_sri_lanka_head_to_islands_and_beaches_in_south_india\">villa in Pondicherry<\/a> completes the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"st-marys-islands-karnataka-natures-own-lego-blocks\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"St_Marys_Islands_Karnataka_%E2%80%93_Natures_Own_Lego_Blocks\"><\/span>St. Mary\u2019s Islands, Karnataka \u2013 Nature\u2019s Own Lego Blocks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Man-On-Mission-via-Wikimedia-Commons-St_Marys_Island_rocks-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"St Mary's Island, beaches in south india\n\nImage Credit: Man On Mission via Wikimedia Commons \" class=\"wp-image-22790\" style=\"width:825px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Man-On-Mission-via-Wikimedia-Commons-St_Marys_Island_rocks-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Man-On-Mission-via-Wikimedia-Commons-St_Marys_Island_rocks-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Man-On-Mission-via-Wikimedia-Commons-St_Marys_Island_rocks-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Man-On-Mission-via-Wikimedia-Commons-St_Marys_Island_rocks-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Man-On-Mission-via-Wikimedia-Commons-St_Marys_Island_rocks-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Man-On-Mission-via-Wikimedia-Commons-St_Marys_Island_rocks-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Man-On-Mission-via-Wikimedia-Commons-St_Marys_Island_rocks.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The rock formations at St. Mary\u2019s Islands genuinely resemble stacked hexagonal Lego blocks. Accessible only by boat from Malpe, trips are dependent on sea conditions, adding to the sense of adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no accommodation on the islands, so Malpe or Udupi makes for a convenient base. These islands are a standout among alternatives to Sri Lanka beaches, not for white sand, but for geological oddity and quiet charm. A picnic, a paddle, and sturdy sandals are all it takes.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"poovar-kerala-the-golden-sand-whisper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Poovar_Kerala_%E2%80%93_The_Golden_Sand_Whisper\"><\/span>Poovar, Kerala \u2013 The Golden Sand Whisper<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2032\" height=\"1161\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/deepak-kadam-via-unsplash-poovar-island.avif\" alt=\"Poovar Island\n\nImage Credit: Deepak kadam via Unsplash \" class=\"wp-image-22791\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Technically not a secret, Poovar is still overlooked in favour of Kovalam.. Mistake. Here, the Neyyar River meets the Arabian Sea, forming a golden sandbar that literally squeaks underfoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The place exists in an in-between state\u2014not quite river, not quite sea. The light plays tricks on the water, and birds flit around like they\u2019re choreographed. It\u2019s cinematic but never trying too hard. Floating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/kerala\/villas-in-kerala?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=organic-organic&amp;utm_campaign=skip_sri_lanka_head_to_islands_and_beaches_in_south_india\">villa in Kerala<\/a>  offer a gentle, watery lullaby to end the day.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tharangambadi-tranquebar-tamil-nadu-denmarks-lost-beach\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tharangambadi_Tranquebar_Tamil_Nadu_%E2%80%93_Denmarks_Lost_Beach\"><\/span>Tharangambadi (Tranquebar), Tamil Nadu \u2013 Denmark&#8217;s Lost Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1932\" height=\"1087\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cymatics-.in-via-unsplash-than.avif\" alt=\"Tharangambadi, beaches in south india\n\nImage Credit: Cymatics .in via unsplash,\" class=\"wp-image-22792\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>History meets surf in Tharangambadi. Once a Danish colony in the 17th century, the beach still wears its past on its sleeve\u2014forts, churches, and crumbling old walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t the place for turquoise water and cabanas. The beach is moody, rugged, almost like a faded photograph brought to life. A walk along the old ramparts followed by sitting on the dark sand watching waves hit history\u2014it\u2019s a different kind of beach day, and a deeply rewarding one.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-you-should-really-skip-sri-lanka-this-year\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_You_Should_Really_Skip_Sri_Lanka_This_Year\"><\/span>Why You Should Really Skip Sri Lanka This Year<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>A beach holiday doesn\u2019t need a passport stamp to feel exotic. Sometimes, what\u2019s needed is a place that doesn\u2019t try to impress but simply exists\u2014wild, wonderful, and welcoming. The best beaches in South India offer just that: space, stories, and salt in the air, minus the inflated price tag or filtered pretense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From highway-sea drives in Maravanthe to walking through the ghostly elegance of Dhanushkodi, these coastal gems linger in memory long after the tan fades. And they\u2019re closer than people think\u2014quietly waiting while the rest of the world chases the next trending island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So go. Trace the coast. Skip the obvious. And the next time someone asks, \u201cWhy not Sri Lanka?\u201d, the answer is simple, \u201cBecause South India offered something better.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Banner Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@anandrmedia\">Anand S<\/a> via Unsplash<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by: Ruben Saha<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/monsoon-travel-guide-on-best-places-to-visit-in-july-august-in-south-india\/\">Monsoon Travel Guide on 15 Best Places to Visit in July &amp; August in South India<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/romantic-villas-in-south-india-to-escape-to-this-summer\/\">Romantic Villas in South India to Escape to This Summer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/hidden-nilgiri-hill-stations-south-india-travel-guide\/\">The Best Nilgiri Hill Stations in South India That No One Talks About Enough<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/best-tourist-spots-in-kerala-explore-the-best-places-to-visit-in-summer-in-south-india\/\">10 Best Tourist Spots in Kerala: Explore the Best Places to Visit in Summer in South India<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-south-india-for-summer-vacation\/\">Discover Top Spots: 7 Best Places to Visit in South India in April &amp; May<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When most people dream of a tropical beach holiday, their minds drift towards Sri Lanka. 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