Places to visit near Bangalore in April
April suits 7 of the places we plan, from Yercaud (about 210 to 220 km) to Rameswaram (about 550 to 610 km by road from Bengaluru). Here is what each month means for your plan, and the places to consider.
April in South India
April is hot in most of South India, and school holidays begin. Hill stations such as Ooty, Kodaikanal, Yercaud and Coorg are the usual choice, and they are also the most crowded, so book stays well ahead.
Plains such as Hampi, Madurai and Badami are very hot. We only suggest them if you can sightsee in the early morning and evening.
With only two or three days, the nearest options in April are Yercaud, Kabini, Bandipur and Ooty. Longer trips go farther, as the table shows.
Our picks for April
- Bangalore to Ootyabout 270 km, 6.5 to 8 hours by road
The classic summer escape. It is cooler than the plains but busy, so book stays and transport well ahead.
- Bangalore to Kodaikanalabout 460 to 470 km, 8 to 9 hours by road
Lake walks and cool air during the school holidays. Expect crowds at the main viewpoints.
- Bangalore to Yercaudabout 210 to 220 km, 4.5 to 5 hours by road
A smaller, calmer alternative to the busier hill stations, with a pleasant climate in the summer months.
- Bangalore to Wayanadabout 270 to 280 km, 6 to 7 hours by road
A hill district with a milder climate than the plains, good for plantation stays and short walks.
Everything in season in April
These 7 places are in their usual best months now, grouped by road distance from Bengaluru. Each page has the route, a sample plan and the full season.
Short drives, up to about 300 km
Yercaud (210 to 220 km) · Kabini (215 to 225 km) · Bandipur (215 to 220 km) · Ooty (270 km) · Wayanad (270 to 280 km)
Longer trips, more than 450 km
Kodaikanal (460 to 470 km) · Rameswaram (550 to 610 km)
Plan your April trip
Tell us your dates, the group, your starting point and a budget range. We suggest places that suit the season, plan the stay and the transport, and confirm the final price before anything is booked. No payment is taken on this website. See also the distance from Bangalore to every place and family trips near me.
Questions about April trips
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