Places to visit near Bangalore in December
December suits 28 of the places we plan, from Mysore (about 145 to 150 km) to Kanyakumari (about 665 km by road from Bengaluru). Here is what each month means for your plan, and the places to consider.
December in South India
December is cool and clear, and it is one of the busiest months for travel. Christmas and New Year bring crowds to Coorg, Ooty, Munnar, Alleppey and Gokarna, so book stays and transport early.
Hill mornings are cold. Rain from the north-east monsoon can still affect the Tamil Nadu coast early in the month. Hampi, Badami and the temple towns are comfortable for walking.
With only two or three days, the nearest options in December are Mysore, Yercaud, Kabini and Bandipur. Longer trips go farther, as the table shows.
Our picks for December
- Bangalore to Coorgabout 250 km, 5.5 to 6.5 hours by road
Cold mornings, clear skies and estate stays, and one of the busiest months. Book well ahead for Christmas and New Year.
- Bangalore to Munnarabout 475 to 520 km, 9 to 11 hours by road
Cool, misty tea hills at their popular peak. Stays and transport fill early.
- Bangalore to Gokarnaabout 490 km, 8 to 10 hours by road
Dry beach weather and calm seas, which suits beach walks and temple visits, with crowds around the holidays.
- Bangalore to Hampiabout 340 km, 6 to 7 hours by road
Cool weather for the ruins, which suits a long walking day, with visitors from across India.
Everything in season in December
These 28 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
Mysore (145 to 150 km) · Yercaud (210 to 220 km) · Kabini (215 to 225 km) · Bandipur (215 to 220 km) · Sakleshpur (220 to 225 km) · Chikkamagaluru (245 to 250 km) · Coorg (250 km) · Tirupati (250 km) · Wayanad (270 to 280 km)
Long weekend drives, about 300 to 450 km
Pondicherry (310 to 320 km) · Hampi (340 km) · Chennai (345 km) · Mahabalipuram (350 km (via Chennai)) · Mangaluru (350 km) · Jog Falls (380 to 420 km) · Thanjavur (390 km) · Udupi (405 km) · Madurai (435 km)
Longer trips, more than 450 km
Kerala (450 to 750 km, depending on the area) · Badami (450 to 510 km) · Munnar (475 to 520 km) · Gokarna (490 km) · Thekkady (510 km) · Kochi (550 km) · Rameswaram (550 to 610 km) · Hyderabad (570 km) · Alleppey (590 km) · Kanyakumari (665 km)
Plan your December 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.