Which places are good to visit near Bangalore in May?

Places in their usual best season in May include Yercaud, Kabini, Bandipur, Ooty, Wayanad and Kodaikanal. The closest to Bengaluru are Yercaud, Kabini, Bandipur and Ooty.

Is May a good time to travel in South India?

Yes for the hills, but expect crowds and book early. The plains are very hot, and showers can start late in the month near the coast.

Can TripBanao plan a May trip from Bangalore?

Yes. Tell us your dates, group size and budget range. We suggest places that suit the season, plan the stay and transport, and confirm the final price before anything is booked.

Places to visit near Bangalore in May

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May suits 6 of the places we plan, from Yercaud (about 210 to 220 km) to Kodaikanal (about 460 to 470 km by road from Bengaluru). Here is what each month means for your plan, and the places to consider.

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May in South India

May is the peak of the summer holidays and the hottest month in many places. Hill stations are busy, and stays are in high demand.

Late in the month, pre-monsoon showers begin on the Kerala coast and parts of the Western Ghats. Carry rain gear for hill trips and keep the plan flexible.

With only two or three days, the nearest options in May are Yercaud, Kabini, Bandipur and Ooty. Longer trips go farther, as the table shows.

Our picks for May

Bangalore to Ootyabout 270 km, 6.5 to 8 hours by road
Peak summer-holiday season, with cool air and busy streets. Book early and travel mid-week if you can.
Bangalore to Kodaikanalabout 460 to 470 km, 8 to 9 hours by road
Lake and forest scenery in cooler air, popular with families during the holidays.
Bangalore to Yercaudabout 210 to 220 km, 4.5 to 5 hours by road
A calmer hill option in the school-holiday rush, within about five hours of Bengaluru.
Bangalore to Wayanadabout 270 to 280 km, 6 to 7 hours by road
Greener and cooler than the plains. Pre-monsoon showers can start late in the month, so keep a plan for rain.

Everything in season in May

These 6 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)

Plan your May 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 May trips

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