Places to visit near Bangalore in October
October suits 26 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.
October in South India
October marks the start of the main travel season. The monsoon has mostly withdrawn from Karnataka and Kerala, and most places we plan come into their best months.
The north-east monsoon brings rain to the Tamil Nadu coast from October, so Chennai, Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram can be wet. Dasara in Mysuru and Diwali fall in or near October in many years, so book early for long weekends.
With only two or three days, the nearest options in October are Mysore, Yercaud, Bandipur and Sakleshpur. Longer trips go farther, as the table shows.
Our picks for October
- Bangalore to Mysoreabout 145 to 150 km, 3 to 3.5 hours by road
Dasara usually falls around this time, and the city is festive and busy. Book stays early and expect crowds.
- Bangalore to Coorgabout 250 km, 5.5 to 6.5 hours by road
The rain has eased and the estates are green and clear, at the start of the main season.
- Bangalore to Hampiabout 340 km, 6 to 7 hours by road
The heat of summer has passed, and the season for walking the ruins begins.
- Bangalore to Wayanadabout 270 to 280 km, 6 to 7 hours by road
Lush after the monsoon, with waterfalls still flowing and the weather becoming comfortable.
Everything in season in October
These 26 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) · Bandipur (215 to 220 km) · Sakleshpur (220 to 225 km) · Chikkamagaluru (245 to 250 km) · Coorg (250 km) · Tirupati (250 km) · Ooty (270 km) · Wayanad (270 to 280 km)
Long weekend drives, about 300 to 450 km
Pondicherry (310 to 320 km) · Hampi (340 km) · 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) · Kodaikanal (460 to 470 km) · Munnar (475 to 520 km) · Gokarna (490 km) · Thekkady (510 km) · Kochi (550 km) · Rameswaram (550 to 610 km) · Hyderabad (570 km) · Kanyakumari (665 km)
Plan your October 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.