Places to visit near Bangalore in September
September suits 8 of the places we plan, from Chikkamagaluru (about 245 to 250 km) to Thekkady (about 510 km by road from Bengaluru). Here is what each month means for your plan, and the places to consider.
September in South India
September is when the rain begins to ease in many places. Chikkamagaluru, Munnar, Thekkady, Tirupati and Kerala come into their season, and the hills are green and clear between showers.
The Mysuru Dasara festival usually begins in late September or October, and the date shifts each year, so stays in Mysuru fill early. Keep a spare day for rain.
With only two or three days, the nearest options in September are Chikkamagaluru, Tirupati and Ooty. Longer trips go farther, as the table shows.
Our picks for September
- Bangalore to Chikkamagaluruabout 245 to 250 km, 5 to 6 hours by road
The season begins as the rain eases, with clear spells between showers and green coffee hills.
- Bangalore to Munnarabout 475 to 520 km, 9 to 11 hours by road
Tea country is green and the air is cool as the monsoon tapers, though showers can still close viewpoints.
- Bangalore to Thekkadyabout 510 km, 9 to 11 hours by road
The forest and the lake are green after the rains, and the boating and walking season gets going.
- Bangalore to Tirupatiabout 250 km, 4.5 to 6 hours by road
More comfortable than in summer, and a straightforward trip of about 250 km from Bengaluru.
Everything in season in September
These 8 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
Chikkamagaluru (245 to 250 km) · Tirupati (250 km) · Ooty (270 km)
Long weekend drives, about 300 to 450 km
Jog Falls (380 to 420 km)
Longer trips, more than 450 km
Kerala (450 to 750 km, depending on the area) · Kodaikanal (460 to 470 km) · Munnar (475 to 520 km) · Thekkady (510 km)
Green-season trips in September
These places are green and quiet in the monsoon. They are outside their usual best months, so expect heavy rain, possible road closures and suspended activities. Choose a short drive, a covered stay and a spare day.
Bangalore to Coorg · Bangalore to Wayanad · Bangalore to Chikkamagaluru · Bangalore to Sakleshpur · Bangalore to Jog Falls · Bangalore to Munnar
Plan your September 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 September trips
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