Ooty or Udagamandalam in Tamil Nadu is one of South India’s most popular hill stations for backpackers and these are my recommendations for 7 budget things you can do without using transport. My first suggestions are walkable options to help…
The complete guide to Gokarna’s best beaches for budget backpackers
Gokarna is the gateway to some of Karnataka’s best beaches including Om Beach and it’s also cheaper, less-crowded and more relaxed than many places in neighbouring Goa. In many ways, its what I imagine Goa was like when it first…
How to visit the UNESCO site of Mahabalipuram in South India on a budget
Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram is one of the most important ancient sites in South India. It has three main groups of stone carved monuments and temples built in the 7th and 8th centuries by the Pallava Dynasty. The sites include cave…
7 things to do in Madurai in South India on a budget
Madurai is the heart of Tamil Nadu and it boasts the incredible Meenakshi Temple. If you’re a backpacker or on a budget, then here are 7 things to do that will cost you very little. The 3 things I liked…
9 things to do in Pondicherry on a budget
Pondicherry (or Puducherry) is a really easy and relaxed city in spend time in Tamil Nadu, especially if you’re a backpacker or on a budget as its very easy on the pocket. Pondicherry came under French rule and became liberated…
How to see elephants and otters at Periyar National Park in South India
Periyar National Park near Kumily is one of the most visited National Parks in South India, and it’s a great place to spot elephants, deer, langurs, macaques, otters, bears, giant squirrels, gaur and a whole wealth of other wildlife. The…
7 cheap things to do in Chennai in South India on a backpacker budget
Chennai is the gateway to Tamil Nadu, (one of India’s most underrated states) and many people use it as a stopover. If you’re a backpacker or on a budget then here are my top 7 things to do in Chennai….
How to travel cheaply and sustainably through Kerala’s backwaters
Kerala is a beautiful state and its backwaters are a great place to explore, it’s actually really easy to do this cheaply and sustainably so its a must on any backpacker itinerary for South India. Kerala really isn’t like any…