Searching for travel destinations in South India on a tight budget? Wish to check out brand-new places and be enthralled by its appeal without extending your handbag strings too loose? Preparation a quick rendezvous with your college friends without causing a serious damage on your month-to-month expenses? Don't worry, for your dreams are not so distant any longer. As long as you are street smart, strategy wisely and can make it through on the essentials (sans luxury!) you can afford to deal with the wanderer in you. Here are our top picks for the same!

Goa

India's designated party destination, from the pauper (read college trainees) to the rich, everybody make a tourist location out of Goa. And with the fantastic stretches of picturesque beaches, the Portuguese influences architecture, the intricately in-depth churches, specifically with a basic environment which is ethically liberal than many other parts of the country, Goa can be quickly struck off your container list even if you are dealing with a tight budget plan. The very best part? Quality for price accommodation facilities, with budget hotels and home stays, moderately priced food and the most inexpensive booze ever.

Chikmagalur

Part of the scenic Maland or exactly what people call the "land of rain" in the regional dialects of the native language, Chikmagalur is situated in the foothills of the Western Ghats and is a bonanza of plants and fauna. Easily available with State Authority Transport routed to Chikmagalur from all parts of Karnataka, go here if you wish to experience how breath taking and stunning nature can be. From hill stations to travelling routes to wildlife sanctuaries to waterfalls- this location has everything. If you are a coffee connoisseur, you can visit the coffee plantations and the coffee museum as well. Apart from these they also have temples which are architectural marvels. And did we point out how everything is available at astonishingly inexpensive rates? Especially with lodging offered at incredibly low prices, Chikmagalur should be your next destination stop.

Gokarna

What separates Gokarna from any other beach town in Karnataka is its pristineness. Yet to be afflicted with the hustle bustle of city life, see Gokarna if you desire a break from your run of the mill chaotic life. Believed to be the location where Shiva's Lingam stemmed, Gokarna is also a revered location of worship, and is one of the 7 essential Hindu expedition centres. A preferred with foreign tourists, do not miss out on out on this charming little city if you would like a weekend of idyllic beaches, fantastic architecture and spiritual cleansing.

Kodaikanal

The Lakes, the parks, the walking tracks, falls, museums, solar observatory, enormous rocks and an entire lot more is exactly what Kodaikanal has to provide to a broke traveler. There is a reason they call it the "Princess of Hill Stations". And with delicious, oily street food at incredible expenses (50 dollars for a serve of fried chicken), inexpensive accommodations (Rs. 399 onwards) and easy ease of access (trains and buses running from all over the state) Kodaikanal is every wanderer's version of "Cheap Thrills".

Pondicherry

Be it the curious or the pious-- Pondicherry is the pit pick up all sort of tourists. An erstwhile French nest-- Pondicherry still appears like a charming French city, alienated from the rest of the country. If trying to find inexpensive lodging, you can always opt to remain Aurobindo Ashram at a negligible price and enjoy the relaxing environment, the mentors of Mother Mirra Alfisa and find out yoga. Or you can go all naughty and enjoy a fantastic collection of beers and wines Pondicherry needs to provide, while viewing the sun set on the Bay of Bengal by the rocky beaches.

Hampi

If you are a history enthusiast, and would like to take a break from exactly what a routine trip with pals entails-- beaches, booze and all the shizz, Hampi is the place where you need to be. One can sit and admire the gorgeous yet extremely useful architectural structures all day. Constructed on the ruins of the capital of the Vijaynagar Empire, in Hampi one can see how an ancient city appeared like. Not just temples, however the public bath tanks, step wells, horse stables, and watch houses-all provide us a peek into a world we have just check out about in our history books. The very best part? It's low-cost.

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