8 Backpacking Destinations In South India

1. Gokarna, Karnataka

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2. Varkala, Kerala

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3. Puducherry

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4. Hampi, Karnataka

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5. Munnar, Kerala

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6. Kumarakom, Kerala

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7. Ooty, Tamil Nadu

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8. Coorg, Karnataka

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