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MOMMY-SCAPES

The New Indian Express Sambalpur

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May 08, 2025

Five quick South Indian offbeat escapes to experience this Mother's Day

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE

HERE'S a special kind of magic in travelling with your mother — no itinerary too rigid, no experience too grand or too simple. If you're dreaming of a getaway that moves at your mother's pace — soulful, unrushed and rich in culture — South India has a quieter, deeper side waiting to be explored. From ancestral mansions to forest trails and conscious communities, here are five offbeat experiences across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka that make for the perfect slow travel Mother's Day itinerary. Can it get better?

These are totally summer aligned for you or your family and can make for a culturally rich vacation or quick nature getaway to reconnect, rejuvenate and spend quality time together. A Mother's Day vacation is more than just a trip; it's an opportunity to show your love and gratitude in a meaningful way, creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime. So, here are five curated destinations across South India that are good and absolutely affordable options.

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