Hill Stations in Tamil Nadu

If you are bored with the snow-caped hill stations ofsouth India. Grassy meadows, vast tea gardens,
northern India and want to explore some offbeat hillabundance of sun flowers, marigold and
stations in India than you must visit Tamil Nadu.rhododendrons plants has enhanced the beauty of
Tamil Nadu, the southernmost state of our country isthis place. Some of the most important tourist spots
blessed with some beautiful summer resorts whichof this little hill station are Sim's park, The Pasteur
are less explored. Adorn with lofty hills, verdantInstitute and Pomological Station etc.
valleys, gushing waterfalls and tranquil lakes, theseKodaikanal: True to its name, Kodaikanal which means
summer resorts of Tamil Nadu are best known for a"gift of forest", this summer gateway of Tamil Nadu
calm and solitary vacation.lies in the Palani hills of the state. Nestled at an
Most of the hill resorts of the state are nestled in thealtitude of 2,100m above sea level, Kodaikanal is just
misty hills of Nilgiri and have vast stretches of coffee120 km away from the bustling temple city of
plantations and orange grooves. Some of the mostMadurai. Kodaikanal has some beautiful tourist spots
sought after hill stations of the state that arelike Flora and Fauna Museum, Astrophysical
encompasses within the territory of Tamil Nadu areObservatory, Bryant Park, Kurinji Andavar Temple,
Ooty: Famous as "the Queen of hill stations", Ooty isWater falls, The Lake, Coaker's Walk, and Pillar Rocks
one of the most beautiful hill resort of Tamil Nadu.within its territory.
Perched at an altitude of 2240m in Nilgiri hills, Ooty isYercaud: Popularly known as "Ooty of the poor",
one of the most favored destination among bothYercaud is one of the least explored hill station of
vacationers and Indian filmmakers. Till date scenicTamil Nadu. Established by the Britishers during the
beauty of this place has been captured in several19th century, Yercaud is ideal summer resort for
Bollywood flicks like Hum, Chalbaaz, and latest moviethose vacationers who wants to enjoy a calm and
like Joker. Ooty is dotted with numerous Doddabetasolitary vacation amidst the alluring beauty of Mother
peak, Ooty Botanical Gardens, Ooty Rose Gardens,Nature. Nestled in the Servarayan range of Eastern
Wax world(wax museum), Sims parks, Hidden Valley,ghats at a height of 1, 500 m above the sea level,
Echo rock etc.Yercaud is dotted with some beautiful tourist spots
Kotagiri: Located just an hour drive from Ooty,like Yercaud lake, Lady's Seat, Killiyur Fall, The
Kotagiri is another beautiful hill station of the state.Servarayan Temple, Bear's Cave and The Grange
Similar to Ooty, this hill station is also lies in the mistyetc.
hills of Nilgiri. Vast tea gardens are scattered in everyYelagiri: Last but not the least, Yelagiri is another
nook and corner of the town. Apart from teaoffbeat hill station of TamilNadu. Unlike Ooty and
estates, Kotagiri is also adorned with some naturalKodaikanal, this hill station is blessed with pleasant
and artificial treasures like Elk Falls, Rangaswamy Pillarclimate throughout the year and some extraordinary
and Rock, Kodanaad View point and Long Woodnatural treasures. For instance, Punganoor Lake,
Shola, Kodaikanal mesmerizes thousands of visitorsSwamimalai Hill, Jalagamparai Waterfalls and Velvan
every year.Temple etc which will surely captivate your attention
Coonor: Another most visited hill resort of Tamil Naduat the very first sight.
is Coonor. Located at a height of 1800m in the lap ofSo, immediately plan a vacation trip to Tamil Nadu
Nilgiri hills, Cooner popular as a paradise for trekkers inand explore the hidden charms of these hill stations.