Hills of South India (Hill Stations of South India) attract many tourists from all over the world. This culture-rich land is also blessed with some of the best Hill Stations in the world and are good for family friendly vacation.
Tourists from India as well as abroad come here to enjoy the splendid beauty of these hill stations and return home with beautiful memories, after spending a wonderful vacation here. Some of the top hill stations are listed here.
Ooty (Udhagamandalam), nestled among the picturesque Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu. This hillstation is also popularly known as the
"Queen of Hill Stations". Ooty is the short name of Ootacamund, and is the capital of Nilgiris District and a much-visited Hill Station in South India. It attracts tourists on all seasons. Want to know more about Ooty? Here it is ...
Munnar is located in Idukki District of Kerala, a southern State of India, providing a perfect atmosphere for a peaceful vacation. Munnar is called as "Switzerland of India".
The cooler climate with the mountain streams, valleys, vast tea
plantation and the mesmerizing scenic beauty of this hill station in
South India attract many tourists to this place to spend a wonderful holiday. Want to know more about Munnar, one of the most sought after hills of South India? Here it is.....
Medikeri in Coorg - Situated in Karnataka, another southern State of India, this enchanting place is referred as the "Scotland of India" because of its misty hills, lush forest, acres of tea and coffee plantation, orange groves, undulating streets and breathtaking views, clubbed with the cool climate. Want to know more about Coorg? Here it is.....
Kodaikanal is located amidst sylvan beauty on the southern tip of the Palani Hills, 120 km northwest of Madurai, in Tamil Nadu, another southern State of India. It lies at an altitude of about 2,133-m high and covers an area of 21.45-sq-km. It is one of the most popular hill resorts in India among the hills of South India. This charming hill station is also known as the "Princess of Hill Stations". Want to know more about Kodaikanal? Here it is.......
Valparai is another beautiful place to spend a vacation in the lap of nature. It is located on the Annamalai mountain range in Tamil Nadu on the western ghats. Here it is ...
Horsley Hills is located on the southwest border of Andhra Pradesh, another southern State of India. The hills abound with rich flora and fauna. This great summer resort is at an altitude of 1265 m from the sea level, with dense growth of Eucalyptus, Jacaranda, Allamanda, Gulmohar and many other species. The cool and bracing climate make this place one of the most favorite hills of South India.
There are more hill stations in South India, like Nandi Hills near Bangalore (now known as Bengaluru), Yercaud in Tamil Nadu, and Kotagiri also in Tamil Nadu, which are also beautiful places for a family friendly vacation.
Yelagiri Hills is another great hill station in Tamil Nadu, which is for one day tour from Bangalore is very convenient.
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