5 Best Hill Stations In Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu is popular for its diverse culture, exotic arts, and flavourful cuisine. The state of Tamilnadu wins the heart of travelers by its scenic beaches, charming hill stations, agricultural fields, and marvelous temples, towns. Tamil Nadu has Verdant greenery, natural beauty, plenty of wildlife, and a pleasant climate.

Tamil Nadu has many famous travel destinations.  This state is home to hill stations that are the beauty and exquisiteness. Yercaud, Yelagiri, Kodaikanal, Coonoor, Kotagiri, Velliangiri Hills, Kolli Hills are some of the Best hill stations in Tamil Nadu. Each of the hill stations has its unique charm.

The 5 Best hill stations in Tamil Nadu are:

Ooty:

Ooty is known as “Queen of the Hills” for its marvelous scenic beauty. It is at an altitude of 2240 mt. Ooty is considered one of the most charming and one of the best hill stations of Tamil Nadu as well as South India. Ooty is a paradise for nature lovers.

The magnificent tea plantation of Ooty carries echoes of the colonial past. For lush green valleys, mesmerizing views of hills, beautiful lakes, and panoramic views, Ooty is very famous for honeymoon. It may easily be called “Switzerland of India.”

Nilgiri Mountain Railways, a UNESCO heritage site, is one of the most famous attractions of Ooty. Ride on Nilgiri Mountain Railways is the experience of a lifetime. St. Stephen’s Church is another tourist spot of Ooty.

 Avalanche Lake, Emerald Lake, and Upper Bhavani Lakes are very famous. Boating at these lakes of Ooty is a great experience.

Apart from that, the Botanical Gardens, the Pykara Lake and Falls, and the sanctuaries are another attraction of Ooty. It is one of the best hill stations in Tamil Nadu.

If you are searching for a peaceful hill station for your vacation, or you are a newly married couple, or even you are looking for a place to travel with your family, you must once visit Ooty, India’s Switzerland.

Places to Visit In Ooty: 

upper Bhavani Lake, Nilgiri Mountain Railways, Emerald Lake, Thread Garden, Mudumalai National Park, Ooty Lake, Avalanche Lake, Ooty Rose garden, etc.

Best Time to Visit Ooty:

mid-March to June  and Sept-Oct

Coonoor: 

Coonoor is the second largest hill station among three-station of the Nilgiri Hills of the Western Ghats. It is at an altitude of 1930 mt. Coonoor is situated at a distance of 17 km from Ooty. Coonoor is a municipal and a Taluk area of Nilgiri and among the best hill station in Tamil Nadu.

Majestic waterfalls, Green hills, mists hovering over the deep valleys, and lush forests swarming with wild creatures create a delightful environment. Nilgiri tea estate is the main attraction of Coonoor. The Sim’s park, Lambs Rock, St. Catherine Falls, Dolphins Nose, and Law’s falls are some other visit spots of Coonoor.

Coonoor is a beautiful hill station with a  relaxing and peaceful environment. Hidden Valley, an unexplored valley of Coonoor, holds some magnificent natural beauty. This is an excellent getaway for adventure enthusiasts tourists.

Coonoor is a graceful destination to have a beautiful view of the Catherine Falls and Nilgiri Hills. Dolphin’s Nose viewpoint is another important place to visit Coonoor, 10 km from Coonoor, which is famous for the panoramic view of the beautiful Nilgiri hills. It’s a famous trekking point go trekking from Lady Canning’s Seat to Dolphin’s nose

Coimbatore International Airport, 56 km from this place, is the nearest international airport. It is one of the best hill stations in Tamil Nadu. If you have 2-3 days in your hand and if you want to spend some memorable times with your family, then Coonor is the perfect place. 

Places to Visit in Coonoor:

Sim’s Park, Dolphin’s Nose, Hidden Valley, Highfield Tea Factory, Nilgiri tea estate, Catherine Falls.

Best Time to Visit:

Mar-Jun and Sept-Oct

Kodaikanal:

Kodaikanal is the princess of the hill stations. It is a Lakeside resort town of Tamil Nadu. It is situated on the rolling slopes of the Palani Hills. It is at an altitude of 2,133 meters above sea levels. It is located in the Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu and among the best hill stations in Tamil Nadu.

Kodaikanal, the town of romance, is one of the most popular destinations for couples, for a honeymoon. This place gives a new feeling every time to sightseeing in different places with its pure and untouched nature’s beauty. 

Kodaikanal is known as ‘the gift of the forests‘ for its dense forests with enormous varieties of trees, enchanting waterfalls, and huge rocks.  Kodaikanal also has a beautiful climate to visit. Kodaikanal is also known as the “gift of God” because of its magnificent lakes and hills.

Some amazing places to visit in Kodaikanal are Kodaikanal Lake, Pillar Rocks, Kodai Lake, Coaker’s Walk, Silver Cascade, Bryant Park, and Bear Shola Falls, Devil’s Kitchen, or Guna Caves. It is also a trekking point.

Kodaikanal awestruck visitors every time with memorable experiences.  If you want to visit a hill station and thinking of making some beautiful memories alone or with your family, or you want to spend some quality time with your partner then Kodaikanal is the perfect place for you. It is one of the best hill stations in Tamil Nadu

Places to Visit in Kodaikanal:

Kodaikanal Lake, Thalaiyar Falls, Green Valley View or suicide point, Bear Shola Falls, Silver Cascade Falls,  Pine Forest, Coaker’s Walk, Silver Cascade, etc.

Best Time to Visit Kodaikanal: September to May

Yercaud:

Yercaud is an off-beat and less explored tourist destination in Tamil Nadu, located on the Sarvarayan mountain range on the Eastern Ghats. Yercaud is a rejuvenating hill-station situated in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu.

It is an undiscovered treasure and cheaper than other hill stations. It is at an altitude of 1,623 meters. It is one of the best hill stations in Tamil Nadu.

Yercaud is called the Ooty of the Poor and gradually becoming popular among people. Yercaud is famous for its vast expanses of coffee plantations.

Yercaud means  ‘The Lake Forest’.  It is situated near Emerald Lake. It has fog-covered hill-tops, a fresh breeze, green landscapes, and gives a soulful experience to the tourists. Although Yercaud is a less crowded place, it is a paradise for nature lovers, trekkers, and adventurers.

If you have time for a short trip at the end of the month, when your pocket is almost empty, or you are looking for a less crowded place for refreshment and mental satisfaction, then you may take a glance at Yercaud.

Places to visit in Yercaud are Botanical Farm, Emerald Lake, Pagoda Point, Deer Park, Bear’s Cave, Silk Farm, Killiyur Falls, Tipperary View Point, and Shevaroy Temple.

Places to Visit in Yercaud:

Emerald Lake, Pagoda point or pyramid point, Anna Park, Kiliyur Falls, Bear’s cave, Tippery Viewpoint, Shevaroy Temple, etc

Best Time to Visit Yercaud:

October to June

Kolli Hills:

Kolli Hills is a major tourist spot in Tamil Nadu and among the best hill stations in Tamil Nadu. It is situated at an altitude of 1400 mt. Kolli Hills is known as Kolli Malai, situated in the Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu. The popularity of this hill station is rising.

Kolli hills are also called “the Mountain of Death.”It is also considered a Herbal hot-spot for the availability of various medicinal plants.

Arapaleeswarar Temple is one of the attractions of this place for travelers with Dravidian style architecture. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Kolli Malai is also a trekking point. People stroll through the fruit orchards or coffee plantations.

Some other attractions of Kolli Hills are Tampcol Medicinal Farm, Agasagangai waterfalls, Siddha Caves, Vasalurpatty Boat House, Rock Pillar Viewpoint, and Ettukai Amman Temple.

It is relatively untouched by commercial tourism, covered in evergreen forests, and nestled amid a pristine mountain range. With around 70 breathtaking bends and curves and the attractive beauty on the way to Kolli Hills, This trip will give the most adventurous experience.

You may travel once to experience the adventure of Kolli malai. It is one of the best hill stations in Tamil Nadu

Places to Visit in Kolli Hills:

Agaya Gangai Waterfall, Arapaleeswarar temple, Siddhar Caves, Tamil Nadu Medical Plant Farms & Herbal Medicine Corporation Limited (TAMPCOL), etc.

Best Time to Visit Kolli Hills:

This hill station is ideal to be visited throughout the year excluding January due to extreme cold.

Conclusion:

The beloved south state of Tamil Nadu in India is home to the hill stations. All these best hill stations in Tamil Nadu have their own unique identity. The pleasant weather is the main crowd-puller feature of hill stations of Tamil Nadu along with the natural beauty and wildlife.

On your vacation, you must visit the best hill stations in Tamil Nadu once. From honeymoon destination to a weekend trip, a solo trip or family trip, these hill station in Tamil Nadu is perfect for everything. If you are thinking of a travel destination. Visit the best hill stations of Tamil Nadu.

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