There are many hill station in south India to visit and explore. You can enjoy wonderful experience of its breathtaking beauty. You can also enjoy wildlife sanctuaries. The Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats in the South India have many hill station worth visiting. Here is top 5 beautiful hill station to visit and explore in South India.
1. Ooty - Queen of the Hills
Ooty , the queen of the hill station. Ooty is in the western ghats mountain in the state of Tamil Nadu. It welcomes you with its mesmerizing meadows, cool and pleasant weather, and fresh air. You can also enjoy toy train ride from the Nilgiri Mountain Railway. The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is the steepest track in Asia. Ooty is nested in Nilgiri hills. Top attractions in Ooty are avalanche lake, Ooty lake, Ooty Botanical garden, Deer park, Doddabetta peak, Needle view hill point.
How to reach:-
By air – Coimbatore airport is the nearest airport at the
distance of 85 km away. It is well connected to all the major cities of India.
By train – The nearest railway station is Mettupalayam at the
distance of 40 kms. Mettupalayam is connected to the major nearby cities like Mysore, Chennai, Bangalore.
By road – Ooty is a
top attraction in the South India. You will easily get state bus or private
buses as well as prepaid taxi from nearby cities like Chennai, Mysore, Bangalore.
2. Kodaikanal
This beautiful hill station is located in the state of Tamil Nadu. Kodaikanal is mostly known as for being one of the best honeymoon
destination in South India, but it also offers families for the best time. You
will be fall in love in its scenic beauty and untouched forest.
How to reach:-
By air – Madurai airport is the nearest airport to reach Kodaikanal , which is located at the distance of around 120 kms away from the
city center. You can take taxi outside the airport to reach Kodaikanal.
By train – the nearest railway station is Kodai Road at the
distance of around 90 kms away. It is well connected to the nearby major cities
like Chennai, Madurai, Bangalore, Coimbatore.
By road – Kodaikanal is connected via road to the major
cities like Trichy, Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai. State bus and private bus
also runs from nearby cities at the regular interval.
3. Coonoor
Coonoor is located in the western edge of Tamil Nadu. It is situated right below Ooty and you can easily combine it with Ooty trip. The most famous attractions in coonoor are Dolphin’s nose, Sim’s park, Laws falls, Droog fort.
How to reach:-
By air – The nearest airport is Coimbatore Airport at the
distance of around 70 kms. The international airport is Bangalore Airport at
the distance of 300 kms.
By train – Coonoor doesn’t have a railway station of its
own. The nearest major railway station is Mettupalayam at the distance of
around 45 kms. You can take bus or taxi
to reach Coonoor from outside of the station.
By road – Coonoor is well connected via road national
highway 67. Regular buses are available from its nearby major cities.
4. Yelagiri
A small hill station in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is very close to the Bangalore and Chennai. It has a pleasant climate all through the year. You can walk in the lush green parks, discover lakes and much more. It is also perfect for the bike ride from Chennai. It is famous for its tranquil environment, tea plantation, beautiful lake.
How to reach:-
By air – The nearest airport is Bangalore airport at the
distance of 160 kms. You can cover the remaining distance by taxi.
By train – Jolapettai is the nearest railway station at the
distance of just 20 kms. You can easily take cab to reach Yelagiri.
By road – The best way too reach Yelagiri is via road. You
will enjoy across amazing vistas and incredible natural beauty all through your
journey. There are regular buses and taxi from all nearby cities.
5. Idukki
Idukki is one of the most unexplored hill station in South India. It is located in the state of Kerala. It offer you to explore tea
gardens, spice garden, wildlife sanctuaries and national parks. The most famous
attraction in Idukki are Idukki wildlife sanctuary, Idukki arch dam, Hill view
park and many more mountains to explore.
How to reach:-
By air – Cochin airport is the nearest airport to reach Idukki at the distance of around 90 kms away. You can hire a taxi or take bus
from outside to reach Idukki.
By train – The nearest railway station is Theni at the
distance of 83 kms away from the city center. It is well connected to the major
cities like Chennai, Bangalore.
By road – Idukki is well connected to all the major cities
via road. Buses and taxi runs at regular regular interval from its nearby
cities.
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