Wondering where to escape to from the heat and the rain? Looking for a rejuvenating travel option? Given that children have their vacations during that time, a relaxing trip is quite becoming of any family. The nature spread on hills make it a perfect getaways.
There are quite a few hill stations in South India. Agumbe, Yercaud, Munnar, Kolli Hills are some of the many hill stations here. All these hill-stations are have a captivating environment. Also on the bright side is that travelling to these hill-stations are not too expensive. So lets go ahead and know more about these hill-stations in South India.
Agumbe
One of the beautiful hill-station in South India is Agumbe which is located in Karnataka. It is famous for the scenic view which you get to see of the sunset over the Arabian Sea. It is a nature lovers paradise and attracts tourists from far and wide. Tourists coming here can explore the many attractions that lay in this hill-station.
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Chikmagalur
One of the best hill-station in South India is Chikamagalur which when translated in English means 'The Land of the Young Daughter'. This hill-station is a perfect place to head to for relaing. It is known for its huge number of coffee estates and therefore is known as the coffee capital of Karnataka.
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Kemmannugundi
Nestled amidst the green landscapes of Chikmagalur is Kemmanagundi, a mystifying hill-station in South India that is famous for its natural beauty and serenity. With its fresh atmosphere, picturesque waterfalls and hilly terrains, it proves to be a great weekend getaway for those staying nearby.
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Kudremukh
Kudremukh is a beautiful hill-station which is a part of the Western Ghats. Its lush green grasslands and dense forests makes this place a major bio-divesity hotspot in Karnataka. Tourists coming here can entertain themselves to a wide variety of attraction this place has. It is also an ideal place to head out for a picnic with your family if you are staying nearby.
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Nandi Hills
Another beautiful hill-station in South India are the Nandi Hills. Tourists come here to visit Tipu's Drop which is famous. It has many beautiful temples here and also is a hub for sports junkies who are into paragliding and cycling. Tourists came here to be amidst nature and enjoy the serenity of this place.
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Coonoor
Coonoor is a mystifying hill-station in South India which is bound to leave a lasting impression upon the travellers. You are awe struck by the beauty of nature you get to see here. Tourists who come here make it a point to travel to this place by train as it covers some of the most scenic locales of the region. It is the ideal place to sit back and rejuvenate yourself.
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Kodaikanal
Kodaikana is a beautiful hill-station in South India that is located in the Palani Hills in the Western Ghats. It is famously known as the 'Princess of Hill Stations' due to its scenic beauty. Travellers coming here swear this place to be a beautiful painting on a canvas. It has many attractions here which tourists can set out to explore.
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Kolli Hills
Kolli Hills, a mountain range, is situated in the Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu. A part of the Eastern Ghats, the Kolli Hills range, is comparitively untouched by human activity and commercial exploitation, thereby retaining much of its natural splendor. The mountains are regarded as a pilgrim destination, due to the Arapaleeswarar Temple that is supposed to contain a secret pathway to the Lord Shiva temple located in Rasipuram. The temple is a popular attraction for tourists the year round.
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Yelagiri
Yelagiri, also spelt as Elagiri, is a small beautiful hill-station in South India and is a back packer's paradise. Located at a height of 1048 meters above sea level, Yelagiri hill station is a cluster of 14 hamlets inhabited by the tribal folk. The Yelagiri hills are popular among adventure sports lover.
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Yercaud
Yercaud, located on the Shevaroy Hills of Tamil Nadu, is a hill station in the Eastern Ghats. Located at the height of 1515 meters, its scenic beauty and pleasant weather brings in many tourists. Yercaud is known for its plantations of coffee, orange, jack fruit, guava, cardamom and black pepper. The forests of Yercaud have an abundance of sandalwood, teak and silver oaks. From wild animals like bison, deer, foxes, mongooses, snakes, squirrels to birds like bulbuls, kites, sparrows and swallows can be found in these forests. It is a nature lovers paradise.
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Munnar
Munnar is a peaceful destination with diverse flora and founa, waterfalls, tea plantations and trek paths. Popular tourist attractions include Eravikulam National Park, Attukal Waterfalls, Elephant Lake and so on. A weekend getaway for the people in Kerala, it is a place for one to unwind and feel free.
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Devikulam
Another mystifying hill-station in South India is Devikulam which is located in God's Own Country, Kerala. The gurgling waterfalls cutting across the sharp sides of rocks and hillocks covered with a lush carpet of velvety meadows makes this a picturesque place. Nature lovers come here to admire and study divergent flora and fauna. Trout fishing is a major activity here. It is a trekker's delight and an excursion through the plantations and red gum trees would truly vouch for an enchanting experience.
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Vagamon
Vagamon is a hill station that lies in the border of Kottayam and Idukki district of Kerala.It is a tourist hotspot due to the lush green plains, blue hills, meandering rivers, gushing waterfalls, fresh and breezy air and the deep pine forest. Thangal Hill, Murugan Hill and Kurisumala ornate the small town with their natural beauty. One can go for rock climbing, trekking, mountaineering and paragliding here. Also if you are not adventurous, you can sit back and admire the breathtaking surroundings and marvel at the variety of flowers and orchids that are found here.
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Thenmala
Thenmala is one of the best hill-stations in South India which is known as an ecotourism hotspot. Literally translated as the ‘Hill of Honey', this place is famed for its honey which is believed to contain many medicinal properties. The dam built across the Kallada River is one of chief attractions of Thenmala region.The Palaruvi Waterfalls makes Thenmala a hotspot for picnicking and honeymooning. The deer park, another must-see attraction, is habitat to many species of wild deer. The tree houses built in the park give an exotic tinge to the holidays spent here.
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Ponmudi
Ponmudi when translated means the Golden Peak and is a popular hill station located in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. Situated at an altitude of 1100 mt above sea level, it is constituent of the Western Ghats mountain ranges. Pleasant weather and scenic surroundings make this place an ideal holidaying spot. The sightseeing options in this hilly terrain are numerous including valleys, lakes and plantations. During the monsoon season, the lush green nature unfolds itself through small waterfalls and rivulets here.
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