South India Hill Station Tour

Due to sheer natural beauty of its beaches, hill stations and landscapes South India has become a great destination for tourists. With the hordes of tourists' inflow, South India Tourism has seen a spectacular growth over last two decades. Below are some of the major Hill Stations of South India which can be explored during your South India Tour.

OOTY: This green and pictorial hill station of south India is placed at an elevation of 2240 m. also known as “Queen of Hill Stations” situated in the state of Tamil Station. The rich flora of various species like conifers, pine and eucalyptus make the region more attracting along with funnel-shaped lavender. What is more fascinating is the Nilgiri Mountains; pony rides and angling; Botanical Gardens, Ooty club etc. Ooty enamored with its four royal hills - Elk Hill, Snowdon, Doddabetta and Club Hill which combinedly form a congregation for the Western and Eastern Ghats. Trekking, hand gliding, angling and other adventure activities filled with lush greenery, radiant flowers, deep forest, lakes and waterfall make the South India Hill Station Tour more excitable and pleasurable.

Kodaikanal: One of the most romantic hill stations in South India, Kodaikanal is located on the southern tip of the upper Palani Hills. Major attraction of this "Princess of Hill stations" is its star shaped lake which spreads over 24 acres. Other places of tourist interest includes the Shenbaganur Museum famous for exotic orchids, the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory, the Bryant Park, the Kurunjo Andavar temple, Kukkal Cave, Perumal Peak, Patani Temple, the pillar rocks, the Coaker's walk etc.

Munnar: Located in the southern Western Ghats in Kerala, the exotic Munnar attracts large number of visitors during Christmas vacations. Major attraction of this tourist city is Eravikulam National Park, that lies on the slopes of Anaimudi. Most fascinating feature of the park is Nilgiri Tahr - one of the rarest mountain goats in the world. Also visit Mattupatty Dam and lake, Kurinjimala Sanctuary, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Manjampatti Valley in Amaravati reserve forest of Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary to the north east