5 Fascinating Hill Stations in Tamil Nadu

Lying on the southern tip of the Indian peninsula, Tamil Nadu is one of the most captivating
states in India. It has been ruled by various dynasties like the Chera, Chola and Pandyas. Tamil
Nadu Tourism is acclaimed for its classical civilizations, beaches, lakes, waterfalls and its rich
traditions. Also known as the land of temples, it has many historical and celebrated temples
where one can see the exceptional beauty of the ancient Indian art and Dravidian architecture.
Apart from these, the Tamil speaking state is also known for its charming hill stations.

The blog enlists 5 top hill stations in Tamil Nadu here.

Ooty

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The Capital of the Nilgiris district, Ooty or Ootacamund is the most charming hill station of
Tamilnadu and also one of the top visited hill stations in India. Often referred as 'Queen of Hill
Stations', Ooty is situated at an altitude of 7440 feet in the heart of the Nilgiris Mountains.
Festooned with beautiful tea estates and green rolling mountains, Ooty is one of the best
places to experience Tamilnadu Tourism and also one of the top honeymoon destinations in
India.
Nilgiri Mountain Railway, an UNESCOs World Heritage Site, the Ooty lake, Pykara Falls & Dam,
Rose Garden, Avalanche Lake, Wenlock Downs, Doddabetta Peak and Botanical Gardens are the
top places to visit in Ooty. Besides these, Ooty has pleasant weather throughout the year and it
attracts large number of tourists.

Kodaikanal

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Often called as 'Princess of hill Stations', Kodaikanal is one of the fascinating hill stations in
Tamil Nadu and also one of the most sought after honeymoon destination in South India.
Situated at an altitude of 2133 m, this mesmerizing hill station is encircled by thick forests and
is known for its scenic beauty. Located on the top of Palani Hills, Kodaikanal has a number of

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natural attractions in the form of lakes, parks and waterfalls along with the rich abundance of
flora and fauna. Kodai Lake, Bryant Park, Coaker's Walk, Bear Shola Falls, Silver Cascade Falls,
Pillar Rocks, Shenbaganur Museum and Berijam Lake are some major tourist places to visit in
Kodaikanal.

Yercaud

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Nestled in the Eastern Ghats, Yercaud is a stunning hill station located in Salem district of Tamil
Nadu. Yercaud is one of the most popular places to experience Tamil Nadu Tourism and also
one of the least expensive hill stations in South India. Situated at an altitude of 1515 m, Yercaud
is known for its coffee plantations, Cardamom, Jackfruit, Black Pepper and Orange groves. The
major attraction of this beautiful destination is Yercaud Lake that is surrounded by hills and
natural shoals. Anna Park, Ladys Seat, Botanical Garden, Pagoda Point and Kiliyur Falls are
some of the best sightseeing places to visit in Yercaud. The view of the ghat road and Salem
town is certainly a delightful experience as well.

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Coonoor

Surrounded by vast tea plantations, Coonoor is an extremely popular hill town of Tamil Nadu
after Ooty. Situated at an altitude of 6000 feet, this is the second largest hill station in Nilgiris.
Coonoor is an amazing tourist destination famous for its verdant tea plantations, pollution free
environment and lush green hills. Sim's Park, Catherine Falls, Dolphin's Nose and Lamb's Rock
are some of the top Coonoor Tourist Places. Being a hill town, Coonoor attracts hiking and
trekking enthusiasts as well. Bird watching is a very popular activity in Coonoor where one can
spot different avifauna species like parakeets, skylarks, cormorants, thrushes, Nilgiri verditer,
pipits and more.

Yelagiri Hills

Yelagiri is a small hill town in Vellore district of Tamil Nadu. Situated at an elevation of 4,626
feet, Yelagiri is one of the beautiful hill stations in Tamil Nadu and also one of the best weekend
getaways from Bangalore & Chennai. Surrounded by green valleys, Yelagiri is a cluster of 14
hamlets lie between four mountains spread over an area of 30 sq. km. This hill town was
recently chosen as the second best natural spot in India for adventure sports. The highest point
in Yelagiri is the Swamimalai Hill, standing tall at 4,338 feet and a popular destination for
trekkers. One can get the panoramic views of the hills and its surroundings. Velavan temple,
Nilavoor Lake, Punganur Lake, Jalagamparai Waterfalls etc. are some of the best places to visit
in Yelagiri.

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