subject: Three Popular South India Hill Stations [print this page] South India is rich with several charming hill stations which are blessed with natural beauty and cool environment as well. Few of the renowned South India hill stations are Munnar, Kodaikanal, Ooty, Horsley hills, Coorg, Coonoor and many more. All the hill stations are also counted as perfect honeymoon sites for newly wedded couples.
Tourists come in South India from different parts of the globe to explore the best allures of the region. Usually the Southern part of India encompass the charming tourist sites such as sea beaches, hill stations, wildlife places and rest of the green areas. Among all the tourist sites, hill stations have their own significance and charm. Tourists like to visit at the popular cool places of South India. You can also spend holidays at the renowned hill stations of South region of India. Always carry camera with you whenever go for South India hill stations tour. It is because there so much to explore and capture at the cool sites of the Southern part of India.
Let us explore about poplar hill stations of South India that are:
Ooty hill station
Ooty is one of the highly visited hill stations in India. This hill station is located in Tamil Nadu. The Ooty hill station is also acknowledged as the best known honeymoon site for couples. This cool place encompasses some mesmerizing hotels and resorts as well. Honeymooners can stay in Ooty hotels and enjoy their wedding time with full enthusiasm.
Located: near Nilgiri hills, Tamil Nadu
Above Sea Level: At an altitude of 2,240 meters
Old name: Ootacamud or Udhagamandalam
Popular As: Queen of hill stations
Few Attractions of Ooty are:
Madumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
Ooty Lake
Botanical Gardens
Lambs Rock
Green hills
Kodanadus View Point
Dodabetta Peak
Kodaikanal hill station
Kodaikanal is another well known hill station of South India. This hill station is a perfect holiday site for worldwide tourists. Some fascinating vistas of
Kodaikanal Hill Station are beautiful lakes, sky kissing hills, green valleys and dense forests. Besides it you can also stay in luxury hotels or five star hotels of Kodaikanal. All the accommodations are designed very stylishly and their offered lodging facilities are also world class.
Located: At Palani hill, Tamil Nadu.
Above Sea Level: At an altitude of 2,133 m above from sea level
Popular As: Princess of Hill Station
Distance: 120 km from north-west of Madurai
Renowned for: International Repute and Educational Institute
Few Attractions of Kodaikanal are:
Telescope House
Museums
Bryant Park
Star Shaped Kodai Lake
Berijam Lake
Munnar hill station
Munnar is also a charming hill station of South India. It is located in Kerala. Tourists will be delighted to cherish the pleasing panoramas of sky kissing mountains and green valleys of Munnar. Some more fascinating features of Munnar hill stations are snow fall, cascading waterfall, rivers, botanical gardens and rest of the lush areas as well. Munnar is also counted among the best known honeymoon sites across the South India.
Located at: Western Ghats of Idukki, Kerala
Above Sea Level: at 1600 m above from sea level
Popular As: Switzerland of India
Renowned rivers of Munnar: Nallathanni, Mudrapuzha and Kundala
Few Attractions of Munnar are:
Echo Point
Munnar Bird Sanctuary
Tea Museums
Devikulam
Eravikulam- Rajamalai wildlife sanctuary
Tourists can visit any of the South India hill Station and enjoy the weekend out there.
