Idukki's valleys, wildlife sanctuaries, spice plantations, hill stations, mountain treks, elephant rides and meandering streams are fantastic while Munnar's salubrious climate, tea plantations and colonial bungalows are legendary. Anamudi, the highest peak in South India is an ideal spot for trekking. Other highlights of Kerala hills are Mattupetti with its dairy farm, which is the result of the Indo-Swiss live stock project and the lovely and serene lake of Devikulam, which means 'Lake of the Goddess'. Udhagamandalam or Ooty is rightfully said to be Hill Capital of Tamil Nadu. However, due to the increasing number of tourists to the place, many people prefer smaller and quieter hill resorts of Coonoor and Kotagiri.
On the way to Coonoor, one can see the tribes of the Badagas and the Todas in the tiny village of Ketti. The Pali Hills of Kodaikanal are splendid while Yercaud is known as the 'Ooty of the Poor' with its aromatic coffee plantations and orange groves and more economical prices. Ketti has the highest railway station in the country at an altitude of 7,000 ft above the sea level while world-famous tea farms of Ooty are simply lovable. Kotagiri, the oldest hill station of the Nilgiris was once a British hill resort and features Elk Falls, Kodanad Viewpoint, Catherine Falls, and a wonderful golf course.
Anantagiri Hills
Anantagiri is a beautiful hill resort in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is popular among tourist because of its natural beauty. The unexplored and peaceful environment of the hill station attracts every one including nature lovers, tourists on vacation and pilgrims. Watching the panoramic views ranging from sunrise, sunset, thick forests and mountain ranges covers the distance from Vishakapatnam to Anantagiri. The Anantagiri hill resort is a perfect getaway from the hot and humid weather of the summer months.
Anantagiri is a breathtakingly beautiful resort sheltered in the lush undulating ranges of the Eastern Ghats. It is considered to be a perfect head off to get away from the blistering summer months. Ananthagiri is perched at an altitude where the panoramic vista unfolds stunning viewpoints.
Driving through picturesque coffee plantations the road to Anantagiri with its ups and downs on the Ghat route is literally enveloped with mango groves, waterfalls that gush and flow into the ravines. The Eastern Ghats rail route on this stretch is one of the highest broad gauge tracks in the world.
How To Reach in Anantagiri Hill Station
By Rail - How To Reach in Anantagiri
The nearest railhead is Srikakulam at a distance of 3-km.
By Road - How To Reach in Anantagiri
APSRTC, State transport services are available. One can find buses running from Vishakhapatnam daily.
Aruku Valley
The Aruku Valley is a hill station in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is situated at an altitude of 1300 m above the sea level on Anantagiri hills. The Aruku Valley is group of five valleys and has some of the best waterfalls and streams. The distance of the valley from Vishakhapatnum is 110 km and 760 km from Hyderabad.
Araku Valley Tour, 115-km from Vishakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh is close to the Orissa State, border. This place lures people with pleasant weather, hills and valleys. The natural beauty of this valley comes alive with its rich landscape. The area of the valley is roughly 36-km and the altitude is between 600 and 900m above the sea level.
The holiday journey to this place on the Ghat road with thick forests on either side is in itself interesting and pleasant. One can have a wonderful trekking trip. 46 tunnels and bridges will greet you on the way.
The Ananthagiri hills on the way to Araku Valley are famous for coffee plantations. Borra Caves located 29-km from Araku Valley, are one of the famous nearby tourist attraction.
Coonoor
Coonoor is a fabulous hill station in the Nilgiri hills about 19 km from Ooty. Coonoor, located at an altitude of 1,856 metres, is the second largest hill station in the Nilgiri hills.The Sim's Park with all its natural beauty was constructed in 1874 has unique trees and plants. Facinating and unforgetable view points for tourist are Lamb's Rock, Dolphin's Nose, Lady Canning's Seat to name a few.Tourist can avail of the Toy train facility to get a detailed view of this place.Visiting Time
Though Coonoor has a beautiful weather but even then it is best to visit this place between the months of October and March.
History
Britishers developed Ooty as a very popular hill station for them to avoid the devastating Indian summer. But,soon Ooty became a popular tourist spot and lost its charm by the high traffic of visitors visiting the place.Soon a need was felt to have another eqally beatiful hill station.This gave birth to Coonoor.The grassy meadows, lovely sunflowers, marigolds and rhododendrons became a benchmark for this beautiful hill station.
Tourist Spots
Sim's Park
Sim's Park This is a beautiful park famous for vivid varieties of fruits.Thus, it is a very important site for the tourists.
Lamb's Rock
It is a splendid landscape having beautiful carvings imposed on it.It is on the way to the dolphine nose.
Dolphine Nose
This is a dolphine shaped unbelievable rock which should undoubtedely visited by tourists. From this point the tourists can view almost the whole expansion of the beautiful Nilgiri hills. Catherine Falls can be viewed from here.This famous point is about 10 km away from Coonoor.
Kotagiri
Kotagiri This place is about 21 kms from Coonoor.It is famous for Coffee plantations, Elk Falls, Rangaswamy Pillar and Peak, Kodanand view point.
Coonoor's has many hillocks which are perfect for trekking.This place attracts tourists for birdwatching as an extensive variety of birds can be spotted at the Nilgiris. Various species of vultures, eagles and owls, song birds like bulbuls, thrushes, babblers, larks, cuckoos, robins and several others act as melodious music for the visitors who are accustomed to the huzzle and buzzzle of city sound pollution.Coonoor has a number of perfect picnic spots.
Festivals
Tea Coffee festival during the winters and fruits & vegetable festival arranged during the month of May are quite fasinating for the tourists.
Communication
By Air
Coimbatore airport is nearest to Coonoor, it has daily flights to and from Madras, Bangalore, Cochin and Trivandrum.
By Rail
Toy train route between Mettupalayam and Ooty has Coonoor in its route.Another alternative is from Coimbatore, it takes around 3 hrs to Coonoor.
By Road
Regular bus services from Coimbatore,Ooty and Kotagiri makes Coonoor well connected.
Population : 52,000
Languages : The localites use Tamil and English
Best Time to Visit : Suitable season for tourist visit is during October, March
Std : 0423
Coorg
Noted for its scenic beauty, Coorg is a beautiful hill resort in Karnataka. If you are looking for a picture post card hill resort that is enveloped in mist as you open your eyes in the morning, Coorg is the place to be in. Dotted with lush coffee plantations and sandal wood trees, Coorg offers a perfect blend of sight and smell. Coorg is also referred at Kodagu.
Devikulam
Taking a tour to Devikulam means to live an experience that you will like to remember once and gain. Literally meaning "the pond or lake of the Devi", Devikulam is a small hill resort in the state of Kerala where the possibility of getting mesmerized by its sheer scenic grandeur is a rule rather than an exception. Legend has it that Sita of the Ramayana fame came here and bathed in the waters of the lake in Devikulam.Horsley Hills
Consistently a firm favorite with many tourists, Horsley Hills is a scintillating hill resort in Andhra Pradesh. Named after W.D. Horsley, once the Collector of Cuddapah district, the hill station serves as his summer retreat. A popular escape from the sweltering heat of the plains, this hill resort is of immense beauty, which will inspire your imagination.
Idukki
One of the most famous hill resorts of South India, Idukki is immensely appealing for travelers seeking an escape to the mist layered mountains and an adventure with a difference. Deriving its name from the Malayalam word Idukki literally meaning 'a narrow gorge', this hill station will never fail to amaze you. The mountains of Idukki are the source of the River Pamba.
Kodiakanal
Kodaikanal located amidst the folds of the verdant Pali hills is one of the most popular serene hill stations in India, which mesmerises any visitor. With her wooded slopes, mighty rocks, enhancing waterfalls and a beautiful lake, Kodaikanal is a charming hill station of South India. Kodaikanal is situated at an altitude of about 2,133-m high and covers an area of 21.45-sq-km.
Kotagiri
Situated at an altitude of 1950 m., the spectacular hill resort of Kotagiri has been enticing holidaymakers to its breathtaking scenic beauty. A seemingly large number of attractions appeal to those who make a beeline to this hill resort to escape from the heat and dust of city life. As is the case with most of the hill resorts in India, Kotagiri serves as the summer resort of the British. Literally meaning the lines of the house of the Kotas, this beautiful hill resort quietly nestles in the Nilgiri Hills.
Munnar
When one thinks of Kerala, one cannot help but think of the beautiful backwaters and golden sandy beaches. But there is also a beautiful hill resort in kerala, which is known for its tea gardens and scenic beauty. This hill station is Munnar, which derives its name from Tamil, meaning three rivers is ideal for a peaceful holiday or vacation.
This hill station, located at an altitude of 1600 m above sea level, was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands is the 'Neelakurinji'.
Nandi Hills
When one thinks of Kerala, one cannot help but think of the beautiful backwaters and golden sandy beaches. But there is also a beautiful hill resort in kerala, which is known for its tea gardens and scenic beauty. This hill station is Munnar, which derives its name from Tamil, meaning three rivers is ideal for a peaceful holiday or vacation.
Ooty
The queen of the hills in South India, Ooty is a popular hill station that is known for its pleasant climate, tea plantations, fruit orchards and scenic hills of the Nilgiris. An ideal destination to beat the heat, Ooty is perfect place to enjoy nature. Hill Resorts in India takes you down south to one of the most exotic hill stations in India.
The haven for adventure tourists, Ooty offers a number of facilities for adventure sports such as trekking, hiking, rock-climbing and hand gliding. Often referred to as 'the Queen of Hill Stations', Udhagamandalam or Ooty is situated in the lap of the Nilgiri ranges. At an altitude of 2290 m above sea level, it is just 105 km away from Coimbatore and has a salubrious climate. A blue misty haze envelops the range, giving it a divine look. Ooty passed hands from Tippu Sultan to the East India Company from Tipu Sultan by the treaty of Srirangapatnam in 1799. Though it was in 1603 that the first European visited the Nilgiri hills by the name of Rev. Jacome Forico who was a priest, it was not until 1822, that Ooty was finally founded. John Sullivan, the Collector of Coimbatore, is credited as its founder who encouraged settlement here by building a Stone House, today known as 'Kal Bangla'.
Today, Kal Bangla is used as the Chamber of the Principal of the Government Arts College while the base camp at Parsons valley offers several trekking points within Western Ghats. Wildlife enthusiasts would certainly enjoy the trip to the sprawling Mudumalai Sanctuary nearby. Amateurs may choose to join hang-gliding courses at Ooty that are organized every year from March to May along with fishing camps. One needs license for fishing and angling in the various streams and lakes of Ooty and the main catch are usually Goad Trouts, Carps and mixed water fishes. However, it is the sprawling tea estates that have earned the real fame for Ooty and the annual Tea and Tourism Festival held in January here has gained international repute. The tea lovers from all over the world come here to witness the occasion. Ooty also offers beautiful and interesting treks with natural surroundings that can be chosen according to the desired distance, altitudes and terrain.
Peermade
The Hill Resort in India offers online booking for hotel accommodation and tour or travel packages to Peermade. It is the ideal holiday resort and is famous for not only its scenic beauty but also for the trekking opportunities and other outdoor activities it has to offer.
Wayanad
The hill resort of Wayanad is situated in the northeastern part of Kerala, nestled among the mountains of the Western Ghats. It is at the height of 700 to 210 m above the sea level.
Yercaud
The hill resort of Wayanad is situated in the northeastern part of Kerala, nestled among the mountains of the Western Ghats. It is at the height of 700 to 210 m above the sea level.
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Nilgiri Hills Tour
Nilgiris' or 'Blue Mountains' rise to an altitude of 2,280 m to 2,290 m above sea level. Situated at the confluence of the Western and the Eastern Ghats known as the Sahayadri Hills, Nilgiris offers some of the most panoramic views of Deccan India. Some of the most well-known highlights of Nilgiris are Udhagamandalam or Ooty, Coonoor, Kotagiri, Doddabetta peak, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, 180-ft high Laws Falls, Dolphin's Nose, a unique rock of tremendous proportions jutting out of the face of the hillside, Catherine falls, Kodanad Viewpoint, which offers panoramic view of the plains and the eastern slopes of the Nilgiris, Mukkurthi Peak and National Park and Pykara known for well-protected fenced sholas, Toda settlements, undisturbed grassy meadows and a good wildlife habitat along with Pykara Dam, Pykara falls and the reservoir. To its west lies Kerala while there is Mysore to the north of the hills and Coimbatore covers its east and south. It has been carved as a district known as Nilgiris district with its district headquarters at Udhagamandalam or Ooty.The highest peak of Nilgiris is Doddabetta, which reaches up to an altitude of 2,623 m above sea level. The beautiful scenery of Nilgiris with steep hills, narrow valleys, rivers and rivulets rushing downhills, fine waterfalls, lush green forests and the pleasant temperate climate make it one of the most desirable hill-tour destination. Along with a number of popular hill resorts and major tea estates in South India, Nilgiris got its name from the misty blue haze that envelops the distant hills and blue-violet 'Kurinji' flowers that bloom to cover the hills like a carpet once every 12 years. A trekker's paradise, Nilgiris have been so planned and landscaped by Nature itself that there are number of treks in all directions that are thrilling, exciting and adventurous all at once. Trekking through Nilgiris is perhaps the best way to come closer to Nature and its blessings. One may opt for the guided tour while trekking too.
Vythiri | Ponmudi | Panchgani | Ooty | Nilgiri Hills | Yercaud | Nandi Hills | Munnar | Wayanad | Kudremukh | Kotagiri | Kodaikanal | Idukki | Horsley Hills | Devikulam | Coorg | Coonoor | Chikaldhara | Araku Valley | Anantagiri Hills |
