Top 10 Hill Stations in South India

Ooty

Situated 105 kms away from Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, Ooty attract tourists all the year round. Also, known as the Queen of Hill-Stations, this popular place in North India is blessed with sprawling tea estates. The place has lot to offer nature lovers and hence staying at popular hotels and resorts like Sterling Holiday Resorts, Welcome Group Sullivan Court, Fernhill Palace Hotel and many more is a great option.

Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal hill-station is best known for treasuring bountiful of natural beauty. Also, known as Kodai, this beautiful hill-station is located at an altitude of 2, 133 m high above the sea level. Popular places to visit in kodaikanal are Kodai Club, star-shaped Kodaikanal Lake, Bryant's Park, Orchid House and Green Valley View. Besides, to grab all at one go, tourist can plan holiday at popular hotels in Kodaikanal. Travelers can find accommodation in both cheap and luxury hotels.

Munnar

Situated at an altitude of 6, 000 feet above the sea-level, Munnar is one of the best hill-station in South India. This tourist place is dotted with the scenic beauty of coffee and orange plantations. Sightseeing places in Munnar includes Anaimudi Peak, Nyayamakal waterfalls, Echo Point and Rajmala(home to Nilgiri Tahr)

Yercaud

The picturesque Yercaud hill-station is located on the Shevaroy Hills of the Eastern Ghats, in Tamil Nadu. This tourist place experiences pleasant climate all through out the year. Remarkable travel destinations in Yercaud are Anna Park, Bear's Cave, Big Lake, Killiyur Falls, Pagoda Point, Shevaroy Temple and The Grange.

Anantagiri Hills

These days Anantagiri Hill-Station in Tirumala Hills is gaining immense popularity in the tourism industry of India. The charming hill-resort is blessed with snow-capped Himalayas, cascading streams and apple orchards, that keeps the potential to attract nature lovers from different corners of the world. Most popular tourist attractions in Anantagiri Hills are Araku Valley, Bheemunipatnam Beach, Borra Caves, Simhachalam, Ramakrishna Beach, Dolphin's Nose and Indira Gandhi Zoological Park.

Other famous hill-stations in South India are Panchgani, Horsley Hills, Coonoor and Coorg.