BEST HILL STATIONS IN SOUTH INDIA

Indian hill stations are favourite tourist destinations  with unique picturesque . It is a traveler’s paradise with deep gorges, green valleys, misty woods, frothing rivers, azure lakes and flower-filled meadows.These misty and serene hill stations of India are a perfect holiday option.

These hill stations are popular for Indian and foreign tourists. There are good arrangements for boarding and dining too. You can enjoy a wonderful holiday at reasonable rates. Sure…you  will have a memorable experience.

KODAIKANAL:

Kodaikanal is a charming hill station located amidst the folds of the lush Pali hills Kodaikanal is located 120 kms from Tamil nadu . Kodai is situated at an altitude of about 2,133-m high and covers an area of 21.45-sq-km .

Kodaikanal offers you the delight of heaven on earth. Magnificent waterfalls, amazing valleys and picture postcard surroundings. The undulating hills slopes of Kodaikanal are infested with conifers and eucalyptus trees. The vibrant wild flowers and the exotic orchid give Kodaikanal a natural paradise.

The major attraction in Kodaikanal is the ‘Kurinji-flower’, which blossoms once in 12 years.
The scenic beauty of Kodiakanal has a subtle ambience – a mental and sensory quietness rarely experienced elsewhere. So come and visit Kodaikanal and tantalize your senses with its scenic beauty. Its vast expanse of greenery is bound to stir all visitors.

Kodiakanal provides ample opportunities for trekkers. Trekkers can choose between the 17 routes that are of different lengths.

The popular places of visit are: Berijam lake– star shaped and is known for its pure water. You can also have fun shopping from the local shops for crafts etc. Sports lovers can try a hand at the Golf club situated 5 kms from the kodaikanal lake.

OOTY:

 Udhamangalam (Ooty),is located on the Nilgiri hills and surrounded by blue mist. It is situated at a distance of 105 km away from Coimbatore. The height of the hills in the Nilgiri range varies between 2280 and 2290 metres. Ooty is the capital of Nilgiri district.

Ooty has numerous tea gardens and is a popular venue for film shooting and one among the top 10 honeymoon destinations in India.  The dense forests, miles of tea garden are a major attraction for the visitors. Ooty promises you a very romantic honeymoon with its gardens and waterfalls. Plethora of beautiful flowers on the hilly slopes, splendid tea and cardamom plantation and mist covered mountains indeed make Ooty a very romantic place.

There are lots of tourist spots in the town and around it. The major places you must visit include the Botanical Garden ( sprawl over 50 acres) , Dodabetta peak ( highest peak with 2623 metres), Rose Garden and Mini garden, Ooty Lake ( built to support irrigation for the localites) , Kalhatty falls ( cascades down a height of 122 m).

The annual Tea and Tourism Festival attracts crowds in huge numbers.Ooty is symbolic of tea which made it world famous.

ARAKU VALLEY:

 Araku Valley is a major tourist attraction , situated 115 Km from Vishakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh  and it is close to the Orissa State, border. Araku valley is breathtaking with pleasant weather, hills and valleys. The area of the valley is approximately 36 km and the altitude is between 600 and 900m above the sea level. It is a perfect holiday spot with its natural beauty and weather conditions. Loved by young and aged people, the valley looks great with its beautiful landscapes.

You need to travel through the ghat road with thick forest on either side. You will cross about 46 tunnels and bridges on this lovely journey. Adventure lovers can have a wonderful time trekking.

The major places you need to visit are: Ananthagiri hills ,famous for coffee plantations. Borra Caves located 29-km from Araku Valley, unique crust formation makes the place worth watching.

There are a few beaches around Visakhapatnam, the famous ones are:  RamaKrishna Beach & Lawson`s Bay-  a favorite resort for tourists , Bheemunipatnam Beach which is 25 km from Vishakhapatnam, its beauty is not comparable with any one of the beaches in the east coast and Rishikonda Beach located 8-km from Vishakhapatnam . It is a golden and unspoilt beach admired by all visitors for its scenic views.