Hill stations in south India worth visiting
India is a land loaded with culture and nature. In south India, there are a lot of beautiful hill stations with fascinating mountains and breezy climates which is perfect for adventure seekers, family, newly married couples, and friends. Lovely hilly greeneries, picturesque landscapes make our minds free from the chaos of city life.
If you are on the plan of a wonderful vacation to south India, here we have listed some astounding places that you will never miss.
Ooty, Tamilnadu
The world-famous hill station Ooty is one of the best hill stations in south India. It is called the “Queen of hills”. It is a paradise for nature lovers with a diverse list of animal species, majestic mountains, and dense forests. It has kalhatty waterfalls, several viewpoints, national parks, Avalanche Lake, and more
· When to visit — October — June
· Things to do — Offbeat ride, Mountain railway, Deer park
Munnar, Kerala
Kerala is known as “God’s Own Country” is an ideal holiday blissful place in south India. It is at an altitude of 6000 Feet with an unending expanse of tea estates, green rolling hills, pristine lakes, and various viewpoints. It is known as the highest hill station in south India.
· When to visit — September — June
· Things to do — plantation walk, waterfalls, trekking, camping, angling, Biking
Coorg, Karnataka
The famous coffee-producing hill in south India is Coorg. It has a scintillating beauty-rich culture of Kodavas, alluring river Kaveri, emerald green forests, amazing viewpoints, miraculous coffee plantations, mouth-watering cuisines, and orange groves making Coorg a unique place. It is popularly called “Scotland of India’’. To make more color to your memories book exotic resorts in Coorg.
· When to visit — September — June
· Things to do — plantation walk, rappelling, fishing, hiking, trekking, river rafting
Kodaikanal, Tamilnadu
Kodaikanal is the “princess of hill station” mainly known as a honeymoon destination. Because of its magnetic rocky caves & hills, enchanting waterfalls, enticing landscapes and captivating beauty of trees & vegetation Kodaikanal is the natural hub of wilderness for adventure seekers. It is one of the must-see hill stations in south India.
· When to visit — October — June
· Things to do –Night safari, boat ride, hiking, bird watching
Wayanad, Kerala
The place with soothing temperature, untouched woods, a mix of farmlands & green hills and various spice plantations like cardamom, black pepper, black cumin, fenugreek & more makes Wayanad an ultimate destination to escape from the 9–5 life. It has more attractions like Banasura Sagar dam, wildlife sanctuary, ancient monuments, edakkal caves, and many more.
· When to visit — September — March
· Things to do — famous for trekking, rock climbing, camping, mountaineering
Final thoughts
This list is just a glimpse of selected hill stations in south India. South India is blessed with the Western Ghats by mother nature which makes heavenly destinations. Adding to this list, there are more enthralling destinations in south India like Idukki, Coonor, Kotagiri, Chikmagalur, Yercaud, and the list is never-ending.
