South India Hill Stations
Kodaikanal
A hill station that was developed by the Americans as against the other popular European hill stations in India, Kodaikanal is popular with vacationers and newlyweds alike. On your tour to Kodaikanal hill station in South India you can visit the star shaped lake, walk through thick forests, take a boat ride or go for a horse ride through the countryside. Kodaikanal is also famous for its Neel Kurinji flowers that bloom once every 12 years and give the hill slopes a purple sheen.
Kanyakumari Beach
Set on the tip of the southernmost tip of the Indian peninsula, Kanyakumari beach in Tamil Nadu has secured a chapter in mythological books for the confluence of three water bodies - Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean.
Relax on the beach and enjoy the spectacular sunsets and moonrises or take a dip in the holy waters to absolve your sins. Anyways, your travel to Kanyakumari beach on your tour of South India beaches is worth the while.
Coonoor
Set on the miniature train line from Mettupalayam, it is the first in the series of the three hill stations on the Nilgiri Hills. The places most frequented by travelers are Dolphin's nose and Lamb's rock. Other tourist attractions include Sim's Park, Droog Fort and The Pasteur Institute. You can enjoy the scenic beauty of Coonoor on a walk or a ride on the toy train/fairy train that connects Mettupalayam to Ooty on your tour of South India Hill Stations.
Ooty
Set in a picturesque backdrop of blue mountains, tea gardens and descending clouds, Ooty is a popular s
ummer retreat in Tamil Nadu.
Whether you call Ooty as Scotland of East, queen of hill stations or by its official name i.e. Udhagamandalam, you are bound to be spellbound by the beauty hidden in every crevice and at the end of the winding road through a tea garden.
Munnar
Munnar, Kerala, is known for its sprawling tea and spice plantations with waterfalls and Neel Kurinji flowers. Set on the confluence of three mountains streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathani & Kundala, Munnar is South India's answer to the British summer resort of Shimla in north India. Munnar's picture postcard sceneries make for an ideal vacation away from the busy life at home.
