Hill Stations in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu is blessed with abundant natural beauty. You will find this in hill stations and mountain ranges of Tamil Nadu. Most of us are aware of Ooty, which is in Tamil Nadu. But there are lots of other hill stations in Tamil Nadu, which you may not know about. Here4Trip brings you a list of such hill stations to you. The best way to visit these hill stations is to book our Tamil Nadu Tour Package.

Ooty

You will not need any introduction to Ooty!! Most of the Indian population knows about Ooty as the most famous hill station in South India. Ooty is a favorite with honeymoon couples and families. You can book any of our Tamil Nadu Tour Package to visit Ooty. There is everything in Ooty for tourists – rose gardens, scenic viewpoints, bazaars, tea and coffee estates, and more. Ooty has been given the title of “Queen of Hills” and appropriately so!! The wooded region full of mesmerizing valleys and misty hilltops will etch a memory into your mind for years to come.

Places to visit in Ooty: Rose Garden, Pykara Falls, Doddabetta Peak, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Mudumalai National Park, Botanical Garden

Yercaud

No one has heard about this hill station called Yercaud. This place is also in Tamil Nadu, and it is just as beautiful as any other hill station in Tamil Nadu. You can include Yercaud in our Tamil Nadu Holiday Packages. Perhaps Yercaud is not as glamorous as Ooty, but it has its very own charm. It is a cheaper alternative to Ooty. There are many gardens and parks like Rose Garden and Anna Park in Yercaud. But you should visit the waterfalls and viewpoints.

Places to visit in Yercaud: Emerald Lake, Pagoda Point, Anna Park, Lady’s Seat, Killiyur Falls, Bear’s Cave

Kotagiri

Any hill station in Tamil Nadu will show you a picturesque view. And Kotagiri is no exception to this. You can plan your escape to Kotagiri with us with the help of our Tamil Nadu Tour Package. Kotagiri is full of mesmerizing waterfalls, lakes, tea gardens, and lush green forests. You can stay here in European-style houses and have a relaxing holiday. The forests here are home to jungle creatures and exotic birds. You can go for nature walks in the forests and hike deep into the jungle.

Places to visit in Kotagiri: Kodanad View Point, John Sullivan Memorial, Rangaswamy Peak & Pillar, Elk Falls, Longwood Shola Reserve Forest, Catherine Falls

Kolukkumalai

Do you know that Kolukkumalai has the highest tea plantation in the world? You can visit these tea plantations and view the production of tea in the tea factories in Kolukkumalai. You can even buy tea packets from the factory outlets. All this you can do in our Tamil Nadu Holiday Packages. Kolukkumalai is located close to Munnar hill station. You can reach Kolukkumalai easily by road.

Places to visit in Kolukkumalai: Kannan Devan Tea Museum, Kolukkumalai Tea Estate, Pothamedu View Point

Javadi Hill

The beauty of Javadi Hills is hard to describe. This hill station of Tamil Nadu is popular among locals and is renowned for its scenic beauty. You can have a romantic time in Javadi Hills. We have kept our Tamil Nadu Tour Package Price at the minimum for this. The dense forests are home to many wild animals and birds. The viewpoints are best for scenic views of the valleys and mountains. You can visit many waterfalls and relax for some time on their shores.

Places to visit in Javadi Hills: Bappu Observatory, Beeman Falls, Komutteri Lake

Kalrayan Hills

Not all hill stations of Tamil Nadu are located in the Western Ghats though. Kalrayan Hills is one hill station which is on the Eastern Ghats range. It is bestowed with abundant natural beauty. Our Tamil Nadu Temple Tour is best to visit Kalrayan Hills. You can do many things here on your holiday. The waterfalls here have sparkling water and the lakes are also full. You can spend some relaxing time near the waterfalls and admire the natural beauty. If you have never visited Kalrayan Hills then you should do so on the upcoming holiday.

Places to visit in Kalrayan Hills: Megam Falls, Periyar Falls, Gomukhi Dam, Sri Veeratteswarar Koil Temple

Yelagiri

The hill station of Yelagiri is considered to be among the famous places in Tamil Nadu and even in South India. Yelagiri is the best place to do trekking, camping, and other adventure activities. The entire landscape of Yelagiri is one of lush greenery and scenic views. The fruit orchards, gardens, lakes, and tribal hamlets are the places you can visit in Yelagiri. You can include Yelagiri in our tour plan of the Tamil Nadu Tour Package. Yelagiri Summer Festival is very important cultural festival here. Here you can enjoy handicraft shopping, tribal performances, arts and crafts displays, and other cultural programs.

Places to visit in Yelagiri: Jalagandeeswarar Temple, Velavan Temple, Punganoor Lake Park, Jalagamparai Waterfalls, Government Herbal Farm

Coonoor

It is popular and very famous this hill station of Coonoor has all-natural features that make it so popular. The tea plantations in Coonoor are quite famous places. Our Tamil Nadu Holiday Packages Include sightseeing in Coonoor. But nothing beats the charm of the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, which makes a brief stop at Coonoor. Ooty is situated very close to Coonoor. These are like twin hill stations in Tamil Nadu. Coonoor is also the best trekking place and ideal for going on treks in the Nilgiri Hills. The sightseeing in Coonoor includes gardens, parks, waterfalls, viewpoints, and tea plantations.

Places to visit in Coonoor: Dolphin’s Nose, Lamb’s Rock, Highfield Tea Estate, Sim’s Park, Ketty Valley Viewpoint

Kolli Hills

Although it is a little of an unknown hill station, Kolli Hills is nevertheless very spectacular. Locals know about it, but it is time you should also know about Kolli Hills. You can include Kolli Hills in our Tamil Nadu Tour Package itinerary. Kolli Malai is what the locals of this region refer this hill station as. Kolli Hills has enough attractions to keep you busy sightseeing through the day. You can visit the local temple and admire the Dravidian architecture and carvings. We would suggest you visit the waterfall and Herbal park also.

Places to visit in Kolli Hills: Arapaleeswarar Temple, Seekuparai Viewpoint, Tampcol Medicinal Farm, Agaya Gangai Waterfalls, Botanical Garden.

Kodaikanal

Just one look at Kodaikanal is enough to make you plan a trip to this fantastic hill station. Kodaikanal is right there on top of all the best hill stations in Tamil Nadu. The views of the clouds hovering above the valleys are one of the best sights in Kodaikanal. No wonder Kodaikanal has become a favorite with tourists and couples. To visit Kodaikanal, you just have to book our Tamil Nadu Holiday Packages. There are many exciting things to do in Kodaikanal like boating in the lake, trekking to viewpoints and waterfalls, and tasting the unique cuisine.

Places to visit in Kodaikanal: Coaker’s Walk, Bryant Park, Guna Cave, Upper Lake View, Kodaikanal Lake, Pillars Rock, Chettiar Park, Kurinji Andavar Temple

Anaimalai Hills

The region known as Anaimalai Hills is the southern tip of the Western Ghats. Some parts of these hills are also present in Kerala. Anaimalai Hills have the most stunning mountain peaks in South India. The tea and coffee gardens are the main charm of this place. But so are the numerous waterfalls, sandalwood forests, rose parks, and viewpoints. You can plan your trip to this hill station by one of the Tamil Nadu Tour Packages for Family. You can do trekking here and nature walks in the dense forests.

Places to visit in Anaimalai Hills: Monkey Falls, Amaravathi Crocodile Farm, Aliyar Dam, Anaimalai Tiger Reserve, Valparai Hill station

Pachaimalai Hills

Among the numerous hill stations in Tamil Nadu, there are some hidden wonders like Pachaimalai Hills. They are worth visiting though, to view the spectacular vistas of the Eastern Ghats. We offer our Tamil Nadu Holiday Packages to you so that you can also visit Pachaimalai Hills. Eco-tourism is rising in this area and you can visit the medicinal farm. The region is full of flowing rivers like Kallar and Sweata Nadi, and so the jungles here grow dense, The hills boast of trekking trails and gardens. You can taste the unique cuisine of the tribal villagers, who live here.

Places to visit in Pachaimalai Hills: Aiyaru River Mini Dam, Pachamallai Waterfalls, nearby towns like Trichy, Elambur, Attur, etc.

Meghamalai

Right on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu Border is the hill station of Meghamalai. It is not very famous and well-known and people hardly notice it on the India map. But Meghamalai is one of the most beautiful places to have a secluded stay. You can find ample relaxation here as it is not as crowded as the other hill stations in Southern India. The tea estates seem to roll down the hills into the valleys. Meghamalai offers you sweeping valley views and animal sightings. You can go on a jungle safari in Meghamalai Wildlife Sanctuary and spot rare creatures like Gaur, tiger, giant squirrel, hornbills, and a few others.

Places to visit in Meghamalai: Cloud Land Viewpoint, Highwavys Dam, Meghamalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Maharaja Mettu

Velliangiri Hills

You must know about this hidden hill station in Tamil Nadu, which is called Velliangiri Hills. The other name of this is Sapthagiri or Seven Hills. You can make a trip to this place from Coimbatore. The hills are extremely sacred and they are also called as ‘Kailash of the South”. The climb to these hills is a pilgrimage journey and adventurous also. Thousands of devotees visit the Velliangiri Hills during February and May, which is the pilgrimage time. The Andavar Cave Temple is a very holy place dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Places to visit in Velliangiri Hills: Velliangiri Andavar Temple, Marudamalai Temple, Dhyanalinga Temple, Adiyogi Shiva Statue, Siruvani Waterfalls, Kovai Kutralam Waterfalls