Coonoor.

This beautiful hill station is located on the eastern side of Doddabetta range. This place is 1858 meters above the sea level. This hill station is very famous as it is located 19 kms away from Ooty. Around Nilgiri it is the second largest hill station. It is one of the hill stations around Nilgiri that comes across when leaving the southern Plains. The climate remains Pleasant and cool throughout the year. This town is divided into two parts, such as upper Coonoor and lower Coonoor. This town is covered with many beautiful things such as Grassy meadows, tea bushes and profusion of Sunflowers, Marigolds and Rhododendrons.

How To Reach There.

By Air – If you prefer airways then you have to go to Coimbatore. Many places connected to this place such as Chennai, Bangalore, Cochin and Trivandrum.

By Rail – There is a Toy Train between major station such as Mettupalayam which is 28 kms away from Coonoor and Ooty. It leaves Mettupalayam in the early morning to Ooty and reach Ooty at afternoon.

By Road – If you prefer roadway, then Coonoor is well connected by major cities and towns such as Ooty, Coimbatore, and Kotagiri.

Best Place To Stay.

This Place is full of Hotels, Resorts, and Guesthouses. All these places are not very costly. You must select Upper Coonoor.

Climate.

As summer is not very hot and Humid.

Maximum Temperature – 27ºC.

Minimum Temperature - 12ºC.

Winter season remains moderate and cool.

Maximum Temperature – 22ºC.

Minimum Temperature - 7ºC.

Basic Information About Coonoor.

Place – Coonoor.

Destiny – Hill Station.

Area Code – 0423.

Languages Spoken – English and Tamil.

Coverage Area - 14-sq-kms.

Population – 51000 according to 2001 census.

Altitude – 1,858 meters.

Clothing – Light woolen clothes are preferring in Summer and Heavy woolen clothes is preferred in winter Season.

Best Time To Visit There - November-February.

Places of attraction - Sim's Park, Pasteur Institute, Pomological Station, Lamb's Rock, Law Falls.

Exact Location of this Place – This place is 19 kms away from Ooty.

 

Devikulam.

This is another beautiful hill station, that is located 18 kms away from Munnar. This place is a Symbol of a beautiful nature. This place is full of mountains. The air blow from mountain fill people with lots of energy. There is a lake Sita Devi lake, that is filled with mineral water and a better place for a picnic. This place is famous for its tea plantations and various types of Spices found there. This is the best place for Tourist too as this place offers cool mountain air, exotic Flora and Fauna, Velvet Lawn.

How To Reach There.

This place is 149 kms away from Cochin, that takes 4 hours and 30 minutes to reach there. If you prefer another way from Kottayam, that is 132 km away from from Cochin.

Basic Information About DeviKulam.

Altitude – This place is 1,800 meters above from sea Level.

Best Time To Visit There - September To May.

Exact Location of this Place – This place is 16 kms away from Munnar.

Place For Attraction – Idukki, Munnar, Kuthumkal Waterfalls, Observatory Hills.

Horsley.

This is another Hill station. Horsley is one of the famous hill stations of an Andhra Pradesh. This place got its name from the famous Collector of this place video Horsley. During the Summer this place is best for Tourists as well as common people. This place is very cool as it located 1265 meters away from sea Level. This place is full of sandy slope, which is best for Vegetable. Various Species of plants and herbs found in this place such as Eucalyptus, Jacaranda, Allamanda, Gulmohar and many other species. Various kinds of wild animals such as bears, wild dogs, jungle fowls, Sambar and Panthers also found in this area. Various kinds of trees such as Rita, Shikakai, Amla, Beedi, Bay leaves, Sandalwood, Red sanders, Mahogany and Bamboo also found in this area. There is a famous Eucalyptus tree who survive for 150 years. This tree is a place of attraction.

How To reach There.

By Air – If you prefer airways, then you have to go 160 kms away from this place to Tirupati or 165 kms away from this place to Bangalore.

By Rail – If you prefer rail route, then you have to go 13 kms from Madanapalle and 43 kms from Horsley Hills respectively.

By Road ­– APSRTC is only one option, if you select a roadway. There is daily buses from Tirupati and Bangalore respectively.

Best Places To Stay.

Horsley is a place full of various kinds of cottages, Bungalow, Guest houses, Quarters etc. Some of these places such as Bungalow, Guesthouses, A.P. Tourism's Governors' Bungalow, Forest Bungalow, Chittoor Cooperative Society Guesthouse, ADC Quarters etc.

Basic Information About Horsley.

Summer Temperature - Maximum summer temperature of Horsley is 32°C and minimum Summer temperature of Horsley is 20°C.

Exact Location - This place is 144 kms away from Tirupati.

Altitude – 1,265 meters away from sea level.

Places Of attractions – Tirupati, Rayalaseema Food & Dance Festival, TeppostsavamTirumala, Tirupati Devasthanam Gardens.

Idukki.

This beautiful hill station is located in the southern part of Kerala. This place is very large as it spreads over an area of 5019 square kms. Idukki is full of attractive places such as wild life sanctuaries, hill stations, spice plantation centers and mountain treks. It was 26 January 1972, when the Idukki district is formed. There is a Malayalam word “Idukki” from there it gets its name as Idukki.Arch dam is located in Idukki.It is the first Asian's Arch Dam.

How To Reach There.

By Air – If you prefer airways, then you have to go 132 kms away from this place to Cochin.

By Rail – If you prefer airways, then you have to go 133 kms away from this place to Kottayam.

By Road – roadway is very developed. It can connect to various part of Kerala.

Best Places To Stay.

This place is full of Hotels, guest Houses, Cottages etc.. Some of the famous among them are as :

Spice Village, Periyar House at Thekkady and Royal Retreat, Hotel Poopada at Munnar and
Stonage Tourist Complex located at Cheruthuruthi and PWD Rest House and Inspection Bungalow located in Idukki.

Basic Information About Idukki.

Exact Location – Located in the southern part of Kerala.

Places of attraction - Munnar, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kuthumkal Waterfalls, Observatory Hills, Cheruthoni, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary I, duke Arch Dam.

Best time to visit there – August To march.

Total area – 5019 sq. Kms.

Total Population - 1,079,369.

When Idukki Formed – 26 January, 1972.

Altitude – 2200 meters above sea level.

Clothing – People of Idukki use tropical cottons. They use warm clothes as well as rain gear (Protect them from rain).

Climatic condition.

Idukki is neither too warm nor too cold. The climate is moderate and cool.

Maximum Summer Temperature – 37°C.

Minimum Summer Temperature – 22°C.

Total Annul rainfall – 270 cm.

Kodaikanal.

It is one of the other hill station located in Pali Hills. This can make every tourist exit and make his way toward this place. This hill station is full of attractive places such as wooded slopes, mighty rocks, enhancing waterfalls and a beautiful lake. This place is 2,133 meters above sea level. This place is very small in size as it spreads over an area of 22 square kms. This place is famous for its Educational Institutions and many other international issues. We found a special type of flower. This flower is a pride for KodaiKanal because it grows once in every 12 years. The name of the flower is 'Kurinji-flower'.

How To Reach There.

By Air – If you prefer airways, then you have to go 120 kms away from this place to Madhurai.

By Rail – You have an option to choose either the Kodai Road Railway Station, which is 80 kms from this place or the Palani Railway Station, which is 64 kms away from KodaiKanal.

By Road – This place is well connected by roadways. There are many possible options such as Chennai (520-km from Kodaikanal), Ooty (264-km from Kodaikanal), Trichy (197-km from Kodaikanal), Coimbatore (175-km from Kodaikanal), Kumili (160-km from Kodaikanal), and Madurai (120-km from Kodaikanal). Bus Service is excellent as regular buses from KodaiKanal to various places such as Madurai, Palani, Kodaikanal Road, Theni, Dindigul, Tiruchirapalli, Kumuli, and Coimbatore.

Best Places To Stay.

There are a lot of facilities provide by Kodaikanal Tours to their tourists visitors. There is a hotel on Fern hill road, that is best.

Climatic condition.

The climate of Kodaikanal is cool and pleasant throughout the years. From April to June and From September to November is the best time to visit Kodaikanal.

During Summer.

Maximum Temperature – 19.5ºC

Minimum temperature – 11.3ºC

During winter.

Maximum Temperature – 17.3ºC

Minimum temperature – 8.3ºC

Basic information About Kodaikanal.

Area Code – 04542.

Types of clothing – They prefer light woolen clothes during summer and heavy woolen clothes during winter season.

Total Population – 21,245

Altitude – 2,133 meters above sea level.

Exact location – This place is 120 kms away from Madhurai (Tamil Nadu).

Languages speak – English as well as Tamil.

Anantagiri Hills.

This beautiful and heart winning valley is located in the range of eastern ghats. This hill station is best for those who want to spend their summer holiday. This place is located at 2,142 meters above sea level. From that altitude you got a better view of a panoramic vista. While driving to this place, you got a better scene such as Coffee Plantation, mango groves, waterfalls. The eastern ghat rail route is highest broad gauge tracks in the world.

How To Reach There.

By Air – This place is not connected with any of the airways.

By Rail – If you prefer railways, then you have to go 3 Kms away from this place to Srikakulam.s

By Road – There is a regular bus service from Vishakhapatnam. One can also choose APSRTC, State transport services.

Best Place To Stay.

Travelers Bungalow.

Basic information about Anantagiri hills.

Altitude – 2,142 meters above sea level.

Exact Location - This place is 60 kms away from Vishakhapatnam.

Landscape mark – Coffee plantations as well as Lush Green slopes.

Total Population – 34,213.

For finding places of attraction. You need to go Vishakhapatnam. This place is 60 Kms away from Anantagiri Hills.

Best Places of Attraction – Araku Valleys, Bheemunipatnam, BeachBorra Caves, RamaKrishna Beach & Lawson`s Bay, Rishikonda Beach.

Chikaldhara .

This place is really different from other hill station among North India. Chikaldhara is located in the Amravati district of Vidarbha region. If you prefer a hill station in the Vidarbha region, then the single option is Chikaldhara. This place is full of wildlife, viewpoints, lakes and waterfalls. This place has a historical moment also. This is a place where Bheema killed a Keechaka and throw his body into the valley. This Beautiful hill Resort is located at 1,118 meters above sea level. This place is famous for its coffee plantation and the only place that produce coffee in Maharasthra. This place is full of the Valleys. There are so many velvet mist and majestic trees found in this deep valley.

Advantages of this place.

This is only and single place in Maharashtra that has a coffee growing area as well as the only sole hill resort in the Vidarbha Region.

How To Reach There.

By Air – If you prefer airways, then you have to go 150 Kms away from Chikaldhara to Akola. This is a nearest airport.

By Rail – If you prefer Railway, then you have to go 113 Kms away from Chikaldhara to Badnera. It is the nearest railway station in Central railway line.

By Road – You have to go 110 Kms to the nearest Bus Depot, that is Amravati. There is a regular bus service that connects Amravati, Nagpur, Wardha, Akola and other cities of the state to Chikaldhara.

Best Place To Stay.

You prefer MTDC resort that has an excellent facilities as compare to any other resorts in this area. Another option such as Economy Loges, Semadoh Forest Lodge, and Luxury Hotels.

Basic information about Chikaldhara.

Exact Location – Located in Amravati District Of Vidarbha region (Maharashtra).

Total Population – 1,20,230

Altitude – 1,118

Best Time – From October To June.

Best places of attraction – Some of the places of attraction such as Kolkaz National Park, Chikhaldara Wildlife Sanctuary, Gugamal National Park, Melghat Tiger Reserve, Wan Sanctuary.

Aruku Valley.

This beautiful place is located in Andhra Pradesh. This place is 115 Kms from Vishakhapatnam. This place is very close to the Orissa state border. This place is best for enjoyment. You find Pleasant weather, Hills and valleys. The total area of Aruku Valleys is 36 Kms. This place is located 600-900 meters above sea level. This place is full of thick forests on either side of the road. There is a borra cave, which is 29 Kms away from this valley. This place is a famous tourist Destination.

 

How To Reach There.

By Air – If you prefer airways, then you have to go 115 Kms away from the Aruku valley to Vishakhapatnam.

By Rail – You find an easy rail from this place itself.

By Road – You get easy buses from Vishakhapatnam.

Best Place To Stay.

This place is full of Cottages, Guest Houses, R & B guest-house, A.P Tourism's Mayuri complex.

Basic Information About Aruku Valley.

 

Exact Location – This place is 115 Kms away from Vishakhapatnam.

Altitude – 600 – 900 meters above sea level.

Total area – 36 Square Kms.

Unique feature - Tribal Inhabitation.

Places For Attraction.

If you still prefer more place for attraction, then you have to go 115 Kms away from this place to Vishakhapatnam.

Some of the places such as Ananthagiri Hills, Bheemunipatnam Beach, Chandana Yatra, RamaKrishna Beach & Lawson`s Bay, Visakha Utsav. 

Ooty.

Ooty is also known as “Queen of Hill Stations”. Ooty is the capital of Nilgiri District. This place is located at 105 Kms away from Coimbatore. This place is located at 2,623 meters above sea level. Height may vary from place to place. This place is full of Tea estates, that made this place world famous. This place is full of various attractive views such as Lofty mountains, dense forest, sprawling grasslands and miles and miles of tea gardens. Every year many tea lovers visit this place. Every Year this place again Tea and tourism festival. This festival attracts lots of visitors every year.

How To Reach There.

By Air – If you prefer Airways, then you have to go 105 Kms away from Ooty to Coimbatore.

By Rail – It has a narrow gauge Railway. If you prefer this , then you have to go 47 Kms away from this place to Mettupalayam. This route directly connects to Coimbatore and Chennai. You can also prefer toy train, which connect Ooty with Mettupalayam and Coonoor.

By Road – Road network in Ooty is excellent as it connects almost all major Town and cities. You must prefer regular bus services, that connect all major cities such as Coimbatore, Trichy, Bangalore, Madurai, Kanyakumari, Mysore, Palghat, Calicut, Tirupati. All major cities of Kerala and Karnataka is well connected to Ooty.

Best Places To Stay.

All classes of people can easily stay there. This place is full of hotels, lodges, and resorts. Both Indian and western food available in all hotels located in Ooty. Try to book first during Summer Season.

Climatic Condition.

During Summer Season.

Maximum Temperature – 25ºC

Minimum Temperature - 10ºC

During winter Season.

Maximum Temperature – 21ºC

Minimum Temperature - 5ºC

Basic information about Ooty.

Area code – 0423

Exact Location – Located in Nilgiri district (Tamil Nadu).

Founded On – 1800.

Total Area – 36 Square Kms.

Total Population – 8,1763.

Altitudes – 2,623.

Common languages – Kannada, Tamil, English, Malayalam.

Clothing – People prefer light woolen clothes in Summer Season and Heavy woolen clothes in Winter Season.

Prime places of attraction - Botanical Garden, Government Museum – Ooty, Hills and Views, Kalhatty Falls, Kandal Cross Shrine, Mini Garden and Rose Garden, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Ooty Lake, Summer Festival, Tea and Tourism Festival.

Panchagani.

This place lay between five hills. Located in Krishna Valley. This place is located in Satara district (Maharashtra). This place is located on the highways, that connect Mahabaleshwar and Pune. This place is located at 1,334 Meters above sea level. This place is 38 Meters below Mahabaleshwar. This place is free from noise and pollution. It is the first hill town on the Pune road after Mahabaleshwar.

How To reach There.

By Air – If you prefer airways, then you have to go 160 Kms away from this place to Pune. Pune airport is the nearest airport from Panchagani.

By Rail – If you want better rail network, then you have to go 160Kms from panchagani to the Pune railway station.

By Road – You got a large number of buses from Mahabaleshwar, that is 18 Kms from this place. Panchagani is well connected by Pune and Mumbai.

Best Place To Stay.

You can book hotels and Holiday resorts at Mahabaleshwar.

Basic information About Panchagani.

Exact Location – Located 160 Kms from Pune and 18 Kms from Mahabaleshwar.

Altitude – 1,334.

Main Attraction – Table Land.

Best Time To Visit Panchagani – October To May.

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