Tamil Nadu Hill Station
Travel to the fascinating hill stations of Tamil Nadu, offering its tourists some very refreshing and relaxing surroundings for a rewarding getaway. The hill stations of Tamil Nadu promises to be an ideal getaway, for those craving for an invigorating yet soothing holiday, away from the busy life of the city. With endless patches of tea gardens, lush surroundings and soothing atmosphere, Tamil Nadu hill stations are every traveller's delight. The raw magnificence of Tamil Nadu's natural beauty has to be seen, and experienced, to be believed. 
1. Ooty
Ooty or Udhagamandalam, the capital of Nilgiri district, is popularly known as the "Queen of hill stations' among the tourist circuits. Situated at a distance of 105 km away from Coimbatore, Ooty is a lovely place with lofty mountains, dense forest, sprawling grasslands and miles of tea gardens. Situated at an altitude of 2,240 m above sea level, Ooty is a land of picturesque picnic spots. [Read more on Ooty in Tamil Nadu] 
2. Kotagiri
Kotagiri literally means the lines of the house of the Kotas. Kotagiri is quietly tucked away in the Nilgiris and used to be the summer resort of the British.Till date the beauty of hill resort of Kotagiri attracts tourists and the sun scorched souls from far and wide. Unlike Ooty and Coonoor, Kotagiri is situated in an 'open-terrace' massif. At an elevation of 1985 m. the town has developed around numerous knolls and valleys.The Kotagiri weather is more bracing than that of Coonoor and balmier than that of Ooty.
[Read more on Kotagiri in Tamil Nadu]
3. Kodikanal
Kodaikanal is one of the most frequented hill resorts in India. Standing amidst sylvan beauty on the southern crest of the upper Palani Hills near Madurai in Tamil Nadu, Kodaikanal is a charming and luring hill station. With its spectacular rocks, tranquil woods, lovely lake and intoxicating air, Kodaikanal is an ideal hill resort for the tourists from all over.
[Read more on Kodikanal in Tamil Nadu]
4. Coonoor
Surrounded by the tea plantations, and at an altitude of 1850 m, Coonoor is the first of the three Nilgiri hill station-Udhagamandalam (Ooty ), Kotagiri and Coonoor - that you come to when leaving behind the southern plains. Like Ooty, it's on the toy train line from Mettupalayam.
[Read more on Coonoor in Tamil Nadu]
5. Nilgiris Hills
Nilgiris' or 'Blue Mountains' rise to an altitude of 2,280 m to 2,290 m above sea level. Situated at the confluence of the Western and the Eastern Ghats known as the Sahayadri Hills, Nilgiris offers some of the most panoramic views of Deccan India. Some of the most well-known highlights of Nilgiris are Udhagamandalam or Ooty, Coonoor, Kotagiri, Doddabetta peak, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, 180-ft high Laws Falls, Dolphin's Nose, a unique rock of tremendous proportions jutting out of the face of the hillside, Catherine falls, Kodanad Viewpoint, which offers panoramic view of the plains and the eastern slopes of the Nilgiris, Mukkurthi Peak and National Park and Pykara known for well-protected fenced sholas, Toda settlements, undisturbed grassy meadows and a good wildlife habitat along with Pykara Dam, Pykara falls and the reservoir.
[Read more on Nilgiris Hills in Tamil Nadu]
