25 Mesmerizing Hill Stations in South India That You Must Visit
By Admin2023-03-17 12:33:07
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Hill Stations of South India
Munnar, Coorg, Ooty, Coonoor, Kodaikanal, Vythiri, Devikulam, Yercaud, Ponmudi, Araku Valley, and many more. Hill stations in South India are known for their lush greenery and wildlife. This is just the reason that you should visit these hill stations. They are part of the Western Ghats. The hill stations in South India are scenic places from where you can see endless landscapes and do some exciting activities. You can have a relaxing holiday in these hill stations. So pack your travel bags and get ready to go on an exciting adventure.Here is the list of hill stations in South India:
- 1.) Munnar
- 2.) Coorg
- 3.) Ooty
- 4.) Coonoor
- 5.) Kodaikanal
- 6.) Vythiri
- 7.) Devikulam
- 8.) Yercaud
- 9.) Ponmudi
- 10.) Araku Valley
- 11.) Nandi Hills
- 12.) Idukki
- 13.) Kudremukh
- 14.) Shevaroy Hills
- 15.) Vagamon
- 16.) Wayanad
- 17.) Chikmagalur
- 18.) Yelagiri
- 19.) Kotagiri
- 20.) Kemmangundi
- 21.) Horsley Hills
- 22.) Ananthagiri Hills
- 23.) Cardamom Hills
- 24.) Matanga Hill
- 25.) Gavi
01.) Munnar
[caption id="attachment_6960" align="aligncenter" width="900"]![Munnar](https://www.shrineyatra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Munnar.jpg)
- What to do: Trekking, tasting tea, wildlife safari, boating, camping, elephant safari, exploring tea gardens, Ayurveda therapies, spa, shopping, tree house stay.
- Where to go: Eravikulam National Park, Echo Point, Kundala Lake, Chinnakanal Waterfalls, Lakkom Water Falls, Attukad Waterfalls.
- When to travel: September till May.
- How to reach via train: Kochi and Kottayam are the nearest railway stations.
- How to reach via flight: Kochi (130 km) and Madurai (142 km) are the nearest airports.
02.) Coorg
[caption id="attachment_6962" align="aligncenter" width="900"]![Coorg](https://www.shrineyatra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Coorg.jpg)
- What to do: Trekking, hiking, fishing, bathing elephants, wildlife safari, river rafting, coffee plantations walks, camping, bird watching, Ayurvedic massage
- Where to go: Madikeri Fort, Abbey Falls, Dubare Elephant Camp, Raja's Seat, Talakaveri Temple, Omkareshwara Temple, Honnamana Kere Lake, Nagarhole National Park
- When to travel: November till February
- How to reach via train: Mysore is the nearest railway station.
- How to reach via flight: Bangalore is the nearest airport.
03.) Ooty
[caption id="attachment_6963" align="aligncenter" width="900"]![Ooty](https://www.shrineyatra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Ooty.jpg)
- What to do: Boating, tasting tea and coffee, camping, trekking, botanical gardens, waterfalls, nature walks, toy train ride
- Where to go: Avalanche Lake, Rose Garden, St. Stephen’s Church, Emerald Lake, Ooty Lake, Deer Park, Dolphin’s Nose, Toda Huts, Stone House, Mudumalai National Park, The Tea Factory and the Tea Museum.
- When to travel: October till June
- How to reach via train: Mettupalayam is 47 km from Ooty and is connected to Chennai and Coimbatore via direct trains.
- How to reach via flight: Coimbatore (105 km) is the nearest airport.
04.) Coonoor
[caption id="attachment_6964" align="aligncenter" width="900"]![Coonoor](https://www.shrineyatra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Coonoor.jpg)
- What to do: Trekking, bird watching, waterfalls, toy train ride, tea, and coffee tasting, picnics
- Where to go: Droog Fort, Sim’s Park, Hidden Valley, Lamb’s Rock, Highfield Tea Estate, Law’s Falls, All Saint’s Church, Wellington Lake, St. George’s Church, Ketti Valley, Rallia Dam
- When to travel: October till March
- How to reach via train: Coonoor comes on the toy train route from Mettupalayam and Ooty.
- How to reach via flight: Coimbatore is the nearest airport and is 68 km away from Coonoor.
05.) Kodaikanal
[caption id="attachment_6965" align="aligncenter" width="900"]![Kodaikanal](https://www.shrineyatra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Kodaikanal.jpg)
- What to do: Boating, nature walks, exploring caves, photography from viewpoints, waterfalls, temple visits, relaxing in gardens and parks, shopping for spices, trekking.
- Where to go: Kodaikanal Lake, Coaker’s Walk, Bear Shola Falls, Pillar Rocks, Berijam Lake, Bryant Park, Silent Valley View Point, Kurinji Andavar Temple, Guna Caves, Kodaikanal Pine Forest.
- When to travel: October to March
- How to reach via train: Kodai Road (80 km) and Palani (64 km) are the nearest railway stations.
- How to reach via flight: Madurai is the nearest airport.
06.) Vythiri
[caption id="attachment_6966" align="aligncenter" width="900"]![Vythiri](https://www.shrineyatra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Vythiri.jpg)
- What to do: Trekking, boating, kayaking, wildlife safari, waterfalls
- Where to go: Pookot Lake, Chembra Peak, Banasura Dam, Lakkidi View Point, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Kanthanpara Waterfalls, Karalad Lake, Soochipara Falls
- When to travel: From October till May.
- How to reach via train: Vythiri comes en route from Calicut (60 km) to Bangalore, and from Mysore (150 km).
- How to reach via flight: Calicut is the nearest airport, and it is 85 km from Vythiri.
07.) Devikulam
[caption id="attachment_6967" align="aligncenter" width="900"]![Devikulam](https://www.shrineyatra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Devikulam.jpg)
- What to do: Tasting tea in plantations, nature walks, spice plantation tours, waterfalls, jungle safari, boating, and viewpoints.
- Where to go: Devi Lake, Thoovanam Falls, Mattupetty Dam, Idukki National Park, Kundala Lake, Keezharkuthu Falls, Blossom International Park, Anayirankal Lake.
- When to travel: From October till February.
- How to reach via train: Kottayam (132 km) is the nearest railway station.
- How to reach via flight: Cochin (149 km) is the nearest airport.
08.) Yercaud
[caption id="attachment_6968" align="aligncenter" width="900"]![Yercaud](https://www.shrineyatra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Yercaud.jpg)
- What to do: Boating, nature treks, ziplining, viewpoints, forest hikes, scenic car drives.
- Where to go: Yercaud Lake, 32-km Loop Road, Silk Farm, Rose Garden, Bears Cave, Kottachedu Teak Forest, Tipperary View Point, Pagoda Point, Deer Park
- When to travel: From October to February.
- How to reach via train: Salem Junction (36 km) is the nearest railway station.
- How to reach via flight: Trichy (163 km) is the nearest airport.
09.) Ponmudi
[caption id="attachment_6969" align="aligncenter" width="900"]![Ponmudi](https://www.shrineyatra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Ponmudi.jpg)
- What to do: Wildlife safari, waterfalls, scenic drives, canoeing, rafting, paragliding, trekking, museum visits, and boat races
- Where to go: Koyikkal Palace, Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, Mankkayam Falls, Golden Valley, Kallar, Shenduruny Wildlife Sanctuary, Meenmutty Waterfalls, Agasthyakoodam, Neyyar Dam.
- When to travel: From November till March.
- How to reach via train: Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station (67 km) is the nearest railway station.
- How to reach via flight: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (67 km) is the nearest airport.
10.) Araku Valley
[caption id="attachment_6970" align="aligncenter" width="900"]![Araku Valley](https://www.shrineyatra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Araku-Valley.jpg)
- What to do: waterfalls, trekking, botanical gardens, tribal culture, caves, nature camping, cuisine, tribal arts and crafts.
- Where to go: Borra Caves, Araku Tribal Museum, Padmapuram Botanical Garden, Chaparai Waterfalls, Galikonda View Point, Katiki Waterfall, Coffee Museum.
- When to travel: From December till February
- How to reach via train: Vishakhapatnam (112 km) is the nearest railway station.
- How to reach via flight: Vishakhapatnam (112 km) is the nearest airport.
11.) Nandi Hills
[caption id="attachment_6971" align="aligncenter" width="900"]![Nandi Hills](https://www.shrineyatra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Nandi-Hills.jpg)
- What to do: Trekking, hiking, cycling, paragliding, temple visits, viewpoints, camping.
- Where to go: Bhoga Nandeeswara Temple, Skandagiri, Tipu Sultan's Fort, Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple, Brahmashram, Amruth Sarovar. Grover's Zampa Vineyard, Channapura Falls.
- When to travel: Any month from September till February.
- How to reach via train: Chikkaballapur is the nearest railway station.
- How to reach via flight: Bangalore airport (60 km) is the nearest airport.
12.) Idukki
[caption id="attachment_6972" align="aligncenter" width="900"]![Idukki](https://www.shrineyatra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Idukki.jpg)
- What to do: Jungle safari, bird watching, waterfalls, viewpoints, tea tasting, spice plantations, temple visits, trekking.
- Where to go: Idukki Arch Dam, Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary, Keezharkuthu Falls, Hill View Park, Valara Waterfalls, Vandanmedu, Thommankuthu Waterfalls, Mangala Devi Temple.
- When to travel: From October to February.
- How to reach via train: Kottayam (132 km) is the nearest railway station.
- How to reach via flight: Cochin (132 km) is the nearest airport.
13.) Kudremukh
[caption id="attachment_6973" align="aligncenter" width="900"]![Kudremukh](https://www.shrineyatra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Kudremukh.jpg)
- What to do: Jungle safari, trekking, waterfalls, bird watching, gardens.
- Where to go: Kudremukh National Park, Kadambi Falls, Hanuman Gundi Falls, Lakya Dam, Horanadu, Kalasa, Gangamoola, Jamalabad Fort.
- When to travel: From October till May.
- How to reach via train: Mangalore (99 km) is the nearest railway station.
- How to reach via flight: Mangalore is the nearest airport.
14.) Shevaroy Hills
[caption id="attachment_6974" align="aligncenter" width="900"]![Shevaroy Hills](https://www.shrineyatra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Shevaroy-Hills.jpg)
- What to do: Trekking, hiking, visiting temples, botanical gardens, coffee plantations, wildlife, viewpoints, cycling.
- Where to go: Orchidarium, Yercaud, coffee and spice plantations, orange groves
- When to travel: From October till June.
- How to reach via train: Salem Junction (38 km) is the nearest railway station.
- How to reach via flight: Salem Airport (38 km) is the nearest airport.
15.) Vagamon
[caption id="attachment_6975" align="aligncenter" width="900"]![Vagamon](https://www.shrineyatra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Vagamon.jpg)
- What to do: Boating, trekking, camping, waterfalls, paragliding, wildlife safari, tea farms, visit temples.
- Where to go: Vagamon Pine Forest, Marmala Waterfall, Thangal Para, Barren Hills, Vagamon Lake, Mundakayam Ghat, Vagamon Falls, Vagamon Meadows, Ulipooni Wildlife Sanctuary.
- When to travel: All seasons
- How to reach via train: Kottayam Railway Station (15 km) is the nearest railway station.
- How to reach via flight: Kochi International Airport (94 km) is the nearest airport.
16.) Wayanad
[caption id="attachment_6976" align="aligncenter" width="900"]![Wayanad](https://www.shrineyatra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Wayanad.jpg)
- What to do: Boating, trekking, jungle safari, elephant rides, caving, rafting, waterfalls, camping, cycling, viewpoints, resort stays tea estate tours, farm tours, river bathing, jungle treks.
- Where to go: Neelimala View Point, Meenmutty Waterfalls, Banasura Sagar Dam, Edakkal Caves, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Soochipara Falls, Pookode Lake, Thirunelli Temple.
- When to travel: From October till February
- How to reach via train: Kozhikode (100 km) has the nearest railway station.
- How to reach via flight: Karipur International Airport in Kozhikode (100 km) is the nearest international airport.
17.) Chikmagalur
[caption id="attachment_6977" align="aligncenter" width="900"]![Chikmagalur](https://www.shrineyatra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Chikmagalur.jpg)
- What to do: Trekking, camping, waterfalls, heritage temples, viewpoints, coffee plantations, boating, architecture, river rafting, tea plantations, spiritual tours, jeep safari
- Where to go: Hebbe Falls, Mullayanagiri, Kallathigiri Falls, Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Hanumana Gundi Falls, Sharadamba Temple, Coffee Museum, Z Point, Hirekolale lake.
- When to travel: From September till February
- How to reach via train: Catch a train to Chikmagalur Railway Station.
- How to reach via flight: Mangalore airport (113 km) is the nearest airport.
18.) Yelagiri
[caption id="attachment_6978" align="aligncenter" width="900"]![Yelagiri](https://www.shrineyatra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Yelagiri.jpg)
- What to do: Boating, trekking, camping, waterfalls, visiting temples, sky observatory, herbal farms, bird watching.
- Where to go: Jalagamparai Waterfalls, Nilavoor Lake, Moksha Vimochana Temple, Swamimalai Hills, Punganoor Lake, Government Herbal Farm, Velavan Temple.
- When to travel: From November to February.
- How to reach via train: Jolarpettai Railway Station (21 km) is the nearest railway station.
- How to reach via flight: Bangalore International Airport (160 km) is the nearest airport.
19.) Kotagiri
[caption id="attachment_6979" align="aligncenter" width="900"]![Kotagiri](https://www.shrineyatra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Kotagiri.jpg)
- What to do: Tea tasting, waterfalls, forest walks, homemade chocolates, tribal arts and crafts, waterfalls
- Where to go: Elk Falls, Catherine Falls, John Sullivan Memorial, Rangaswamy Peak, Kodanad View Point, Longwood Shola
- When to travel: From December till May.
- How to reach via train: Coonoor (21 km) is the nearest railway station, and the other railway stations are Ooty (29 km) and Mettupalayam (33 km).
- How to reach via flight: Coimbatore Airport (100 km) is the nearest airport.
20.) Kemmangundi
[caption id="attachment_6980" align="aligncenter" width="900"]![Kemmangundi](https://www.shrineyatra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Kemmangundi.jpg)
- What to do: Trekking, waterfalls, viewpoints, jungle safari, gardens, an ancient temple.
- Where to go: Hebbe Falls, Mullayanagiri, Z Point, Kallathigiri Falls, Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Baba Budangiri, Ayyanakere Lake, Manikyadhara Falls, Shettihalli Church.
- When to travel: From September till March
- How to reach via train: Tarikere railway station (35 km) is the nearest railway station.
- How to reach via flight: Mangalore Airport (150 km) is the nearest airport.
21.) Horsley Hills
[caption id="attachment_6981" align="aligncenter" width="900"]![Horsley Hills](https://www.shrineyatra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Horsley-Hills.jpg)
- What to do: Visit ancient temples, viewpoints, waterfalls, wildlife safari, and trekking.
- Where to go: Kaigal Falls, Chennakesava Temple, Horsley Hills Zoo, Whisper Wind View Point, Gali Bandalu, Kalyani, Gangotri Lake, Mallamma Temple.
- When to travel: From December till March.
- How to reach via train: Madanapalle (43 km) is the nearest railway station.
- How to reach via flight: Tirupati (160 km) and Bangalore (165 km) are the nearest airports.
22.) Ananthagiri Hills
[caption id="attachment_6982" align="aligncenter" width="900"]![Ananthagiri Hills](https://www.shrineyatra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Ananthagiri-Hills.jpg)
- What to do: Trekking, visiting temples, and viewpoints, kayaking, boating in lakes, camping, caving, touring coffee plantations, waterfalls.
- Where to go: Araku Tribal Museum, Borra Hills and Caves, Musi River, Padmapuram Gardens, Dolphins Nose, Tyda Park, Bhavanasi Lake, Anantha Padmanabh Temple.
- When to travel: From November till March.
- How to reach via train: Vikarabad (10 km) is the nearest railway station.
- How to reach via flight: Hyderabad Airport (100 km) is the nearest airport.
23.) Cardamom Hills
[caption id="attachment_6983" align="aligncenter" width="900"]![Cardamom Hills](https://www.shrineyatra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Cardamom-Hills.jpg)
- What to do: Elephant safari, jungle treks, mountain treks, spice and coffee plantations, cycling, mountain biking.
- Where to go: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Munnar, Idukki Dam, Eravikulam National Park, Mullaperiyar Dam.
- When to travel: Throughout the year.
- How to reach via train: You can catch trains to Aluva Railway Station or Trivandrum Railway Station to reach Cardamom Hills.
- How to reach via flight: Trivandrum Airport (100 km) is the nearest airport.
24.) Matanga Hill
[caption id="attachment_6984" align="aligncenter" width="900"]![Matanga Hill](https://www.shrineyatra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Matanga-Hill.jpg)
- Where to go: Veerbhadra Temple, Hampi Bazaar, Virupaksha Temple, Shree Vijaya Vitthala Temple, Achyuta Raya Temple, Tungabhadra River.
- When to travel: From September till May.
- How to reach via train: Kariganur Station (10 km) is the nearest railway station.
- How to reach via flight: Hubli airport (144 km) is the nearest airport.
25.) Gavi
[caption id="attachment_6985" align="aligncenter" width="900"]![Gavi](https://www.shrineyatra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Gavi.jpg)
- What to do: Jungle safari, elephant rides, boating, jungle treks, bird watching, camping, waterfalls, and tea gardens.
- Where to go: Periyar National Park, Thekkady, Kumily, Pathanamthitta.
- When to travel: From September till February.
- How to reach via train: Kottayam Railway station (128 km) is the nearest railway station.
- How to reach via flight: Nedumbassery Airport in Ernakulam (160 km) is the nearest airport.