The Mountain ranges, waterfalls, deep Valleys and Wildlife is plus point to become Top Hill Stations in the Tamil Nadu State.
Tamil Nadu offers some of the most beautiful hill stations. Trekking, Hang-gliding, fishing and golf are just some of the activities you can take part in on these hill stations. The most famous hill stations are as follows:
Ooty
Ooty is one of the best hill stations in India. It is the headquarters of the Nilgiri(Blue Mountains) district, where the two mountain ranges meet. It is often referred as Queen of hill stations.
Its stunning beauty and splendid green deep valleys inspired the British to name it Queen of Hill Stations. Apart from pleasant weather, Ooty is home for several tourist destinations like Ooty Lake, Botanical Garden, Rose Garden, Wenlock Downs, Pine Forest,Hills and Views, Kalhatty Falls, Kandal Cross Shrine, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Emerald Lake, etc.
Kodaikanal
The meadows, long stretch of forests, woods slopes, mighty rocks, bowers, creeks and slopes charms the tourists moreover which mesmerises any visitor.
Kodaikanal is famous for the kurinji-flowers that blossom once in twelve years. One can go for cycling, horse riding, boating, trekking or engage in many other mode of entertainment.
Yercaud
Yercaud is also called as jewel of the south. So if you want to stay away from the bustling noise of the town and the busy city life, you can take off to this beautiful hill station Yercaud apart from its beautiful landscapes it is also spaced with some plantations like Coffee, cardamom and black pepper.
Yelagiri
This stunning hill station is one of the most popular in Tamil Nadu surrounded by orchards and green valleys. This hill Situated amidst four mountains well known for its salubrious climate prevailing throughout the year. The ride offers panoramic breath taking views of the hills and its surroundings. It is a popuar destination for trekkers.
Anamalai Hills
It is a wonderful hill station in Tamilnadu with the lush green hills and the varied flora and fauna attracts hundreds of tourists to Anaimalai each year. It is also called Elephant hill.
The hills is a part of the Western Ghat ranges and if one goes further down, 'Anamudi' (8842 feet) the highest peak in India can seen.A souce of several rivers and many large dams, Anaimalai boasts Sholyar dam, one of the biggest in Asia and Parambikulam dam one of the largest water carrying capacity in India.
Kolli Hills
Kolli Hills is a major mountain range and is an outliner of the Eastern Ghats. The name Kolli Malai refers to the mountain's once hostile nature; the unsuspecting and unaccamatised aliens, attracted by natural beauty. Numerous streams originate from Kolli Hills. The major rivers traversing the hills are Aiyar, Varattar etc.
The location is ideal for trekking and the breeze is pleasant, the cascade of silvery water touching and brushing the innumerable herbs which are abound in Kollihills keeps everyone spell bound and fresh with its herbal qualities.