Top 3 Hill Stations for Summer Vacation in TamilNadu
Each year there is an increase in temperature ,especially during summer season it is very tough to afford such hot.Being tropical, the major cities of Tamilnadu records high temperature during the summer.It is quiet interesting how we are going to manage the consecutive years...!!
To reduce the hot and enjoy this summer,we should move to some places like hill stations.Otherwise,this summer season will not be good for us.While planning for enjoying summer vacation, the first question will arise where to go this year ? For this question, really this hub will answer stating the best destinations in Tamilnadu for summer.
However tamilnadu has numerous place to enjoy. I've listed the top most places for better enjoyment of summer vacation.The list follows,
1.Ooty
Ooty otherwise named as Udhagamandalam is known as "Queen of Hill Stations" of India which is situated in Tamilnadu. The remarkable thing of Ooty is its cool weather which attracts many tourists to there.To enjoy the climate of Ooty, make your plan of travel for at least two days, otherwise it will not be fine.
Main Attractions: Botanical Garden , St. Stephen's Church ,Doddabetta ,Lake , Madumalai Wildlife Sanctuary , Government Museum etc.,
Distance of Ooty From Other Cities : Chennai - 539 k.m , Bangalore - 290 k.m ,Cochin - 281 k.m , Coimbatore - 98 k.m ,Koidaikanal - 236 k.m , Yercaud - 237 k.m , Madurai - 325 k.m
Ooty on Map
- Ooty travel guide - Wikitravel
Open source travel guide to Ooty, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
Kodaikanal
2.KodaiKanal
Kodaikanal is another popular hill station and great holiday destination next to Ooty situated in Dindigul District of Tamilnadu(Western Ghats) which has a loving climate.It is known as "Princess of Hill Stations". Most noted thing about kodaikanal is Kurinji flower which blossoms once in twelve years.With many beautiful spots,it charms the tourists.
Main Attractions: Berijam Lake , Bryant park , Green Valley View/Suicide Point, Pillar Rocks, Guna Caves..etc.,
Distance from Major Cities : Trivandrum to Kodaikanal - 342 km ,Bangalore to Kodaikanal - 463 km Chennai to Kodaikanal - 504 km, Madurai to Kodaikanal -120 km
Kodaikanal on Map
- Kodaikanal travel guide - Wikitravel
Open source travel guide to Kodaikanal, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
Yercaud
3.Yercaud
Yercaud is another important hill station which is situated in Salem district(Eastern Ghats) of Tamilnadu with pleasant climate.It is popularly known as "Jewel of the South".The notable thing is yercaud is less expensive when compared to either Ooty or Kodaikanal. So, it is well known as poor man's Ooty. Oranges and Coffee plantations are famous in Yercaud.
Main Attractions : Yercaud Lake, Anna Park, Pagoda Point, Lady's Seat, Killiyur Falls, The Servaroyan Temple etc.,
Distance from Major cities : Chennai to Yercaud - 355 km, Bangalore to yercaud - 236 km, Coimbatore to Yercaud - 195 km, Hyderabad to Yercaud - 783 km, Madurai to Yercaud -207 km.
- Yercaud travel guide - Wikitravel
Open source travel guide to Yercaud, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.