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If you are bored with the snow covered hill stations of North India and want to explore some offbeat hill stations in India then you must visit Tamil Nadu.

Tamil Nadu, the southernmost state of our country, is blessed with beautiful summer resorts that are less explored. Adorned with soaring hills, verdant valleys, gushing waterfalls, and tranquil lakes, these Tamil Nadu summer resorts are best known for a quiet, secluded vacation.

Most of the state’s mountain resorts are located in the misty Nilgiri Hills and have vast expanses of coffee plantations and orange groves. Some of the most sought after hill stations in the state that fall within the territory of Tamil Nadu are

ooty: Famous as “the queen of hill stations”, Ooty is one of the most beautiful hill resorts in Tamil Nadu. Perched at an altitude of 2,240 m in the Nilgiri Hills, Ooty is a favorite destination among tourists and Indian filmmakers. Till date, the scenic beauty of this place has been captured in various Bollywood movies like Hum, Chalbaaz and the latest movie as Joker. Ooty is dotted with numerous Doddabeta peaks, Ooty Botanical Gardens, Ooty Rose Gardens, World of Wax (wax museum), Sims parks, Hidden Valley, Echo rock etc.

Kotagiri: Located just an hour’s drive from Ooty, Kotagiri is another beautiful hill station of the state. Similar to Ooty, this hill station is also located in the misty Nilgiri Hills. Vast tea gardens are scattered in every nook and corner of the city. Apart from tea plantations, Kotagiri is also adorned with some natural and man-made treasures like Elk Falls, Rangaswamy Pillar and Rock, Kodanaad View point and Long Wood Shola, Kodaikanal captivates thousands of visitors every year.

Coonor: Another most visited mountain resort in Tamil Nadu is Coonor. Located at an elevation of 1800m in the lap of the Nilgiri Hills, Cooner is popular as a trekkers paradise in South India. Grassy meadows, vast tea gardens, abundance of sun flowers, marigolds and rhododendron plants have enhanced the beauty of this place. Some of the major tourist spots in this small hill station are the Sim Park, the Pasteur Institute and the Pomological Station, etc.

Kodaikanal: True to its name, Kodaikanal, meaning ‘gift of the forest’, this Tamil Nadu summer gateway is located in the Palani Hills of the state. Located at an altitude of 2,100 m above sea level, Kodaikanal is only 120 km from the bustling temple city of Madurai. Kodaikanal has some beautiful tourist places like the Museum of Flora and Fauna, Astrophysical Observatory, Bryant Park, Kurinji Andavar Temple, Water falls, The Lake, Coaker’s Walk and Pillar Rocks within its territory.

Yecaud: Popularly known as “Poor Man’s Ooty”, Yercaud is one of the least explored hill stations in Tamil Nadu. Settled by the British during the 19th century, Yercaud is an ideal summer resort for vacationers who want to enjoy a quiet and secluded holiday amidst the alluring beauty of Mother Nature. Located in the Servarayan range of eastern ghats at an elevation of 1500m above sea level, Yercaud is dotted with beautiful tourist spots like Yercaud Lake, Lady’s Seat, Killiyur Fall, The Servarayan Temple, Bear’s Cave and The Grange etc. .

yelagiri: Last but not least, Yelagiri is another offbeat hill station of Tamil Nadu. Unlike Ooty and Kodaikanal, this hill station is blessed with year-round pleasant weather and some remarkable natural treasures. For example, Punganoor Lake, Swamimalai Hill, Jalagamparai Waterfalls and Velvan Temple etc. which are sure to captivate your attention at the first sight.

So, immediately plan a vacation trip to Tamil Nadu and explore the hidden charms of these hill stations.

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