The city has 20 or so hill stations, which comes as a surprise to tourists, who associates Tamil Nadu’s temperate climate with balmy weather. These exquisite hill stations in Tamil Nadu each have their own essence that provides relief to travelers from the extreme heat of Chennai. Have a look at these stunning hill stations in Tamil Nadu that you must visit.
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Hill Stations in Tamil nadu
Take a look at these gorgeous hill stations in Tamil Nadu
Anaimalai (Coimbatore )
It is also a ‘pit-stop’ for pilgrims going to Sabrimala Temple in Kerala, as it is home to the Goddess Masani Amman.
Coonoor (Nilgiris) region
Coonoor, a hill station in Tamil Nadu, is an altitude of 1,850 meters above sea level, famous for producing Nilgiri Tea, which is a popular tourist attraction.
Javadi Hills (Tiruvannamalai)
The Beemanmadavu Waterfalls and the Kavalur Observatory are some of the best tourist attractions in Tamil Nadu, along with the ‘bluish gray granite peaks’.
Kalrayan Hills (Villupuram)
Located between Salem and Villupuram, the Kalrayans are divided into two sections – the northern Chinna (“little”) Kalrayans and the southern Periya (“big”) Kalrayans.
Ketti Valley (Nilgiris)
Upper Ketti is another village on the main Coonoor to Ooty road called Yellanahalli.
Kodaikanal
Kolli Hills Tamil name translates as “The Gift of The Forest”. Kodaikanal, described as the “Princess of Hill Stations”, is a popular hill station tourist destination in Tamil Nadu with a long history as a retreat and a popular tourist destination. Tourism is a big part of the local economy. It is aught of the most well-known hill stations in Tamil Nadu.
Kolli Hills (Namakkal)
A popular tourist destination in Tamil Nadu, Kolli Malai derives its name from the Goddess Ettukkai Amman (KolliPaavai), the central figure of multiple classical Tamil literature works. Chanakya, whose Arthashastra is one of the well-known ancient Indian works on governance, is also believed to have born in this region before heading to North India to study at Takshashila.
Theni (Kolukkumalai)
Kolukkumalai is located about 32 kilometres (20 miles) drive away from Munnar at 7,130 feet (2,170 m) above sea level. The best altitude of the tea plantations here gives the tea a unique flavour and freshness, making it one of the most thickly forested tourist places in Tamil Nadu.
Kotagiri (Nilgiris)
Located in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu, Kotagiri is a panchayat town that is a convenient tourist attraction in the state. Situated at an altitude of approximately 1793 m above sea level, it is third largest hill station in Tamil Nadu.
Theni (Kurangani)
A top the Western Ghats, it has estates growing coconuts, mangoes, spices, and coffee. A mountain rivulet passes between Kurangani mountains in the east and Kolukkumalai mountains in the west.
Manjolai (Tirunelveli)
Manjolai area has varied elevations from 1,020 meters to 1,500 meters (3,350 ft – 4,920 ft). The Manjolai area is one of the top tourist places in Tamil Nadu, as it is located on top of the Manimuthar Dam and Manimuthar waterfalls, including several tea plantations and some small settlements around here. Kuthiravetti is a windy viewpoint that overlooks the Upper Kodaiyar Dam.
Theni (Meghamalai)
High Wavy Mountains: High Wavy Mountains is a cool and misty mountain range in the Western Ghats. It is situated at an altitude of 1,500m above sea level. One of the top tourist spots in Tamil Nadu, the place is abundant in flora and fauna.
Nilgiris (Ooty)
The fact that Ooty is now the most celebrated tourist spot in Tamil Nadu to date. It is the capital of the Nilgiris district and is 80 kilometers north of Coimbatore.
Pachaimalai Hills (Trichy)
Pachais; a low mountain range in the Eastern Ghats. It is situated on the Kallar River, which is home to the Veera Ramar Dam, one of the most visited tourist attractions in Tamil Nadu.
Palni Hills (Dindigul)
An extension of the Western Ghats range, the Palani Hills, covering an area of 2,068 square kilometers (798 square miles), extends into the plains of Tamil Nadu toward the east and adjoins the Anamalai range on the west. Also it houses the peedal of Lord Karthikeyan, i.e., Murugan, who is worshipped as the supreme God in Tamil Nadu. The shrine is one of the region’s most popular tourist destinations.
Virudhunagar (Sathuragiri)
Sathuragiri Hills (also Sathuragiri, Chathuragiri, its older name Sundara Mahalingam) is a holy hill located about 10 km from Watrap(also called Wathirairuppu) in Srivilliputhur, TamilNadu. The name Sathuragiri is based on Chathur(4)Veda(Vedas)Giri(Hill), which means the place where all four Vedas meet there and this mountain forms. Many of the local people also believe that the mountain is in a square (Chathuram) shape that led to reference in its name Chathuragiri. This place is known as “Siddargal boomi” as there are 18 Siddhas believed to be residing here.
The city of Sirumalai (Dindigul)
Located at 1,600 metres above sea level, Sirumalai is a wooded area with a temperate climate all around the year. It is one of Tamil Nadu’s tourist spots with a variety of flora and fauna. On the 18th bend there is a church and also a view point of Dindigul city and the “Dindigul Rock Fort”. There is also a tiny waterfall on the hill.
Topslip (Coimbatore)
Topslip is a hill station near Chennai located in the Anamalai mountain range at an elevation of 2554 feet (774 meters) above sea level. It is one of the most scenic and serene tourist places in Tamil Nadu. It is situated 37 km from Pollachi (the nearest town), and 9 km from Sethumadai.
Valparai (Pollachi)
Situated at an altitude of three,500 feet inside the Anaimalai Hills variety of the Western Ghats, it lies at a distance of a hundred km from Coimbatore and 65 km from Pollachi. The direction to this appeal entails forty hairpin bends from Azhiyar to Valparai, an exciting enjoy.
Yelagiri (Vellore)
Yelagiri village (also Elagiri) is 1,110.6 meters above Mean Sea Level situated off Vaniyambadi–Tirupattur road towards orchards, rose gardens and green valleys.
Yeracud (Salem)
It is located on the Shevaroys range of hills in the Eastern Ghats. At 5,326 feet (1,623 meters), the Servarayan temple is the highest point in Yercaud. And Lake Forest is so named for all of the trees surrounding a lake. Also referred to as the Jewel of South, due to the amount of tourists attracted here in Tamil Nadu, Yercaud
So, here we conclude the list of Best Hill Stations In Tamil Nadu To Explore in the South Indian State. And although not the most popular of spots, these have plenty of greenery, beautiful waterfalls, and stunning views. Lesser known hill stations which are usually very close to the bigger cities and can also be visited in 2 Days. Temple towns and beaches are not the only things to see in Tamil Nadu.
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