Nearby exotic hill stations

Summers is in full swing and the big ball of fire is showing no mercy on us. It’s the best time to escape to a faraway land from the mad crowd in order to find some solace to escape the scorching heat. What better than a hill holiday on one of these upcoming weekends? Explore some hidden gems. Here’s a list of some fabulous hill stations for people who seek an escape from the burning heat!!!

Ananthagiri Hills

Ananthagiri Hills is one of the favorite trekking destinations for adventure seekers. You can experience nature at its best. It is the best place for novice trekkers. This hill offers great views of the valley and waterfalls. Indulge in activities such as rock climbing, balancing boards, Spider web and Tarzan swing

ooty

Ooty offers the perfect destination to visit if you are looking for the unsurpassed vacation idea to beat the summer heat in south India. You will be fascinated by the unbeatable beauty this hill station has in store for you.

Horsley Hills

Sitting atop an average elevation of 1,290 meters above sea level, Horsely hills are a popular hill station located in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Zorbing, Trekking, Rappelling are the various adventure sports that are offered at Horsley hills. The several hills and forests around hill provide an enchanting backdrop to the quaint hill town.

Nallamala Hills

The Nallamala Hills refer to a section of the Eastern Ghats located in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The hills are situated at an elevation of 1,100 meters above sea level and remain largely unexplored with several indigenous and hostile tribes that live within the deepest corners of the forest. While the temperature remains hot and humid during the summers, the winters in Nallamala Hills are pleasant and cool.

Lambasingi

Lambasingi is truly a hidden gem in South India which is often known as the Kashmir of South India. It’s a perfect place to beat the heat during summers. If you wish to experience snowfall during winters in South India then this is the palace. Enjoy the beauty of nature in this cool and calm unexplored hill station. You could go camping and explore the coffee & pepper plantations which have been cultivated since the British Regime in India.

Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal is the second largest hill station in Tamil Nadu and also known as the gift of the Forests. The mosquito infested heat of the plains can get overbearing and offers a cool refuge from the tropical diseases. The hill town was developed by the American Missionaries and the British and is known for its remarkable climate and lush green surroundings amidst the Nilgiri Hills. The town’s major source of economy is tourism and is best visited between the months of April and June and October till January.

Dandeli

Dandeli is amongst adventure hill stations. It in Western Ghats is well-known for its varied culture and lush green environs. It’s a great hill station with salubrious climate throughout the year. It being a tropical rain forest is ideal for trekking. It is famous for white water rafting and water sports. Visit the Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary where you can view some black panthers, Malabar Giant Squirrels, Tigers, Elephants, Deers, Wild Dogs, and Crocodiles in their natural habitat. It is also famous for the Kavala caves, Ulvi temple and Syntheri rocks.

Coorg

It is also known as Kodagu, Coorg is located in the Indian state of Karnataka in the Western Ghats. It is a hill town that sits an average elevation of 1000 meters above sea level one the banks of the river Kaveri. The town is known for its beautiful surroundings and distinctive culture and festivals. Coorg is surrounded by paddy fields, tea and coffee plantations along with several plantations that grow spices like cardamom, black pepper, vanilla and cocoa. Talakaveri, Nagarahole National Park, Nisargadhama, Mallalli falls, Abbey falls and the Tibetan Buddhist Temple etc can be visited on your trip to coorg.

Araku Valley

This valley is a part of the Eastern Ghats Mountain Range and is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is famous for being a quaint tourist spot and a major coffee producing agricultural town. The climate stays cool and temperate throughout the year and provides an amazing retreat from the heat. Bora Caves, Tribal Museum, Katiki Waterfalls, Padmapuram Botanical Gardens and Tyda Park are the various attractions for tourists to visit at this place.

Panchgani

It is located in the state of Maharashtra amidst the Western Ghats. The town was developed as a summer resort for the British officials of the Bombay presidency in the 1860s. The climate stays mild throughout the year with temperatures rarely exceeding 30 degrees during the summers. Being located in the Western Ghats the town enjoys lush green surroundings and lakes that are covered with fog during the winters.