Perched in the Southern most part of Indian Peninsula, the state of Tamil
Nadu is situated between Bay of Bengal in the east and Indian Ocean in the
south. Tamilnadu hill tour packages is a state that is blessed with all the geographical
landforms ranging from beaches like Marina beach, Kanyakumari beach and
hill stations like Ooty, Kodaikanal to rain forests and plains. The state
is so naturally beautiful that it seems that God himself has handpicked
the most splendid spots and assembled them to make this enchanting state
of Hill tours in Tamilnadu.In the west by the states of Kerala and Karnataka and in the
North by the Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.The land mass of the state can be divided into two natural divisions,
(1) The Eastern coastal plain
(2) The hilly region along the North and the West
A stroll through the clouds afloat, collect a handful of natural pleasure as a memoir, open the hands and they dissolve into oblivion. This pleasurable dream is not impossible on a hill station with the pleasant climate. With their dreamy and rejuvenating atmospheres, Ooty on the Nilgiri's and Kodaikanal on the Palani Hills in Tamil Nadu are two favorite tourist spots.
Nilgiri (meaning 'blue mountain') hills at the concurrence of the Eastern and Western Ghats are enveloped by the blue haze of the clouds, making the name worthwhile. Udhagamandalam (Ooty), Coonoor and Kotagiri hill stations are on the Nilgiri's. Amongst these, Ooty is known as the 'Queen of hill stations'
Ooty - Hill Travel in Tamil Nadu
Ooty, located on the blue heights of the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu hill tour packages, is a very popular summer destination in South India. Situated at a height of over 2200 meters, Ooty offers a cool and relaxing getaway, to a green and refreshing environment.Holiday in Ooty Ooty is known for its beautiful botanical gardens, which are a delight to the eye. Rows of fragrant flowers, exotic plants and rare flora from around the world can be seen at the botanical gardens in the summer destination of Ooty, which are a treat to the eye. There are also many tea gardens in and around Ooty, which add to the verdant ambience of the countryside. Ooty is the venue of an annual tea and tourism festival, which brings together tea tasters from around the world. You can enjoy tasting the many different varieties of tea grown in Ooty on summer destinations tours of India.Located 105 Kilometers from Coimbatore, Ooty, is a scenic hill station, with many beautiful viewpoints and hills, from where you can see the surrounding countryside. The mini garden, Rose Garden, Ooty Lake and Kalahasti Falls are other popular tourist attractions in Ooty India. The summer festival in Ooty is a very popular tourist event, with flower shows and cultural events making this laid back hill station come to life.Ooty is a great venue for adventure activity, such as trekking, nature walks, bird watching, hang gliding and angling.
History of Ooty :
Ooty passed hands from Tippu Sultan to the East India Company from Tipu Sultan by the treaty of Srirangapatnam in 1799. Though it was in 1603 that the first European visited the Nilgiri hills by the name of Rev. Jacome Forico who was a priest, it was not until 1822, that Ooty was finally founded. John Sullivan, the Collector of Coimbatore, is credited as its founder who encouraged settlement here by building a Stone House, today known as 'Kal Bangla'.
Yercaud - Hill Travel in Tamil Nadu
Located on the Servaroyan Hills, in Salem District, Yercaud is a hill station visited by tourists throughout the year. The Servaroyan Hills as a whole, provide many beautiful vistas and panoramic views. Yercaud itself is a pretty hill station with a pleasant cool climate. Yercaud's temperature never rises above 30° C or falls below 13° C. This is one hill station where one does not feel the bitting cold of winter. With such a salubrious climate, Yerkaud can be visited round the year. It is an hour's drive from Salem and is the least expensive hill station in India.
History of Yercaud
Yercaud got its name from the Tamil words, yeri and kaadu, meaning lake and forest respectively. The British discovered it in the early 19th century. There are accounts of coffee plantations being introduced by a British officer in the area in the second decade of the 19th century. Though first house was built in 1840, the first metalled roads were laid only in the early 20th century. The cool climate attracted Christian missionaries and they established the Sacred Heart Convent for girls and Montfort School for boys. Schools like the Holy Cross Novitiate House, started by the Brothers of Don Bosco, followed these. Visit the tamil nadu hill tour packages.
- Yercaud lake
Yercaud Lake The first thing that attracts a visitor is the lake. It is a picturesque pool surrounded by gardens and well wooded trees. Boating in the cold water of the lake is enchanting as well as refreshing.
- The Anna Park
Near the Lake. It is a lovely garden.
- Lady's Seat : It overlooks the winding ghat road and provides a breath - taking view. This view is spectacular at night with the twinking lights of Salem town in sight. The Tourists can have a panoramic view of the plains below through the telescope mounted at the Lady's seat.
Kodaikanal, also known as Kodai, is a quiet hill resort and Tamil
nadu hill travel,.
Nestled at an altitude of 2133m on the Palani Hills of the Western Ghats,
it is 120km away from Madurai. There were no wars or battles fought for or
in this area, thus Kodaikanal's history is fairly uneventful. But, it has
the distinction of being the only hill station in India to be set up
during the British Raj by Americans. The British moved here in 1845, and
were joined later by American missionaries. The missionaries later
established a school for European children here; the Kodaikonal
International School is still one of the most prestigious private schools
in the country. Kodai or Kodi is a favourite with holidayers and
honeymooners and offers some breathtakingly beautiful trekking routes.