South India Hill Stations Tour Travel Package
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Ooty
Udhagamandalam (Ooty), the capital of Nilgiri district, is popularly
known as the "Queen of hill stations' among the tourist circuits.
It is situated at a distance of 105 km away from Coimbatore. The
height of the hills in the Nilgiri range varies between 2280 and
2290 metres, the highest peak being Doddabetta at a height of 2623
metres.
The Tea
The establishment of numerous tea estates made Ooty famous. Lofty
mountains, dense forest, sprawling grasslands and miles and miles
of tea gardens greet the passengers on most routes. The annual Tea
and Tourism Festival attracts crowds in huge numbers. Visit Ooty
during this festival, when tea lovers from all over the world converge.
An occasion not to be missed!
Munnar
(Virgin Munnar)
Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams namely
Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. This hill station, located
at an altitude of 1600 m above sea level, was once the summer resort
of the erstwhile British government in South India. Sprawling tea
plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities
make this a popular resort town. Among the exotic flora found in
the forests and grasslands is the 'Neelakurinji'.
This flower which bathes the hills in blue every twelve years will
bloom next in 2006 AD. Munnar also has the highest peak in south
India, Anamudi, which towers over 2695 m. Anamudi is an ideal spot
for trekking.
Coonoor
COONOOR - A SMALL TEA GARDEN TOWN
Coonoor is situated on the eastern side of the southern extremity
of the Doddabetta range, at an altitude of 1,858 metres above the
sea level. It is the second largest hill station in the Nilgiris.
Coonoor is located 19-km away from Ooty, a famous hill station of
India. Coonoor was home to the Coon hill tribe.
Coonoor is the first of the three hill stations in the Nilgiris-
Ooty, Kotagiri and Coonoor - that one comes across when leaving
behind the southern plains. Grassy meadows, tea bushes and profusion
of Sunflowers, Marigolds and Rhododendrons, all growing wild cover
it. Coonoor is essentially a small tea garden town where the weather
remains pleasantly cool throughout the year. The town is physically
divided into upper and lower Coonoor.
Kodaikanal
Kodaikanal located amidst the folds of the verdant Pali hills is
one of the most popular serene hill stations in India, which mesmerises
any visitor. With her wooded slopes, mighty rocks, enhancing waterfalls
and a beautiful lake, Kodaikanal is a charming hill station.
Kodai is situated at an altitude of about 2,133-m high and covers
an area of 21.45-sq-km. The hill town is renowned for its educational
institutions of international repute. The pride of Kodaikanal is
the 'Kurinji-flower', which blossoms once in 12 years. The hill-plantain
fruits and plums are known for their freshness and taste.
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