Ooty
Known as the queen of hills and
the most popular hill station in the South India. It is located in the Nilgiri
hills at 2286 meter above sea level. With its rolling lawns and salubrious climate
it became the important hill station in South India and the summer capital of
the former Madras presidency. Ooty still has the touch of the Raj about it, with
its cottages and pretty gardens and stone churches that stands among the groves
of pine. Old summer palaces of maharajas are now hotels and set in their beautiful
parks.
Places of interest: Dodabetta Peak, Ooty
lake, Kitty Valley View, Coonoor, Dolphins Nose, Lambs Rock, St. Catherine’s Fall
and Laws Fall.
Reach -
By Air: Nearest airport is Coimbatore-
90kms.
By Rail: Nearest railway station is Coimbatore.
By Road: Well connected by major destinations of Southern India.
Kodaikanal
Set among the gently sloping Palani hills is the charming retreat of Kodaikanal
also known as the princess of hill stations. This is one of India’s most beautiful
hill stations frequented by tourists in large numbers right through the ear. The
hill town is renowned for its education institutions of international repute.
The pride of Kodaikanal is Kurinji flower, which blossoms once in 12 years. The
hill plantation of fruits and plums are well known for their freshness and taste.
Places of interest: Kodaikanal Lake, Bryant Park, Croakers
Walk, Green Valley View, Telescope Houses, Pillar Rocks, Kurinji Andavar Temple,
Silver Cascade and Bear Shola Falls.
Reach -
By Air: Nearest
airport is Madurai- 120kms.
By Rail: The nearest major railway station
is Madurai and Kodai Road.
By Road: Well connected by major destinations
of Southern India. |
