Tamil
Nadu is situated on the south eastern side of the Indian peninsula. It is
bounded on the east by Bay of Bengal, in the south by the Indian ocean, 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'.
Elevating activities !
Trekking, Hang-Gliding, fishing and Golf are some of the recreation
facilities that can be availed at these hill stations. 2100m above sea level
on the enchanting Palani hills, 120 km form Madurai is Kodaikanal, an
splendid hill station. The place is blessed with the hues of Kurinji plant,
which gives purple flowers once in twelve years. The man- made Kodai Lake
awakens the fascinating slumber of the hill station with paddle-boating
facilities. A short walking distance from the lake is Briyant's park. Behold
the celestial family from the solar observatory and the two telescope houses
of Kodaikanal.
Hence, the spectacular abode of mountain magic beckons you to explore this
beautiful zone!
The major hill stations of Ooty are :
