Nestling
on the south eastern side of Indian territory, the beautiful and culturally
rich Tamil Nadu 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 Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
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 their
name justified. Udhagamandalam, famously known as Ooty, Coonoor and Kotagiri
hill stations, are all part of the lofty Nilgiri's. For its beauty, holiday
options and reachability, Ooty is called the 'Queen of hill stations'.
Elevating activities !
Adventure is undoubtedly one of the best activities to indulge in, in Tamil
Nadu hill stations. Trekking, Hang-Gliding, fishing and Golf are some of the
recreation facilities that have captured the imaginations of the tourists
here. 2100m above sea level on the enchanting Palani hills, 120 km form
Madurai, is another splendid hill station, Kodaikanal. The place is filled
with the hues of Kurinji plant, which gives purple flowers once in twelve
years. The main attraction of the hill station is the man- made Kodai Lake
which has paddle-boating facilities. Just round the corner is Briyant's
park. Behold the celestial family from the solar observatory and the two
telescope houses of Kodaikanal.
The major hill stations of Ooty are :
