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Kodaikanal

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Extensively visited by tourists and yet very serene, the beauty of virgin nature could be best witnessed in the breathtakingly beautiful hill station of Kodaikanal. Situated 2133 m above the sea level in Tamil Nadu, the magnificent hill station was developed by American missionaries in 1845. On arrival, the tourist is greeted by orchards of pear trees with extended branches. Kodai Lake The tree-fringed Kodai lake enthralls all who come to Kodai. The lush green tress on both sides of the lake gives the impression that they are jealously guarding the lake by forming a natural fence. There is also a Boat Club and public ferry services. Green Valley View Providing a bird's eye view of the abundance of scenic beauty of Kodaikanal is the Green Valley View point. Located at a distance of 1000 feet overlooking the Vaigai Dam, this place is enveloped by a thick layer of clouds most of the time. Pillar Rocks There are three vertical pillars that stand side by side and measure 112 m. On mo

Ooty - Hills station -Tamil Nadu

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Ooty also known as Udhagamandalam is the " Queen of hill stations " and the capital of Nilgiris district. It is one of the most popular tourist resorts in India. Nilgiris means " Blue Mountains ". It is a land of picturesque picnic spots. Used to be popular summer and weekend getaway for the Britishers during the colonial days. It is situated at an altitude of 2,240 meters above sea level. An added attraction for the tourists to Udagamandalam is the mountain train journey on a ratchet and pinion track which commences from Kallar, near Mettupalayam and wends its way through many hair-raising curves and fearful tunnels and chugs along beside deep ravines full of verdant vegetation, gurgling streams and tea gardens.                    On a heritage track                                        Tea gentle stimulant One can notice a marvellous change in vegetation, as one goes from Kallar to Coonoor. The establishment of numerous tea estates made Ooty famous. Lofty mounta
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