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The Blue Mountains |
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South India has fine hill stations located in the cool heights of the Western Ghats. The forested ranges that seem tinted with a delicate shade of blue are also known in parts as the Nilgiris or the blue mountains. Udhagamandalam, Kodaikanal and Yercaud, located on these southern ranges, have fine lakes, wooded trails, waterfalls, rock outcorps and splendid scenery, that make them delightful retreats from the heat of the plains. |
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Udhagamandalam (Ooty), is the most popular hill station in Tamil Nadu. |
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The Lake, Botanical Gardens, Doddabetta Peak, Mukurti Peak, Pykara Dam, Wenlock Downs, Kalhatti Falls, Elk Hill. |
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Connected by rail to Chennai via Mettupalayam. A little hill train links Mettupalayam to Udhagamandalam. The nearest airport is Coimbatore (100Kms). Connected by road to all the major towns in South India. |
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COONOOR |
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Coonoor, midway between Mettupalayam and udhagamandalam, is a pretty little hill town, located amidst tea gardens. |
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The Sim’s Park. Viewpoints like the Lamb’s Rock, Dolphin’s Nose and Lady Canning’s Seat offer panoramic views of the plains. |
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Coonoor is on the railway line from Mettupalayam to Ooty. Well linked by road. |
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KODAIKANAL |
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The prettiest hill station in South India, Kodaikanal is set around a star shaped lake. Green wooded hills, scenic walks and waterfalls, make it a beautiful summer retreat. |
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The Lake, the Coaker’s Walk, Pillar Rocks, Perumal Peak, Bear Shola, Silver Cascade and Fairy Falls. |
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The nearest railhead Kodai Road (80Kms). The nearest airport is Madurai (125Kms). Kodaikanal is only approachable by road and is well connected to most major towns in the area. |
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YERCAUD |
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A quiet hill station, Yercaud is very near Salem. A little lake and wooded hills make it a fine place for a serene holiday. |
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Yercaud Lake, Lady’s Seat. |
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The nearest railhead is Salem (29Kms). The nearest airports are Tiruchirapalli (163Kms) and Coimbatore (194Kms). It is well connected by road. |
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