Hill Stations Near Bangalore

Called "Ooty of AP", Horsley hills is a beautiful hill station close to Bangalore. APTDC have made arrangements for Adventure sports in association with a private club

• Accommodation Details : Governor's bunglow run by APTDC is the best option at Horsley Hills (08571-279323)
• Road Condition : Average - Reach Madanapalli via Kolar - Palmaneru. Scenic drive from Madanapalli to Horsley hills
• Route Map : Bangalore to Horsley Hills

Small hill station in Tamil Nadu reachable from Banagalore in 3 hours. Popular for boat rides , Observatory at Kavalur( open to public on Saturdays). Yelagiri is emerging as an important paragliding hotspot

• Accommodation : Yelagiri Resorts

• Road Condition : Good. The last stretch consists of 14 hair pin curves
• Route Map : Bangalore to Yelagiri Hills

Yercaud, in Shevaroy hills (near Salem) is often called poor man's Ooty.  Yercaud is interesting in its own right with coffee estate and lake as key attractions. Ideal for long walks and drive to scenic view points. The glittering view of lights of Salem during night is particularly bewitching.

• Accommodation : Yercaud Resorts

• Road Condition : Good. The drive to Yercaud from Salem is exhilarating with 20 sharp hair-pin turns.
• Route Map : Bangalore to Yercaud

Coorg (Kodagu) is a hill-station district with varied attractions. Attractions at Coorg include serene weather, coffee estates, unique Kodava culture and wildlife sanctuaries.Best to explore Coorg over multiple weekend trips.

• Accommodation : Coorg Resorts and Homestays

• The best way to experience Kodagu is to stay at one of the homestays typically set in a coffee estate. Best for plantation walks and to explore Kodagu cuisine.
• Road Condition : Good except for small patches. Road condition between various attractions at Coorg is poor
• Route Map : Bangalore to Coorg

If you seek adventure then a trek to Tadiyendamol, the highest peak of  Coorg is a must. Kakkabe, in Coorg district is the base station for Tadiyendamol trek. Kakkabe is also famous for its honey and Naalkunaadu Palace

• Accommodation : Kakkabe Homestays

• Road Condition : Reach Kakkabe via Mysore and Hunsur. Road quality is excellent till Hunsur and then average but motorable.
• Route Map : Bangalore to Kakkabe

Chikmagalur, close to Baba Budan Giri ranges in Malnad district is a serene town with plenty of coffee estate around Chikmagalur town. Ideal for estate stays, treks and to soak in cool environs of a hill station.

• Accommodation : Chikmagalur Resorts

• homestays at Chikmagalur are ideal
• Road Condition : Bangalore to Hassan. From Hassan take the well maintained Belur Road to reach Chikmagalur
• Route Map : Bangalore to Chikmagalur

Set on lofty Western Ghats, Wayanad is One of Kerala's popular Hill station. If you are going for Tholpetti circuit,enroute, you could visit Nagarhole

Accommodation Details : Wayanad has regular resorts and homestays set in coffee estates.

• Accommodation : Wayanad Resorts

• Road Condition : If you are going for Tholpetti circuit,enroute, you could visit Nagarhole
• Route Map : Bangalore to Wayanad

Kolli Hills is an upcoming offbeat quiet hill station near Namakkal in Tamil Nadu.

• Accommodation Details : Hotel Nallathambi +91-4286-247227 and Wild Orchid Camp (+91 9739700059)
• Route Map : Reach Rasipuram from Bangalore. From Rasipuram reach Kolli Hills via Semmedu. The 70 hair pin ghat road from Rasipuram is exhilirating.

Ooty used to be refered to as Queen of Hill Stations. Unfortunately, crowds have taken its toll and in peak season the crowds could be overwhelming. If you visit Ooty in the off-season, then it will mesmerize you.

• Accommodation : Ooty Resorts

• Road Condition : Good and scenic drive thru Bandipur and Masinagudi forests
• Route Map : Bangalore to Ooty

Close to Ooty but much quieter with many attractions and off beat activities - especially farm stays and cheese making activities.

• Accommodation : Coonoor Homestays

• Coonoor has many homestays, Farm stays and estate stays. These are best options for weekend traveler as well as for those into experiential travel
• Road Condition : Coonoor is reached vis Ooty. Drive to Ooty is scenic via Mysore, Bandipur and Masinagudi forests
• Route Map : Bangalore to Ooty

Popular hill station with many off beat activities apart from regular hill station attractions like boating etc.

• Accommodation : Kodaikanal Hotels

• Road Condition : One can drive down to Kodai. The roads are good except 30Km stretch near Kodai. One can reach Kodaikanal from Bangalore by train too.
• Route Map : Bangalore to Kodaikanal

Plantation Walks, Nature Walks, Sceneries, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Romantic Getaway - Ideal for a long week end.

• Accommodation : Munnar Hotels

• Road Condition : It is a pretty long but enjoyable drive to Munnar by car.
• Route Map : Bangalore to Munnar

• Nandi hills is the nearest hill station from Bangalore. Nandi hills boasts of numerous view points and pleasant weather. It is best visited as a day trip. Accommodation at Nandi Hills is restricted to Government guest houses
• Road Condition: Excellent - Take the New Airport Road. Watch out for "Nandi Hills - Turn Left" board around 7 Kms after Devanahalli.
• Route Map : Bangalore to Nandi Hills