Hill Stations near Chennai

Nearest hill station to Chennai, popular for paragliding and Kavalur Observatory (open to public on Saturdays between 2 PM and 5 PM). Other attractions include Punganoor lake and Velavan temple

• Accommodation Details : Yelagiri Resorts
• Road Condition : Good
• Route Map : Chennai to Yelagiri Hills

Quaint hill station ideal for long nature walks. APTDC offers various adventure sports like horizontal ladder, Burma bridge, Bungee Runs etc

• Accommodation Details : Governors Bunglow, APTDC (+91 8571 279323/24)
• Route Map : Chennai to Horsley Hills

Small hill station near Salem in the Shevaroy hills. Key attractions at Yercaud include Lake, Anna Park, Servaroyan temple and an enjoyable trek to a bear cave located in a private estate

• Accommodation Details : Yercaud Resorts
• Route Map : Chennai to Yercaud

An up-coming hill station near Namakkal. Since it is not very popular, you will have the whole hill station to yourself. During Monsoons, the Agaya Gangai waterfalls looks impressive.

• Accommodation Details : Hotel Nallathambi +919443209842; Wild Orchid Camp (+919739700059)
• Route Map : Chennai to Kolli Hills. The hair pin turns towards Kolli hills is part of the fun.

Athoor, more commonly known as Kamarajar Valley,has a rustic charm that is a pleasant change for urbanites. It is situated at the foot hills of Palani hills and 25 Kms from Dindigul.

• Accommodation Details : Double Dutch Resort
• Route Map : Chennai to Athoor

Resorts set in the wilderness of Palani hills makes an ideal weekend getaway. At Palani, the famous Murugan temple remains the key attraction.

• Accommodation Details : Bison Wells Resort
• Route Map : Chennai to Palani Hills

Popular Hill station with plenty of offbeat attractions. If you are into treks and nature walks, contact District Forest Office (Phone: 91- 04542 –240287) for information on some amazing forest trails.

• Accommodation Details : Kodaikanal Resorts
• Route Map : Chennai to Kodai by Road or by Train

Much quieter than the neighbouring Ooty. Coonoor also has its share of typical hill station attractions. However, what sets Coonoor apart are some of the most interesting farm stays.

• Accommodation Details : Coonoor Homestays
• Route Map : Chennai to Ooty. Coonoor is close to Ooty.

Charming hill station with the title of being the Queen of all southern hill stations. Ooty is extremely Popular and gets crowded during summer.

• Accommodation Details : Ooty Resorts and budget Ooty hotels.
• Route Map : Chennai to Ooty.

Coorg is India is called "Scotland of India". Coorg has plenty of attractions ranging from scenic spots, wild life sanctuaries and of course the coffee estates.

• Accommodation Details : Coorg Homestays
• Route Map : Chennai to Coorg.

Extremely popular hill station of Kerala. Often billed as the most romantic of all Indian hill stations.

• Accommodation Details : Munnar Resorts and Budget hotels in Munnar
• Route Map : Chennai to Munnar.

Near Vizag, Araku Valley is scenic hill station. The train journey from Vizag to Araku Valley is an experience in itself. The train passes through 58 tunnels!

• Accommodation Details : Araku Valley Resorts
• Route Map : Reach Vishakapatnam and board train to Araku Valley.