Explore Coorg, Ooty, Kodaikanal, Lesser-known Hill Stations Of South India

Coorg, South India's hill station, offers stunning viewpoints, coffee and tea plantations, and delicious eateries, accessible via Kannur International Airport, and Mysore Junction Railway Station. Image: karnatakatourism.org

Kodaikanal, a picturesque hill station in Tamil Nadu's Dindigul district, offers stunning waterfalls, serene lakes, and granite cliffs, accessible by air, train, or road between October and June. Image: tamilnadutourism.tn.gov.in

Yercaud is a charming hill station in Shevaroy Hills, a popular tourist destination known for its coffee and Yercaud Lake. Image: tripadvisor.in

Yelagiri, a lesser-known hill station in South India, near Jolarpettai, Tamil Nadu, is home to Jalagamparai Waterfalls and Murugan Temple, accessible by air, train, or road. Image: tirupathur.nic.in

Chikmagalur, a popular tourist destination in Karnataka, is surrounded by coffee plantations, offers hiking, and is home to the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, accessible from September to June. Image: karnatakatourism.org

Ramakkalmedu, a charming hill station in Idukki district, offers panoramic views of the Western Ghats and windmills, accessible via air, train, or road. Image: keralatourism.org

Vagamon, a picturesque hill station in Idukki district, offers trekking, rock climbing, and mountaineering opportunities, best visited from September to June, accessible via air, train, or road. Image: kottayam.nic.in