1/7: 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

2/7: 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

3/7: Yercaud is a charming hill station in Shevaroy Hills, a popular tourist destination known for its coffee and Yercaud Lake. / Image: tripadvisor.in

4/7: 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

5/7: 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

6/7: 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

7/7: 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