Constructed during the British Raj in 1908, the famous ‘Nilgiri Mountain Railway’ is located in Tamil Nadu, India. This railway line was included in UNESCO’s ‘World Heritage Sites’ list in June 2005. It is managed...
The sobriquet “Garden city of India” is often used to describe the city of Bangalore or Bengaluru. This city is popular for its rapidly growing Information Technology (IT) sector which is a well-known fact. What many people are not aware of is...
In the Vellore district of Tamil Nadu located off the Vaniyambadi-Tirupattur road is a scenic hill station called “Yelagiri”. This hill station is located at about 1,110 meters above sea level. It is also popular for its rose gardens and...
Udhagamandalam or also known as Ooty is a scenic hill station that is located in Tamil Nadu nestled in the Nilgiri Hills. It is also been given the sobriquet of “Queen of Hill stations”. As for the cuisine, a variety of cuisines are available in...
Kodaikanal is a scenic hill station located in Tamil Nadu. So the cuisine available will have a touch of “Tamilian” flavour to it and, so food such as dosas, idilis, sambhar, rasam, paysam, sweet pongaletc are common. Since this hill station is...
Coonoor elevated at an altitude of 1,850 meters above sea level is a scenic hill station located in the Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu. This hill station is known to being home to exotic birds such as parakeets, skylarks, Nilgiriverditer and,...
Nandi Hills are also known as “Nandidurg or Nandydroog” is a scenic hill station located in the Chikkaballapur district in Karnataka. It is elevated at an altitude of 1,478 meters above sea level and is located at about 60 km from Bengaluru...
Yelagiri or Elagiri a beautiful hill station in the Vellore district of Tamil Nadu can best be described as. This hill station is located at an altitude of 1,110 meters above sea level. This region is famous for its rose gardens and orchards...
Kodaikanal which in Tamil means “The gift of the forest” is a famous hill station located in the Dindigul district in Tamil Nadu at an altitude of 7200 feet above sea level. It is also commonly referred to as the “Princess of the hill stations”...
Coorg is a picturesque hill station located in the deep valleys in the state of Karnataka. This hill station is also known as “Kodagu”. It is popular for its scenic beauty. Apart from its natural beauty this hill station also possesses a rich...
Popularly referred to as “BR Hills” is a scenic hill station located in the Chamarajanagar district in Karnataka known as Biligirirangana Hills. It is located in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, and in close proximity to the border of Tamil Nadu.
Hill stations form an integral component of tourism in India. There are several that can be found throughout the country. Now, most of these hill stations serve as ideal “getaways” during seasons such as summer, winter, and the...
The summer season in India has just begun with the Meteorology Department predicting a serious heat wave throughout the country. Now, the best way to beat the “scorching” heat that has been predicted is by planning a trip to a hill...
There are number of popular hill stations in India which can be described as a “worth visit”. One among them being Ooty, a picturesque hill station located in Tamil Nadu. Situated in the Nilgiri Hills, it is known for its scenic...
“Ootacamund or Ooty” located in the state of Tamil Nadu is one of the most beautiful hill stations in South India. Also referred to as Udagamandalam or Udhagai, this small town is situated in the Nilgiri Hills at a distance of 86 km...
The South of India with regards to tourism is renowned for a number of beautiful hill stations. One among the many available in the region is a quaint hill station known as Coonoor located in the state of Tamil Nadu. Situated in the Nilgiris...
Udhagamandalam or Ooty is a beautiful hill station located in Tamil Nadu. It is also widely known as “Ootacamund” and is located in the Nilgiri Hills. This hill station is popular for its picturesque beauty. It is also known for its beautiful...
In the famous Nilgiri hills lies a beautiful hill station called “Coonoor”. This hill station is located in the state of Tamil Nadu in the Nilgiris district. The presence of the lush green Nilgiri Hills adds not only to the greenery but also to...
Udhagamandalam or Ootacamund is a beautiful hill station located in the Nilgiri Hills in the state of Tamil Nadu and is popularly known as “Ooty”. It is elevated at an altitude of about 2,240 meters above sea level. This hill station is popular...
“A narrow gauge railway line” would be the best way to describe the “Kalka-Shimla Railway” line. This railway line runs through the beautiful Shivalik hills. Over the years this railway line acquired such...