Ten Popular Hills Stations Around Bangalore

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 the fact that around the city there is a number of beautiful getaway weekend destinations that are available. These destinations are usually hill stations. Now there are a number of hill stations that are available around the city but,

the 10 most popular hill stations are as follows

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1. Horsley Hills-Andhra Pradesh:

Located in Andhra Pradesh is a scenic hill station called Horsley Hills.  This hill station is located at about 144 km away from Bangalore. It was first discovered by the British in the mid 19^th century which was then converted to a summer retreat. It is popular for its scenic surroundings and dense vegetation. Its close proximity to Bangalore makes it an ideal weekend holiday destination.

2. Coonoor- Tamil Nadu:

Located at a distance of 285 km away from Bangalore, Coonoor is a picturesque hill station located in the Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu. This hill station is elevated at an altitude of about 1,850 meters above sea level. It is popular for adventure activities such as hiking and trekking. It is also renowned for a Mountain Railway which was declared by UNESCO as a world heritage site in 2005. Its close proximity to Coonoor also makes it an ideal weekend getaway hotspot.

3. Yelagiri- Tamil Nadu:

Elevated at an altitude of 1,110 meter above sea level Yelagiri also known as Elagiri is a beautiful hill station located in the Vellore district in Tamil Nadu. It is located at a distance of 157 km away from Bangalore. It is popular for its charming hills, valleys, and flower orchards. It is also popular for adventure sports such as paragliding, rock climbing, and hiking. More importantly its close proximity to Bangalore makes it an ideal weekend getaway.

4. Chikmagalur-Karnataka:

Chikmagalur is a beautiful hill station that is located in Karnataka. It is located at about 277 km away from Bangalore. It is popular for its beautiful coffee plantations.  This scenic hill station was known as Kadur prior to India’s independence. The close proximity to Bangalore means this hill station makes for an ideal getaway destination.

5. Nandi Hills-Karnataka:

In the state of Karnataka in Chikkaballapur district there is a beautiful ancient fortress known as Nandi Hills or Nandidurg. It is located at distance of about 62 km away from Bangalore. It is renowned for its scenic beauty and tranquil atmosphere. This region was also a part Mysore kingdom during the reign of Tipu Sultan. Its close proximity to Bangalore means that it is an ideal weekend getaway.

6. Wayanad- Kerala:

Wayanad is a scenic district located in Kerala. It is elevated at an altitude of 700 to 1200 meters above sea level and is located at a distance of 271 km away from Bangalore. It is popular for its scenic beauty and cool climate. It is popular for beautiful river, paddy fields, tea gardens, terraced hills etc. It is also a perfect weekend getaway due to its close proximity to Bangalore.

7. Ooty-Tamil Nadu:

Ooty is a popular scenic hill station located in the Nilgiri hills in Tamil Nadu. It is located at a distance of 265 km away from Bangalore. It is popular for its pleasant climate that lasts throughout the year. While it’s close proximity to Bangalore makes it an ideal weekend getaway destination.

8. Coorg-Tamil Nadu:

Kodagu or Coorg is scenic hill station nestled high up in the Western Ghat at an altitude of 1,750 meters above sea level in Tamil Nadu. It is located at a distance of 279 km away from Bangalore. It is known for its picturesque environment and an extremely vibrant culture. Additionally, it is also located in close proximity to Bangalore and hence is a perfect getaway destination.

9. Kodaikanal- Tamil Nadu:

Located at 463 km away of Bangalore, Kodaikanal is a scenic hill station in Tamil Nadu. This hill station is elevated at an altitude of 2,133 meters above sea level. It is popular for its dense shola and eucalyptus forests, grasslands, etc. Apart from its natural beauty it also known for a cool and pleasant climate throughout the year. Its close proximity to Bangalore indicates that it is a perfect weekend gateway.

10. Munnar- Kerala:

In Kerala there is a scenic hill station called “Munnar”. It is elevated at an altitude of 1,700 meters above sea level and, is located at a distance of 520 km from Bangalore. It is popular for its cool climate throughout the year and for its beautiful green tea plantations. Its close proximity to Bangalore makes it an ideal weekend getaway destination.

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