5 Most Inviting Hill Stations For Your Visit Near Bangalore

• By : Gaurav Batra
• In : Top Hill Station Destination
• Last Updated: 2017-06-07

After hearing the words hill station, several things might appear in your mind such as picturesque views, large mountains, crystal-clear lakes, lush greenery, serene skies or pleasing weather. Hill stations, as many say, are no less than a heaven. The heaven if visited will instill your mind with sweet memories, and these sweet memories will do their best to persuade you for your next visit.While on a hill station, all your senses will burst with pleasure. So, what are you waiting for? Go take the beautiful nature in your arms or let it embrace you. Allow yourself to be in the serene lap of the Mother Nature and receive an abundance of love from her.

Coorg (Kodagu)

Coorg is around 260km from Bangalore. It is one to the most popular hill stations in Karnataka and sometimes, also called "Kashmir of the South", thats because of its natural beauty and healthful weather. In Coorg, you can visit several places such as Abbey Falls where Kaveri River falls down as small waterfalls. Chettalli It is a small village with lush greenery, situated on the Madikeri. Nagarhole National Park for wildlife lovers, this national park is one of the best places. Here, you will get to see several animals and more than 270 species of birds.

Wayanad

Wayanad, a small district located in Kerala, is around 271km from Bangalore. Wayanad boasts various tourist attractions such as Chembra Peak trekking the Chembra Peak brings an exciting experience. Chethalayam it is a waterfall which draws plenty of tourists. Pakshipathalam it is located deep inside the forest of the Brahmagiri hills, and you can get to see various species of birds in the caves of the forest.

Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal, located in Tamil Nadu, is around 463km from Bangalore. The beautiful places which you can enjoy exploring here are Berijam Lake this lake is surrounded by lush greenery and boasts a variety of flowering plants. Coakers Walk this is one of the must-visit places in Kodaikanal. You may like to start your day with a joyful walk through the Coakers Walk. Kurinjiandavar Temple this temple is devoted to Lord Kartikeya or Murugan and is a famous tourist spot.

Ooty

Ooty is around 270km from Bangalore. It boasts a large number of attractions which draw plenty of tourists each year. Some of the attractions are Botanical Gardens situated on the slopes of the Doddabetta peak, it is one of the best places for taking selfies and grouphies because of the greenery and plants. Doddabetta Peak this peak offers an amazing mountainous view and a great trekking experience. Government Rose Gardens situated on the Elk Hill, these gardens have over 20,000 varieties of rose.

Yelagiri Hills

This hill station is around 158km away from Bangalore. Some of the popular places to visit in Yelagiri Hills are Punganoor Lake Park most visitors find this place serene and alluring. Jalagamparai Waterfalls the Attaru River meander through the hills and falls down from a rockface. The water flows in this waterfall in profusion from the early days of November to around the first half of February.

Conclusion

If you crave to watch lush greenery, wildlife, pleasing skies being reflected on the peaceful lakes, then a hill station can be the best place nearby bangalore for your visit. If you live in or near Bangalore, or maybe somewhere far away, you may find the above-mentioned hill stations most inviting and serene.