Munnar sits at an elevation of 1,600 meters in Kerala’s Idukki district, where endless carpets of tea plantations roll over the Western Ghats like a green velvet blanket. This former summer resort of the British South Indian government has evolved into one of India’s most beloved hill stations, drawing visitors with its spectacular tea gardens, … Read more
Kodaikanal, affectionately called the “Princess of Hill Stations”, sits amidst the Palani Hills of Tamil Nadu at an elevation of 2,133 meters. Unlike hill stations developed by the British for administrative purposes, Kodaikanal was established by American missionaries in 1845 as a refuge from the tropical heat, giving it a unique character that persists today. … Read more
Ooty (Udhagamandalam), the “Queen of Hill Stations,” sits at 2,240 meters in the Nilgiri Blue Mountains of Tamil Nadu. Established by the British in the 19th century as a summer retreat, this charming hill station retains colonial-era character through its botanical gardens, stone churches, heritage railway, and sprawling tea estates. Where some hill stations feel … Read more