10 Rarely Crowded South Indian Hill Stations!

Written By Gopika VC Image Credits: Gettyimages

Madikeri

[{"selector":"#anim-25f327b5-1f62-44c5-a080-5a7f17e48686 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(62.53662086642366%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":15000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] There are a number of historic landmarks and monuments in the hill town. These include the Madikeri Fort, the Omkareshwara Temple, and Raja's Seat. Image Credits: Gettyimages

Yelagiri

[{"selector":"#anim-a0b81b0f-1b96-4243-b85e-473efff41279 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(62.45727574570689%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":15000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Yelagiri, which is in the Tamil Nadu district of Tirupattur, is one of the best unexplored hill towns in South India that you must visit. Image Credits: Gettyimages

Idukki

[{"selector":"#anim-73622351-c1f0-4e3c-b63f-73b88b4d0544 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-62.70141578929863%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":17000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Idukki is one of the best hill getaways in South India for this summer. It's in Kerala, but it's not as well-known as Munnar or Wayanad. Image Credits: Gettyimages

Kudremukh

[{"selector":"#anim-61acb564-4ed5-464b-99a7-f875ac22baf4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(71.06482499660348%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":15000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Kudremukh is a famous place for trekkers, people who like nature, and people who want to try new things. Image Credits: Gettyimages

Yercaud

[{"selector":"#anim-eb69607c-af55-407d-aee6-5b4e0ec57659 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(24.999999544902902%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":10000,"fill":"forwards"}] Yercaud's summer temperatures range from 20 to 25 degrees Celsius, making it a decent area to fight the heat. Image Credits: Gettyimages

Kotagiri

[{"selector":"#anim-0f2f3c3f-a008-4dd8-8a21-13793d03f5f2 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(62.45727574570689%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":15000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Kotagiri means "mountain of Kotas," the tribes' home. Kotagiri's natural beauty, tea estates, and tranquility make it one of South India's lesser-known hill stations. Image Credits: Gettyimages

Ponmudi

[{"selector":"#anim-dbce1969-e66c-44f6-b2f4-7b87981f19d3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(62.53662086642366%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":15000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Ponmudi, Kerala, is a mountainous station where you may visit Kovalam Beach, 69 km away. Image Credits: Gettyimages

Araku Valley

[{"selector":"#anim-fd5e0177-127c-440b-8112-4b65eea4dcc9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(62.45727574570689%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":15000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Araku Valley is one of the best places in India for a peaceful family vacation. It is in the Eastern Ghats of the state of Andhra Pradesh. Image Credits: Gettyimages

Vagamon

[{"selector":"#anim-e6709b88-039b-4e66-8a05-837b514bba72 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(62.646484148340306%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":15000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] This lovely hill station has huge green meadows, hazy valleys, and tumbling waterfalls, creating a peaceful ambiance. Image Credits: Gettyimages

Devikulam

[{"selector":"#anim-bb578d4b-9e50-4ff3-b2b1-bbc1020a998f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(62.33726204809361%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":15000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Devikulam is a small hill town in Kerala that is tucked into the Western Ghats. It is a paradise for people who love nature. Image Credits: Gettyimages