Here’s the big question: Living in the third most populated city in the country where the urban agglomeration is pacing at lightning speed, where technology leaps ahead of time, where gigantic concreted marvels leaves us completely awestruck and where everything is available to pamper you, Bangalore is a place that you can flaunt if you live in there. But the big question is “peace of mind”. It is written in quotes because often it is taken lightly and more often it becomes a quoted part of speech that has no practical significance. So the question that remains unanswered is that you really get the peace you desire with all that your city provides you? No!Stop and look! There are places on top of the mountains, far away from the cacophony. They are called hill stations that awaits us to fill in our minds, the sweet air that has an immense capability to infuse tranquility with such softness that only one thing remains at last: Peace of mind.Let’s search for the hill stations that may soften your nerves and cools your passion:
Ooty: In the Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu, a place that keeps mesmerizing tourists for centuries can be found. Ooty, the queen of all hill stations is the temple of the purest form of nature. It is a necklace of garden, lake, palace and the green earth; all tied gorgeously making it the best of the best. Note: Don’t miss the wax museum.Distance from Bangalore: 310 Km
Munnar: In the Idukki district of Kerala, the country’s highest tea gardens can be found in a place called Munnar. Covered in mist with shining waterfalls dissolving the sun rays, this hill station has an abnormally high power of hypnotism that forces you to live in the mountains forever. Boating, Paragliding, sanctuary tours, valley visits are few stuffs you can choose to do to pass the time. However the best suggestion one can give is just to look at those evergreen tea plantations beyond the clouds.Distance from Bangalore: 550 Km
Coorg: The birth place of Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa and known mostly for coffee beans, Coorg (in Karnataka) is a beautiful jungle of innumerable flora and fauna. Also known as Kodagu, it is also famous for its colorful festivals. Other tourist attractions include Talakaveri (river Kaveri originates from here), Nisargadhama (a picnic spot), Iruppu Falls, and Omkareshwara Temple etc.Distance from Bangalore: 240 Km
Chikmagalur: In Chikkamagaluru district, at the elevation of more than 1000m, the coffee land of Karnataka, Chikmagalur is located. Consisting mainly temples that reflects the glory of Dravidian architecture, Chikmagalur is a simple place of hills and cool environment.Distance from Bangalore: 265 Km
Wayanad: Formed by carving out areas from Kozhikode and Kannur, Wayanad is not a typical hill station. It is but a mixture of mountains and rivers. Some of the mountains include Chembra peak (2100 m) and Banasura peak (2070 m) and river is Kabini River (a tributary of Kaveri River). If looked at combination, a picture perfect setting is portrayed that will nail its place in your heart in no time.Distance from Bangalore: 270 Km
Kodaikanal: It’s the sweet little princess of hill stations. Kodaikanal’s economy is mainly tourism based; you can easily guess the magnitude of its beauty. Views, lakes, parks or rather we should say extraordinary sceneries is deeply soiled in Kodai that will act as a catalyst in your process of attaining bliss. Dolphin’s nose is one such place at 6000 ft where you can really live at the edge of the world. Few other beautiful places are Kodaikanal Lake, Byrant Park, Green Valley View, Pillar rocks and Berijam Lake.Distance from Bangalore: 480 Km
Coonoor: At 1850 m above the sea level, the second largest hill station in the nilgiri hills, Coonoor is located. You can see tea leaves everywhere (its nilgiri!). It’s only 17 Km from Ooty and relatively very less crowded and quieter. Also famous for trekking expeditions, Coonoor also dazzles with beautiful parks like Sim’s park and views and falls like Lamb’s rock, Law’s falls and Katary falls.Distance from Bangalore: 300 Km
Nandi Hills: The best part: It’s very near from Bangalore (Only 60 Km). Nandi hills is an old place where Tipu Sultan used to chill in summer time and hence the place is filled with temples that date backs to Chola era. The hills present you mesmerizing scenic views but it is extremely crowded in the weekends. Besides that you can look for forts or opt for high adrenaline action like paragliding and biking. And if that’s not enough for you, Nandi offers rich biodiversity for your amazement.Distance from Bangalore: 60 KmThese are some of the hill stations for you, handpicked by us especially to get you your long desired peace.