City: Tamil Nadu
Top Things to do in Tamil Nadu
What to do and see in Tamil Nadu, India: The Best Mountains
^# Jana Gana Mana is the national anthem, while "Invocation to Tamil Mother" is the state song/anthem.
^† Established in 1773; Madras State was formed in 1950 and renamed as Tamil Nadu on 14 January 1969
^^ Tamil is the official language of the state. English is declared as an additional official language for communication purposes.
Restaurants in Tamil Nadu
1. Arunachala Mountain
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By 114gilads
Mt. Arunachala is considered the mountain that desolves the ego. To be there and feel the vibration is an amazing experience that is a must for the one seeking to let go of the ego. It was the place of the holy man, Ramana and the Ashram that is build in his memory is a place where a lot of spiritual activity is happening year round.
2. The Nilgiris Mountains Tamil Nadu
3. Mukurti Peak
4. Meghamalai - High Wavy Mountains
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By arunachalam_78
I visited megamalai (Highways panchayat) in Jan 01, 2019 and Jan 02, 2019. We start our journey from thekkady to megamalai on our own car. I booked the “Woodbriar manalar Cottage” to stay for two days. This is one of the good places to stay as of now as a family. On google it is better you use “Highways cloud mountain bunglow” or “Highways hospital”. Many people miss their way by using “Megamalai”. You come to chinnamanur and reach here via “Odaipatti”. If you stay in woodbriar tea bunglow and come with your own vehicle, make sure you have SUV or Jeep. If you are in Sedan or another hatchback, then the last 5 k.m and you cannot travel using them. Good news is that they have started the road work work now, so if you visit here after 3 months (minimum) or 6 months (maximum) the road should be ready at this time. What you can see in megamalai? First remember this is not the commercial tourism place, so do not expect like Ooty, kodaikanal etc. But I always prefer non-commercial hill stations. In megamalai, you can walk, trekking etc. Apart from that you can visit the falls, Maharaja Mettu view point, tea factory. You can spend half day in Maharaja Mettu view point , if you visit there do not stop at one place . make sure you see the small Church ( Only Cross ) , one murugan temple and another amman temple . People over there told me that normally people do not come here and they stop at one point. So, keep on walk till the top. You can see the nice view from there, good place to relax. Next important place is the lake. I think if you stay in woodbriar cottage you can visit here, otherwise you need to take the permission to visit here. The falls is very good, guide told me that on summer elephant came to this water fall. This is the very beautiful falls. if you go to megamalai, do not miss to see this water falls. Apart from this you can go to manalaru, dam and relax in so many places. What else we can see here? There are few more places which we are not allowed. Local people told me that there is a place called “vatta parai” and public are not allowed here as animals are coming often here and very difficult to reach here.
5. Rangaswamy Peak and Pillar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By DrValliappan - Coimbatore, India
Rangasamy Peak and Toda Temple and on the way to Kodanad View Point and many miss these without a local guide. Entry is not permitted into Toda Temple (even though a model, it is considered a sacred place by locals).
6. Swamimalai Hills
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By niteshb1030
It’s day trek, about 1 hr long uphill. Good for beginners. Post monsoon the hills are very green and beautiful. ₹350 per person was charged at the entry to the trek
7. Perumal Peak
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By 906anudeepk - Chennai (Madras), India
If you are a trekking lover , this place is must visit for you, The view from the top is worth taking a trek for.
8. Velliangiri Mountains
9. Palani
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By nandhinip73 - Chennai (Madras), India
Range of hills with beautiful sceneric view and many picnic spots...On the foot of this hill one among arupadai veedu temple of lord murugan is located....From city palani you can reach kodaikannal by road through palani hills...But the road was narrow...But u can surely njoy the beauty of nature by travelling via this road...
10. Cairn Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By Sathish_sgs - Perungalathur, India
If you want to enjoy a peaceful location, please visit this place. Small museum and hanging bridge are there to enjoy. This place is very near to city, but very calm and serene. Walking in the trails giving the feel of forest atmosphere. Had a nice tea in the canteen
