Coffee is not the only thing this alluring town is renowned for. If you revel being close to nature, delight in watching mountains wreathed in mist, love the prickle of cool breeze, and relish the refreshing sounds of birds twittering, then Coorg is the place to be. Famous as a coffee hub of Karnataka, the quaint appeal of this breathtaking town renders to it an enigmatic seductiveness. All strewn with resplendent blue Sayahdri mountains, Coorg or Kodagu is also the cradle of the river Cauveri. One can take a trip to the thick and green woods in the proximity, trudge by the side of the spring, or simply take drive amidst the coffee plants to have a view of plenty of panoramic vistas that whiz past. The town possesses an old-world charm about it, all swarmed with postcard-pretty cottages. In the proximity are even more fascinating hamlets sprung all around the valley. Visiting the nearby Abbi Falls or a drive to Somwarpet coffee plantations will also liven you up.

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Positioned at an elevation of about 2000 meters in the Himalayas and bestowed with a quaint natural splendour and allure, this coveted hill station is the hideout of tourists from India and the abroad alike, who set sail every year in multitude to this tourists' haven. The town is located around the picturesque Naini Lake, named after the goddess Naina Devi, and is always bustling with life. Numerous of sailboats with colourful canvases look awesome while cruising on the blue surface of the lake. Serene zephyr blowing almost incessantly in and around the lake takes one's breath away. The winding streets of the town are scenic as well, and offer a consummate experience to an instinctive rambler. But the crystal-clear lake and the bustling town are not the only places to stick to- the places to go and the things to do are plenty. You can plan a trip to the Tiffin Top, Cheema Peak, Larya Kanta, and if you are daring enough to take a stiff climb, you can think of ascending to the Snow View- at a dizzying height of 2270 meters! Camping, mountain biking and rock climbing are other option for audacious folks. And as you return from Nainital, you'll feel like descending from cloud nine!

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If Nilgiri hills are the bauble of the South, Ooty is the zenith of the Nilgiri's charisma. Somebody christened this land of ultimate charm as the 'Queen of the South Indian Hill Stations', and this seems not a bit exaggerated; in fact something even more befitting could have been said. Ooty is a living picture of the Nature's splendour with vivid and diverse landscapes. Strewn with magnificent vistas, blooming gardens, green meadows, placid lakes, and a salubrious ambience, Ooty delineates a resplendent facet of unsullied Nature. No wonder, the place draws visitors in multitude, who seek respite from the scorching sun of the summer and the irksome schedule of city life. The hill station is abounded in bracing locations- one can plan a trip to Lamb Rock or Kodambu for sightseeing, or perch the Dodabetta Peak to have a disarming view of the proximity. Ooty Lake is the place to go to for boating, Kalhatty waterfalls are the noted cascades, and Madumalai Wild Life Sanctuary is the destination for wildlife lovers. If nothing else, just a ramble amidst the green meadow or on the meandering paths in the proximity will perk you up. There's much more about Ooty, but the wordy description simply falls short of consummation. So just be there, for it's a different vista to different eyes!

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