Summer trip to hills from Bangalore (Suggestions required)

GenuineOptimist · 15th April 2009, 19:37

We are planning to drive to some hill-station around Bangalore for the May-1 long weekend, to beat the heat. So here are the decisions:-

Coorg will be hot
Ooty, Kodaikanal will be too crowded in summer
Kerala will be hot

So what are the options..

1. I've not been to Kukke Subramanya & the hill ranges around.. But we don't want a pilgrimage, its a pleasure trip

2. Any other hill stations in TN/Kerala which will be cool & not crowded.. (Yercaud - is there anything to do there?)

3. Karnataka hills - Is summer a good time to visit in/around Jog falls ranges primarily to beat the heat?

4. Please suggest any other hills within drivable range from Bangalore

Tks in advance,
GO

amohit · 15th April 2009, 20:07

I would suggest stay back and enjoy the almost empty roads of bangalore! Every other place be it yercaurd or kodai or ooty or even mysore is going to be full of bangaloreans.

Regards,

arin_12 · 15th April 2009, 21:38

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Originally Posted by amohit

I would suggest stay back and enjoy the almost empty roads of bangalore! Every other place be it yercaurd or kodai or ooty or even mysore is going to be full of bangaloreans.

Regards,

Best Idea. I too feel the same.

Any how u can try some thing on Malnad Region. If you just wanna enjoy the place rather than visiting here and there.

arindamray · 15th April 2009, 23:42

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Originally Posted by GenuineOptimist

We are planning to drive to some hill-station around Bangalore for the May-1 long weekend, to beat the heat. So here are the decisions:-

Coorg will be hot

Went there last year same time, was not that hot. Just avoid the peak afternoon.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GenuineOptimist

Ooty, Kodaikanal will be too crowded in summer

Try Coonoor or Kotagiri instead of Ooty.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GenuineOptimist

Kerala will be hot

Munnar may not be.

dreamdiesel · 15th April 2009, 23:42

Kukke Subramanya and other hills around in Western Ghats will be hot and humid at this time of the year.

Kodiakanal, Ooty, Yercaud will be crowded as these are the only few places in South India to beat the heat. You can try Munnar. But i feel it also might be crowded. Try visiting places a little less crowded like Coonoor or Kotagiri which are close to Ooty.

arin_12 · 15th April 2009, 23:58

Try this.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travel...akleshpur.html

deepclutch · 16th April 2009, 01:10

I will suggest vagamon.but the facilities there are not much to say about.
Vagamon,Kerala,india,
but practically ,banglore is good

akas_chauhan · 16th April 2009, 11:13

Try ChickMaglur. It'll be cooler and not too much crowd.

Rocky_Balboa · 16th April 2009, 11:52

Kotagiri, Coonoor are good places if You know anyone in the forest department.
Why dont You try Topslip/Parambikulam/Valpaarai.

jango · 16th April 2009, 11:59

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Originally Posted by Rocky_Balboa

Kotagiri, Coonoor are good places if You know anyone in the forest department.
Why dont You try Topslip/Parambikulam/Valpaarai.

Valpaarai is a nice option. Which route do you take from Bangalore exactly ?

muralisk · 16th April 2009, 12:13

Any hill station during long weekends would be crowded. If you are looking for not so crowded, then check out Topslip.

subbusos · 16th April 2009, 12:30

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Originally Posted by muralisk

Any hill station during long weekends would be crowded. If you are looking for not so crowded, then check out Topslip.

Topslip will not be possible till April 30th 2009 as they are closed due to the peak summer to avoid the forest fire.

I just called them and was told that only by April 27th 2009, they will decide when to open the sanctuary for public.

PM me for the phone number of the forest officer in charge, if you want to inquire more info.

Rocky_Balboa · 16th April 2009, 12:35

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Originally Posted by jango

Valpaarai is a nice option. Which route do you take from Bangalore exactly ?

I took the most dreaded (and scenic) route via Kanakapura, ChamrajNagar, Sathy, Kovai and Pollachi.

You could alternatively try the Krishnagiri-Salem-Kovai-Pollachi route.

rjstyles69 · 16th April 2009, 12:38

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Originally Posted by akas_chauhan

Try ChickMaglur. It'll be cooler and not too much crowd.

You would be surprised to know its equally hot and this is with most of the hill stations around. Thanks to Global Warming !!

Save your money and spend it wisely during the monsoons visiting the western ghats, trust me its worthwhile.

lohithrao · 16th April 2009, 12:43

Agree with you...

Just back from my hometown and did go around (Kudremukha/Subramanya) and its not cool

Will head back in Monsoon....cant wait

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjstyles69

You would be surprised to know its equally hot and this is with most of the hill stations around. Thanks to Global Warming !!

Save your money and spend it wisely during the monsoons visiting the western ghats, trust me its worthwhile.

15th April 2009, 19:37	#1
GenuineOptimist BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 134 Thanked: 31 Times	Summer trip to hills from Bangalore (Suggestions required) We are planning to drive to some hill-station around Bangalore for the May-1 long weekend, to beat the heat. So here are the decisions:- Coorg will be hot Ooty, Kodaikanal will be too crowded in summer Kerala will be hot So what are the options.. 1. I've not been to Kukke Subramanya & the hill ranges around.. But we don't want a pilgrimage, its a pleasure trip 2. Any other hill stations in TN/Kerala which will be cool & not crowded.. (Yercaud - is there anything to do there?) 3. Karnataka hills - Is summer a good time to visit in/around Jog falls ranges primarily to beat the heat? 4. Please suggest any other hills within drivable range from Bangalore Tks in advance, GO
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amohit BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 456 Thanked: 56 Times	I would suggest stay back and enjoy the almost empty roads of bangalore! Every other place be it yercaurd or kodai or ooty or even mysore is going to be full of bangaloreans. Regards,
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15th April 2009, 23:42	#5
dreamdiesel BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 420 Thanked: 63 Times	Kukke Subramanya and other hills around in Western Ghats will be hot and humid at this time of the year. Kodiakanal, Ooty, Yercaud will be crowded as these are the only few places in South India to beat the heat. You can try Munnar. But i feel it also might be crowded. Try visiting places a little less crowded like Coonoor or Kotagiri which are close to Ooty.
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arin_12 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 635 Thanked: 103 Times View My Garage	Try this. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travel...akleshpur.html
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deepclutch Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Muvattupuzha Posts: 1,167 Thanked: 164 Times	I will suggest vagamon.but the facilities there are not much to say about. Vagamon,Kerala,india, but practically ,banglore is good
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akas_chauhan BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Antonio Posts: 596 Thanked: 26 Times	Try ChickMaglur. It'll be cooler and not too much crowd.
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Rocky_Balboa BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Namma Bengalooru Posts: 693 Thanked: 407 Times View My Garage	Kotagiri, Coonoor are good places if You know anyone in the forest department. Why dont You try Topslip/Parambikulam/Valpaarai.
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muralisk BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hyderabad, Bangalore Posts: 711 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Any hill station during long weekends would be crowded. If you are looking for not so crowded, then check out Topslip.
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