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Escape Delhi Pollution: 6 South Indian Hill Stations to Visit
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Moneycontrol•17-10-2026, 11:14
Escape Delhi Pollution: 6 South Indian Hill Stations to Visit
- •Escape the worsening AQI levels and pollution in Delhi and the NCR region by traveling to the cool and pleasant hill stations of South India.
- •Chikmagalur in Karnataka offers coffee estate walks, treks to Mullayanagiri, and stunning views of Jhari Waterfalls.
- •Wayanad in Kerala features misty mountains, sprawling spice plantations, treehouse resorts, and prehistoric carvings at Edakkal Caves.
- •Munnar in Kerala is ideal for touring century-old tea factories, spotting the endangered Nilgiri Tahr, and enjoying boat rides on Mattupetty Dam.
- •Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu provides old-world charm with colonial-era architecture, eucalyptus-scented forests, and boating on its star-shaped lake.
- •Yercaud in Tamil Nadu serves as a quieter alternative with orange groves, coffee plantations, cave temples, and fragrant rose gardens.
Key Questions Answered
To escape rising AQI levels and poor air quality in cities like Delhi, travelers can visit six scenic South Indian hill stations known for their pleasant air: Chikmagalur, Wayanad, Munnar, Kodaikanal, and Yercaud.
The ideal time to plan a trip to Chikmagalur is between the months of October and December, which marks the onset of the coffee harvesting and processing season.
In Wayanad, visitors can explore ancient prehistoric carvings at Edakkal Caves, hike up to Chembra Peak to view its heart-shaped lake, or take guided spice-tasting tours through organic vanilla and pepper farms.
