8 Serene Hill Stations In Tamil Nadu You Cannot Miss

1. Ooty

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2. Kodaikanal

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3. Coonoor

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4. Yercaud

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5. Valparai

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6. Kotagiri

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7. Yelagiri

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8. Meghamalai

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