BR Hills

Nestled at the convergence of the Western and Eastern Ghats in south-western Karnataka, this range of the Nilgiri is a favourite getaway for those who crave an off-beat time away from monotony in the lap of nature. Owing to its unique location, these hills are home to some of the most diverse flora and fauna there is out there. Apart from the abundance of biodiversity that BR hills flaunt, its green thickets are also home to the Soliga tribe.

Attractions

Among the many tourist attractions here, the BR temple or the temple of Lord Rangaswamy, the BR hills tiger reserve, the Jenukurba and Soliga tribal hamlets are those that you simple cannot miss out on.

Activities

Trekking, bird watching, jungle safari, mountain biking and wildlife photography within the forest premises are some of the activities one can look forward to when visiting this hill station.

Distance from Chennai

504 kms

 

Best time to visit

June - November