• Yelagiri, Yercaud, and Araku Valley offer cooler alternatives to Ooty with pleasant weather and scenic landscapes.
• Yelagiri in Tamil Nadu is perfect for nature lovers with its rolling hills and tranquil lakes, maintaining temperatures between 20°C to 30°C in summer.
• Araku Valley in Andhra Pradesh is a hidden gem known for coffee plantations, tribal culture, and summer temperatures ranging from 20°C to 33°C.