35 Short Hikes to Explore in India

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Short Hikes to Explore in India

Kodaikanal Pine Forest

A great place for some nature walking and photography. This is a popular tourist spot in Kodaikanal and has an option for horse riding. The pine trees were planted in 1906 in order to grow timber.

Kumbalanghi Village

A quiet island village known for rural tourism activities. You can see Chinese fishing nets, explore its mangrove forests, and take boat trips along the surrounding backwaters.

Mandalpatti Peak

Part of Pushpagiri reserve forest, Mandalpatti Peak is a mist covered peak accessible only by vehicles capable of off roading or by hike. The grassland laden peak offers great views of the valleys and the hills below. Mandalpatti is also known as ‘Mugilu-Peth’ or ‘Mugilu-Pete’ in local language. It means Market of Cloud, a very apt name for the place.

Meenmutty Waterfalls- Thiruvananthapuram

The 30 meters tall waterfall accessed by a hike through dense tropical forest.

Nandi Hills

The hills are near the town of Nandi. It is once used as the summer retreat of Tipu Sultan, Nandi Hills is scattered with shrines and monument, and is surrounded by beautiful views, making this place no less than a hidden paradise

Paniyeli Poru Rapids

Located in the Periyar river, the water here is forced to flow through narrow crevices in large rocks creating a turbulent water flow. The turbulence cant be seen from the surface.

Pathiramanal Island

A lush green island in the middle of a lake, home to many species of birds.

Ponmudi Hill Station

The golden peaks of Ponmudi with its year-round cool climate and amazing scenery.

Ramakkalmedu view point

Hillstation and a Hamlet. Noted for its panoramic beauty and numerous windmills and a historical site with a monument of Kuravan and Kurathi

Seetharkundu Viewpoint

Views of mountain ridges, plains with paddy fields, and of a mighty waterfall and a dam

Solang Valley

Known for its summer and winter sport conditions, It is a side valley at the top of the Kullu Valley.

St. Thomas Mount National Shrine

A small hillock in the Chennai city. The ancient Syrian church community of India traces the origin of their church here.

Thirunetti Kallu

A mountain peak with tall rocks that resembles a forehead. A short trek of 2 kilometers takes you to amazing views of wavy Western Ghat mountains.

Vazhachal Waterfalls

A horizontal waterfall with a rocky bed surrounded by green forests.

Wah-kaba Falls

The waterfall descends from a steep rockface and drops approximately 170-190 metres into a gorge. There is a local legend that two fairies live at the falls.

Map of Short Hikes to explore in India