Twin Tree  

Set in Kotagiri, about 1 km from the town center. A short 4-minute drive brings you to Longwood Shola and Elk Falls. Rangaswamy Peak and Pillar sit roughly 3 miles away, with Catherine Falls about 5.5 miles out.

This intimate hotel has 25 guestrooms with flat-screen TVs and cable. Rooms have private showers and come stocked with complimentary toiletries, toothbrushes and toothpaste, plus bottled water. Garden views and a picnic area add fresh-air charm, and daily housekeeping keeps things tidy; rollaway beds are available for a surcharge.

Complimentary wireless internet, a garden and picnic area, and free self-parking on site. 24-hour front desk service, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and 24-hour room service keep things easy. Expect cool, misty mornings on the Nilgiris as your backdrop.

Complimentary wireless internet to stay connected. Free on-site parking for guests traveling by car.

An on-site restaurant serves meals, and 24-hour room service is available for late arrivals or relaxed nights in.