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 Nilgiri
Hill, also known as the
Blue Mountains
in India,
is one of the most ravishingly
beautiful hilly terrains
in India and supposedly
one of the best in the
world too. High above
the sea level, situated
at the junction of the
two ghat ranges of the
Sahayadri Hills, Nilgiri
district provides a fascinating
view. They begin from
the North East Corner
of the State of Kerala,
another tea growing state,
but the main range lies
in the State of Tamil
Nadu, close to both Coimbatore
and Cochin.The height
of the hills in the Blue
Mountain range varies
between 2,280 and 2,290
metres, the highest peak
being Doddabetta at a
height of 2,623 metres.
Nilgiris derives its charm
from its natural setting.
The steep hills and fantastically
narrow valleys with numerous
rivers and rivulets running
in all directions with
a few fine waterfalls
here and there provide
beautiful scenery.
Nilgiris
are much cooler than the
surrounding areas which
make it a popular tourist
spot, especially during
the hot summer months.
Nilgiris
attracts a large number
of tourists every year
because of its magnificent
hills, fantastic valleys
and brilliant waterfalls.
Moreover, there are lots
of tea estates that add
more to the beauty of
the area. The pleasant
weather all year long
is also the major reason
why tourist head to the
hills in the summers.
The world
famous hill resort of
Ootacamund (lovingly called
Ooty) the only one of
its kind in South India,
is situated in these hills.
Popular
Hill Stations in Nilgiris
Ooty
: Ooty, also
known as Udhagamandalam,
is the headquarters of
the Nilgiri district and
one of the most popular
hill stations in the region.
Popularly known as the
queen of the hill stations,
Ooty is known for its
amazing natural beauty...Read
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Coonoor
: Coonoor is
the second largest hill
station in the Nilgiris,
surrounded by tea plantations.
It stands at an altitude
of 1839 metres. It is
essentially a small tea
garden town where the
weather is pleasantly
cool through the year.
It falls on the toy-train
line between Mettupalayam
(28 km) and Ooty...Read
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Kotagiri
: Kotagiri is
a pristine little town,
situated about 16 km from
Ooty. Situated at an altitude
of 1,950 mts, it was developed
as a summer retreat for
the British during the
colonial days.
Tourist
attractions in Nilgiri
Hills
We recommend
following Popular Sightseeing
spots in Nilgiri Hills:
Ooty
Lake : The lake
is a popular hang out
spot for the tourists
visiting the place. The
visitors can also enjoy
boating in boats of various
shapes and sizes, available
at the Boat House.
Botanical Garden - The
lush gardens in the picturesque
city of Ooty are one of
the major tourist attractions
in the region. The garden
is home to a number of
rare species of plants,
trees, flowers and shrubs.
Doddabetta
Peak : Located
at an altitude of 2,623
m, it is the highest point
in the Nilgiri Hills.
The site, situated 10
km from Ooty, offers breathtaking
views of the hills and
the surrounding areas.
Mudumalai
Wildlife Sanctuary :
The Mudumalai Wildlife
Sanctuary is situated
where the Nilgiri Hills
meet the Eastern Ghats.
It is one of the best
wildlife sanctuaries in
India with a rich flora
ad fauna. including a
number of rare species
of animals and birds.
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