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the serene setting of the Nilgiri Hills
and just an hour's drive from Udhagamandalam,
Kotagiri is a small resort set among
the lush tea estates, located 16-km
away from Ooty and it is the oldest
hill station of the Nilgiris. Kotagiri
is situated at an altitude of 1950m,
which was once a British hill resort
that dates back to 1819 and is quieter
than Ooty. Elk Falls, Kodanad Viewpoint
and Catherine Falls are a few places
to visit. Retaining the essence of hill
magic and charm, the resort offers year
round sylvan charm. Trips to Kodanad
View Point, St. Catharine Falls and
Rangaswamy Pillar and Peak are worthwhile.
Kotagiri is a hiker's paradise, with
endless trails and sufficient 'off beat
ness'. It is the third largest and the
oldest hill station in the Nilgiri's.
Kotagiri enjoys a climatic advantage
over Ooty, in that the Doddabetta
range protects it from the onslaught
of the southeast monsoon. There is
a wonderful golf course, which is
just a sheet of gorgeous green. There
are some thick, deep impenetrable
forests called "Sholas".
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