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Hill Stations in Southern India |
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High
above the sea level, situated at the
junction of the two ghat ranges of the
Sahayadri Hills. It is bounded by Kerala
on the west, Mysore State on the north,
and Coimbatore district on the east
and south. The district headquarters
of Nilgiris is Udhagamandalam, which
is also referred to as Ooty.
The Nilgiri hills or the "Blue
Mountains" as they are called for
their lilac hue, are a must-visit for
the nature-lovers or even for those
who seek a retreat from the fast-paced
city life. The entire area of the Blue
Mountains constitutes the present district
of Nilgiri. There are numerous mountain
peaks in the belt whose height vary
between 2,280 and 2,290 metres. Nestled
amidst serene setting, Nilgiris carries
a charm that is unique and provides
a real treat to eyes. Steep hills, narrow
valleys, numerous rivers and rivulets,
fine waterfalls, green landscape, sky
touching trees, varied flora, cool air;
this is nutshell what one can find in
Nilgri. The temperate and most equable
climate further heightens the attractiveness
of the place. The major tea growing
areas in the South are the Nilgiris
and these tea gardens are beautiful
to watch. |
| Things
to do in the Nilgiris Hill |
Trekking
in Nilgiri is best, in your adventure
tour. Enjoy the adventure with excitement
in Nilgiris, you seek.
The Nilgiris are a trekker's paradise.
Landscaped by nature, the hills abound
in trek for lovers of nature. There
are treks and treks in whichever direction
you turn and from whichever point you
start. A trek can be full of thrill,
excitement and adventure and a way of
seeing and enjoying nature in all its
beauty and splendour.
Trekking pamphlets are available with
the Nilgiri Wildlife and Environment
Association (NWLEA). There are guides
who have sound knowledge of certain
areas. If necessary, their services
may be hired. And for further details
contact the Tourist Information Office
at Charing Cross, Ooty. |
| Best
Attractions in Nilgiri Hills |
| Today,
the Nilgiris are very rich in tourist
spots. The major tourists attractions
in the Nilgiri Hills are – |
Doddabetta- Doddabetta
is the highest peak (2,623 mts.) in
the Nilgiris and offers beautiful vistas
of the hill ranges,plateaus and plains
around. It is 10-km from Ooty. There
is a good motorable road to reach the
peak.
Botanical Garden
- Botanical gardens are prime
tourist attraction for those who visit
Ooty, the most popular hill station
of India. They cover over 50-acres and
lie on the lower slopes of Dodabetta
peak, which is the highest point in
Ooty.
Laws Falls
- Laws falls are a beautiful picnic
spot,named after Lt. Colonel Law, who
traced and mainly constructed the Coonoor
Ghat. They are about 5-km below Coonoor
on Mettupalayam road. The height of
the falls is about 180 feet. There are
vast stretches of undisturbed sholas
and it is a paradise for naturalists.
Ooty Lake –
The enchanting Ooty Lake is a fabulous
tourist spot which was made in the year
1825, by Mr. John Sullivan, the then
Collector of Coimbatore. The purpose
behind the making of the lake was to
provide an irrigation tank to the residents.
The Mukurthi Peak &
Mukurthi National Park - Mukurthi
Peak is about 40 Km/24 mile from Ooty.
The Mukurthi National Park is located
on the South Eastern corner of the Nilgiri's
Plateau. The area contains a viable
population of Nilgiri Thar (Hamitragus
hilocrius).The silent Valley is located
on the Western side of these ranges.
Fascinating feature of the Mukurthi
Sanctuary is its endemism and relationship
with Himalayan Flora and Fauna.
Pykara - Situated
about 21 Kms/13 Mile on the Ooty-Mysore
Road, boasts of well protected fenced
Sholas, Todas settlement, undisturbed
grassy meadows and also a good wildlife
habitat. The Pykara Dam and the reservoir
attracts many tourists.
And the other, Nilgiris are very rich
in hill stations, which draws the attention
of tourists. Few of them are -
Ooty ( Udhagamandalam )
- the headquarters of Nilgiri district,is
popularly known as the "Queen of
hill stations' among the tourist circuits.
It is situated at a distance of 105
kilometres away from Coimbatore. The
Botanical Gardens and the Doddabetta
peak (the highest peak in the Nilgiris,located
10-km from Ooty) are the major attractions.
Kotagiri - is
located 16-km away from Ooty and it
is the oldest hill station of the Nilgiris.
Kotagiri is situated at an altitude
of 1,950m,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.
Coonoor
- is situated on the eastern
side of the southern extremity of the
Doddabetta range,at an altitude of 1,858
metres above the sea level. It is the
second largest hill station in the Nilgiris.
Coonoor is located 19-km away from Ooty
and is essentially a small tea garden
town where the weather remains pleasantly
cool throughout the year. |
| How
to reach |
| Nilgiri
Hills can be easily accessed through
air, train or road. |
By Air : Coimbatore,
105-km from Ooty, is the nearest airport.
It has daily flights to and from Chennai,
Bangalore, Cochin and Trivandrum.
By Rail : Ooty
is on the narrow gauge railway connected
to Mettupalayam (47-km), which is directly
connected to Coimbatore and Chennai.
The famous toy train connects Ooty with
Mettupalayam and Coonoor.
By
Road : A good network of roads
and national highways connect Ooty with
all major towns and cities. There are
regular bus services to and from Coimbatore,
Trichy, Bangalore, Madurai, Kanyakumari,
Mysore, Palghat, Calicut, Tirupati and
other important destinations in South
India. Ooty is also well connected with
major cities of Kerala and Karnataka. |
| So,
what are you waiting for...!! Just
pack your bags and Get going for the
most adventurous vacation of your lifetime
in Nilgiris Hill with us. |
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