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Location:
16-km From Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Altitude: 1950m
Dates Back:1819
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 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.
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".
PRIME
ATTRACTIONS
Rangaswamy
Pillar Rangaswamy Pillar is located 16 km away from Kotagiri on the
eastern slopes of the Nilgiris. It is considered to be a sacred place.
Kodanad
Viewpoint: Kodanad Viewpoint located at a distance of 16 km from
Kotagiri commands a panoramic view of the plains and the eastern slopes
of the Nilgiris.
Wellington: Wellington
situated on the way from Coonoor to Ooty is a military town with rows
and rows of barracks. The headquarters of the Madras Regimental Centre,
the Indian Army and the Defence Staff College are located here.
HOW TO GET
THERE
Air: The nearest
airport is at Coimbatore (105-km).
Rail: The nearest
convenient railway station is at Ooty.
Road: Kotagiri is
connected to the nearby places by road and there are regular bus
services from Mettupalayam railway station, Ooty, Coonoor, Wellington
and Kila Kotagiri.
WHERE TO STAY
Accommodation is
available at the luxury and budget hotels, guesthouses and picturesque
resorts in Coonoor. Upper Coonoor is highly recommended.
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