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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".
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.
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.
Accommodation is available at the luxury and budget hotels, guesthouses and picturesque resorts in Coonoor. Upper Coonoor is highly recommended.
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