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The Kalhatty falls are located on the Kalhatty slopes at
about 13-km from Udhagamandalam
on the Udhagamandalam -
Mysore Kalhatty
ghat road. Also known as the "Kalahasti Falls", the water here
cascades down a height of 122m.
Kalhatty - Masinagudi slopes is rich in wildlife such as Panthers,
Bisons, Wild Buffaloes, Wild Dogs, Spotted Deers, Sambars and different
types of hill birds. The falls attracts all sorts of animals like
Panthers, Spotted Deer and Bisons, who come to drink water in the early
hours of the day and at night.
Nearby Attractions
Elk Hill and Fern Hill are two high points on the southern and
southwestern parts of Ooty. The former is a leisurely hour-long walk from
the town and offers a clear view of the slopes leading to Mettupalayam as
well as the quaint Lovedale, where there is a famous school. From the
latter, one can see the thickly wooded resort of Avalanchi and Upper
Bhavani which abounds in wild game.
Doddabetta, the highest peak (2,623 m) in the Nilgiris is a wonderful
scene not to be missed by anyone who visits Ooty.
Pykara is a famous picnic spot for the locals as well as the tourists
visiting Ooty. The Pykara Dam and the reservoir attract many tourists.
Air: Coimbatore,
105-km from Ooty, is the nearest airport. There are regular flights to
Coimbatore from Bangalore,
Cochin and
Chennai.
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.
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 .
For local transportation auto rickshaws are preferred and there are buses
to nearby places of interest. Taxis can be hired for sightseeing.
Accommodation is available at the star and moderate class hotels, Youth hostel and lodges in Ooty.