| Kotagiri |
| About:Kotagiri which is about 30 km. east of Udhagamandalam, 23 km. from Coonoor and 33 km. from Mettupalayam is one of the oldest and the largest of the hill stations. It is situated at a height of 6511′ above the mean sea level and it possesses an agreeable climate among the hill stations of the district. It is protected by the Doddabetta range from the violent southwest monsoon and is not affected by mists which are so common at Coonoor. The lower elevation of the place makes it warmer than Udhagamandalam. These advantages in the climate make the station a fine health resort. Kotagiri stands at the head of a fine ravine running down towards Mettupalayam. |
| Location info: |
| Address:Kotagiri, Nilgiris District Tamil Nadu,,India |
| District:Nilgiris District |
| Nearest City:Coimbatore |
| Best time to visit:Through the year |
| Climate/Weather: |
| Kotagiri experiences pleasant and comfortable weather all through the year. Thus you may plan your trip to Kotagiri any time of the year |
| History: |
| This old hill station has been developed around innumerable knolls and valleys. Dodda Betta Range is 22 km away. Catherine Falls, Elk Falls, Rangaswami Rock are the major attractions near this place and you can trek to these places. Kodanad View Point offers a spectacular view of the gentle sloping hills and blue hills. There is another jungle trekking trail that leads you to a small stream of water. |
| Kotagiri literally means the lines of the house of the Kotas. Kotagiri is quietly tucked away in the Nilgiris and used to be the summer resort of the British. Till date the beauty of hill resort of Kotagiri attracts tourists and the sun scorched souls from far and wide. Unlike Ooty and Coonoor, Kotagiri is situated in an ‘open-terrace’ massif. At an elevation of 1985 m. the town has developed around numerous knolls and valleys. The Kotagiri weather is more bracing than that of Coonoor and balmier than that of Ooty. |
| Interesting places to Visit: |
| St. Catherian’s Falls, It is 8 km from kotagiri on the Mettupalyam road. This double-cascaded Falls is the second highest in the district(250 ft) and it waters from the upper stream of the kallar river crossed by the invisible Mettupalyam-Ooty road beyond the mountains in the south-west. From this point of view Dolphin’s Nose of Coonoor is also seen across the mighty gap in the hills. It presents a lovely view of the tea gardens and forests and woodlands. Rangaswamy Peak and Pillar, It is 20 kms from Kotagiri. The conical peak exudes an exhilarating view of the wild yet harmonious semblance of the country lying around. Long Wood Shola, About 3 km from the town, the road proceeding towards the Badaga village of “Milidhane” branes off to a Forest Reseve Long Wood Shola. A very primeval tract of wild enclave, the Shola provides a grand opportunity for bird-weathers. Elk Falls, Even though dry for some months of the year, is worth visiting this place; reason being, it has the first European house built in Nilgris here. Now a ruin, but still is a captivating sight. Another reason is the Badaga settlement, on the road to the falls. Quaint and idyllic, this is a beautiful definition of a tribal village. Great place for anthropology. |
| How to reach? |
| Nearest Railway Station:Ooty. |
| Nearest Airport:Coimbatore |
| Road Transport:The hill resort of Kotagiri is well connected to the other major places in Tamil Nadu by road. Regular buses services connect the hill resort to Ooty, Mettupalayam and Coonoor. |
| Nearest Visiting places:Ooty:Ooty also known as Udhagamandalam is the “Queen of hill stations” and the capital of Nilgiris district. It is one of the most popular tourist resorts in India. Nilgiris means “Blue Mountains”. It is a land of picturesque picnic spots. Used to be popular summer and weekend getaway for the Britishers during the colonial days. It is situated at an altitude of 2,240 meters above sea level. An added attraction for the tourists to Udagamandalam is the mountain train journey on a ratchet and pinion track which commences from Kallar, near Mettupalayam and wends its way through many hair-raising curves and fearful tunnels and chugs along beside deep ravines full of verdant vegetation, gurgling streams and tea gardens. |
| Nearest Petrol Pump: |
| Petrol Pump :Kotagiri |
| Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation:PEAK VIEW COTTAGE Kotagiri, 1/25, – Nihung Post, Horsholai, The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu 643217 – 04266 272025 LA MAISON, Pyrenees Resort India Pvt Ltd Adathorai Estate,, Nihung post, Kotagiri, Tamil Nadu 643217- 09944305397THE VIVIN VILLA Robroy Estate Road, Aravenu, Kotagiri, Tamil Nadu 643217- 090 47005700 |
| Help Line/Phone Number: |
| Police Station:SH 15 Ooty, Police Quarters Tamil Nadu. |
| Nearest Hospital:KG Hospital Coimbatore, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu- 0422 2212121 Vikram Hospital And Ent Research Institute Venkatasamy Rd, R.S. Puram, Coimbatore, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu – 0422 2550633 Sheela Hospitals 46, Coimbatore, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Ganga Hospital 313, Mettupalayam Road, Alagesan Rd No. 2, Saibaba Koil, Coimbatore, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641 043- 0422 2485000 |
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