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The Kotagiri tours
would take you to an altitude of 1950 m, where there is the spectacular
hill station of Kotagiri in the Nilgiri Hills. Kotagiri once served
as the summer capital of the British Raj and is the oldest and the third
largest hill station in the Nilgiris.
The lush green beauty of the Kotagiri
attracts tourists from far and wide. Kotagiri Tamil Nadu hill station
with its surrounding areas of the tea estates, tribal Kota settlements
and the rolling hills is different from the other hill stations.
Tour Kotagiri - The tourist destination in Kotagiri includes the Cahterine Falls (
8 km away, near the Mettupalayam road), Elk Falls ( 6 km away) and Kodanad
Viewpoint (22 km), where the tourist can witness the panoramic views
of the Coimbatore plains and the Mysore Plateau. The tour to Kotagiri
includes the golf course and the tea plantations.
Near to the hill station of Kotagiri is the holy Ranagaswamy Pillar
( 16 km). Here the tourist can also enjoy the breathtaking views of
the Nilgiri hills. The tour to Kotagiri can also visit the Long Wood Shola (
3km) wild reserve, which has the lush green forest and a place for the
bird waters.
Tour Kotagiri, to travel to Kotagiri the travelers can make use of the buses and taxis.
The nearest airport is the airport in Coimbatore.
The accommodation in Kotagiri is suitable for all types of travelers
and is easily available. They include guesthouses, lodges, hotels and
resorts. The climate is pleasant all throughout the year thus making
it year round destination. The tourists in their south India hill station
tour don't miss out on Kotagiri one of the popular tourist destinations
in Tamil Nadu .
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online booking for tours to Kotagiri, for further queries or hotel booking
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n the serene setting of the Nilgiri Hills and just an hour's drive from Udhagamandalam, Kotagiri is a small resort set among the lush tea estates.
Retaining the essence of hill magic and charm, the resort offers year round sylvan charm. Trips to Kodanad View Point, St. Catharine Falls and Rangaswamy Pillar and Peak are worthwhile.Kotagiri is a hiker's paradise, with endless trails and sufficient 'off beat ness'.
It is the third largest and the oldest hill station in the Nilgiri's. Like all hill stations in India, this also has had strong presence of the British Raj. The town is fast becoming commercial, with many banks and shopping facilities coming up.
Tour of Kotagiri - It has a Kota temple in the middle of the town, even though the Kota tribes have long moved out, giving it an exotic tribal feel. Kotagiri has one of the best climates in the world. It is more temperate than Ooty, attributed to its altitude of 1984 metres above sea level.
Discover the enchanting hills - Tour of Kotagiri:
» Kodanaad View point : Otherwise called the Terminus Country, because of its location (perched on the eastern most edge of the Nilgiri's.) From here one can see an entire array of natural processes like rivers Moyar and Bhavani, the Mysore Plateau, Valleys, trenches and also paddy fields.
» 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.
» Rangaswamy Pillar and Rock : The Rangaswamy peak lies 20 km from Kotagiri. This peak is sacred for Irulas (a tribe), adding mysticism to this natural beauty. Nearby is the Rangaswamy rock, a rock-climbers nightmare. Rising abruptly on all sides to about 400 metres, it is unclimbable.
» Long Wood Shola : 3 km away from the town, it is a wild life reserve. Perfectly peaceful and untouched forest trails are an invitation to serenity seekers. Also a great place for Ornithology.
Regional anchorage :
» Airway : The nearest airport is Coimbatore (105 km). It is connected by Indian Airlines with Madras, Bangalore and Cochin.
» Railway : The nearest railhead is Coonoor (21 km).
» Roadway : Kotagiri is connected to nearby places of tourist interest.
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