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Coonoor
Coonoor is situated on the eastern side of the southern extremity
of the Doddabetta range, at an altitude of 1,858 metres above the
sea level. It is the second largest hill station in the Nilgiris.
Coonoor is located 19-km away from Ooty, a famous hill station of
India. Coonoor is the first of the three hill stations in the
Nilgiris- Ooty, Kotagiri and Coonoor - that one comes across when
leaving behind the southern plains. Grassy meadows, tea bushes and
profusion of Sunflowers, Marigolds and Rhododendrons, all growing
wild cover it. Coonoor is essentially a small tea garden town
where the weather remains pleasantly cool throughout the year. The
town is physically divided into upper and lower Coonoor.
Kodaikanal
 It is located amidst the folds of the verdant Pali hills is one of
the most popular serene hill stations in India, which mesmerises
any visitor. With her wooded slopes, mighty rocks, enhancing
waterfalls and a beautiful lake, Kodaikanal is a charming hill
station. Kodai is situated at an altitude of about 2,133-m high
and covers an area of 21.45-sq-km. The pride of Kodaikanal is the
'Kurinji-flower', which blossoms once in 12 years. The
hill-plantain fruits and plums are known for their freshness and
taste.
Kotagiri
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.
Ketty
Ketty is famous for having the highest railway station in the
country, situated at a height of 7,000 ft, in the Nilgiri
Mountains of South India. The weather of Ketty valley is
salubrious. Ketty is a wealth of natural beauty reposing in the
Wenlock Downs, the Municipal Gardens and Doddabetta Peak, at 2,623
m the highest in the Nilgiris.
Udhagamandalam
(Ooty)
The capital of Nilgiri district, is popularly known as the "Queen
of hill stations' among the tourist circuits. It is situated at a
distance of 105 km away from Coimbatore. The height of the hills
in the Nilgiri range varies between 2280 and 2290 meters, the
highest peak being Doddabetta at a height of 2623 meters.
Yercaud
Yercaud is a lesser-known hill station when compared to Ooty and
Kodaikanal. Yercaud is situated at an altitude of 1,500 meters
(4,920 feet), on the Shevaroy hills of the Eastern Ghats. The
lofty hills are of extraordinary scenic beauty endowed with a
salubrious climate. Yercaud is also called "Ooty of the Poor " and
is known for Coffee Plantations and Orange Groves.
Courtallam
High up in the Western Ghats, on the Kerala border, Courtallam is
halfway between the towns of Shencotti & Tenkasi in Tamilnadu. It
is known as the "Spa of the South" for it's numerous Waterfalls. A
major tourist attraction for bathers during the peak summer
seasons from June to September. There are six major waterfalls,
Main Falls, Shengadevi Falls, Honey Falls, Five Falls (made of
five distinct streams) and the Old falls. |
