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Introduction
The kaleidoscopic hill resort of Kotagiri is
ideally situated at an altitude of 1950 m. 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.
Sight Seeing
The hill resort of Kotagiri has several tourist
attractions.
In Kotagiri there are the landmark Catherine Falls. The double
cascade waterfalls are a major tourist attraction in Kotagiri
owing to the beauty of the natural environs. Then there are the
Elk falls that offer panoramic views of the spectacular
surroundings of Echoing Valley of Kookal.
Do visit the golf course where the gorgeous greens spread across
the Earth to present an incomparable view. The tea plantations and
the tea estates are the other places worth visiting in Kotagiri
At a distance of 16 km from Kotagiri is the sacred Rangaswamy
Pillar. The excursion to the eastern slopes of the Nilgiris is
popular with the tourists to Kotagiri. The Rangaswamy Peak is
another vintage point to check out the wondrous vistas of the
Nilgiris. The Kodanad is other point from where breathtakingly
beautiful sights of the eastern slopes may be enjoyed
You may check out the local handicrafts at the Woman's
Cooperative of Kotagiri near Ramachand Square for gift items and
souvenirs from Kotagiri.
Further ahead from Kotagiri you may move to the other renowned
hill resorts of Ooty and Coonor. There are several tea plantations
and estates that wrap Kotagiri.
Weather
Kotagiri experiences pleasant and comfortable
weather all through the year. Thus you may plan your trip to
Kotagiri any time of the year
Location
The hill resort of Kotagiri is located in the
famous Nilgiri Hills. Kotagiri is just 16 km away from Ooty.
Getting there
By Air
The airport at
Coimbatore is the nearest to Kotagiri at a distance of over hundred
km.
Road & Rail
Kotagiri is well linked with the other
important places in Tamil Nadu through road transport. There are
regular buses to Ooty, Mettupalayam and Coonoor
Accommodation
Accommodation is easily available in Kotagiri. There are several
tourist lodges, guesthouses, hotels, resorts and eating
restaurants that cater to the needs of the various tourists to
Kotagiri
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