Nilgiris - 14 Attractions You Must Visit
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About Nilgiris
The Name ‘Nilgiris’ means Blue hills (Neelam – Blue and Giri – Hill or Mountain). The view of the violet blossoms of ‘kurinji’ flower enveloping the hill ranges periodically. Hence the name Nilgiri arose.Types of Attractions in Nilgiris
Popular Activities And Trips in Nilgiris
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List of Attractions in Nilgiris
Avalanche LakeFamous tourist spot in Ooty among nature enthusiasts and photographers. The lake is set amidst a captivating landscape that is filled with lovely flowers. The waterfalls that fall down the nearby mountains further add to the beauty of the place.
Waterfalls
Lake/ River/ Ponds
Forests
Catherine Water FallsIt is far away from the urban areas and is situated inside a dense forest . trekking area, beautiful falls. The falls are nestled amidst the lush greens of the Nilgiris and are a pristine location to witness the beauty of nature.
Waterfalls
1 Day Treks
Forests
Dolphin Nose View PointThis is a huge rock that resembles the nose of a Dolphin. A popular viewpoint in nilgiris.
Viewpoints
Viewing Decks
Government Botanical GardenA must-visit tourist destination in Ooty with a huge collection of rare Botanicals.
Viewpoints
Grasslands
Government Rose GardenThis is situated on the slopes of ELK hill. A paradise of different varieties of roses.
Plantations
Kalhatti FallsAlso called as Bird watcher falls situated around 400 feet high in the Sigur plateau.
Waterfalls
Kodanad View PointKodanad View Point is such a famed peak and an acclaimed tourist spot that takes one to the enchanting scenery of dark and light-hued landscape of Nilgiri
Viewpoints
Mudumalai National ParkThe Mudumalai Sanctuary is an important wildlife habitat due to its strategic position as a Wildlife corridor between several other protected areas making an essential part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
Wildlife Safari Spots
Wildlife Sanctuaries
Pykara LakeThe Pykara is the largest river in the Nilgiris district and is revered by the Todas, an Adivasi community, who consider it to be sacred
Lake/ River/ Ponds
Rangaswamy PeakThis is a famous tourist spot in Kotagiri. A very steep peak and not climbed yet. Trekking area, viewpoint.
Beaches
1 Day Treks
Mountain Peaks
Sim's Park, CoonoorThis is an unusual park-cum-botanical garden that was developed around the natural contours of the land more than a hundred years ago by Mr. J.D. Sims and Major Murray in the year of 1874
Parks
Plantations
The Tea Factory & The Tea MuseumA museum which takes u to the evolution of tea and about the verities of the tea leaves.
Museums
Map
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