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Doddabetta Doddabetta Peak, Tamil Nadu | Kishore0712 Located in Tamil Nadu, Doddabetta stands tall as the highest peak in the Nilgiri Mountains, soaring to an impressive elevation of 2,637 meters (8,652 feet). Just a stone’s throw away from the charming hill station of Ooty, this majestic mountain beckons adventurers and nature lovers alike. With its lush greenery, cool climate, and…

The Land of Nilgiris

The ‘Nilgiri’ means blue mountains. It is located in the Tamil Nadu state of India. It is at a height of 1850 m(6070 feet) above sea level. The valley appears blue because of its rich varieties of shrub, herbs and medicinal plants. Kurunji flowers which is blue in color could be found everywhere in the hills of Nilgiris and that’s one of the reasons for its blue color.

The landscape of Ooty

Ooty…

Ooty or Udhagamandalam is the highest hill station in Tamil Nadu. Its other names are Blue Mountain or Nilgiris. This is because the Ooty hills look blue in color from the plateau land. Sometimes you will see them as a blue sky. The real mountain ranges will be visible soon after the rain only. This is a rear beauty of the Western Ghats Mountain Ranges lying in the Tamil Nadu region. It hosts annual flower show in the month of May in its Government Botanical Garden.

You must check Bangalore to Ooty tour package online  has the mellow-motioned places to see. Ooty is a tourist-friendly place in Tamil Nadu. It promotes Eco-tourism. It is an all season tourists place in South India.

1.       Doddabetta

It is the 4th highest mountain peak of the Western Ghats, which is in Tamil Nadu State. This is accessible mountain peak (8,650 feet) of the Ooty hill station. It has a telescope house, which focuses to view the Madurai Meenakashi Amman Temple and low lying plateau land of Coimbatore. It is the land of sunrise for Tamil Nadu, and that is why it is called the Udhagamandalam.

2.       Neel Giri Mountain Train

The Mettupalayam to Udhagamandalam is the only mountain rail route available on the Western Ghats Mountain Ranges. It is a scenic mountain rail route, which is under UNESCO preservation. This meter gauge mountain rail travel through mountain valleys, mountain tunnels, and deep bridges. You can admire the beauty of tea garden and mountainous forest cover of the Ooty hills.

3.       Ooty Lake

This is the largest, man-made mountain lake on the Blue Mountain. It is the most visited place by tourists in Ooty. Boating is an important activity to do once in this place. It is a cool place to relax on the shores of this lake. You can walk along the lakeside and enjoy its pleasant surroundings.

4.       Mukurthi National Park

This is an exotic bio-reserve on the Ooty hills. You can view the Mukurthi Peak 8379-ft from this National Park. It is the only place to see the famous Nilgiri Tahrs. You will be mesmerized to see the hidden Shola Valley and its mountainous shrublands. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tamil Nadu.

5.       Pykara

It is the only place to see a waterfall, power project, dam, and the Pykara Lake in once place. This is a scenic place and the village of Thodas (tribal people of Ooty Hills). It is the ideal place to relax and do boating, take a bath under the waterfalls and admire the beauty of the Blue Mountain.