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.
Best
time to visit: 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.
Tourists
attractions: 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.
How
to reach
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