A short drive of just 16 km takes one to this beautiful place through verdant green tea gardens, along the mountain slopes. The scenic Kotagiri Hills is the third highest hill retreat in the blue mountains of the Nilgiri range.

The word Kotagiri literally means the hill with the houses of the Kotas. The beautiful climate all year round beckons the tourists from the plains. At an elevation of 1985 meter from the sea level, Kotagiri is situated on a geographical 'open terrace' and abound in knolls and valleys. Undulating hills roll down for miles basking in the bright sunshine and stretch across to merge in the equally green paddy fields.

The hill station of Kotagiri offers is beautiful in itself. The serene locale and scenic beauty blend to make it a truly unwinding and relaxing holiday. The region is abound in areas of natural beauty and the tourists prefer the beautiful view points that allows them to enjoy nature at its best. Popular tourist places in Kotagiri are:

Kodanad View Point
Elk Falls
St. Catherian's Falls
Long Wood Shola
Rangaswamy Peak and Pillar

Accommodation in tourist lodges, guest houses and hotels, catering to various budgets, is easily available in the hill resort of Kotagiri. Kotagiri is well linked to Ooty through road transport. Regular buses ply from Ooty to Kotagiri. One can also opt for a car hire for the interesting holiday.

Last Updated on 9/20/2011

Excursions from Ooty