Nilgiri Hills, mountainous region of Tamil Nadu state, southeastern India. The peaks of the Nilgiri rise abruptly from the surrounding plains to an elevation of about 6,000–8,000 feet (1,800–2,400 meters); one of them, Doda Betta (8,652 feet [2,637 meters]), is the highest point in Tamil Nadu. Part of the Western Ghats, the hills are separated from the Karnataka Plateau (north) by the ...
Nilgiri Hills, part of the Western Ghats, are known for cool climate, tea gardens, rich biodiversity, tribal culture, and key rivers in southern India.
The Nilgiri Hills are also home to numerous rivers, including the Bhavani, Moyar, and Kabini, which originate from these mountains and provide a lifeline to the surrounding plains. The Nilgiri Hills boast incredible biodiversity, hosting many plant and animal species.
The Nilgiri Mountains (Tamil: [n̪iːlɐɡiɾi], English: /ˈniːlgɪri/) form a part of the Western Ghats in northwestern Tamil Nadu, southern Karnataka and eastern Kerala in South India. They are located at the trijunction of the three states and connect the Western Ghats to the Eastern Ghats. The range consists of at least 24 peaks above 2,000 m (6,600 ft), with Doddabetta being the highest ...
About District Welcome to Nilgiris, one of the oldest mountain ranges, located at the tri-junction of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. Nilgiris is a part of the Western Ghats. Ooty the “Queen of Hill Stations”, Coonoor 19 kms from Ooty and Kotagiri 31 kms from Ooty, are the three hill stations of this district.. Rolling grasslands, dense sholas, waterfalls, streams, lakes, vast expanse of ...
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway offers the travellers truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. She is charming, she is classy, she is unique – she is the Queen of Hill Stations in India. Udhagamandalam, popularly known as Ooty is a hill station that will surely mesmerise you with its beguiling beauty.