Landscape/Viewpoint

Dolphin’s Nose? At a height of over 1000 feet above sea level? You may be wondering! Yes, a unique rock formation that protrudes out of a cliff resembles the nose of a dolphin, and hence this place is named so. This is a very beautiful view point that offers amazing views of Nilgiri mountain ranges, and the thick forests around.   Dolphin’s Nose view point […]

Lamb’s Rock is a view point that is located at a distance of 8 km from Coonoor. The rock is named after Captain Lamb, who was instrumental in finding a path to the view point, and making it accessible. The viewpoint itself is at a height of above 5000 ft / 1500m, and offers spectacular view of the Nilgiri mountain ranges. Lamb’s Rock is also […]

As the name suggests, this place is a famous location where several Indian movies have been shot. This is a huge place with green hills found all around.     Depending on which side you enter this place from, you can also spot Kamraj Sagar Dam at a distance. The entry to this dam is now closed for visitors. However, on the route to film […]

Doddabetta is the highest peak in the Nilgiris region. The peak is at a height of 2630m/8650ft. Doddabetta is located at around 10 km from Ooty. The curvy roads amidst the tea plantation will make the drive to Doddabetta an awesome experience. The last 3 kilometers of the drive is amazing, with the road passing through very tall trees giving a shady and a soothing […]

Yercaud is a small hill-station located at an altitude of 1600m/5300ft. It is at a distance of 220km from Bangalore, and 15km from Salem. The place got its name due to the abundance of trees near a lake: Yeri – Lake, Kadu – Forest, which means Lake Forest. There is also a reserved forest next to the hill station, and several wild animals including deer, […]

Ladies’ Seat in Yercaud is actually a rock formation that is in the shape of a seat. The place is now commercialized with iron fencing all round that it is tough to determine the shape of the rock itself. The fencing is to safeguard the visitors against any untoward incidents, as the rock is on the end of a 200 feet free fall into the […]

Pagoda Point is another view point in Yercaud that provides panoramic view of the surrounding plains. This place offers spectacular sunset and sunrise views. The view from this point covers the Salem town and the nearby Kakambadi village. Visitors come to this place mainly during the sunset/sunrise time to take a glimpse of the amazing views during that time.   Kakambadi Village The 4 km route to […]

Karadiyur View Point in another view point that is located at around 13 km from Yercaud. The view point offers excellent view the valley below and you can also see Mettur Dam at a distance. This is yet another location that provides beautiful sunset and sunrise views.     You can reach this view point by a vehicle. The last 500m to the view point […]