Red Hills

Red Hills

Red Hills is a hidden jewel in the Nilgiris. It is a beautiful mountain range located at 25 km from Ooty. Red Hills has several places to explore. You can explore Emeral Dam/Lake, Avalanche Lake, and Upper Bhavani. If not the destinations, just a drive around these areas will be something you will remember for a long time. Being less explored places, the roads at times, […]

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Film Shooting Spot

Film Shooting Spot

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 […]

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Pykara Falls

Pykara Falls

Pykara falls is a small waterfall formed when water cascades down 60 feet, in multiple levels. The water comes from Pykara Dam that is located upper stream and a lake that is situated next to it.   You can view the waterfall from a couple of view points. The railings that are laid recently prevent visitors from getting into the water. The railings are a […]

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Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden is a huge garden that is maintained by the Horticulture Department of Tamil Nadu. It is spread over 50 acres of land, and has a wide collection of trees, plants, flowers of various colors and collectively has over 600 species of flowers/plants/trees. The garden is very well maintained, and has ample space even for tourists to sit around the greenery and spend some […]

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Ooty Lake

Ooty Lake

Ooty Lake is an artificial lake located in the heart of Ooty. The streams of water which used to flow down from the surrounding mountains was dammed to form the current lake. The lake has now shrunk from its original size, but still spreads across 65 acres. Ooty Lake At the far end of the lake is a boat house. There are several types of boats […]

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Doddabetta

Doddabetta

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 […]

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Yercaud

Yercaud

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, […]

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Yercaud Lake

Yercaud Lake

Yercaud Lake is located at the heart of Yercaud and is its primary attraction. The whole town of Yercaud is surrounded around this lake. The lake is surrounded by both commercial shops and restaurants, and natural and artificial green surroundings.   A boat house is located where a visitor could hire a pedal boat and boat across the lake. Boating on the peaceful and calm […]

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Ladies’ Seat

Ladies’ Seat

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 […]

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Pagoda Point

Pagoda Point

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 […]

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