Top 14 attractions to explore in Nilgiris
The Name ‘Nilgiris’ means Blue hills (Neelam – Blue and Giri – Hill or Mountain). The view of the violet blossoms of ‘kurinji’ flower enveloping the hill ranges periodically. Hence the name Nilgiri arose.
Famous tourist spot in Ooty among nature enthusiasts and photographers. The lake is set amidst a captivating landscape that is filled with lovely flowers. The waterfalls that fall down the nearby mountains further add to the beauty of the place.
It is far away from the urban areas and is situated inside a dense forest . trekking area, beautiful falls. The falls are nestled amidst the lush greens of the Nilgiris and are a pristine location to witness the beauty of nature.
Highest mountain in the Nilgiris and a reserve forest.
This is a huge rock that resembles the nose of a Dolphin. A popular viewpoint in nilgiris.
A must-visit tourist destination in Ooty with a huge collection of rare Botanicals.
This is situated on the slopes of ELK hill. A paradise of different varieties of roses.
Also called as Bird watcher falls situated around 400 feet high in the Sigur plateau.
Kodanad View Point is such a famed peak and an acclaimed tourist spot that takes one to the enchanting scenery of dark and light-hued landscape of Nilgiri
The Mudumalai Sanctuary is an important wildlife habitat due to its strategic position as a Wildlife corridor between several other protected areas making an essential part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
The Pykara is the largest river in the Nilgiris district and is revered by the Todas, an Adivasi community, who consider it to be sacred
This is a famous tourist spot in Kotagiri. A very steep peak and not climbed yet. Trekking area, viewpoint.
This is an unusual park-cum-botanical garden that was developed around the natural contours of the land more than a hundred years ago by Mr. J.D. Sims and Major Murray in the year of 1874
A museum which takes u to the evolution of tea and about the verities of the tea leaves.
Map of attractions in Nilgiris
