Kotagiri - Places to Visit

1793 m above the sea level, Kotagiri is one of the three hill stations located in Nilgiris. This picturesque

town is bounded by lush green tea estates and the Blue Mountains.

Places to visit in Kotagiri

Coonoor - Places to Visit

At an altitude of 1,800 m above the sea level, Coonoor is the second largest hill station in Nilgiris.

Coonoor is about 23 km from Kotagiri and accessible by road.

Places to Visit in Coonoor

Ooty - Places to Visit

Approx. at a height of 7500 above the sea level, Ooty is the main tourist attraction in the hills of Nilgiris.

Ooty is well accessible by road and train. It is about 30 km from Kotagiri.

Places to visit in Ooty

Other Places of interest in the Nilgiris

Things to do in Kotagiri Hills

1. Flower show in Botanical Garden, Ooty during the Summer month of May
2. Fruit show in Sim’s Park, Coonoor during May
3. Vegetable show in Nehru Park, Kotagiri in May
4. Dog show in Ooty during Summer
5. Visit a tea factory in kotagiri hills and taste various flavors of tea
6. Spot a Kurinji flower, which blooms once in 12 years
7. Bird watching
8. Camping/Trekking may lead you to some scenic routes of Ooty hills
9. Golfing in the Ooty/Coonoor golf course
10. Horse racing in the Ooty Race course

What can I Buy in Kotagiri Hills?

1. How can anyone not buy tea in the Nilgiris? Buy some freshly processed tea powder.
2. Home-made Chocolates can be found in almost all bakes in Kotagiri, Coonoor and Ooty
3. Green shop right opposite to the Nehru Park is a good place to shop organic and tribal made products
4. Woolen clothes in the Tibetan shops opposite to Botanical Garden, Ooty.