Ooty, Hill station in Nilgiris district, India
Located at 2240 meters elevation in Tamil Nadu state, Udagamandalam features green mountains, dense forests, and extensive tea plantations throughout its territory.
The British administration developed this area in 1819, transforming it into the summer capital of Madras Presidency to escape the lowland heat.
The indigenous Toda, Kota, Kurumba, Irula, and Badaga communities maintain their traditional practices and agricultural methods in the Nilgiri mountains.
The nearest transportation hub is Coimbatore International Airport, 88 kilometers away, while the UNESCO heritage Nilgiri Mountain Railway connects the city to Mettupalayam.
The Government Botanical Garden, established in 1847, contains 2000 plant species and hosts the largest annual flower exhibition in South India.
Location: Nilgiris district
Elevation above the sea: 2,240 m
GPS coordinates: 11.40861,76.69389
Latest update: June 9, 2025 23:42
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