Nilgiris District

Nilgiris is one of the administrative districts of Tamil Nadu; with the meaning Blue Mountains (Neelam means Blue and Giri means hills or mountains). It is believed to have got the name because of the Kurinji flowers that bloom once in every twelve years. Nevertheless, there is no supporting evidence behind the same.

Location of Nilgiris

Nilgiris is bordered in the North by Karnataka, in the West by Coimbatore District and Erode District, in the South by Coimbatore District and Kerala State in the East.

About Nilgiris

Nilgiris is one of the least populous districts of Tamil Nadu according to the census of 2011. The pleasant weather condition of the district is the drawing card as the tourists throng this place throughout the year. There are many tribal populations living in and around the mountain, and therefore, they speak languages like Badaga, Kota and Tada. The other languages spoken in this district includes Kannada and Malayalam since it is in the border of Karnataka and Kerala respectively.

The Agriculture followed in this district is mainly Horticulture, due to the climatic conditions. The economy of this district is contingent upon the same.

Tourist Places of Nilgiris

The Nilgiris is a preferred tourist destination as the hill station not only provides a break from the mechanical life, but also an opportunity to witness the impeccable beauty of the nature. All in all, the Nilgiris is better than many other tourist spots across the country.

The Nilgiris mountain railway is now the UNESCO World Heritage Site is a train passing from Mettupalayam to Udhagamandalam via Coonoor. The train ride itself is a spectacular tourist attraction as it passes through 26 bridges, 16 tunnels and a big viaduct. The visitors will be sure to accept the fact that the Nilgiris mountain railway is the adjoining point of height of engineering with sheer nature.

Nilgiris is truly a heaven on earth. It attracts not just people from India but all over the world with its mesmerizing greenery, waterfalls, stunning natural beauty, misty climate, pleasant localities, etc. While you are in the Nilgiris, you will literally feel that you are on top of the world. Some of the most magnificent tourist spots include Coonoor Sim's park, Lamb's rock, Dolphin's nose, Laws falls, The Droog, Lady Canning's seat, Ooty Botanical gardens, Ooty lake, Kotagiri, Kodanadu's view point, Mukurthi, Avalanche, Gopalswamy Betta, Kalhatty Waterfalls, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Pykara, etc.