Thursday, October 16, 2014

Nilgiris

The Nilgiris
Udhagamandalam, the Queen of Hill stations and popularly called as Ooty.

Nilgiris, one of the oldest mountain ranges, located at Tamil Nadu. Nilgiris is a part of the Western Ghats. Ooty the "Queen of Hill Stations", Nilgiris is India's first biosphere. It has been declared as one of the 14 'hotspots' of the world because of its unique bio-diversity.

Rolling grasslands, dense sholas, waterfalls, streams, lakes, vast expanse of tea plantations, interspersed with vegetable gardens, spectacular view points, an amazing variety of flora and fauna, fabulous trekking trails, innumerable heritage sites, spell binding sunrises and sunsets, magical light, pollution free atmosphere, mist, clouds, fog, star studded skies, serenity etc.

The Name 'Nilgiris' means Blue hills (Neelam - Blue and giri - Hill or Mountain) the first mention of this name has been found in the Silappadikaram.Nilgiris presents a truly breathtaking kaleidoscope of visual treats and soul stirring experiences Come, discover it!


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