Welcome to Nilgiris, one of the oldest mountain ranges, located at the tri-junction of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka.
Nilgiris is a part of the Western Ghats. Ooty the "Queen of Hill Stations",
Coonoor 19 kms from Ooty and Kotagiri 31 kms from Ooty, are the three hill
stations of this district.
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. There is a belief that the people living in the plains
at the foot of the hills, should have given the name, the Nilgiris, in
view of the violet blossoms of 'kurinji' flower enveloping the hill
ranges periodically. The earliest reference to the political history of
the Nilgiris, according to W.Francis relates to the Ganga Dynasty of
Mysore.
Nilgiris presents a truly breathtaking kaleidoscope of visual treats and soul stirring experiences Come, discover it!
