The name Kotagiri actually signifies 'the home of the Kota' and alludes to the Kota tribe who existed here previously. This slope station was the favored area for the British who looked to escape the hotness and the mugginess of the fields. Actually, Kotagiri was the mid year home of the British in Southern India. Kotagiri is spotted 16-km far from Ooty and it is the most seasoned rise station of the Nilgiris. Kotagiri has one of the best atmospheres on the planet. It is more mild than Ooty, credited to its height of 1984 meters above ocean level. There is a sanctuary committed to Kamataraya god and the yearly celebration which falls on Arudra Darshan day is of extraordinary imperativeness to all the Kotas. The expansive number of British style houses encompassing this range bear affirmation to this. John Sullivan's home in Kannerimukku, 20 mins head out, is open for open review. Kotagiri's tea is extremely well known and accessible in diverse flavors- chocolate, cardamom, ginger and lemon. Kotagiri is associated with the adjacent places by street and there are normal transport administrations from Mettupalayam track station, Ooty, Coonoor, Wellington and Kila Kotagiri.
Major Places to visit:
- Catherine Falls: The Falls are at a separation of 7 km from Kotagiri and comprise of an upper and a more level fall. The upper fall, which is the second most noteworthy in the Nilgiris, takes a jump of about 250 feet. From over the falls, one can see the great perspective of Dolphin's Nose and the surroundings.
- Rangaswamy Pillar: Rangaswamy column is arranged at a separation of close something like 4 kms from Kotagiri knoll station. Many individuals do love of a sacrosanct column here. Rangaswamy column is a phenomenal rough column climbing in the single greatness to a tallness of close something like 400 feet.
- Kodanad View Point: Kodanad is a little town something like 18 kms. From the east of Kotagiri on the eastern edges of Nilgiris. Tamilnadu and Karnataka State fringe and the real point where the eastern and western ghats meet can be uniquely seen. This spot is to be gone to in brilliant daylight. A telescope has been introduced to see the spots, around and separated.
- LONGWOOD SHOLA: This shola is a fundamental part of the exceptionally delicate Nilgiri eco-framework with an territory of 116 hectares. The conservation of this shola woodland is exceptionally basic. It assumes a crucial part in Kotagiri's microclimate, pulling in and managing precipitation. There will be a extremely pleasant trekking way, which goes through this quiet shola.
- Elk Falls: This spot is extremely well known for the astounding waterfalls and the wonderful European house fabricated throughout the times of the British frontier principle.
