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Catherine Falls

Catherine Falls in Kotagiri near Ooty is nestled amidst the lush greens of the Nilgiris. The water of the Kallar River, cut off by the Mettupalayam - Ooty road beyond the mountains, falls in a double cascade from over a height of 250 meters as it forms the Catherine Falls, making it the second-highest waterfall of the Nilgiris. Located near Kotagiri, this tourist-favorite spot is often visited by people travelling the Ooty-Coonoor. The entire area around the Catherine waterfalls is covered with beautiful greenery of the forest of Nilgiris, tea plantations, and the plains of Mettupalayam. A climb to the top of Dolphin's Nose, a spectacular viewpoint at 1000 feet above sea level, reveals the most picturesque view of the Catherine waterfalls and the whole stretch of greenery around it. The tip of this unique rock formation resembles the snout of a dolphin, from which it gets its quirky name.Catherine Falls has some fantastic trek routes as well. Apart from the 2-3 kilometers walk from the road to the falls through the pine forests, travelers interested in exploring a bit more can start walking from the small town of Aravenu as well. Also, trekking through the nearby Longwood Shola forest is quite a popular activity for trek groups. The trips are easy and short, but trekkers need the permission of the Forest Department to do it. Read More

A sight of pure splendor, Elk Falls is situated about 7km from Kotagiri near Uyilathi Village on the main route to Mettupalayam. The surroundings of the falls are equally entrancing as the fall itself, with a European house lying near the spot glorifying the British architecture. A visit to the falls during the monsoon season will make you experience a joyous sight of Kookal Valley in its all exotic galore and on full bloom.

John Sullivan Memorial is a place where you can witness the past of the town of Kotagiri established in the memory of John Sullivan, a British civil servant who recognized Ooty as a hill station. Once served a s his residence, this place was referred to as 'Pethakal Bungalow'. This memorial today houses the belonging of Sullivan and his family along with the documents and articles depicting the role of British in Nilgiris and culture of tribes. The place also acts as a Nilgiris Museum as well as Nilgiris Documentation center (NDC). A stone house i.e. the Governments Art College situated in the vicinity can also be visited which was once a residence of Sullivan in his later years. Located 2 kms from Kotagiri, the place is packed with fascinating information. Read More

A beautiful view awaits you here at Kodanand View Point which looks over a splendid sight of Rangaswamy Peak, Dolphin's Nose, Catherine Fall and Rangaswamy Pillar. Situated nearly 16 kms from Kotagiri, the point also offers a magnificent views of Thengumarahada Village, Deccan Plateau and Bhavanisagar Reservoir, which will leave you completely awe inspired.

Longwood Shola is a place that offers tourists a wide spectrum of Kotagiri's wilderness in its full prime. A dense and a thick cover of evergreen forest, the place inhabits animals like flying fox and Indian Bison.

Considered to be a sacred hill, Rangasamy Hill houses a holy shrine devoted to Lord Rangasamy. Situated a distance of 20 km from Kotagiri and standing at a height of 1785 m above the sea level, the peak serves as a sacred place to Irulas Tribe. Rangasamy Pillar standing deftly upon the peak at the height of 400 feet attracts many tourists. While visiting to this peak, you also have an option to explore the other nearby attractions like Karagodumattam, Kil Kotagiri, Kadasholai and Sholurmattam. Read More

Trekking

Kotagiri offers some of the most picturesque trekking trails in the state. Adorned with beautiful tea estate, lush green surrounding, rumbling rivers and meadows, Kotagiri-Kodanad serves as the most popular trail in the town. Besides this, Catherine Falls and Longwood Shola also offers an opportunity for easy treks.