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How far is Kotagiri from Ooty?
31 Kms
Distance Between Ooty to Kotagiri
| Distance between Ooty to Kotagiri by Road is | 31 Kms |
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| Distance between Ooty to Kotagiri by Flight is | 19 Kms |
| Travel Time from Ooty to Kotagiri by Road is | 1:19 hrs |
| Nearest Airport in Ooty | Coimbatore International Airport (11.41, 76.69) |
What is Kotagiri famous for?
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. Beised this, Catherine Falls and Longwood Shola also offers an opportunity for easy treks.
Is Ooty difficult to drive?
The stretch between Masinagudi to Ooty (Via Kalhatty) is a steep drive (36 Hairpin bends over a 30 Km stretch) and a bit of careful driving on this stretch is needed, especially if you are new to ghat driving. The second option is a slightly longer route from Bandipur – Gudalur – Naduvattam – Pykara – Ooty.
Is it safe to drive to Ooty?
Road is OK, not very steep hairpin bends. But in the afternoon lot of vehicles (especially buses,lorries etc) were doing the descent and road was bit crowded. And most of them were travelling at high speeds, which was a bit scary. I hope if you start climbing in the early morning, the downhill traffic will be less.
Which is better Coonoor or Ooty?
Ooty is the most well recognized hill station of Tamil Nadu and is easily accessible from TN as well as Karnataka – hence gets overcrowded. Between the two, Coonoor is a better bet. Kodai is better than either within TN. If you must have a commercialised busier place, Ooty.
How many days are enough for Kotagiri?
2 to 3 days
How many days are enough for exploring Kotagiri? A 2 to 3 days trip to Kotagiri is perfect for exploring the major tourist attractions and relaxing amidst nature.
Is Kotagiri urban or rural?
Urban/Rural Population – Kotagiri Taluka Thus around 39.2% of total population of Kotagiri Taluka lives in Urban areas while 60.8% lives under Rural areas.
How is it to live in Kotagiri?
The climate will be very cool and atmosphere will be very calm and serene. It is an ideal place to relax and rewind especially when the summer heat soars. Kotagiri is very well located in between Coonoor & Ooty of Nilgiris has got a very pleasant climate compared to Ooty & Coonoor.
In which hill station in India can I buy property?
In a bid to escape the stress and hectic schedules, many feel that homes in hill stations and foothills such as Rishikesh, Mussoorie, Almora, Shimla, Ooty, Kodaikanal, Haridwar and Dehradun will be an ideal buy in the present scenario.
Is it safe to drive car to Ooty?
The main roads in ooty town are relatively well maintained. But there are streches of narrow, hair pin bends, steep slopes, typical of any hill station. You will be driving mostly on first 3 gears. If you just started to learn driving, then i would caution against driving in Ooty.
What is the climate in Kotagiri?
In Kotagiri, the wet season is humid and overcast, the dry season is partly cloudy, and it is comfortable year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 51°F to 80°F and is rarely below 46°F or above 85°F.
Does snowfall occur in Ooty?
Ooty lies on latitude 11.4°N (I misspoke in the video) and is 1271 km away from the equator. It is within the tropical zone. It receives direct sunlight at a high angle, making it hot. Well, it doesn’t snow there!
Which is the best ghat road from Mettupalayam to Ooty?
Kotagiri Ghat road is a longer route from Mettupalayam to Ooty than the route via Coonoor, but the road condition is good and is less susceptible to landslip. Kotagiri Ghat road is most scenic ghat road of Nilgiris and it offers spectacular views of the valley and partial view of Mettupalayam from top angle.
How to reach Ooty from Coimbatore?
You can Reach Ooty by Three different Ghat Roads from Coimbatore, Be careful to take these roads before you drive , each route has its own level of difficulties on rive, number of hairpin bend, remote forest roads, and animal crossing on these routes
What is the distance between Mettupalayam and Kotagiri by road?
The distance between Mettupalayam and Kotagiri via Kotagiri Ghat road is 33 km and it has only 4 hair pin bends. Kotagiri Ghat road is a longer route from Mettupalayam to Ooty than the route via Coonoor, but the road condition is good and is less susceptible to landslip.
How to reach Gudalur from Ooty?
This route towards Gudalur from Ooty is the continuation National Highway 67 which ends in Gudalur and joins National Highway 212 towards Gundlupet. Gudalur Ghat road is the most scenic road and is passes through Mudumalai National Park. If you travel during early morning or late evening, you can definitely spot wild animals along the road.