The Nilgiris are in Tamil Nadu, but it is quite near the borders of neighboring states Karnataka and Kerala. The hills consequently can be reached from within Tamil Nadu by travelling up a heavily forested winding road, with many sharp hair-pin beds. The road trip from any state is quite scenic. Ooty is 330 km from Bangalore by road. The journey takes about 5 - 6 hours, depending on the condition of the road.
One can take a shorter route for which a diversion has to be taken at Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary. This route will take you past the small towns of Masinagudi and Kalhatti. This route will curtail the distance to Ooty by about 50 km. Keep in mind that this road is closed at night as it passes through the jungle, so you may actually have to spend a few hours at the check post which is closed invariably at night. Start early if you can so that the drive through Bandipur and Mudumalai forest can be done leisurly taking in the occassional animal sightings.
Ooty - Pine Forest, Kamarajar Dam, 6th Mile, 9th Mile Cine shooting point, Toda settlements (Tribal Village), Golf course, Pykara falls, Pykara lake(Boating) , Ooty Centenary Rose Garden, Lake(Boathouse), Thread Garden, Children Park, Botanical Garden, Dodabetta Peak, Tea Factory, Wax Museum, Ketti Valley View, MRC Military Camp (Outside View), Sims Park, Dolphin's Nose, Lamb's Rock, Tea Gardens, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Mudumalai wildlife Sanctuary.
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