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Coimbatore is situated at a distance of 105 kms away from Ooty. Coimbatore is one of the most industrialised cities in the state. Popularly known as 'The Textile Capital of South India' or 'The Manchester of the South,' the city is situated on the banks of the river Noyyal. |
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| § Coonoor |
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Coonoor, 19 kms from Ooty, is the second largest hill station located in the Nilgiri hills. It is famous for its verdant environs and for a variety of wildflowers and birds. Coonoor provides a perfect setting for activities like trekking and hiking. |
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| § Kalhatty Falls |
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The Kalhatty falls are located on the Kalhatty slopes at about 13 kms from Udhagamandalam on the Udhagamandalam - Mysore Kalhatty ghat road. Also known as the 'Kalahasti Falls,' the water here cascades down a height of 122 meters. |
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| § Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary |
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The Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary is located where the Nilgiri Hills, the offshoot of the Western Ghats meet the Eastern Ghats. The Mysore - Ooty highway runs through the sanctuary, following the course of the Mayyar River, which separates Mudumalai from Bandipur. |
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