About Nilgiris
Nilgiris is part of the Western Ghats; Ooty (the ‘Queen of Hill Stations’), Coonoor (19 km) and Kotagiri (31 km) form the classic trio for tea-garden drives and viewpoints.
Railway stations: Udhagamandalam (UAM), Coonoor (ONR)
Best time to visit: Oct–May; summer flower shows add buzz (e.g., 127th flower show in 2025).