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KETTI
VILLAGE
The Nilgiri Hills
have been the home of the Toda tribe for centuries. Coonoor
began to develop as a tourist destination in the 19th century
when the British made the region a popular hill station.
During summers. Coonoor enjoys a mild climate while the
burning sun scorches the surrounding plaints. The British
gentleman. Who discovered these hills in 1819. returned the
following year to build the first bungalow. Attracted by the
temperate climate. The British elite lost no time and
established their settlements in the hills. With them came tea
plantations. The construction of a railway line accelerated
the development of this region.
Coonoor is the second largest hill station in the Nilgiris,
surrounded by tea plantations, at an altitude of 1839 meters.
Its climate is milder than Ooty. It is a very popular weekend
get away for the people in Coimbatore. Coonoor is essentially
a small tea garden town where the weather remains pleasantly
cool throughout the year.
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