Fort St George is a historic fort in Chennai, India, that was built by the British East India Company in 1644. It was the first English fortress in India and the seat of British power in south India for more than two centuries. The fort, named after the patron saint of England, is a well-preserved […]
Arulmigu Sri Parthasarathy Perumal Temple is a Hindu Vaishnavite temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu in Chennai, India. Located in the neighbourhood of Tiruvallikeni, also known as Triplicane, the temple is one of the 108 Divya Desams, the holy abodes of Vishnu glorified by the Alvar saints in their hymns. The temple is also known for
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Government Museum, Chennai, or the Madras Museum, is a museum of human history and culture located in the Government Museum Complex in the neighbourhood of Egmore in Chennai, India. Started in 1851, it is the second oldest museum in India after the Indian Museum in Kolkata. It is particularly rich in archaeological and numismatic collections.
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Rallia Dam is a small dam located 10 km from Coonoor, a hill station in the Nilgiri Mountains of Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated on the Coonoor-Kattabettu-Kotagiri Road, near the Wellington Golf Course and Sim’s Falls. It is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It serves as
Droog Fort is a historic fort located 15 km from Coonoor, a hill station in the Nilgiri Mountains of Tamil Nadu, India. It is also known as Bakasura Malai, after a demon who is said to have lived here. It was used as an outpost by Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore, in the 18th
Highfield Tea Factory is a famous tea estate and factory located in Coonoor, a beautiful hill station in the Nilgiri Mountains of Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated about 2 km northeast of upper Coonoor and 19 km away from Ooty. It is a place that is drenched with the smell of fresh tea that
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Mudumalai Tiger Reserve is a wildlife sanctuary and national park in the Nilgiri Mountains in Tamil Nadu, India. It covers 321 km2 (124 sq mi) at an elevation range of 850–1,250 m (2,790–4,100 ft) and shares boundaries with the states of Karnataka and Kerala. It is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and a
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Hidden Valley is a little bit of heaven situated in the heart of Coonoor, a hill station near Ooty in Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the most popular attractions of Coonoor and a perfect place for those who are looking for peace and tranquility. It is an inaccessible place that offers a scenic
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Sim’s Park is a botanical garden in Coonoor, a hill station near Ooty in Tamil Nadu, India. It is located on the Cantonment Area Road, about 3 kilometers from Coonoor bus stand and railway station. It is an important tourist place to visit in Coonoor, at a height of 1780 meters above mean sea level.
Dolphin’s Nose View Point is a breathtaking view point in Coonoor, a hill station near Ooty in Tamil Nadu, India. It is located on the way to Dolphin’s Nose, about 10 kilometers from Coonoor bus stand and railway station. It is named after the tip of the peak that resembles a dolphin’s nose. It is
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