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A community & visitor guide · in association with the Kotagiri Citizens' Group
Nilgiris hills

South India · 2,000 m above the plains

The quiet blue hills.

Everything for the Nilgiris in one trusted place — where to stay, what to do, how to get here, and the local services residents rely on.

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Take the hills home

What to buy in the Nilgiris.

Tea with its own name, forest honey, Toda embroidery — bought directly from the makers and shops who make it.

See all things to buy

Where to stay

Base yourself in the heart of the hills.

Wherever in the Nilgiris you're headed, Ooty is the natural base — central, well-connected, and an easy reach to every town and trail.

See all stays across the Nilgiris

Featured
Bouganvilla

Bouganvilla

Ooty · Heritage bungalow

₹3,989 / night

Book direct

Community

News from the hills.

All notices
28 May

Ghat road repairs near Kallar — single-lane till June 6

The Mettupalayam–Coonoor stretch is single-lane for repairs. Expect delays, especially on weekends.

Road alert
25 May

Summer Festival & Flower Show, Ooty

Weekend listings published for the Government Botanical Garden flower show.

Event
20 May

Kotagiri weekly market shifts to Saturday

Effective this week, the weekly market moves to Saturday per the vendor association notice.

Event
14 May

Water supply schedule revised for upper wards

Coonoor municipality has revised the supply schedule for upper wards. Check ward timings.

Civic

Grievance centre

Something needs fixing?

Report a pothole, water issue, garbage or broken streetlight. Submissions are logged and routed to the right municipal office — and the Citizens' Group follows up on what's pending.

Report an issue

A community service, not a government office. Urgent safety matters → use emergency contacts.