Attractions Of Ooty: Doddabetta Peak

Doddabetta Peak In Ooty

Ooty Doddabetta Peak by flickr

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Flowers at Doddabetta Peak by flickr

Doddabetta Peak situated merely 10kms away from Ooty. Doddabetta Peak stands at an altitude of 2,623 meters , is said to be one of the highest peak in south India and one of famous tourist spot in India. One can trek up the peak. Enroute to the summit pass by stretches of rhododendrons and soak in the splendor of nature that's so blissfully splattered all around. Two telescopes are installed in the observatory situated atop the Doddabetta Peak by TTDC for tourists to appreciate the wonderful view of the vast verdant landscapes surrounding the entire Nilgiris District. 

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Dodebetta peak  By flicke

Flowers at Doddabetta Peak by flickr

Standing  tall along the Ooty – Kotagiri Road, the Doddabetta Peak is famous for being the highest peak  in the Nilgiris and South India.  Doddabetta Peak derived  its name from the Badaga Tribe word which means ‘Big Mountain’, tracing it roots way back to the Kannada language and Badaga aural based language. The area around the peak is a reserved forest and is home to many endangered species of flora and fauna. The hollow sections of Doddabetta slopes are masked by a collection of dense Sholas. The uniqueness of the Doddabetta Peak is its position, based exactly at the junction of the Western and Eastern Ghats, thus offering spectacular vistas of the Nilgiris Mountain Ranges. There is an observatory at the top of Doddabetta with two telescopes available for the public to enjoy the panoramic view of the whole Nilgiri region. 

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