The Nilgiris is derived from the words Nila-Giri that means Blue Mountains.

This mountain range is an important part of the great plateau occupying the junction of the Eastern and Western Ghats. The Nilgiris is over 850 years old and got its name due to the fact that a blue haze generally envelops this range.

The Nilgiris has plenty of tea and coffee plantations. The tea produced in the Nilgiris is second in importance after the famous Darjeeling tea. The other products that are produced in the Nilgiris are Eucalyptus Oil, Scented Phenol, Geranium and Cinchona products.

The Nilgiri district is known for its ancient tribes such as the Todas, the Kotas, the Kurumbhas, the Panias, and the Irulas.

Udhagamandalam, the Queen of Hill Stations popularly known as Ooty is a major tourist attraction. The small towns of Coonoor and Kotagiri are the other scenic spots in the Nilgiris.

Hear the Unique Sound of the Steam Engine Chugging along in the Nilgiris .
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