Nilgiris the blue mountains sweep up from the southwestern edge of Deccan Plateau along Tamil Nadu as part of the Western Ghats along with the states of Kerala and Karnataka. The lush green beauty is not just known for their natural biosphere but also many ancient tribes like Todas, Badagas, and Kurumbas are still preserving the old heritage and cultural beauty of the hills. Home to natural herbs and many spice plantations, the Nilgiris hills are famous for their tea and coffee plantations. One cannot go without having the aromas of myriad spices and coffee while traversing through the lanes. Chocolate lovers can have a variety of home-made chocolates, which has their own authentic and fresh flavors. With plenty of things to do and explore in the Nilgiris, there are few Nilgiri experiences, which one can have only here and nowhere else in India!
1. Taste Fresh Coffee In Coorg
Coorg also was known as a land of coffee, has vast lands of coffee plantations, it's here one can taste the freshly brewed coffee and can also learn to differentiate from Arabica to Robusta, the myriad kinds of coffee available in Coorg makes it a paradise for the coffee lovers.
2. Ride On The Heritage Nilgiri Toy Train To Ooty
The Nilgiri mountain toy train is one of the most amazing Nilgiri experience one can have, amidst the lush-green mountains the toy train is spread on a 46-km stretch. Built-in 1908 by the British the train lets you enjoy the most amazing and mesmerizing views from the ride.
3. Enjoy Coorgi spread
Your trip to Nilgiris won’t be complete, without trying delectable Coorgi cuisine. This is one of the most important Nilgiri experiences one can have, and going back without tasting their food, will surely be a regret. Their dishes like Nooputtu string hoppers, otti baked pieces of rice flour, pulao mixed veg or non-veg rice and kadumbuttu are a must try.
4. Take A Spice Plantation Walk In Coonoor
In Coonoor and Ooty you will see plantations of various spices, such as cloves, nutmeg, pomelo and vanilla essence, which is found to be most expensive in the world and are rare to find in India. One can book an expert, who can guide and take you for a walk into the woods, and make you acquainted with all the spices.
5. Stay Amidst Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
Staying right in the jungle is one of the best Nilgiri experiences one can have. There are numerous resorts in Coonoor and in Kurumba valley, which is the natural biosphere reserve, and animals are living in their natural habitat and one can stay amidst the reserve.
6. Taste Handmade Chocolates Of Coonoor
There is a Chocolate museum in Ooty, where they prepare chocolate and show the process it takes to make your yummy chocolate bars. Therefore nothing better than shopping your favorite flavors, nutty and dark chocolates from here.
