| Location | In the south Indian State of Tamil Nadu. |
| Founded By | British in 1800. |
| District Area | 36 Sq. km. |
| Population | 87,763 |
| Altitude | 2,240 mtrs. |
| Climate Summer | Max. 25?C, Min. 10?C; Winter Max. 21?C, Min. 5?C |
| Rainfall | 121cms |
| Season | April to June and September to November |
| Languages | Badaga, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, Malayalam and English |
| Clothing | Heavy Woolen in winter, Light Woolen in summer |
| Time | 5.30 GMT |
| STD Code | 0423 |
| ISD Code | +91 |
| Population | 8,1763 (1991 Census) |
| Best Buys | Exclusive Nilgiri products including Nilgiri tea, fruits, natural oils like Eucalyptus, Toda embroideries, plant nurseries
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| Best Hangouts | Hills, lake, gardens, etc. |
| Best Activity | Stroll around the hill resort. |
| Festivals | Summer Festival, Tea and Tourism Festival. |
| Nearby Tourist Destinations | Kodaikanal, Coimbatore, Trichy, Bangalore, Madurai, Kanyakumari, Mysore, Calicut, Coonoor.
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| When to Visit | September to May |