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Red-Hills is located near Ooty in the Nilgiri ranges of the Nilgiris District, in the state of Tamil Nadu. Apart from being a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, the destination is located at a distance of around 25 km from Ooty. Situated at an average elevation of around 7000 feet, the hill offers a view of the entire valley that is surrounded by tea plantations.
One of the prime attractions of Red-Hills is a 125 years old British bungalow, which has been turned into a family resort. The name of the destination has been derived from the name of the place in Britain, which was earlier the residence of the owner of the bungalow, Sir Willie Collins.
The Todas, who are the first inhabitants of the region, form a major part of the population. It is believed that the tribal God created the first Toda with the dust taken out from the earth. Historians state that in 1602, Jacome Ferreiri, a Syrian Christian priest, along with his followers crossed this mountainous country. He was apparently the first one after the Todas to spot this region. During 1830, people started settling in the region and the British appointed a military commandant to run the Ooty settlement.
Besides its pleasant atmosphere and beautiful views of the surroundings, Red-Hills is famous for its lush green forests, which houses variety of flora and fauna. Offering a beautiful view of dense woody forests, the bungalow has nine spacious bedrooms with log fireplaces and attached bathrooms, featuring British colonial architectural style.
Other prominent attractions in the vicinity of the destination are the lakes, which are located in and around the hills. Known as the Lake District of the region, there are eight lakes namely Parson’s Valley Lake, Western catchments numbered 1, 2 and 3, Emerald and Upper Bhavani. Apart from these, Avalanche and Porthimund are the other prominent lakes of the region. Tourists can also spot various species of avifauna in and around these lakes.
The nearest airport to Red-Hills is Coimbatore Airport at Tamil Nadu, at a distance of around 118 km away. The closest railway station is Mettupalayam, which is located at a distance of around 73 km. State owned as well as private bus services are available from most of the South Indian cities to Red-Hills.
Red-Hills is best visited during the months of September to May as the weather is pleasant and offers favourable climatic conditions.
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Red Hills is located in the Nilgiri Range and is considered an ecologically fragile area of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Located around 28 km from Ooty, the place was named Red Hills by a British Colonel, after finding it similar to the Red Hills situated in Britain.
Red Hills is a small town and there are many to offerings for sightseeing. Lake District is one of the popular attractions that consist of several rain filled reservoirs. There are around 8 lakes in the region. Govind Ballabh Pant Zoo is also located in Lake District. One can also visit the area inhabited by Toda tribes around the Avalanche Lake.
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