Looking for the best way to see the Nilgiri mountains? Hop on this steam engine train that runs from Mettupalayam to Ooty and back, stopping at hill stations such as Coonoor, Wellington, Lovedale and Ketty enroute. The 46 kilometre-long railway line was first opened in 1899 to connect Ooty, a popular summer retreat for British families, with Mettupalayam on the plains. It was also designated a UNESCO World Heritage Status in 2005. Don’t forget to keep your camera ready for many picture-perfect vistas of forests, tea gardens and waterfalls.
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