Catherine Falls, Kotagiri

Name: Catherine Falls
Address: Kotagiri, India

#1 among attractions in Kotagiri

Nature, Top attraction, Natural attraction, Waterfall

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Catherine Falls is a double-cascaded waterfall located in Kotagiri, The Nilgiris District, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a major tourist spot, located on the Mettupalayam road branching off at Aravenu. The upper fall drops to the floor, and is the second-highest in the Nilgiri Mountains. The waters from the upper stream of the Kallar River are crossed by the Mettupalayam-Ooty road beyond the mountains in the southwest. The combined height of both falls is about 76 metres. ()

Coordinates: 11°23'5"N, 76°51'17"E

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Catherine Falls – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Black Thunder Theme Park, Sims Park, Droog Fort, Dolphin's Nose.

5.6 miSE
Amusement, Water park, Amusement park
Black Thunder Theme Park, Mettupalayam
144 min walk • Black Thunder is a water theme park in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated at the foot of Nilgiris near Mettupalayam, in Coimbatore 40 km north of the city and occupies an area of about 75 acres. The park offers about 49 rides, Surf Hill and the Wild River Ride notable among them. The park has a hotel on its premises.
4.2 miSW
Garden, Park, Botanical garden
Sims Park, Coonoor
108 min walk • Sim's Park is in Coonoor, The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. It is an important tourist place to visit in Coonoor, at a height of 1780 meters above mean sea level. Here the maximum temperature goes up to 28 degree Celsius and the minimum falls to 5 °C. The average rain fall of this garden is 150 cm.
3.4 miSW
Forts and castles
Droog Fort, Coonoor
86 min walk • Droog Fort is a historic fort located 15 kilometres from Coonoor, The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. The fort was used as an outpost by Tipu Sultan in the 18th century. Today, the fort is in ruins, with only one wall remaining. The site attracts tourists, who reach the fort by hiking through the Nonsuch Tea Estate.
1.1 miS
Lookout, View point
Dolphin's Nose, Coonoor
29 min walk • Dolphin's Nose Viewpoint is a tourist spot in Coonoor, The Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu. Dolphin's Nose is well over 1,550 Meter above sea level, 10 km from Coonoor and is a spectacular spot to visit. The tip of the peak resembles a dolphin's nose, hence the name Dolphin's Nose. It is an enormous rock formation that is entirely unique.
4.6 miW
Town, Area
Wellington, Coonoor
118 min walk • Wellington is a town in The Nilgiris District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, three kilometres to the north of Coonoor on the NH181. The town includes a Wellington Bazaar, and the Wellington Cantonment. The Wellington Cantonment is home to The Madras Regimental Centre and The Defence Services Staff College.

Catherine Falls, Kotagiri

Facts and practical information

Catherine Falls – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Black Thunder Theme Park, Mettupalayam

Sims Park, Coonoor

Droog Fort, Coonoor

Dolphin's Nose, Coonoor

Wellington, Coonoor