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Trekking the Blue Mountains – The Nilgiri Trek, Tamil Nadu
The Blue Mountains or the Nilgiri Trek in Tamil Nadu is an extension of the Western Ghats of India. The Nilgiri has more than 20 mountains and is at a height of 6000 feet making it the highest point in the region called as Doddabetta, at a height of 8,651 feet. The height of the hills makes the region a cold place as compared to the neighboring district. The temperature at the hills can drop to below 10 degree Celsius, making the nights colder. The cool temperature, rain, and the overall terrain make Nilgiri a perfect place for tea plantation. Most of the tea that grows in this region is…