Uyillatti Falls (Elk Falls), Kotagiri,
Nilgiris
Uyillatti Falls is situated near Kotagiri Town near Ooty
Hill Station in Kotagiri Taluk in Nilgiris
District of Tamilnadu. Uyillatti Falls is also called
as Elk Falls. Uyillatti Falls is situated close to the Uyillatti village. Though
this waterfall comes in full gush only in the rainy season it is worth visiting
this place to get the view of the Echoing Valley of Kukkal. It commands towards
the north, an exquisite view of the valley of Kukkal, known for its famous
oranges. This place is closed since govt identified a lot of accidents
happening. You can watch the falls from long distance, can't go near and enjoy.
A European house or
Kannerimukku, constructed by British collector Sullivan is located near the
falls. This house was built during the colonial times of the British in India,
in the year 1819 and was the first British residence in Tamil Nadu. At present
it can even be considered as a historical ancient monument. The two-storeyed
house is now in a sad-state or ruins.
Uyillatti Falls is located at about 9 Kms from Kotagiri Bus Stand, 9
Kms from Kotagiri, 26 Kms from Coonoor, 27
Kms from Coonoor Railway Station, 40 Kms from Mettupalayam Railway Station, 33
Kms from Ooty, 74 Kms from Coimbatore and 77 Kms from Coimbatore Airport. Buses
are available from Kotagiri Bus Stand to this place frequently. Private Taxis
are available from Ooty, Kotagiri and Coonoor to reach this place.
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