Detailed map of surrounding area Doddabetta is the highest mountain in the Nilgiri Hills at 2,637 metres (8,650 feet). There is a reserved forest area around the peak. It is 9 km from Ooty , on the Ooty-Kotagiri Road in the Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu , South India . It is a popular tourist attraction with road access to the summit. It is the fourth highest peak in South India next to Anamudi , Mannamalai and Meesapulimala . The peaks Hecuba (2375 m), Kattadadu (2418 m) and Kulkudi (2439 m) are the three closely linked summits in the west of the Doddabetta range near to Udagamandalam. Etymology Doddabetta Peak View Point in Ooty,Tamil Nadu. The name Doddabetta traces its roots from the Badaga language a dialect of Kannada language, translating into Big Mountain. Flora The area surrounding Doddabetta is mostly forested. Sholas cover the hollows of its slopes. Slightly stunted, rhododendron trees, in the midst of thick coarse grass, flowering sub-alpine shrubs and herbs are common, even very near the peak Express yourself. Organize your knowledge. Expand your mind. Discover the world. Revolvy connects you with interesting topics, lists and quizzes. Choose from hundreds of quizzes that test your knowledge. Search through millions of topics. Create a your personalized library of topics, and discover topics that others are following.
