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Queen of the Nilgiri hill stations
🗓️ Best time: October–June💰 Budget · ~$45/day📍 India
Queen of the Nilgiri hill stations
A colonial-era hill station in the Nilgiri mountains of Tamil Nadu — tea plantations and eucalyptus forests, a botanical garden and lake, and the beloved toy train that winds up through the hills.
Signature local dishes worth seeking out.
The toy train, taxis, and walking.
Ride the UNESCO Nilgiri toy train up from Mettupalayam for the most scenic arrival.
Generally safe for tourists; use registered transport, dress modestly at temples, and drink bottled water.
Quiet — cosy cafés and bonfires.