Doddabetta

Doddabetta (IPA: [d̪oɖːɐbeʈːɐ]) is the highest mountain in the Nilgiri Mountains at 2,637 metres (8,652 ft). There is a reserved forest area around the peak. It is 9 km (5.6 mi) from Ooty, on the Ooty-Kotagiri Road in the Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu, India. It is a popular tourist attraction with road access to the summit. It is the third highest peak in South India next to Anamudi and Meesapulimala. The peaks Hecuba (2,375 m (7,792 ft)), Kattadadu (2,418 m (7,933 ft)) and Kulkudi (2,439 m (8,002 ft)) are the three closely linked summits in the west of the Doddabetta range near to Udagamandalam. The word Doddabetta is derived from Kannada, meaning 'big hill'.

Elevation: 2637 m

Country: India

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