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Ooty, Tamil Nadu·monsoon
Some wonderfully clear time lapses of the Nilgiri mountains of south India, with mists and clouds running amok across them. The tea gardens look lush in monsoon finery, as does Wellington town - a southern hill station.
Ooty, Tamil Nadu·hills · aerial
Foothills of the Nilgiris and outskirts of Mettupalayam: aerial journey. Nilgiris, one of the oldest mountain ranges, located at the tri-junction of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. Nilgiris is a part of the Western Ghats.
Tamil Nadu·hills · architecture
St. Stephen's Church, one of the oldest churches in the Nilgiris, located in Ooty. Built in the early 19th century, this historic structure showcases elegant Gothic-style architecture designed by John James Underwood of the Madras Regiment.…
Tamil Nadu·hills · old town
This rare archival footage from Dolphin’s Nose Viewpoint in Coonoor, nestled in the Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu, beautifully captures the timeless charm of India’s southern hill stations.
Ooty, Tamil Nadu·hills · aerial
An aerial view of Coonoor hill station in the Nilgiris of Tamil Nadu. Coonoor is one of the three Nilgiri hill stations – Ooty, Kotagiri and Coonoor – that sit high above the southern plains.
Tamil Nadu·railway · monsoon
Step back in time with this rare old video capturing the iconic Nilgiri Toy Train chugging through the hills! Watch as the steam locomotive releases thick black smoke from its chimney, crossing the historic Kateri Bridge (Kattari Bridge) su…
Tamil Nadu·hills
This old archival footage showcases the timeless charm of the Telescope House at Doddabetta Peak, Ooty, one of the highest viewpoints in the Nilgiri Hills.
Tamil Nadu·flowers
Old footage shows the Glass House at the Government Botanical Garden in Ooty (Udhagamandalam), Tamil Nadu, India. Day lilies and Agapanthus Lily can be seen. The structure houses a variety of flowering plants arranged for public viewing.
Tamil Nadu
Gaur (Bos gaurus) also called the Indian bison, is the largest extant bovine that there is. They can be seen frolicking in the tea estates of the Nilgiris.
Tamil Nadu·railway · old town
Step back in time with this vintage footage of a steam engine at Ooty, capturing the authentic charm of early railway life.
Tamil Nadu·flowers · railway
Women pluck tea leaves at a tea garden in Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India. Shade trees grow in between the neat rows of tea bushes, even as our cameraperson walks down the train tracks and into the shola forests beyond.
Tamil Nadu·railway · hills
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway toy train is the highlight of a visit to the popular hill settlement of Ooty, in India's southern state of Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu·sport
Jockeys with their horses get ready to set the racecourse ablaze with the speed of their companion. The highlight of this race is that a significant number of horses take part in this race.
Tamil Nadu·aerial
Tamil Nadu·railway · hills
Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) is a treasured element and fabled charm of Nilgiris since 1899. This Nilgiri rail system is unique as it is the steepest one in Asia. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO during 2005.
Tamil Nadu·livestock · village
In the lush countryside of Ooty, a peaceful rural scene unfolds across wide grass-covered fields.
Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Ooty, Tamil Nadu·old town
Slow-Motion imagery of the Nilgiri rains. A drive through the beautiful lanes of Nilgiri, a district in Coonoor, you experience the calm atmosphere created throughout the city.
Tamil Nadu·railway · hills
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway tracks curve gently over a bed of grey ballast between Mettupalayam and Ooty. The railway passes through tea gardens, scattered trees, and small hillside settlements.
Tamil Nadu·hills
Step back in time with this rare old footage from the iconic Ootacamund (Ooty) Gymkhana Golf Course, one of India’s most historic and scenic golf destinations.
Tamil Nadu·flowers
Crowds gathered outside the main gate of the Sim's Park in Ooty, wait eagerly to enjoy the beauty of this park.
Tamil Nadu·hills · highway
A scenic road winds through lush tea plantations in Ooty, nestled in the Nilgiri Mountains. The landscape is covered in vibrant green tea bushes, with a cluster of homes and small buildings situated along the roadside.
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