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About Nilgiri Mountain Railway
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the steam/diesel rack railway that climbs from Mettupalayam to Ooty (Udhagamandalam) through forests, tea estates and numerous tunnels and bridges. The steep Mettupalayam–Coonoor stretch uses a rack-and-pinion system. The ride is a highlight in itself and tickets sell out in season, so book ahead.
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Getting there
How to Reach Nilgiri Mountain Railway
Board at Ooty or ride up from Mettupalayam via Coonoor; the classic ascent is Mettupalayam to Ooty.
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