About Kotagiri Formerly known as 'Coonoor', Kotagiri is a small hill station located in the Nilgiri Hills, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Kotagiri is located at an altitude of 1,827 meters above sea level. Kotagiri is a popular tourist destination and is well known for its tea plantations.ย The St. Catherine Falls track, the KotagiriโKodanad trail, and the KotagiriโLongwood Shola trail are all notable trekking trails in Kotagiri. There are other smaller routes that meander in and out of the hills and meadows, each providing a frank picture of the Nilgiris' heart and soul. Kotagiri, at 1793 meters above sea level, has a climatic advantage because it is protected from the monsoons by the Doddabetta hills. The resort offers year-round pleasant weather and sylvan attractiveness while retaining the spirit of hill mystique and charm. The Nilgiris, it is the third largest and oldest hill town.