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Rangaswamy Pillar Trek Ooty

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Rangaswamy Pillar Trek, Ooty Overview

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Arrive with your family and friends for this fun-filled Rangaswamy pillar trek in Ooty! Prep up for a delightful trekking experience and begin your 6 hours long excursion by travelling from Kotagiri to Kil Kotagiri which is a 31km drive from Ooty.

From here, get ready to walk through lush-green tea estates, walk past beautiful deciduous forests and hike through the rugged terrains to you make your way to the top of the peak. Brace up yourself as you ascend towards the 400ft pillar of Rangaswamy.

Get smitten with colossal views of the Nilgiris and other stunning mountain ranges from the top. Admire the awe-inspiring beauty of the entire vicinity surrounded by vast meadows. Located at an altitude of about 1500m, this pillar is set in one of the most fascinating setting with a river flowing through its boundary and a tribal village further glorifying this entire trek.

Enthral in a delightful experience! Make some good memories with other group members during Rangaswamy Pillar trek, Ooty! Post this fun-filled time, prepare to head back to your respective places with a bag full of memories.

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Difficulty Level: Easy

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Rangaswamy Pillar Trek, Ooty

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