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Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Ooty, Coonoor

March 29, 2009

I spent a quick weekend in Ooty just before the beginning of summer, doing not much but whiling away time, not chasing places to see or things to do. A short journey on 10 minutes on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, and a quick visit to Emerald Lake happened while I was there. Some pictures.

Coonoor Railway Station

Coonoor Railway Station

Technicians working with the engine

Technicians working with the engine

The driver's cabin

The driver's cabin

Steam Engine Up-close

Steam Engine Up-close

Engine Coach

Engine Coach

And finally, here is a picture of Emerald Lake

Emerald Lake

Emerald Lake

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8 Comments »
*** Final_Transit - March 29, 2009, 7:35 pm ***

Oh wow, nice pictures of your quick trip!

*** Ravi - March 29, 2009, 9:57 pm ***

nice pictures of mountain railway
i heard that the rail runs couple of times in a day. If you have any information about the timings kindly share them.

*** Neville - March 30, 2009, 12:09 pm ***

Hey thats a really nice pic of Emerald Lake. I’m planning on heading to Ooty sometime in April. Is that good time to visit the place? Do check out my photo blog and let me know what you think of it.

*** Chandramohan B V - March 30, 2009, 1:47 pm ***

Wonderful photos…

*** Arun - March 30, 2009, 4:42 pm ***

Thank you for the comments.

@Ravi, I don’t know the timings; I think it runs twice a day. You can see the timings at irctc.co.in

@Neville, April would be a little hot, I think.

*** sandeep - March 30, 2009, 5:11 pm ***

luvly picture of the emerald lake

*** nomadicmatt - March 30, 2009, 8:22 pm ***

photo blogs are the best! but it sure does look hot and arid

*** Which Main? What Cross? - April 6, 2009, 6:15 pm ***

Simply beautiful! I just love the images. Well captured.


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