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Ooty's second tourist season sees massive traffic jams on the Gudalur-Ooty highway due to restrictions on Kallatti Ghat, forcing holidaymakers to divert, while popular spots are overwhelmed.
With tourist numbers soaring, local tourism bodies and visitors symbolise the growing interest in the destination, highlighting the need for better infrastructure.
While the forest department claims they are merely executing court orders, travellers have raised concerns over the unfriendly and intimidating tone of the instructions posted along the route.
Director and actor M A Nishad sustained injuries to his hand and thigh during a film shooting accident in an old British bungalow. He has since been treated and discharged from Coonoor Military Hospital and has returned to the set.
To ease traffic congestion during the summer season in the Nilgiris, the district administration has launched a modern web-based tourism guide.
Officials are worried that summer rains could impact the event.
Authorities suspect the animal’s movement into Ooty may be linked to severe drought conditions in the arid forest regions of the Nilgiris
Although Masinagudi is a small town, it has shops, hotels, and ATM counters.
Organised by the Tamil Nadu Horticulture Department, this year marks the 128th Flower Show.
While the town centre experienced a lighter impact, the surrounding rural areas reportedly faced stronger hail, leading to more disruption.
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