Again, I found a small motorcycle to rent ($6/day) and took it up to the top of Doddabetta, the highest point in the country south of the Himalayas at around 8,605'.
While it appears the mountain has been logged as there were few trees over about 100 years old, there were lots of interesting plants, shrubs and trees along with some views.
Again, I made it through town, up the hairpin turns and back with no incident. I am clearly not a skilled motorcycle driver yet, but so far so good. Out in the desert everything was fairly flat but here nothing is flat so there is the added issues which come from negotiating very steep, partially paved, partially gullied roads. But it beats a rickshaw.
While it appears the mountain has been logged as there were few trees over about 100 years old, there were lots of interesting plants, shrubs and trees along with some views.
Again, I made it through town, up the hairpin turns and back with no incident. I am clearly not a skilled motorcycle driver yet, but so far so good. Out in the desert everything was fairly flat but here nothing is flat so there is the added issues which come from negotiating very steep, partially paved, partially gullied roads. But it beats a rickshaw.
Doddabetta is one of the highest peaks of the Nilgiri mountain range. Usually referred to as the Queen of hill stations, Ooty is a picturesque little town amidst serene lakes, lofty mountains and sprawling grasslands. For accommodation, check out these Ooty hotels offering all the basic services.
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