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class="left"> <h2><strong>About Mettupalayam</strong></h2> <p><strong>About Mettupalayam </strong><br /> Mettupalayam was inhabited by its settlers primarily because of River Bhavani. The name came about due to its ups and downs. Medum, pallamum as it’s called contributed to the name Mettupalayam. The place was a very small place in the earlier days and was surrounded by thick forests in the western Ghats. This destination then became a starting point for the East India company to enter into the Nilgiris. Initially a small path was organised and all materials and supply was transported on horse and animal back. Then came the historic Niligiri Mountain Railway that was completed in 1899. This train was powered by a steam engine and had 2 passenger compartments and 1 good carriage. The track for this train was laid using the timber from the local forests and people from Mettupalayam were instrumental in the laying of this track. The vegetables that the British introduced in the Nilgiris such as Potato, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Beans, Beetroot and Raddish were harvested in Niligiris and brought to Mettupalayam for further grading, distribution and transportation. This is how this place was known for its transport and commission mundies. The Commission mundies in Mettupalayam is historic for its strategic importance in the Potato market in South India.<br /> Sirumugai has a textile market that produces series. The hand-woven series are well known for its bright appeal and quality. This industry has been in operation since 1977 and employs around 5000 to 7000 peoples. The specialty of this textile market is the Kora Silk that is world famous for unique design.<br /> River Bhavani starts its journey from Agali in Kerala and reaches Athikadavu entering Tamil Nadu, this then travels to Pillur where the water is dammed and it is then released to join water from the Nilgiris which then flows through Mettupalayam, Sirumugai and then reaches Bhavanisagar where the water from River Moyer joins. At this point is where the old fort of Dhananaicken Kottai remains underwater. This fort is sometimes visible sometimes when the water level is low. The Bhavani water then reaches the town of Bhavani at Kooduthurai after it travels via the green patch of Gobichettipalayam (Erode Dist). Kooduthurai is the conjunction point where Bhavani meets the River Cauvery. From this point onwards, it is River Cauvery Rich Tours Travels Services :Mettupalayam Travels ,Mettupalayam Hotel Accommodation, Mettupalayam Hotel Reservation, Mettupalayam Hotel Room Tariff, Mettupalayam Car Rental, Mettupalayam Cab Rental<br /> <strong>Floods in Mettupalayam</strong> <br /> 1924 - Historic moment (heavy flood in Bhavani)<br /> July 15 - 18th - 1924<br /> 1930<br /> Oct 23 -26 - again flood in Bhavani..<br /> <strong>Entertainment in Mettupalayam : Black Thunder (Water Theme Park)</strong><br /> <strong>Near Tourist Places : Coonoor Ooty Mudumalai</strong><br /> <strong>Hotels in Mettupalayam : Rich Tours </strong><br /> <strong>Travels in Mettupalayam : Rich Tours & Travels</strong><br /> <strong>Contact : +91 98430 52696 -or- ootytours@yahoo.in</strong><br /> <strong>Nilgiri</strong><strong> Mountain</strong><strong> Rail</strong><br /> <strong>About Nilgiris Mountain Rail</strong><br /> Covering a distance of 46 km in around 5 hours, the Nilgiris Mountain Railway takes tourists from Mettupalayam to Ootacamund or Ooty. This is a truly amazing journey that takes tourists from a height of 1069 feet to 7228 feet. The history of the train can be traced back to the times when it was very difficult to reach Udhagamandalam - as Ooty was called in those days. Travelers needed to ride on a horse back or carried on 'dollies' through a forested path to reach Ooty. It was this access difficulty that gave birth to an idea of constructing a rail line to connect the hilly areas of Coonoor and Ooty from plains. The first thought was kept in the year 1854, however, it took around another forty years before the actual work could begin. A Swiss inventor, Riggenback worked on it, and built up the initial line up to Coonoor by the year 1899. Later, by 1908, the track was extended up to Fern hill and then Ooty. Car Rental In Mettupalayam: 9843052696 <br /> <br /> The uniqueness of this rail line lies in it being the steepest one in Asia. To cope with it, a unique system, ABT (Alternate Biting System) is used, which is also called the rack and pinion system. In this the method, pulling the train is quite different from the usual one. Instead of the engine pulling the train on level lines, here there are two rack bars out of steps with each other between the rail lines. On these racks, the pinions of the train climbs in the same fashion as a person climbs a ladder. The engine, while going upwards, is on the backside to push the train from behind. On the other hand, it is on the front side on the return journey downhill so as to prevent any collision or derailing.<br /> <br /> <br /> <img width="200" height="140" src="About_Mettupalayam_clip_image001.jpg" align="right" hspace="6" vspace="4" alt="Nilgiri Mountain Rail" />The journey itself from Mettupalayam to Ooty is full of scenic beauty enroute. Starting from Mettupalayam, a small place that sits on the banks of river Bhavani, the train passes through plain areas for the first five miles or so. Thereafter, in the next 12 miles the line rises to an impressive 4363 feet, and passes through nine tunnels. The tourists are treated to outstanding views of the eastern slopes of forested Nilgiris. From here, tourists can concentrate more on their left side as it is on this side that more beautiful views can be seen. The train passes amidst tranquil and serene views of Coonoor, Wellington, Lovedale to finally reach Ootacamund. It covers a total distance of 116 km and crosses 250 bridges and 16 tunnels. <br /> <br /> <strong>Route Covered</strong><br /> Mettupalayam - Kellar - Coonoor - Wellington - Lovedale - Ootacamund <br /> </p> <div class="bg"></div> <p align="center"><br /> </p> <p> </p> </div> <div class="clr"></div> <div class="clr"></div> </div> <div class="clr"></div> </div> <div class="footer"> <div class="footer_resize"> <p class="leftt"><br /> <a href="index.html">Home</a> | <a href="About_Kerala.html">About Tours</a> | <a href="Packages_tour_to Ooty_kodaikanal.html">Packages</a>| <a href="group_packages.html">Group Packages </a>| <a href="about-us.html">About Us</a> | <a href="hotels_in_Ooty.html">Hotels</a>| <a href="Ooty_Travels_Car_Rentals.html">Car Rentals</a>| <a href="contact.html">Contact Us</a><br /> </p> <p class="leftt">Designed by <a href="http://www.trafficwala.com/">SEO <span dir="ltr" id=":n">services</span> India</a></p> <p class="rightt"> </p> <div class="clr"></div> </div> <div class="clr"></div> </div> </div> <script type="text/javascript">  </script> </body> </html>