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Mettupalayam

Mettupalayam is a town in Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu, India. It lies at the foothills of the Nilgiri mountains and sits along a local watercourse, serving as the gateway to the Nilgiri region. The town functions as the administrative center of Mettupalayam taluk and acts as a key hub for surrounding rural areas.

A defining feature of Mettupalayam is its role as the starting point of the Nilgiri Mountain Railway,

Economically, Mettupalayam relies on agriculture and related trade, supported by local markets that serve nearby villages.

Culturally, Mettupalayam hosts markets, temples, and festivals that reflect Tamil Nadu’s rural traditions. Its proximity to

a
metre-gauge
line
that
climbs
from
Mettupalayam
to
Udhagamandalam
(Ooty).
The
railway
is
part
of
the
Nilgiri
Mountain
Railway
and
is
recognized
as
a
UNESCO
World
Heritage
Site
within
the
Hill
Railways
of
India,
attracting
visitors
with
its
historic
rolling
stock
and
scenic
routes.
Small-scale
industries
and
trading
activities
contribute
to
the
livelihoods
of
residents.
The
town
is
connected
by
road
and
rail
to
Coimbatore
and
other
parts
of
Tamil
Nadu,
with
rail
services
linking
to
major
cities
and
to
the
Nilgiri
hill
towns
via
the
mountain
railway.
the
Nilgiris
makes
it
a
common
starting
point
for
travelers
heading
to
Ooty,
Coonoor,
and
other
hill
stations,
and
it
serves
as
a
conduit
for
tourism
in
the
Nilgiris
region.