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It was suggested that it should then be moved to a site near Coonoor, where the barracks for European troops were being built at that time. In March 1853, the Court sanctioned the continuance, till the end of the year, of Doddabetta Observatory. It would also be the repository for the plants of neighbouring states, and a store from which the stations of the Presidency could procure seeds of impeccable quality.ĭoddabetta, the highest peak in the Nilgiris, was home to the Meteorological Observatory. He proposed to establish a public garden which, besides being an agreeable resort for the residents of Ootacamund, would also be a constant source of some fine flowers and vegetables. In 1847, the Marquis of Tweeddale took great personal interest to grow a garden in Ootacamund, and contributed a very liberal donation of Rs 1,000/- towards it. He selected Jackatala as the site for the barracks for a European Regiment, which was to be stationed in the Hills.
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Lord Tweeddale, the Governor of Madras, during his stay at Ootacamund, paid several visits to Coonoor and Kotagiri. Mr Sullivan's assistants, Messrs Whish and Kinder, took this route (via Jackatala, now known as Wellington) in their expedition to discover Ootacamund. Sir Thomas Munro, the first Governor to visit Ootacamund on, had discovered a route from Kotagiri to Ootacamund. Mr Sullivan was the one who brought European plants, vegetables and flowers to the Nilgiris. Due to his concerted efforts, the first road to the Nilgiris was built. His name will always be intimately associated with its early growth, which was in great measure due to his persistent pushing of its claim for Ootacamund to be considered as a Sanatorium. However, Mr Sullivan was the Collector of Coimbatore founded the first European settlement in Ooty in 1821. According to historical accounts, the first expedition of Europeans reached Todamala as early as the end of 1702, or the early part of 1703. Mr Sullivan, who is considered as the founder of Ootacamund, probably visited Ootacamund for the first time only in April 1821.
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In all probability, the name Ootacamund has arisen from the word 'Patk - Mund' (Patk is a Toda word meaning a level spot, and mund the Badaga equivalent of a home, or Toda Village). The origin of the name 'OOTACAMUND' could have been derived from the languages of either the Toda or Badaga tribes, who were the original inhabitants of the area. The Blue Mountains were likely named for the widesperead blue strobilanthes flower or the smoky haze enveloping the area. The administrative headquarters is located at Ooty. The district is contained mainly within the Nilgiri Mountains Range. The nilgiri hills are part of a larger mountain chain known as the Western Ghats. Nilgiri is the name given to a range of mountains spread across the borders among the states of Tamilnadu, Karnataka and Kerala.