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at Ootacamand, but in a smaller quantity. On proceeding from CHAP. IV, 

 the more bracing climate of Ootacamand to Coonoor, the change PART II. 

 is often accompanied with a feeling of languor and oppression, physical and 

 doubtless owing to the increase in temperature and the more Medical 

 sultry and relaxing nature of its climate. Cl imate, & c. 



The station of Kotagiri is situated on the north-eastern crest K6tagiri. 

 of the plateau and overlooks the plains ; it is about 1 7 miles east 

 of Ootacamand, and about 12 miles from Coonoor by road. 

 From its position it must be even more fully exposed to the 

 north-east monsoon than Coonoor, and, owing to its greater 

 distance from the Doddabetta range, it cannot be so well protected 

 from the south-west monsoon as the latter station. Its elevation 

 being about 500 feet above that of Coonoor, and being more 

 exposed than either of the other stations during the north-east 

 monsoon, it follows that its climate is a medium between those of 

 Ootacamand and Coonoor. Notwithstanding the advantages 

 offered by its climate, it is seldom resorted to in the present day, 

 probably from want of house accommodation. 



As a general rule, medical advice should be sought by the Selection of 

 invalid as to w^hich station will be the most suitable in each an inyaUd"'' 

 individual case, and it is not possible to do more here than lay 

 down general remarks on the climate, &c., for guidance, as every 

 case must be considered with due regard to age, the general 

 health, temperament, previous history, and the season of the year 

 in which the proposed visit is to be made. It may, however, be 

 stated that elderly people as well as young children, the delicate, 

 and those who have suffered from a prolonged residence on the 

 plains will derive more benefit by a residence, in the first 

 instance, at the milder stations of Coonoor or Kotagiri than by 

 at once proceeding to Ootacamand. 



