Area in Sq. Km.: 36
Altitude (in metres)2,240
Temperaturemax
Summer25 C
Winter 21 C
Rainfall121cms
Population 81,763
SeasonApril to June
and September to November
ClothingHeavy Woollen
in Winter Light Woollen in summer.
Languages SpokenTamil,
Kannada, Malayalam and English
SHOPPING: Poompuhar
Handicrafts (Govt of Tamil Nadu), Kairali Handicrafts
(Govt of Kerala).
Banks/Money Changers:
Leading Nationalised Banks have Branches. Exchange facilities
are available with all banks transacting foreign exchange
and in Hotel Tamil Nadu.