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UNESCO heritage rack railway from Mettupalayam to Ooty covering 46km in about 5 hours. Key landmarks include 16 tunnels and 250 bridges. It is Asia's steepest railway with a gradient of 1:12. **Best Season:** January to May **Preservation:** Heritage maintained with infrastructure rating 6/10.
UNESCO heritage rack railway from Mettupalayam to Ooty covering 46km in about 5 hours. Key landmarks include 16 tunnels and 250 bridges. It is Asia's steepest railway with a gradient of 1:12. **Best Season:** January to May **Preservation:** Heritage maintained with infrastructure rating 6/10.
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