The Nilgiris: The forest region and gardens between Coonoor and Mettupalayam are known for their luscious jackfruits which attracts elephants by the herds.
The Nilgiris: The forest region and gardens between Coonoor and Mettupalayam are known for their luscious jackfruits which attracts elephants by the herds.

Elephants have now encamped in these areas to enjoy their favourite jackfruits. This has alarmed residents in neighbourhood areas, especially school students and locals who use the roads in these areas.

Elephants are known to frequently cross roads and rail tracks here and the forest department has now issued a warning to residents to be careful while driving through the elephant zone area.

Elephants have now encamped in these areas to enjoy their favourite jackfruits. This has alarmed residents in neighbourhood areas, especially school students and locals who use the roads in these areas.

Elephants are known to frequently cross roads and rail tracks here and the forest department has now issued a warning to residents to be careful while driving through the elephant zone area.