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Tribal Research Center

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#29 of 75 things to do in Ooty (Udhagamandalam)

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Udhagamandalam, Ooty (Udhagamandalam), India

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“Rooted in reality”

Absolutely delighted to visit this gem of a place. Very authentic collection of Tribal artefacts... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Sourabhde

Hyderabad, India

“Knowledge Base ..”

This is like a museum for the tribals .. lots of books and journals on the tribal life... read more

Reviewed April 30, 2018

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10 kms from Ooty Bust stand

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24 reviews

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Udhagamandalam, Ooty (Udhagamandalam), India

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Sourabhde

Hyderabad, India

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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Rooted in reality

Absolutely delighted to visit this gem of a place. Very authentic collection of Tribal artefacts from the Nilgiris and there is a section devoted to other major tribes also. Slightly outskirts of Ooty. Built on a 2 storey building on a spacious piece of Govt....More

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MSKD007

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Reviewed April 30, 2018

Knowledge Base ..

This is like a museum for the tribals .. lots of books and journals on the tribal life .. interesting place if you like to learn about lives ..

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Lynda B

Essex, United Kingdom

1730

Reviewed February 17, 2018 via mobile

Do not miss this !

Outside of Ooty but if you love museums then visit this one! Our group of 4 were the only visitors and the guide gave us his full attention .... even though we turned up at his lunch break. One of the best museums I have...More

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akhilchandu

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Reviewed September 4, 2017 via mobile

Lovely place

The Tribal Research Centre (TRC), established in October 1983 in Ooty functions for the planned development of 36 scheduled tribes of Tamil Nadu. Situated on 25 acres of hilly terrain at Muthorai Paladin, 10 km away from Ooty bus stand, the then President of India,...More

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khan25kareena

Vadodara, India

26954

Reviewed June 25, 2017

Worth Visiting

The main facilities available at Tribal Research centre are library with books and journals on tribal studies,well furnished guest house,tribal map,open air tribal museum.

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shwetajha2201

Bhagalpur, India

20340

Reviewed April 28, 2017

lot to learn from here

This place is not like any other museum. Its located a bit outside the city and holds a load of information about the tribes in and near ooty. Our guide had a vast knowledge about this and answered all our queries politely. It was sad...More

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Rajesh R

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Reviewed January 1, 2017 via mobile

High point of our Nilgris visit

We were so happy to spend time at the tribal research center which is 40 minute drive from Ooty city near the Good Shepard school and hostel. The center itself is poorly managed but had a store house of artifacts and information on the tribes...More

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smbegaraaj

Chennai (Madras), India

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Reviewed June 15, 2016 via mobile

Tremendous Tribal Museum !!!

We went to this wonderful Research center and Museum on 15th May 2016, it was very well displayed and maintained building with complete information about all the varieties of Tribes along with the houses and materials/equipment used by them on display. The officer incharge of...More

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Chepet

Newcastle, Australia

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Reviewed October 18, 2015

Unable to visit

We travelled here to visit in september but were not able to visit the centre. We waited a ling time and were told that we could enter after lunch. Despite waiting 2 hours, we did not gain access. I would suggestbthatbyounphone ahead and maybe access...More

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Ritesh_Agr

Mumbai, India

Reviewed September 19, 2015

Good see in case you are like to know about Tribes.

This view point provides information on the different tribes residing at Ooty and hill ranges. Not the best place to visit, however if you have a spare hour or so, it is no harm learning something about people living a life different from ours.

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