Ooty
well know as Udhagamandalam is one of the popular hill stations of India and
the capital of Nilgiri District. Ooty is 105 km away from Coimbatore and at
the height of the 2290 meters from the sea level. The establishment of
numerous tea estates made Ooty famous. Thousands of visitors from all around
the world visit this place during the annual Tea and Tourism Festival. Ooty
hill station is well known for its pastoral charm, greenery, waterfalls and
some natural streams. Apart from coffee and tea plantations, trees like
conifers, pine and wattle are found in Ooty and makes this place more
beautiful. Blue flowers spread over the mountains of Ooty which is very
unique experience to watch.
Several small cottages, gardens, spring lanes, quondam churches, Botanical
gardens and lakes of British Era are still the attractions for visitors.
Ooty is one of the famous places for honeymoon in South. Cool temperature of
Ooty is the main attraction for tourist which attracts them to visit this
place throughout the year.
Major Tourist Attractions in Ooty
Botanical Garden - The most famous place of Ooty is
Botanical Garden of British Era. This garden offers Rolling Meadows, Gardens
and Lakes. In this Garden you will find a small museum which preserves 2,000
specimens of plants. This garden also offers visitors an artificial lake
with boating facilities along with pony rides, mini-trains, long walk etc.
Dodabetta Peak - Dodabetta peak is the highest peak in
the Nilgiri range at the height of 2623 meters. The distance of this peak is
10 kms from town. From here one can enjoy a fine view of Ooty city and its
other tourist attraction. Hang-gliding from March to May is also available
here.
Rose Garden - Rose Garden of Ooty is spread in the area
of ten acres. This garden alone offers 1919 varieties of roses in winters. A
walk in the scented garden is an amaranthine experience which you can't
forget in your whole life.
Ooty
Lake - Ooty Lake is a beautiful long artificial lake. This lake was
constructed in the year 1824. This lake is the ideal place for picnic and
for those who want loneliness. This lake also offers other attractions for
its visitors like pony ride, train rides and boating.
Welnock Downs - Welnock Downs is the most popular picnic
spot in Ooty. This place is a grassy small natural hill developed for great
walks. Other picnic spots include Ninth Mile and Sandy Nallah.
Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park - This
famous wildlife sanctuary is located in Nilgiri Hills. Here in this
sanctuary one can enjoy watching several wildlife animals and beautiful
birds. Atmosphere of this place is always suitable to visit throughout the
year.
Adventure Activities in Ooty
Ooty is really a trekker's paradise. There are several treks for trekking,
full of thrill, excitement and adventure. While trekking you can also enjoy
nature in all its beauty and splendor. There is a base camp at Parsons
Valley, from where one can start trekking. Hang-gliding courses are also
organized in Ooty during March to May every year. These courses are offered
with the assistance of the Department of Tourism. Goad Trout, Carp and mixed
water fishing is one of the famous adventure activity in which lots of
people want to indulge themselves during their visit to this place. There
are lots of streams and lakes of Ooty which are suitable for this activity.
How to reach Ooty
The nearest airport to Ooty is Coimbatore. This is only 88 kms away from
this place. For every part of the nation, flights are available. Ooty
Railway Station is only two kilometer from the center. The other railway
station is Mettupalayam, 46 kms away. There is also a toy train that
connects Ooty with Coonoor. The state has a good network of roads, which
connect Ooty with other parts of the place. There are regular bus services
to and from every important destination in South India.
Hotels/ Resorts in Ooty
If you are thinking of a Tour to Ooty and confused where to stay then do
not worry you will get a hotel of your choice for accommodation. Because
Ooty is the hottest tourist destination in South India that is why you will
find every type of hotel and resorts which will suit you and your pocket.
Large number of Hotels in Ooty has come up in recent years. There are
innumerable options for the budget conscious travelers to luxury class. Some
of the famous hotels of every range are:
» Taj Savoy Hotel Ooty (Heritage Hotel)
» Club Mahindra Resort Ooty (First Class)
» Sterling Holiday Resorts Fern Hill Ooty (First Class)
» Fernhills Palace Ooty (Economy Hotel)
» Red Hill Nature Resort Ooty (Economy Hotel)
» Bamboo Banks Farm Guest House Ooty (Budget Hotel)
» The Nilgiri Woodlands Ooty (Budget Hotel)
