If one wants to visit heaven on earth with his beloved, what can be a better than Ooty. It is the capital of the Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. It is better known as the ‘Queen of Hill Stations’.
Hence, you can view some of the best natural and mind rejuvenating landscape, here. This is the main reason why huge crowds flock the quaint town of Ooty. The place gets its pleasing beauty from its surroundings. Secondly, favorable climatic conditions throughout the year contribute tourism.
Ooty is the shortened name for Udhagamandalam or Ootacamund. This hill station is the best place to visit in the South India.
Also, it is one of the best hill stations in the entire country. Reserve flight tickets to India and witness it firsthand.
To get there, you first need to board the Nilgiri Express from Chennai that will take you to Mettupalayam. From Mettupalayam, a toy-train trip will take you on a leisurely journey through the dense forests and scenic views.
Once you reach there, you will find a range of attractive resorts and hotels that lure you to stay here for as long as possible. Ooty along with the hill stations of Coonoor and Kothagiri give you breath-taking views and magnificent places.
Further, Ooty’s tourism is mainly focused on the rental apartments and stay lodges for the people who visit the place. Hence, you will find both luxurious as well as sober staying rooms.
Some places that come under the main tourist attractions are:
1. Rose garden
It is one of the largest Rose gardens of India. It rests at an altitude of 2200 meters on the Elk Hill. Approx 2800 gardeners nurture around 20,000 different types of roses. Therefore, it is a must-visit place in Ooty.
2. Lake Park
On the shore of the Ooty Lake is the Lake Park. It is situated opposite to the Ooty railway station and is very near to the town’s bus stand. Its major attraction is the Boat House, made alongside the lake. Eucalyptus trees surround the area. Book flight deals to Ooty in the summer as it hosts boat races.
3. Ooty Lake
Covering an area of 65 acres, this artificial lake is the main tourist attraction due to the boating facility. Also, it is famous for the Mini Train, which draws large crowd. Boating in the Ooty lake gives you immense pleasure and makes your trip a memorable one.
If you are fond of scenic viewing then you do would like to visit the places that are located in the surroundings of the Ooty hill station. Some of the places are:
1. Doddabetta
Situated at a height of 2634 meters, the Doddabetta peak is the highest peak in the Nilgiris. It is the junction spot of the Western & Eastern Ghats that offer beautiful view of the Blue Mountains.
The Telescope House managed by T.T.D.C. enables the tourists to view beyond the scenery of the beautiful mountains. Start looking for cheap fares to India and have a rich vacation!
2. Pykara Lake:
The previous inhabitants of Ooty, Todas, consider the Pykara Lake sacred. It flows about 21 kilometers from Ooty besides the Ooty – Mysore road. The forest guest house, boat house and dam by the Pykara add to the scenic beauty of the lake.
Further, it is 6 kilometer from the main road and has grassy meadows along its path. Also, two falls at the end of the lake have become a major tourist hotspot.
3. Kalhatty Falls:
The Kalhatty slopes, 13 kilometers from Ooty, support the Kalhatty falls. Visitors can easily view this natural fall from the Ooty- Mysore Kalhatty Ghat road. Water falls from a height of about 100 feet and is the habitat to Panthers, Spotter deers and many different types of wild animals and birds.
4. Elk Hill
About 500 feet above the ground level and it takes less than is an hour to walk from the Chating Cross. Here one gets a wide-angle view of Udhagamandalam and its surroundings.
5. Coonoor
It is a small town area situated at an altitude of 2000 feet, 17 kilometers away from Ooty. More and more travelers flock the hill station because of the pleasant climate throughout the year and discount airfares.
Visitors tour the town for Sim’s Park, a botanical garden that is well maintained. Conoor includes Lambs Rock, Lady Canning’s Seat, Dolphin’s Nose, St Catherine Falls as some of the famous tourists spots.
So now you have got all information about visiting Ooty and viewing its phenomenal beauty. Set yourself for visiting the ‘Queen of Hill Stations’, a perfect place for you to go with your beloved or by yourself for a relaxing experience.
