Located in Tamilnadu in South India, Ooty or Udhagamandalam is set among the heavenly plush green valleys of the Nilgiris or Blue Mountain. For its exquisite natural beauty, Ooty is known as the "Queen of the Hill Stations" in South India. Tourists rush to this spot to seek respite from the summer heat and to set their minds free among the verdant valleys and gardens of Ooty. This place invites tourists throughout the year but the best time to visit this place is from February to June to enjoy the bright sunny days along with a mild chill.
Tourist Destinations
Traveling in the toy train from Mettyupulayam Station to Udhagamandalam is a great way to start the trip as the train chugs off through the Nilgiri valleys, along the gorges and passing by the green carpeted tea gardens. The Ooty Lake is attractive to the tourists due to its eye catching surroundings of the mountain ranges and one can enjoy the boating being very close to the nature.
The Rose garden in Ooty presents a delightful scene with about thousand kinds of roses of vibrant colors adorning the garden. The Government Botanical garden is a must see for the tourists as the green carpeted lawns spread up to the slopes of Doabetta. The garden houses hundreds of species of trees including a fossil tree. The Dodabetta peak is the highest peak in Ooty that offers a breathtaking view of the mountain ranges and valleys.
Pykara Falls in Ooty is another attraction and boating in the Pykara Lake surrounded by nature is a delight to every tourist. The Connoor tea estates form a major attraction of Ooty by energizing the visitors with exquisite flavors of tea. The Dolphin's nose and the Lamb's Rock are beautiful picnic spots and provide splendid view points for photography.
An exploration to the Mudumalai Wild Life sanctuary gives a thrilling experience as it is the den of predators, varieties of animals and birds of endangered species. The sandalwood forests also provide another attraction of this forest.
Hill Station
The hill station of Ooty is unique in many aspects. Apart from the marvelous Nilgiri ranges, the tea estates are also of prime importance of this place. The golf course in Ooty is the finest natural of its kind in the world with the green carpeted golf lawn extending to the Nilgiri valleys.
Ooty has been the favorite shooting ground for the Indian film industry as nature manifests herself in wondrous forms. Home made chocolates and the Nilgiri oil comes as a bonus to treat the tourists.
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