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Ooty also known as Udagamandalam, is a popular holiday destination nestled in the beautiful Nilgiri Hills in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. This ‘Queen of Hill Station’ is situated at an altitude of 2,240 metres above sea level and has a favourable climate all-round the year, making it a mountain lovers’ dream destination. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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6 INCREDIBLY GLORIOUS PLACES TO VISIT IN OOTY!
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6 INCREDIBLY GLORIOUS PLACES TO VISIT IN OOTY!
  • Ooty also known as Udagamandalam, is a popular
    holiday destination nestled in the beautiful
    Nilgiri Hills in the southern state of Tamil
    Nadu. This Queen of Hill Station is situated at
    an altitude of 2,240 metres above sea level and
    has a favourable climate all-round the year,
    making it a mountain lovers dream destination.
    Ooty with its delightful mountain trails, lush
    green scenery, never-ending meadows, crystal
    clear lakes that stretch for miles, and cascading
    waterfalls that suddenly appear as you take a
    hairpin bend, holds a charm like no other hill
    station.
  • Ooty is one tourist destination that you cannot
    rush through just so you can move on to the next
    place on your itinerary.

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6 INCREDIBLY GLORIOUS PLACES TO VISIT IN OOTY!
  • This lovely destination stands tall and can
    hypnotize anyone with its cool peaceful
    landscape, awe-inspiring hills, winding country
    lanes, aromatic tea gardens, tasty bakery goods,
    and a joyful ride on the miniature toy train that
    infuses fresh air into the souls of the weary
    travellers.
  • Ooty is a fundamental part of the Western Ghats
    and is one of the most bio-diverse regions of the
    world. Monsoon is the best time to visit this
    pleasant hill station. In this season, you will
    be greeted by forests laden with rare blooming
    flowers and hill slopes covered with colourful
    species of plants not likely to be traced
    anywhere else in India. You can also spot a
    plethora of exotic wild animals and reptiles, few
    of which are the elusive panther, the rock
    python, majestic cobra, and the big cats. A
    variety of rich pharmaceutical plants and herbs
    with medicinal qualities can also be found here.

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6 Best Places To Visit In Ooty
  • Botanical Garden
  • Ooty Lake
  • Needle View Hillpoint
  • Nilgiri Mountain Railway
  • Rose Garden
  • Emerald Lake

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1. Botanical Garden
  • Located right in the heart of this beautiful
    scenic hill station is the famous Ooty Botanical
    Garden. Sprawling over 55 acres of land, the
    gardens house hundreds of different varieties of
    plants and flower species. Built in 1847, this
    beautifully landscaped garden is split into
    various sections, namely Lower Garden, New
    Garden, Italian Garden, Conservatory, Fountain
    Terrace, and Nurseries, and encompasses large
    varieties of both indigenous and exotic plants,
    shrubs, ferns, herbal, orchids, and bonsai
    species all of which present a natural colourful
    endearing sight. The garden has a temperate
    climate ideal for a variety of plants, shrubs,
    ferns, and bonsai. During the summer month of
    May, a special two-day exhibition of flowers is
    held here with various flower related activities
    and prizes given to the best display. All these
    account for a charmingly scenic delight to the
    senses and makes it among the best places to
    visit in Ooty.  

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1. Botanical Garden
  • Location Vannarapettai, Ooty
  • Timings 630 AM to 630 PM
  • Entry fees INR 30 for adults and INR 15 for
    children
  • Activities/Attractions Cork Tree (only one
    species in India), Paper Bark tree and Monkey
    Puzzle tree (even the monkeys cannot climb it)

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2. Ooty Lake
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2. Ooty Lake
  • This manmade lake was artificially constructed
    just for the fishing purpose but is now one of
    the most popular tourist attractions in Ooty.
    This lake is very popular for its boating and the
    boathouse here provides paddle boats, motor
    boats, and rowing boats.  A graceful and
    refreshing ride on the calm waters is a very
    popular activity enjoyed by family and honeymoon
    couples. Cycling and horse riding around the lake
    is another favourite amongst tourists. For a
    quick tour around the lake, there is even a mini
    train for the kids. The beautiful lake spread
    over an area of 65 acres is surrounded by
    Eucalyptus trees and one can also see small
    streams flowing down the hills around it and is
    brimmed with shops selling local products as well
    as beautiful shawls and stoles.

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2. Ooty Lake
  • While visiting Ooty Lake, dont forget to pay a
    visit to the Wax Museum right next to the lake. A
    visit to this museum is not only informative but
    also thrilling especially for kids who are left
    in awe by the beautiful wax statues stationed
    inside the 130-year old Colonial Mansion in Ooty.
    One can see numerous look-alike wax statues of
    eminent personalities of Indian history and
    culture.
  • Location Ooty Lake, Ooty, The Nilgiris
  • Timings 930 AM to 630 PM
  • Entry fees INR 10 for Indians and INR 560 for
    foreigners
  • Activities/Attractions Wax museum, boating,
    sightseeing, photography, shopping, and walking

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3. Needle View Hillpoint
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3. Needle View Hillpoint
  • Away from the hustle and bustle of city-life,
    Needle View Hill Point also known as Oosi Malai
    is as an ideal place to calm your soul and spend
    quality time in the lap of nature with your dear
    ones. One can climb up the rocks and get a
    panoramic view of the splendid scenery all
    around. The cool breeze, the setting sun and the
    360-degree view of the surrounding terrain makes
    the whole experience more pleasant and romantic.
  • Needle View Hillpoint derives its name from a
    cone-shaped rock inhabiting it and is much more
    than just a viewpoint. Leagues apart from a usual
    sunrise and sunset point, its a gorgeous place
    and is quite different from other sunrise and
    sunset points. The drive from Ooty all the way to
    this spot is another major draw, which offers
    tourists breathtaking views of grasslands and
    valley of the Nilgiris. Nature enthusiasts find
    it thoroughly enchanting and such surroundings
    transport them to an entirely different world.

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3. Needle View Hillpoint
  • Tip Make sure to carry some warm clothes with
    you as the temperatures can stoop down during the
    end of the day even during monsoon. 
  • Location Gudalur, Ooty Main Road, National
    Highway 67, Ooty
  • Timings 800 AM to 600 PM
  • Entry fees N/A
  • Activities/Attractions Sightseeing, nature
    photography, and walking

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4. Nilgiri Mountain Railway
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4. Nilgiri Mountain Railway
  • A trip to Ooty is incomplete without embarking on
    a ride in the Toy Train run by the Nilgiri
    Mountain Railway, which gives its passengers a
    lifetime experience as it chugs its way through
    captivating landscapes, dense forests, and
    sparkling river with the sun shining brightly
    over them. The Toy Train was built by the
    Britishers and is said to be the steepest track
    in Asia. As the train climbs to higher altitudes
    one can witness how treasured Nilgiri is, and
    from your seat, you can have a panoramic view of
    the sparkling blue waterfalls, lush green
    forests, steep hills, plunging ravines, fragrant
    tea plantations, and breathtaking locales. At the
    end of the journey, you will not regret spending
    5 hours on this 46 kilometres track as it is a
    never to be forgotten experience.
  • The journey commences from Mettupalayam up till
    Udagamandalam and crosses 250 bridges and 16
    tunnels while passing through a number of other
    stations on the way including Coonoor, Kellar,
    Wellington, Lovedale, and Ootacamund. 

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4. Nilgiri Mountain Railway
  • The hit song Chaiyya Chaiyya staring Shahrukh
    Khan and Malaika Arora Khan dancing on top of a
    train was shot on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway
    with the Nilgiri Mountains in the background.
    Nature enthusiasts and photography buffs would
    love to be in such surroundings that transport
    them to an entirely different world.
  • Location The one-way journey starts from
    Metupalaiyam at 710 AM and arrives in Ooty at
    1200 PM and from Ooty, it starts again at 300
    PM
  • Entry fees The ticket costs INR 205 and can be
    booked from IRCTC website.
  • Activities/ Attractions Train ride, sightseeing,
    nature photography

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5. Rose Garden
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5. Rose Garden
  • Lying in the heart of Ooty on the slopes of the
    Elk Hills, this mesmerizing garden will not fail
    in taking your heart away. Called by multiple
    names like the Centenary Rose Park, the
    Jayalalithaa Rose Garden, and the Nootranju Roja
    Poonga, it is a true paradise for nature lovers
    who are captivated by its lush gardens with areas
    dedicated to captivating perfumed roses. As you
    walk around the garden you feel like you have
    entered a different world altogether. Built-in
    1995 to commemorate the Centenary Flower Show,
    this is one of the famous botanical gardens
    maintained by the Horticulture Department of
    Tamil Nadu, covering a vast expanse of over four
    hectares on the hill slopes. One can spot a
    variety of roses in different colours, sizes,
    local, non-local, and hybrid. Families with kids
    as well as couples can be seen having a joyful
    time here. The annual flower show is the time the
    garden has the highest production of colourful
    and fragrant roses and visitors can purchase
    saplings or beautiful bouquets for their loved
    ones.

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5. Rose Garden
  • The layout of the garden consists of bowers with
    rose creepers, Pergolas, and Rose Tunnels, and
    there is an observation centre called the Nila
    Maadam, from where tourists can get a beautiful
    view of the whole garden. With an assortment of
    about 20,000 roses and 2,800 plants, it has one
    of Indias largest collections of roses.
  • Location Horticulture House, Elk Hill Rd, Bombay
    Castel, Ooty
  • Timings 830 AM to 600 PM
  • Entry fees INR 20 per person
  • Activities/Attractions Flower show, bowers,
    fountains, Nilamaadam, variety of roses, view
    points, and Gazebos

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6. Emerald Lake
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6. Emerald Lake
  • Emerald Lake situated in Emerald Village at a
    short distance from the main city of Ooty, is a
    part of the Silent Valley National Park in the
    Nilgiri District. Away from the maddening crowd,
    this serene lake with its picturesque
    surroundings, green Nilgiri slopes, and beautiful
    tea plantations offers a perfect place to enjoy a
    leisurely time in the lap of nature and
    tranquillity. It is not overcrowded by tourists
    and is one of the unexplored and virgin places of
    this South Indian hill station. For families,
    its a perfect picnic spot and for nature
    photography enthusiasts, bird lovers,
    ornithologists, and landscape artists, the
    delightful place provides a perfect subject and
    composition. The azure blue water of this
    charming lake and the woods around it are home to
    a number of colourful native birds. For a better
    experience of the region, one can indulge in
    trekking and mountain biking around the lake or
    just sit and chill with a book or a fishing rod
    and enjoy the breathtaking view. Strolling around
    the Tea Gardens near the lake is another
    experience, which is a must for city dwellers and
    tourists. Nilgiri tea is famous for its strong
    flavourful taste and easily available in shops
    near the lake and one can be sure of the quality
    and authenticity when purchasing it from here.

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6. Emerald Lake
  • Location Emerald Village
  • Timings 900 AM to 600 PM
  • Entry fees N/A
  • Activities/Attractions Trekking, mountain
    biking, bird-watching, photography, sightseeing,
    and fishing
  • Revive yourself along with your family and
    friends with an eventful vacation by rushing to
    the heart-winning tourist places to see in Ooty.
    This southern gem will take your breath away with
    its bountiful greenery and awe-inspiring scenery,
    allowing you to relish the nuances of nature at
    its best. The spellbinding magic of this quaint
    little hill station never gets old, regardless of
    how many times you visit. Each season in Ooty
    presents the town in a new form and none of the
    seasons is too harsh for its visitors.  The
    Queen of Hill Stations looks forward to serving
    you a delightful treat away from home, in the lap
    of nature. Be it the heritage toy train or the
    pristine waters of the Emerald Lake, the tourist
    attractions here leave no stone unturned to make
    you crave for more. Ooty is an ideal destination
    for you to revive yourself along with your
    friends and family.

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